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08/26/10Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. to Present at Two Investor Conferences in September
ATLANTA, Aug 26, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN) announced today that the company plans to participate in two upcoming investment conferences. The dates, times and speakers are as follows: September 16, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. ET - CL King's 8th Annual Best Ideas Conference to be held at the Omni Berkshire Place Hotel in New York. The presentation will be given by Steve Hare, Chief Financial Officer. ... 
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08/23/10Arby Announces National Advertising Agency Review
ATLANTA, August 19, 2010 – Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc., the second largest quick-service sandwich chain in the U.S., today announced it is reviewing its national agency of record as the latest step in the brand’s Turnaround Plan. “We are deeply involved in analysis and consumer research that will result in the evolution of the Arby’s brand vision and positioning,” said Hala Moddelmog, President, Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.“With that work n... 
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08/19/10Zagat Validates Wendy's(R) as the 'Real' Choice in Fast Food
Wendy's Named Top Food and Top Overall DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug 19, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --In Zagat's 2010 Fast Food Survey, released this week, Wendy's ranked highly in nine different categories. Wendy's nabbed the coveted Top Food and Top Overall spots among Mega Chains (more than 5,000 locations) and placed second for Healthy Options, Top Facilities, Top Service, Best Value Menu and Best Salads and in the top five for Best Fries and Best Hamburger. "Our commitment is to provide custo... 
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08/12/10Wendy's/Arby's Group Reports 2nd Quarter 2010 Results
Company Provides Updated 2010 Outlook Wendy's Introduces New Premium Salads Arby's Enhances Value Menu with Junior Deluxe Roast Beef Sandwich International Expansion Continues with New Development Agreements in Russia and Eastern Caribbean ATLANTA, Aug 12, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, today reported results for the second quarter ended July 4, 2010. Roland Smith, President and ... 
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08/11/10Wendy's/Arby's International Signs Restaurant Development Deal for Trinidad and Tobago, Eastern Caribbean
ATLANTA, Aug 11, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Wendy's/Arby's International, a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE:WEN) today announced the signing of a long-term restaurant development agreement that will give the Wendy's(R) brand significant presence throughout the Eastern Caribbean. The agreement calls for the development of 24 Wendy's restaurants over the next 10 years in Trinidad and Tobago and eight other markets. The first of these restaura... 
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08/10/10Wendy's Taps Bravo Group to Bring 'Real' to Life for U.S. Hispanic Consumers
Leading Hispanic Marketing Firm to Help Build Brand in Fast-Growing Market DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug 10, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Wendy's International, Inc., part of Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), today named Miami-based Bravo Group as its U.S. Hispanic agency of record. Recognized as one of the leading U.S. Hispanic integrated communications agencies by Advertising Age, Bravo Group will be tasked with creative, planning and strategy to engage and attract the more than 45 million His... 
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08/10/10Wendy's/Arby's International Announces Major Development Agreement with Wenrus Restaurant Group
Franchisee to Build 180 Dual-Branded Restaurants in the Russian Federation ATLANTA, Aug 10, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wendy's/Arby's International, a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), today announced the signing of a major restaurant development agreement with Wenrus Restaurant Group Limited (WRG), an affiliate of Food Service Capital, in the Russian Federation. The agreement calls for the development of 180 dual-branded Wendy's(R) and Arby's(R) restaurants over the next ... 
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08/09/10Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.015 Per Share
ATLANTA, Aug 09, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), the parent company of Wendy's International, Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc., announced the declaration of its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.015 per share, payable on September 15, 2010 to Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. stockholders of record as of September 1, 2010. As of August 6, 2010, Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. had approximately 418 million shares of common stock outstanding. About Wendy's/Arby... 
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07/22/10Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. Announces Timing of Second Quarter 2010 Results and Conference Call
ATLANTA, Jul 22, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE:WEN), the parent company of Wendy's International, Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc., announced today that it will release second quarter 2010 financial results on Thursday, August 12, 2010 before the market opens. A conference call with slides will follow at 12:00 p.m. ET and will be webcast live from the investor relations page of the company's website, at www.wendysarbys.... 
