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Wendy Thomas. Melinda Lou "Wendy" Thomas-Morse (born September 14, 1961) is the daughter of American businessman Dave Thomas, the founder of the fast food brand Wendy's. She is the namesake and mascot of the brand. She uses the name Wendy Thomas in her role as a spokesperson for Wendy's.
- 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.
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Apr 2, 2014 · 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....
Jan 9, 2002 · When he opened his first restaurant, on Nov. 15, 1969, his biggest ambition was that he might eventually expand so he could give each of his five children a place to work in the summer.
Thomas opened his first Wendy's in Columbus, Ohio, November 15, 1969. This original restaurant remained operational until March 2, 2007, when it was closed due to lagging sales. [18] Thomas named the restaurant after his eight-year-old daughter Melinda Lou , whose nickname was "Wendy", stemming from the child's inability to say her own name at ...
Dave's Legacy - The Early Years | Wendy's. Dave Thomas - the early years. The Early Years. Dave was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on July 2, 1932. Rex and Auleva Thomas adopted him when he was six weeks old.
Nov 15, 2019 · Then-eight-year-old Wendy Thomas on November 15, 1969 at the grand opening of the first Wendy's restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. Wendy's was founded by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio, in...
