GoKawiilWendy's franchisee Meritage Hospitality may close up to 60 more stores in Chapter 11
Meritage Hospitality, one of Wendy's largest franchise operators, said Friday it could shut as many as 60 additional restaurants as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The company has already closed more than 90 Wendy's locations this year.
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The filing suggests franchisees are struggling with rising costs and weaker consumer spending, pressures that could ripple across Wendy's broader franchise network. Further closures would shrink Wendy's physical footprint and could affect workers and local markets dependent on these restaurants.
- Meritage Hospitality has already closed over 90 Wendy's locations in 2024
- Up to 60 more closures are possible under its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process
- The situation highlights financial strain among major fast-food franchise operators
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-26
Published there as: “Wendy’s store closures: Franchisee could close another 60 locations in Chapter 11 bankruptcy”
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