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07/19/10Become an Arby's(R) Junior!
New Web App Morphs Your Photo Into "Arby's Junior" Character For more information and multimedia content, click here: http://arbys.presslift.com/juniorizeme ATLANTA, July 19, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Arby's is bringing its lovable icon, Arby's Junior, into the digital age. To promote its new Jr. Deluxe Value Menu sandwich, Arby's is launching a web application that allows consumers not only to interact with the cute little tyke and have him send preset or customized audio/video messag... 
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07/09/10Wendy's® Raises the Bar on Salads
Four New Salads Deliver High Quality Ingredients, Freshly Prepared DUBLIN, Ohio, July 9, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Wendy's, the chain that first brought the salad bar to quick service customers over 30 years ago, then pioneered the premium salad offering with their Garden Sensations line in 2002, is reinventing quick service salads once again. The new fresh and flavorful line-up - Apple Pecan Chicken, BLT Cobb, Spicy Chicken Caesar and Baja - is now available in restaurants nationwide.... 
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07/05/10The Perfect End to the July 4th Holiday Weekend: A Free Junior Deluxe Sandwich From Arby's
Arby's(R) Restaurants Nationwide Offer Sneak Preview of New Value Menu Item ATLANTA, July 5, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Now that the July 4th weekend is winding down, it's time to get some relief...for your wallet! Arby's is offering its new Junior Deluxe sandwich free, with any drink purchase, today, Monday, July 5. The latest addition to Arby's Value Menu, the Junior Deluxe features oven-roasted, thinly sliced roast beef, topped with crisp, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato and mayo on a... 
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07/01/10America's Birthday Gift from Arby's: Free Junior Deluxe Sandwiches on July 5
Arby's(R) Restaurants Nationwide Offer Sneak Preview of New Value Menu Item ATLANTA, Jul 01, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Get ready America. It's time for a star-spangled celebration of...roast beef! To celebrate the red, white and blue - and help America save some green - Arby's, the home of the free and the delicious, is offering its new Junior Deluxe sandwich free, with any drink purchase, on Monday, July 5. The latest addition to Arby's Value Menu, ... 
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06/23/10Wendy's/Arby's International Seeks Partners for Re-entry into Japan
TOKYO, JUNE 23, 2010 -- Wendy's/Arby's International, Inc. (WAI), a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE:WEN), today announced its intention to find operating partners for re-entry into the Japanese market. WAI is pursuing an aggressive international growth plan and sees the long-term potential for a large restaurant presence in Japan. WAI, with regional offices in Hong Kong, currently has a presence in six markets in the Asia-Pacific region. With almost 30 years of experience in Ja... 
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06/21/10Arby's Taps Restaurant Industry Veteran to Lead Menu and Restaurant Innovation
Warren Chang Returns to Arby's as Chief Innovation Officer ATLANTA, Jun 21, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN) today announced the appointment of Warren Chang to the newly created position of Chief Innovation Officer for Taste, Quality and the Customer Experience. Reporting directly to Arby's(R) President Hala Moddelmog, Chang, 54, will be responsible for leading innovation and change ... 
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06/16/10Wendy's/Arby's Group to Present at the Oppenheimer 10th Annual Consumer, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference
ATLANTA, Jun 16, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN) announced today that management will present at the Oppenheimer 10th Annual Consumer, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference at The Four Seasons Hotel in Boston on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. The presentation will begin at 1:00 p.m. ET. Investors and interested parties may listen to a live webcast by visiting the investor relations section of the Company's website at http://ir.wendys... 
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06/03/10Wendy's/Arby's Group Announces Major Development Agreement with Tab Gida
At Least 100 Arby's Restaurants to be Built in Turkey ATLANTA, Jun 03, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE:WEN) today announced that one of its subsidiaries, Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc., has signed a major development agreement with Tab Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. to open at least 100 Arby's(R) restaurants in Turkey over the next 10 years, including 50 during the next five years. These restaurants will be incremental to eight Arby's fra... 
