The company reported 35 total new store openings during the quarter and eight net new store openings.
This indicates that Wendy’s shuttered 27 locations throughout the first three months of the year.
“Nothing unusual is happening here.
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Everything went to plan,” he added.
The chain anticipates opening 250 to 300 restaurants throughout the year, according to Plosch.
These openings should add up to more than 2% of net new unit growth for the burger slinger.
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Wendy’s currently operates more than 7,200 stores worldwide.