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 from an ...

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 ...

After a longer-than-six-month search, Wendy’s has appointed a new CEO who is a familiar face for the troubled QSR chain. Robert D. “Bob” Wright has been named president and CEO. Wright fills the role ...

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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, ...

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 ...

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 ...