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     The 1,700 Units In Various Stages Around Dave Thomas Circle

     As plans for a street reconfiguration at the intersection of New York and Florida Avenues NE move forward, a few developments are in various stages of completion around what was once known as Dave Thomas Circle.

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     Children’s Home Society Recruiter Honored By the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

     Child-Focused Recruiter of the Year Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Awards 2024 Recruiter of the Year Greensboro, NC, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In late April, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption hosted more than 600 Wendy’s Wonderful Kids recruiters and staff for its annual Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Summit.

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     Fifth Third Recognized as a Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace by Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

     Fifth Third Bank is proud to announce it has been named to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption list of 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces. This recognition highlights employers that are leading the way in providing adoption and foster care benefits and recognizing the need for this life-changing support.

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2. people.com › food › why-wendys-founder-dave-thomasWhy Wendy's Founder Dave Thomas Regretted Naming the ...

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   Nov 19, 2019 · Food. Why Wendy's Founder Dave Thomas Regretted Naming the Hamburger Chain After His Daughter. In a new interview, Wendy Thomas-Morse revealed that prior to his death, her dad Dave...

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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.

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   Who was Dave Thomas?

   • Dave Thomas, the company founder whose homespun ads built Wendy's Old-Fashioned Hamburgers into one of the world's most successful fast-food franchises, has died. He was 69. Thomas died around midnight at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., from cancer of the liver.

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   How did Dave Thomas die?

   • While Dave Thomas died from liver cancer in 2002, his legacy lives on through his daughter, who feels more encouraged and motivated by the Wendy’s brand today than ever before: “I love this brand. I will always love this brand, but not because my name is on the buildings. I love our products. I love our hamburgers.

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   Did Dave Thomas apologize to Wendy Thomas-Morse before he died?

   • 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

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   How old was Dave Thomas when he was adopted?

   • As a successful businessman, Thomas founded numerous charities, including the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a cause he was particularly passionate about. Born on July 2, 1932, Thomas was adopted by a Michigan family when he was six weeks old, according to his biography on the company's Web site.

   Wendy's founder Dave Thomas dead at 69 - Jan. 8, 2002 - CNN Business

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5. www.newson6.com › story › 5e3680982f69d76f62094a95Wendy's founder Dave Thomas dies at home in ... - News On 6

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   Jan 8, 2002 · COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ Dave Thomas, the portly pitchman whose homespun ads built Wendy's Old-Fashioned Hamburgers into one of the world's most successful fast-food enterprises, died Tuesday of...

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   Nov 18, 2019 · News. Food News. Wendy's Founder Dave Thomas Regretted Naming the Burger Chain After His Daughter. Wendy Thomas revealed why her dad apologized to her before he passed away. By. Mike...

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

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   Wendy’s Founder Dave Thomas was born in New Jersey in 1932 and died in January 2002. Read his biography and the story of his legacy – from founding the first Wendy’s in Ohio in 1969 to establishing the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Dave Thomas as a young boy. Part One. The Early Years.

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    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...