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05/27/10Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. Announces Results of 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Board Approves $75 Million Increase in Stock Repurchase Authorization to a Total of $325 Million ATLANTA, May 27, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), the parent company of Wendy's International, Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc., today announced the results of its 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was held on May 27, 2010 in New York City. The Company's stockholders voted to elect 12 directors: Nelson Peltz, P... 
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05/24/10Wendy's/Arby's Group Announces the Completion of a New $650 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility
ATLANTA, May 24, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE:WEN), the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, today announced that its subsidiary, Wendy's/Arby's Restaurants, LLC, has completed a new $650 million senior secured credit facility, which includes a $150 million revolving credit facility and a $500 million term loan. Proceeds from the new term loan were used to retire approximately $251 million of outstanding indebtedness under the Company'... 
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05/13/10Wendy's/Arby's Group Reports 1st Quarter 2010 Results
Company Delivered Strong Adjusted EBITDA Growth Wendy's Generated Positive Same-Store Sales and Improved Quarterly Restaurant Margin by 430 Basis Points ATLANTA, May 13, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, today reported results for the first quarter ended April 4, 2010. Roland Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wendy's/Arby's Group, said: "We ac... 
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05/12/10Arby's Names Quick-Service Restaurant Industry Veteran as President
Hala Moddelmog Returns Home to the Arby's Brand Where She Began Her Business Career Previously was President of Church's Chicken and Susan G. Komen for the Cure ATLANTA, May 12, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE:WEN) announced today that Hala Moddelmog, 54, has been named President of Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. Moddelmog is a seasoned restaurant industry executive with a proven track record and she has extensive experience lead... 
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05/11/10First International Dual-Branded Wendy's and Arby's Restaurant Opens in Dubai
ATLANTA, May 11, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Wendy's/Arby's International, Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), today jointly announced with Al Jammaz Group, the opening of the first international dual-branded Wendy's(R) and Arby's(R) restaurant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. "Reaching this milestone opens the door for more rapid international expansion," said Roland Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wendy's/Arby's Group. "We believe offering customers both o... 
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05/10/10Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.015 Per Share
ATLANTA, May 10, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), the parent company of Wendy's International, Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc., announced the declaration of its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.015 per share, payable on June 15, 2010 to Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. stockholders of record as of June 1, 2010. As of May 7, 2010, Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. had approximately 430 million shares of common stock outstandi... 
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04/23/10Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. Announces Timing of First Quarter 2010 Results and Conference Call
ATLANTA, Apr 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE:WEN), the parent company of Wendy's International, Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc., announced today that it will release first quarter 2010 consolidated financial results on Thursday, May 13, 2010 before the market opens. A conference call with slides will follow at 12:30 p.m. ET and will be webcast live from the investor relations page of the company's website, at www.wendy... 
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04/20/10Wendy's/Arby's Group Announces Formation of Strategic Sourcing Group Co-op to Leverage Combined Purchasing Power of 10,000 Restaurants
ATLANTA, Apr 20, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), today announced the formation of a new independent purchasing cooperative, Strategic Sourcing Group Co-op, LLC, responsible for securing a range of goods and services for both Wendy's(R) and Arby's(R) restaurants. Formation of the Strategic Sourcing Group cooperative (SSG) is the result of an initiative by Wendy's/Arby's Group, Quality Supply Chain Co-op (QSCC), which is Wen... 
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04/12/10It's 'Game On' for the 17th Annual Wendy's High School Heisman Award
Exceptional scholar-athletes have the opportunity to carve their names in Heisman history DUBLIN, Ohio, April 12, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Wendy's(R) is looking for the next class of remarkable students who excel in academics, athletics and community involvement. Celebrating its 17th year, the 2010 Wendy's High School Heisman(TM) award application process is underway. Now through Oct. 3, 2010, eligible students (graduating class of 2011) can apply and submit their applications at www.We... 
