When we’re heading to the drive-through, we usually want ourfood fast, hot, and tasty.
In 1969, found Dave Thomasopened his very first Wendy’s restaurantin Columbus, Ohio with just five items.
Read on to discover some other secrets you might not know about the ubiquitous chain.
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Her name is actually Melinda Thomas.
“He said, ‘You know what?
I’m sorry.’
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I asked him what he meant.
While she agreed that it was a lot of pressure, she said the name does have its advantages.
“Sometimes if I need a reservation, it helps!
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She said he came home one day and snapped the photo that became the famous illustration.
He said, ‘Wendy, pull your hair up in pigtails.’
So, I did.
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That was it.”
“Dave knew his hamburgers would have a shorter shelf-life.
He even asked himself, ‘what do you do with the leftover hamburger?’
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Those square burgers have a secret message
Wendy’s is known for its unique square-shaped patties.
Dave had afew clever reasons for choosing a square burgerover the traditional round patty that were genius.
For one, a square burger hangs over the sides of the bun and looks more substantial.
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Second, diners would be able to see the high-quality beef.
A previous version of this article was originally published on July 8, 2021.
It has been updated to include more information.
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