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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 · Dave Thomas is best known for founding Wendy's hamburger restaurant chain. He became the company's TV spokesman in 1989.
David William Thomas CM (born May 20, 1948) is a Canadian actor, comedian and television writer, known for being one half of the duo Bob and Doug McKenzie with Rick Moranis. He appeared as Doug McKenzie on SCTV, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award out of two nominations, and in the film Strange Brew (1983), which he also co-directed.
Nov 19, 2019 · In a new interview, Wendy Thomas-Morse revealed that prior to his death, her dad Dave Thomas apologized for putting her name on the chain
- 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.
Dave has written, directed, produced, and co-starred in television shows for all the major networks -- most notably The Dave Thomas Comedy Show (1990) (CBS) and Grace Under Fire (1993) (ABC). He was co-creator and co-executive producer of America's Funniest People (1990) (ABC).
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Jun 11, 2022 · Dave Thomas regretted naming what would become a fast-food empire after his daughter, believing it put too much pressure on her.