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04/09/10Arby's Launches National Value Menu Starting at $1
Kicks Off with New Ad Creative on April 10th ATLANTA, Apr 09, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. is adding more lower priced items to its menu with the national launch of a new Value Menu that will be supported by new advertising creative. Every Day Value The new Value Menu, which starts at $1, features Arby's(R) signature items, including an oven-roasted, freshly sliced Roast Beef sandwich, Curly Fries and Jamocha Shake. The menu will be ... 
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03/22/10Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. Announces Increase in Stock Repurchase Authorization by $50 Million to a Total of $250 Million
ATLANTA, Mar 22, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, today announced that its Board of Directors increased the Company's stock repurchase authorization by $50 million to a total of $250 million. Since the Board of Directors authorized the stock repurchase program in August 2009, the Company has through March 19, 2010, repurchased 30.4 million shares of its common stock for approximately $141 mi... 
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03/05/10Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. to Present at Two Investor Conferences in March
ATLANTA, Mar 05, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, announced its participation in two upcoming investment conferences. The dates, times and speakers are as follows: March 11, 2010 at 9:40 a.m. ET - Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2010 Consumer Conference to be held in New York. The presentation will be given by Roland Smith, President and Chi... 
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03/04/10Wendy's/Arby's Group Reports 4th Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Results
Company Produced Strong Adjusted EBITDA Growth and Cash Flow in 2009Wendy's Restaurant Margin Increased by 330 Basis Points in 2009Arby's Focusing on Turnaround PlansCompany Completes $120 million of $200 million Stock Repurchase ProgramATLANTA, Mar 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended January 3, 2010. Roland Smith, ... 
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02/16/10Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. Announces Timing of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results and Conference Call
ATLANTA, Feb 16, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), the parent company of Wendy's International, Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc., announced today that it will release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 consolidated financial results on Thursday, March 4, 2010 before the market opens. A conference call with slides will follow at 11:00 AM ET and will be webcast live from the investor relations page of the company's website, at http://www.wendysarbys.com. Hostin... 
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02/11/10Wendy's Restaurants to Collect Donations for Orphans in Haiti
DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb 11, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Wendy's restaurants, in partnership with the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, will collect donations from employees and customers to help the critical needs of orphaned children of Haiti. Customers can make donations in the coin canisters in the restaurants from Feb. 10 - 28th, or go to www.wendys.com and donate online. "Wendy's and the Dave Thomas Foundation have a long tradition of helping foster children in need of loving, adoptive ... 
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01/28/10Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.015 Per Share
Board Increases Stock Repurchase Authorization to $200 MillionATLANTA, Jan 28, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), the parent company of Wendy's International, Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc., announced the declaration of its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.015 per share, payable on March 15, 2010 to Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. stockholders of record as of March 1, 2010. In addition, the Company announced today that its Board of Directors has increased t... 
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01/28/10Wendy's/Arby's Group Announces Leadership Change at Arby's
Roland Smith Will Lead Arby's Brand as Interim PresidentATLANTA, Jan 28, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, announced that Tom Garrett, President and Chief Executive Officer of Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. ("Arby's"), is leaving the Company. Roland Smith, 55, President and CEO of Wendy's/Arby's Group, will assume the interim role as President of Arby's, effective immediately, and lead the tur... 
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01/15/10Chance to Win a Trip to Las Vegas for the Academy of Country Music Awards
Arby's(R) Restaurants & Dr Pepper Host Honky Tonk Sweepstakes For Country Music FansATLANTA, Jan 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Calling all country music fans! Arby's and Dr Pepper are offering 10 lucky people the chance to attend the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 18 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Visit http://honkytonk.arbys.com now through February 28, 2010 to register to win and join Arby's Extras for access to special ... 
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01/05/10Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. to Present at the 8th Annual Cowen and Company Consumer Conference
ATLANTA, Jan 05, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, announced today that Roland Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Steve Hare, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the 8th Annual Cowen and Company Consumer Conference at The Westin New York at Times Square on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. The presentation will begin... 
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