date:Mar 01, 2013
The company, based in Dublin, Ohio, says about 20 percent of its U.S. locations will be remodeled by 2015. The new look, which includes comfortable seating areas and flat-screen TVs, is intended to have a more inviting feel and is part of the company's goal of positioning itself on the higher end of the fast-food industry.
Wendy's has about 6,500 locations, primarily in North America.
In a conference call with analysts, Chief Financial Officer Steve Hare said sales at established restaurants i