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Spouse. Lorraine. Children. 5, including Wendy. 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 · Famous Business Leaders. Entrepreneurs. Dave Thomas is best known for founding Wendy's hamburger restaurant chain. He became the company's TV spokesman in 1989. Updated: Jul 6, 2020....
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Known for. Namesake of Wendy's hamburger chain. Spouse. Paul Morse. Parent (s) Dave Thomas. Lorraine 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.
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- 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.
Jul 1, 2019 · Wendy's founder Dave Thomas is pictured in his Bay Colony neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in this March 1997 photo. The burger baron began exercising on a regular basis and...
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. Founder/Co-Founder: Wendy's. Recommended Lists: American Celebrities
Jul 1, 2019 · Five years ago, it wouldn't have caused a stir. R. David Thomas, founder of Wendy's International, walks into a Dublin Wendy's and strolls around asking customers how the food is. “How's everything?” he asks a table of diners. He introduces himself, hands out some souvenirs and moves on.
