Wendy's

Money Moves

Agreed to buy up to 163 restaurants from its bankrupt franchisee

Meritage Hospitality Group filed for Chapter 11 on September 17 with about $651 million in liabilities. Wendy's had terminated the franchise agreements a day earlier and says Meritage owes roughly $147 million; Meritage disputes the termination and sued to keep the agreements in force. The two sides are still fighting in bankruptcy court, and Meritage has kept closing restaurants.

Updated 5 days ago

Rule Changes

Previous occupant of 24 West 23rd Street

New York City's health department inspected Liberty Bagels at 24 West 23rd Street on October 5, 2026, and the visit left six violations on the record. The address most recently held a Wendy's, last inspected in January.

Updated Oct 24

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Licensee facing hours restriction at Roslindale location

A Roslindale Wendy's has been serving burgers until 3 a.m. despite a city license that says close at 11 p.m. The Boston Licensing Board this week called the late hours an 'attractive nuisance' fueling street parties near American Legion Highway and Walk Hill Street.

Updated Sep 6