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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.
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.
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...
- The Early Years. When he was eight years old, Dave Thomas dreamed he'd run the best restaurant in the world. He didn't just achieve his dream, he shared it with everyone.
- Dave in the Military, Family-Life and his introduction to the Restaurant Business. All great leaders must start somewhere, and for Dave, that was a family restaurant in Knoxville.
- Founding Wendy’s. Dave’s boyhood dream came true in 1969 when he opened the first Wendy’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. Wendy's became known for square hamburgers, made from fresh beef, that hang over the bun, because we don’t cut corners on quality.
- A Champion for Children in Foster Care. Dave gave generously with his time, money and energy. He strongly believed in giving back to communities that support the Wendy’s business.
Jun 15, 2015 · The empire that Thomas built led to a Wendy's stock that's still hot, rising 300% since 2008. Rex David Thomas (1932-2002) formed his vision of Wendy's early.
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Jul 1, 2019 · A 1991 profile of the late Wendy's founder, who was adopted, abused and became a fast-food mogul and a celebrity. Learn about his childhood, his business, his adoption advocacy and his autobiography.
Jan 9, 2002 · Dave Thomas, an orphan who went to work in restaurants at 12 and by dint of hard work, quality control and shrewd marketing made Wendy's the third-largest hamburger chain in the world, died...
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