The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)

I really do love Wendy's burgers. I especially like the ones with bacon. I thought the taste of their burger has been good, but not above its competitors' levels, especially not as good as In-and-Out burgers. Having said that, I wonder how they are improving the taste of their burgers now as I have heard any update since their announcement to improve the quality of their burgers, it was last Winter when I heard the announcement. Also, Wendy really... I mean... really need to do a lot of remodeling of their existing locations. They need to go look at McDonald's cafe designs and top their design out. I mean it. To complete your turn-around story, you have to 1, improve quality of your burgers (which is already underway); 2, improve and remodel layouts and outlooks of your existing locations; 3, expand into premium coffee, healthy drinks and tasty salads (the gym people are avoiding Wendy's so far); 4, have a wonderful and unforgettable slogan for your business. You can actually start a Facebook campaign and ask people who they love about Wendy's and how much people like Wendy's to improve upon, both its menu and interior designs. You can even have competition and many people will just love to submit their designs to you. Why not? If you want to turn around your company, it is better a complete turn-around; and not a half-hearted turn-around.

Wendy's is improving their menu, refurbishing their restaurants, and there are lines again at the drive-through.In addition to these factors,there has been heavy insider buying recently (usually a good sign. I see a nice move upward in the near future.

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Wendy's has been getting slammed recently. Much of this is because of its outdated stores and outdated atmosphere. But its menu is fair, if too often changed, and new restaurants have a much better vibe. For Wendy's, it is a question of time: a heavy debt load, a poor return on equity, and a poor profit margin are of course significant challenges. Unloading Arby's was a good move, and management could turn this ship around, leading to substantial rewards for shareholders. But this is a high risk investment until the direction of the company is more visible.

I just like Wendy's. Probably a bad reason for a pick. Just because their product is good, does not mean that the company is well ran. however the potential is still there, and I for one will continue to eat there.

Speculative. Cheap stock price.

Wendy's is committing a lot of resources to redesigning restaurants to a more upscale look while expanding and improving their menu.

Wendy's could be a take over taget in the future.
Has a better product and growth outside U.S.

Nelson Pelz's activism in controlling Wendy's first came when he demanded they break up from Tim Hortons, a pastry chain that Dave Thomas bought in 1995. The stock has been dropping since Mr. Pelz's takeover and antics, and there's no end in sight after they divested themselves of a rising brand.

Selling off of Arby's allows focus on the Wendy's brand. The menu has been upgraded and I expect a refresh of restaurants has to begin in the next 12 months. The stock has seen better than average violume on up days and the 1.3% yield is a plus.

Now that they are going to shed Arby's, they will concentrate on what has worked before. They are innovating, entering the lucrative breakfast market, remodelling and taking the company back to where it should be. Expertly performing QSR.

$5/sh. too cheap.

Should thrive after Sale of Arby's, which has always dragged down results

soon to sell off Arbys' and concentrate on the core business

Its all about the fries.

Historically this stocks price has not be stellar. If Wendys could not do well in good times, how can WEN do good in bad times.

I like to eat at Wendy's. if I could, i would buy this chain. Why? Because i like to eat at Wendy's. When i go into Wendy's to eat, do you know what i see? Other people that like to eat at Wendy's.

Do you know where else i like to eat? Arby's. It's expensive, but the coupons in the paper monthly rock. Arby's has the best buffalo chicken strips...if you buy them with a coupon, they're like a $1.99.

All these two places need, are face-lifts, a good old-fashioned cleaning.... and expense management/cost-cutting help (let's face it, Arby's is expensive) Both store chains are gross. Clean them, update them, cut expenses, and they will come. If they don't come, they could be a target for companies like BH. Biglari has a knack for turning over-priced dirty chains with good food into money making machines. Cut the expenses... and clean the places up for crying out loud.

If i haven't been clear - Wendy's and Arby's CLEAN YOUR LOCATIONS. People like your food - that's why you're still in business. but no one wants to eat in filth. First impressions - you SUCK at them.

would take time to beat S&P but safe bet to earn year after year. Arbys is ok but wendys has great food!

Have to be excited about their expansion plans in North Africa and the Middle East.