
Wendys Co
NASDAQ:WEN

Operating Margin
Wendys Co
Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Operating Margin Across Competitors
Country | Company | Market Cap |
Operating Margin |
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US |
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Wendys Co
NASDAQ:WEN
|
2.2B USD |
17%
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|
US |
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McDonald's Corp
NYSE:MCD
|
207.1B USD |
46%
|
|
US |
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Starbucks Corp
NASDAQ:SBUX
|
104.8B USD |
12%
|
|
US |
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Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
NYSE:CMG
|
70B USD |
17%
|
|
UK |
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Compass Group PLC
LSE:CPG
|
41.9B GBP |
6%
|
|
US |
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Yum! Brands Inc
NYSE:YUM
|
38.5B USD |
32%
|
|
CA |
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Restaurant Brands International Inc
NYSE:QSR
|
30B USD |
26%
|
|
IN |
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Eternal Ltd
NSE:ETERNAL
|
2.3T INR |
-1%
|
|
US |
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Darden Restaurants Inc
NYSE:DRI
|
26.1B USD |
12%
|
|
CN |
M
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MIXUE Group
HKEX:2097
|
193.6B HKD |
23%
|
|
CN |
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Yum China Holdings Inc
NYSE:YUMC
|
16B USD |
11%
|
Wendys Co
Glance View
The Wendy's Company, a venerated player in the global quick-service restaurant industry, has built its iconic brand on a foundation of quality and customer service since its inception in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. With its signature square hamburgers, fresh ingredients, and the playful promise of "old-fashioned hamburgers," Wendy's has distinguished itself through a relentless focus on quality and innovation. The company's ethos is reflected in its continued commitment to offering fresh, never frozen beef and a menu that evolves with changing consumer tastes, incorporating healthier options such as salads and plant-based alternatives. Wendy's fosters a unique dining experience, blending traditional fast-food convenience with a menu that challenges the norms of typical fast-food offerings. Beyond its flavorful offerings, Wendy's monetizes this experience mainly through its expansive network of company-owned and franchised restaurant locations. The franchise model is the cornerstone of Wendy's growth strategy, providing a scalable framework that allows it to expand its presence across international markets. By leveraging franchising, the company stabilizes its revenue through royalties and franchisee fees while strategically managing operational costs. Wendy's also embraces digital transformation, using technology to enhance customer interaction through online and mobile ordering platforms, which serve to increase sales volume and customer loyalty. By balancing innovation with tradition in both its culinary offerings and business model, Wendy's continues to position itself as a formidable competitor in the fast-food landscape.

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Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Based on Wendys Co's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of 17.2%.