Company Declares Quarterly Dividend The Company announced today a reduction to its dividend to create additional flexibility to invest in initiatives in support of its turnaround. The updated annualized rate is $0.28 per share. The Company announced today the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.07 per share. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2026. Share Repurchases The Company did not repurchase any shares in the second quarter of 2026 and has not repurchased any shares in the third quarter of 2026 as of the date of this release. As of July 31, approximately $35.0 million remained available under the Company’s existing share repurchase authorization that expires in February 2027. 2026 Outlook The Company is withdrawing its 2026 financial outlook. The Company’s new leadership is taking the opportunity to fully assess the business opportunities and formulate a comprehensive turnaround plan, including the optimal deployment of capital. Conference Call and Webcast The Company will host a conference call today, Friday, August 7, at 8:30 a.m. ET, with a simultaneous webcast from the Company’s Investor Relations website at www.irwendys.com . The related presentation materials are now available on the Company’s Investor Relations website. The live conference call will be available by telephone at (833) 461-5787 for North American callers and (585) 542-9983 for international callers, both using event ID 791 958 064. A replay of the

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