The Wendy's Company (WEN) Releases Unaudited Results for Q2 2025

The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) is one of the Reddit Stocks with the Highest Upside Potential. On August 8, the company released its unaudited results for Q2 2025, with international systemwide sales increasing 8.7% amidst growth throughout regions. In the quarter, the company expanded its global footprint, adding 44 new restaurants and bringing its total additions to 118 in H1 2025. In Q2 2025, The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN)’s operating profit came in at $104.3 million compared to $99.5 million in Q2 2024, reflecting a growth of 4.8% YoY.

Notably, the improvement in operating profit was mainly because of a decline in The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN)’s investment in advertising spend, reduced reorganization and realignment costs, as well as lower general and administrative expenses. These were partially mitigated by a decline in franchise royalty revenue and a reduction in US Company-operated restaurant margin. For FY 2025, the company expects global net unit growth of 2% – 3%, and capital expenditures and franchise development fund investments in the range of $165 million – $175 million.

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