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Wendy's said it had "too many" promotions in the first half of the year. The chain has simplified its calendar for the rest of 2025, it said as it revealed Q2 earnings.

Wendy's (WEN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.29 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.25 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.27 per share a year ago.

CEO Ken Cook said the company has “more work to do” to improve its U.S. business, which saw sales fall for a second straight quarter.

Wendy's (WEN -0.80%), the quick-service restaurant chain known for its fresh hamburgers and customizable menu, released results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 on August 8, 2025. The earnings release underscored persistent negative trends in the U.S. business, including declining same-restaurant sales (down 3.6%) and systemwide sales (down 3.3%), as well as a significant cut to the company's full-year outlook.

Global systemwide sales were $3.7 billion, a decrease of 1.8% International systemwide sales grew 8.7% with growth across all regions Added 26 net new restaurants and remain on track to deliver full-year net unit growth between 2-3% Reported diluted earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share were $0.29, an increase of 7.4% Returned $88.7 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases Updates full-year 2025 outlook DUBLIN, Ohio , Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today reported unaudited results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2025. "In the second quarter we continued to expand our global footprint, adding 44 new restaurants, bringing our total additions to 118 in the first half of the year," said Ken Cook, Interim CEO.

The Wendy's Company WEN will release earnings results for the second quarter before the opening bell on Friday, Aug. 8.

The Wendy's Company WEN could show a turnaround from the first quarter or another quarter of slower traffic when the fast food giant reports second-quarter financial results before market open Friday.

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WEN braces for a Q2 earnings dip as soft traffic and strained consumer spending weigh on sales momentum.

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