Wendy's — May 2, 2025 release

RST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS     •   Global systemwide sales were $3.4 billion, a decrease of 1.1%     •   Added 68 net new restaurants and remain on track to deliver full-year net unit growth of 2-3%     •   Increased global digital sales mix to a record 20.3%     •   Returned $173.5 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases     •   Updates full-year 2025 outlook to reflect the current consumer environment Dublin, Ohio (May 2, 2025) - The Wendy’s Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today reported unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2025. “We continued to deliver for our customers during the first quarter. In the U.S. we held both traffic and dollar share in a challenging consumer environment, and in our International business we grew systemwide sales by 8.9%,” said Kirk Tanner, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Importantly, we made progress on the strategic priorities we laid out at our investor day: providing fresh, famous food, delivering an exceptional customer experience, and accelerating global net unit growth. This included implementing a new field structure to better support franchisees and adding 68 net new restaurants across the globe.” “Looking ahead, we remain focused on these strategic priorities which will position Wendy’s to win in the market and drive long-term growth across our global