The move marks Wright’s return to Wendy’s, where he previously served as executive vice-president and COO.

May 20 (Reuters) - Wendy's on Wednesday ⁠named ⁠industry veteran Robert Wright ⁠as president and chief executive officer, effective May 21, as the restaurant chain battles weak sales and ‌pressure ...

Robert Wright will return to Wendy’s as chief executive officer, where he will oversee efforts to reverse a slump in the restaurant chain’s U.S. sales.

DUBLIN, Ohio, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) ("Wendy's" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert D. "Bob" Wright as Wendy's ...

Wright's 33-year career in the restaurant industry includes three previous stints at the Dublin-based chain. He last served ...

Wendy’s is bringing back a familiar face as its new leader. The burger giant announced that industry veteran Bob Wright has been appointed president and CEO, effective Thursday. He previously ran ...

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The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) ("Wendy's" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert D. "Bob" Wright as Wendy's President and Chief Executive Officer, ...

May 20 (Reuters) - Wendy's on Wednesday named industry veteran Robert Wright as president and chief executive officer, effective May 21, taking over from interim head Kenneth Cook. The company had ...

Wendy's has appointed its former chief operating officer, Bob Wright, as its new CEO. Wright will be the fourth person to hold the CEO title since January 2024. The leadership change comes as the ...