The summer offast-food meal dealsis infull swing.

Meanwhile, Wendy’s just released its latest earningsreport.

Even so, there are also a number of bright spots suggesting business is trending in the right direction.

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Wendy’s certainly isn’t remaining stagnant or shunning away from innovation and change.

The popular Ohio-based chain is undertaking numerous ambitious projects impacting virtually every aspect of its business model.

Let’s take a look at six major changes now underway at Wendy’s.

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“It is highly profitable, and we have not yet reached our potential.”

Back in March, Wendy’s announced the long-tenured Vanilla Frosty would temporarily bereplacedby a newOrange Dreamsicle Frostyinstead.

To start, former CEO Todd Penegor stepped down in February after serving in the position since 2016.

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Penegor is now the CEO of Papa Johns.

Meanwhile, Kirk Tanner, a former Pepsi division CEO, is now thenew presidentand CEO of Wendy’s.

Her new position will entail managing all of Wendy’s U.S. operations, encompassing over 6,000 locations.

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Regarding international business, E.J.

Everything went to plan."

Moving forward, it’s clear Wendy’s hopes to make a major splash internationally.

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The drone delivery should take no more than a half hour.

Wendy’s has been no different in this regard, announcing a number of unexpected joint ventures this year.

In February Wendy’s added acollaborationwith Cinnabon to its breakfast menu.

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Perhaps Wendy’s most unexpected collaboration comes in unison with the release of its new Saucy Nuggs.

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