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

    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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  2. www.biography.com › business-leaders › dave-thomasDave Thomas - Wendy's, Daughter & Facts - Biography

    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, and promoted adoption causes.

  3. www.thefamouspeople.com › profiles › dave-thomasDave Thomas (businessman) Biography - Facts, Childhood ...

    Quick Facts. Also Known As: Rex David Thomas. Died At Age: 69. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Lorraine Thomas (m. 1954–2002) children: Wendy Thomas. CEOs Restaurateurs. Died on: January 8, 2002. place of death: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Cause of Death: Liver Cancer. City: Atlantic City, New Jersey. U.S. State: New Jersey.

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  5. www.wendys.com › daves-legacyDave's Legacy | 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.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Wendy&Wendy's - Wikipedia

    Wendy's is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas on November 15, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio. Its headquarters moved to Dublin, Ohio , on January 29, 2006. As of December 31, 2018, Wendy's was the world's third-largest hamburger fast-food chain with 6,711 locations, following Burger King and McDonald's .

  7. www.nytimes.com › 2002/01/08 › obituariesDave Thomas, Founder of Wendy's, Dies at 69 (Published 2002)

    Jan 8, 2002 · By The Associated Press. Jan. 8, 2002. Filed at 9:26 a.m. ET. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Dave Thomas, the portly pitchman whose homespun ads built Wendy's Old-Fashioned Hamburgers into one of the...

  8. www.liveabout.com › dave-thomas-of-kentucky-friedDave Thomas built Kentucky Fried Chicken and Wendy's - LiveAbout

    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.