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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dave_Thomas_(businessman)Dave Thomas (businessman) - Wikipedia

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   Rex David Thomas (July 2, 1932 – January 8, 2002) was an American businessman, philanthropist, and fast-food tycoon. Thomas was the founder and chief executive officer of Wendy's, a fast-food restaurant chain specializing in hamburgers.

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of Dave Thomas, who opened his first Wendy's restaurant in 1969 and became its TV pitchman in 1989. Find out how he overcame a troubled childhood, served in the army, sold Kentucky Fried Chicken franchises, and promoted adoption.

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   Feb 2, 2021 · Learn how Dave Thomas, who was adopted, dropped out of high school, and worked at KFC, launched Wendy's, the third largest hamburger chain in the world. Discover his legacy of customer service, philanthropy, and education.

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   Who is Dave Thomas?

   • Dave Thomas is best known for founding Wendy's hamburger restaurant chain. He became the company's TV spokesman in 1989. (1932-2002) Who Was Dave Thomas? After complaining that he couldn't find a good hamburger in Columbus, Ohio, Dave Thomas opened his own restaurant on November 15, 1969: Wendy's, named after Thomas' 8-year-old daughter.

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   How did Dave Thomas die?

   • On January 8, 2002, at the age of 69, Thomas died of liver cancer at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Best Known For: Dave Thomas is best known for founding Wendy's hamburger restaurant chain. He became the company's TV spokesman in 1989.

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   Is Dave Thomas dead or still alive?

   • "Dave Thomas, 69, Wendy's Founder, Dies". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 27, 2019. ^ "Members". horatioalger.org. Horatio Alger Association. Retrieved August 27, 2019. ^ "Golden Plate Awardees of the American Academy of Achievement". achievement.org. American Academy of Achievement. ^ "Dave's Legacy". Wendy's.

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   How many Wendy's restaurants did Dave Thomas own?

   • Dave Thomas had a simple goal as he grew up: own a restaurant. He exceeded that by a multiple of 6,000, building that many Wendy's eateries in 30 years of operation. "When Wendy's began in 1969, I saw the chance to have perhaps three or four restaurants in the Columbus, Ohio, area," he wrote.

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6. money.cnn.com › 2002/01/08 › companiesWendy's founder Dave Thomas dead at 69 - Jan. 8, 2002

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   Dec 14, 2001 · COLUMBUS, Ohio (CNN) - Wendy's restaurant founder Dave Thomas, the well-known face behind the fast-food chain, died early Tuesday after a long battle with liver cancer, the company said. He was...

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   Jun 15, 2015 · Learn how Dave Thomas overcame a troubled childhood and built a fast-food empire with his vision and hard work. Read about his early struggles, his mentors, his innovations and his legacy at Wendy's.

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   Feb 3, 2020 · Read about Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy's, and learn how he helped build Kentucky Fried Chicken and Wendy's, two of the most successful franchise systems.

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   Learn about the life and achievements of Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy's, who started with a family restaurant in Knoxville and built a global fast-food empire. Discover how he also became a champion for children in foster care and education through his foundation and TV campaigns.