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Survey names Wendy's the top fast-food chain

The chain that claims it's "way better than fast food" did better than its competitors in a new survey. Wendy's has been named the top fast-food chain by restaurant guide publisher Zagat.

Sci-fi meets ‘CSI’ on delightfully geeky episode

Hodges and Wendy help set up the episode by being costumed (Wendy) or prop-carrying (Hodges) attendees at "WhatIfItCon," a convention for fans of "AstroQuest" — this show's version of "Star Trek." (The fans even call themselves "Questers.") When exhibitor Jonathan Danson is found dead, Hodges even gets the Captain Kirk treatment: the camera zooms in closely on his face as he turns his head and pauses dramatically. When Nick shows up on the scene, he's less-than-impressed with Wendy and Hodges' crime scene skills and asks them to beam themselves back to the lab, please. Turns out Ray was also a bit of a Quester. He and Hodges bond over the show — and over Jonathan’s dead body, of course.

Wendy's swings to 3Q loss on takeover costs

Wendy's swung to a third-quarter loss due to costs related to its takeover by the owner of the Arby's chain.

A list of Nelson Peltz's food holdings

Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz, whose Triarc Cos. Inc. is acquiring hamburger chain Wendy's, now either wholly owns or has a stake in a number of food companies and brands:

Wendy's, Triarc approve takeover deal

Shareholders of Wendy's and Triarc approved a $2.34 billion deal on Monday that will make the nation's No. 3 hamburger chain a part of billionaire investor Nelson Peltz's empire.

Toxicology report: No drugs in Wendy's gunman

Authorities say a man who went on a suicidal shooting rampage inside a Wendy's restaurant in March was not under the influence of drugs at the time.

Arby's owner buying Wendy's for $2.34 billion in stock

The billionaire investor known for pushing corporations to make changes to boost their stock price has a new challenge: turning around one of the fast-food industry's more notable names and doing it during a slumping economy.

Gunman's Ex: 'The Motive Wasn't Me'

A former girlfriend of the man who waged a deadly shooting attack inside a Wendy's restaurant disputed assertions by authorities that he likely chose the spot because the couple often argued there.

Wife of Wendy's Victim: I Can't Forgive

The wife of a paramedic gunned down at a Wendy's said Thursday she is struggling to understand what led a 60-year-old handyman to commit the rampage that killed her husband.

Fla. Gunman's Motive Remains a Mystery

The life of the gunman who went on a rampage in a fast-food restaurant may have been as chaotic as his final violent act.

Florida Paramedic Slain at Fla. Wendy's

Paramedic Rafael Vazquez left a training course on how to help when several people are hurt at one time, and went to lunch at a nearby Wendy's. He became exactly the kind of victim he was being trained to save.

Fireman, Gunman Dead in Wendy's Shooting

A gunman in a jacket, tie and baseball cap wordlessly opened fire inside a Wendy's during the lunchtime rush Monday, killing a paramedic who had gone back to fetch the right toy to go with his child's meal and wounding five others. The 60-year-old shooter then committed suicide.

Wendy's, Sans Big Charges, Falls Short

Wendy's International Inc. said Monday that fourth-quarter earnings more than quadrupled from a year ago, when it took major charges for discontinued operations, and restaurants reported better margins despite high commodity prices.

Last NY Death Row Inmate Gets Life Term

New York's last inmate on death row was resentenced Thursday to life without parole for the execution-style killings of five employees at a Wendy's restaurant.

Investor Makes Bid for Wendy's

Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz submitted an offer to buy Wendy's International Inc., but the proposed price is below what he previously said the nation's third-largest hamburger chain is worth, according to a regulatory filing Tuesday.

Wendy's Still Mulling Possible Sale

Wendy's International Inc. said changes at its restaurants are paying off, but that a decision about the possible sale of the nation's third-largest hamburger chain is taking longer than expected.

Wendy's 3Q Sales Growth Slows

Wendy's International Inc., which is considering options that could include a possible sale, said Thursday a key measure of sales growth at the third largest U.S. hamburger chain slowed in the third quarter.

Wendy's Explores Sale, Slashes Outlook

Wendy's International Inc. is exploring a possible sale of the company, the nation's third-largest hamburger chain said Monday, as it warned that profits for the year would fall short of Wall Street expectations.

Wendy's to Close Original Restaurant

Wendy's International Inc. said Friday that sagging sales will force it to close the restaurant where the nation's third-largest hamburger chain began in 1969. The iconic restaurant, filled with memorabilia and photographs of the late Wendy's founder, Dave Thomas, will close March 2.

Wendy's to Sell Struggling Baja Fresh

Wendy's International Inc. introduced a strategy Thursday to revive its brand by introducing new menu items and emphasizing product quality.

Wendy's Plans to Use Healthier Cooking Oil

Wendy's International Inc. said Thursday it will begin frying french fries and breaded chicken items with non-hydrogenated oil, continuing a shift to offer healthier menu choices.

Wendy's May Sell Its Baja Fresh Chain

Wendy's International Inc. is exploring a sale of its underperforming Baja Fresh Mexican Grill unit and plans to boost its board ranks with three new directors endorsed by an influential investor.

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South Park's Eric Cartman skewers Glenn Beck
Source: southparkstudios.com

Using his new video system, Cartman spells out the true nature of Wendy's intentions.

One of the Largest Wendy's(R) Franchisees, Tar Heel Capital, Reduces Fraud and Slashes Costs with DigitalPersona
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DigitalPersona, Inc., a leader in fingerprint identity and authentication solutions, today announced that the largest Wendy's restaurant franchisee, Tar Heel Capital, has chosen DigitalPersona U.are.U Fingerprint Readers to combat theft.

St. Pete Woman Killed By Police Was Armed With Fork
Source: tbo.com

Excerpt: Two St. Petersburg police officers shot and killed a 40-year-old woman who appeared about to stab another woman with a large barbecue fork Tuesday night.

Bob The Builder Files Lawsuit Against Obama Citing Copyright Violations [satire]

Obama told a gathering of fanatics in his home city of Chicago: And those who tell us that we can't, we will respond with that timeless creed that sums up the spirit of a people: yes, we can.

Japanese robot with soft hands chats and serves meal
Source: Reuters

A pearly white robot that looks a little like E.T. boosted a man out of bed, chatted and helped prepare his breakfast with its deft hands in Tokyo on Tuesday, in a further sign robots are becoming more like their human inventors.

X-Rated Facebook Model Exposed
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The blonde babe name Wendy who supposedly lost her digital camera and some of her pictures got posted on Facebook in an attempt to trace the owner of the camera finally exposed! It turns out that she's an x-rated model.

The History of the Name 'Wendy'
Source: wendy.com

A lot of people will argue about whether or not the name Wendy was created by J.M. Barrie for the character "Wendy Darling" in his books about Peter Pan. Is it true? Yes and no... A little Monday morning trivia.

So What's In Your Burger?
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If you lived in Pennsylvania, a hamburger lover could gorge down the world's biggest burger at Denny's Beer Barrel Pub.

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