WEND AMERICAN
GROUP

Wend American is the fifth-largest Wendy’s franchisee, operating 192 restaurants across 5 states and Washington, D.C. It is part of Flynn Restaurant Group which also operates 441 Applebee’s, 282 Taco Bells, 130 Paneras, 369 Arby’s, and 941 Pizza Huts making it the largest restaurant franchisee in the US.

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CHANGING THE INDUSTRY AS THE PREMIER FRANCHISEE IN THE U.S.

Wend American began in 2021 with the acquisition of 194 Wendy’s. As Flynn Restaurant Group continues to redefine what it means to be a restaurant franchisee, Wend American marks yet another milestone in our overall growth story.

REDEFINING FRANCHISE GROWTH

Flynn Restaurant Group's unique recipe for success has led to more than 30% annual growth for nearly two decades.
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EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Wend American provides career opportunities to more than 5,700 team members at Wendy's restaurants across the U.S.
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SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES

As an organization, we are committed to giving back and serving our local communities across the country.
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WE'RE BUILT UPON THREE FOUNDATIONAL PILLARS

At Wend American, our primary focus is to be an industry leading restaurant operator that delivers superior results. Second, we continue to pursue opportunities to build new units. Finally, we remain entrepreneurial in our quest to intelligently acquire additional restaurants.

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LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO JOIN OUR TEAM

We’re always looking for great people to serve as hourly employees and managers in Wendy’s restaurants across the country. If you’re driven to succeed, passionate about owning your results, and committed to striving for excellence, you are our ideal candidate.

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Consistently Recognized As An Industry Leader

The Wall Street Journal How America’s Largest Restaurant Franchisee Decides When to Raise Prices

Flynn Restaurant Group, owner of eateries including Applebee’s, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, is at the vanguard of menu strategy
QSR Magazine Inside The Making Of Greg Flynn's Empire

What does it take to build one of the biggest franchise companies in restaurant history? Discipline and a perpetual focus on the bigger picture, Greg Flynn says.
Entrepreneur Flynn Owns 1,245 Restaurants and Makes $2B/Y. Here's How He Did It

He bought his first Applebee's 20 years ago, and since then has redefined what's possible in the franchise industry. His philosophy: Be different, then go big.
Franchise Times Flynn tops $2B and Nabs deal of the year

With the purchase of 368 Arby's restaurants, the entire portfolio of seller U.S. Beef Corp., Flynn reaches $2.3 billion in annual sales. Flynn is the first privately held franchise company to crest the $2 billion mark.
Forbes Flynn “Super Sizer” Profile

Forbes told the story of how Flynn Restaurant Group became America's largest restaurant franchisee and in the process changed the industry.
Restaurant Business Restaurant Leader of the Year

Greg Flynn, Founder and CEO of Flynn Restaurant Group, was named Restaurant Leader of the Year by the editors of Restaurant Business.
Nation's Restaurant News Restaurant Operator of the Year

Greg Flynn, Founder and CEO of Flynn Restaurant Group, was named Operator of the Year by Nation’s Restaurant News.

WEND AMERICANGROUP

CHANGING THE INDUSTRY AS THE PREMIER FRANCHISEE IN THE U.S.

REDEFINING FRANCHISE GROWTH

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES

WE'RE BUILT UPON THREE FOUNDATIONAL PILLARS

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LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO JOIN OUR TEAM

Consistently Recognized As An Industry Leader

The Wall Street Journal How America’s Largest Restaurant Franchisee Decides When to Raise Prices

QSR Magazine Inside The Making Of Greg Flynn's Empire

Entrepreneur Flynn Owns 1,245 Restaurants and Makes $2B/Y. Here's How He Did It

Franchise Times Flynn tops $2B and Nabs deal of the year

Forbes Flynn “Super Sizer” Profile

Restaurant Business Restaurant Leader of the Year

Nation's Restaurant News Restaurant Operator of the Year

WEND AMERICAN
GROUP