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   Wendy Thomas. For the American politician, see Wendy Thomas (politician). Not to be confused with Thomas Wendy. 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.

   • Spouse: Paul Morse
   • Employer: The Wendy's Company

   • Alma mater: University of Florida
   • Known for: Namesake of Wendy's hamburger chain

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

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   Nov 19, 2019 · Wendy Thomas-Morse, the daughter of the late Wendy's founder Dave Thomas, shares how her dad named the hamburger chain after her and why he regretted it. She also talks about her dad's legacy, her role in the business, and the new Frosty flavor.

4. www.wendys.com › blog › real-wendy-in-her-own-wordsThe Real Wendy – In Her Own Words | Wendy's® Blog

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   Nov 15, 2019 · Wendy Thomas, the daughter of Dave Thomas, shares her personal story of how she became a franchisee, a leader and a hamburger lover. She talks about her dad's legacy, her role at Wendy's and her passion for fresh beef.

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   Why did Wendy Thomas-Morse name Wendy's 'hottest and juiciest ever'?

   • Although Thomas may have apologized for naming the chain after his daughter, Wendy Thomas-Morse appeared in a 2011 commercial introducing Wendy’s new cheeseburgers as its “hottest and juiciest ever,” named after her father. It was the first time she was used in an ad campaign as a national pitchwoman for Wendy’s.

   Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas named the chain after his daughter ... - …

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   How old was Wendy Thomas when he opened Wendy's?

   • Then-eight-year-old Wendy Thomas on November 15, 1969, at the grand opening of the first Wendys restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. Wendy's Wendy's was founded by Dave Thomas in 1969. He tried all five of his children's names for the restaurant before he settled on his daughter Melinda's nickname, Wendy.

   Wendy's Founder Apologized to Daughter for Naming Chain After Her

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   Why did Dave Thomas name Wendy's after his kids?

   • Thomas wanted to name the restaurant after one of his five children and turn it into a family business. But none of his kids’ names fit the nostalgic, family-values persona he wanted to create for the business. Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy's, had a folksy style and everyman persona.

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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

   Why Wendy's Founder Regretted Naming It After His Daughter - People…

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6. www.businessinsider.com › wendys-founderWendy's Founder Apologized to Daughter for Naming Chain After Her

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   Nov 16, 2019 · Retail. Before he died, the Wendy's founder apologized to his daughter for naming the chain after her. Shoshy Ciment. Nov 16, 2019, 5:18 AM PST. Then-eight-year-old Wendy Thomas on November...

7. www.cnn.com › 2022/06/11 › businessWendy’s founder Dave Thomas named the chain after his ... - CNN

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   Jun 11, 2022 · The Guinness Book of World Records has recognized his spots as the ”Longest-Running Television Advertising Campaign Starring a Company Founder.”. With a folksy, everyman appeal, Thomas ...

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9. www.businessinsider.com › why-is-wendys-namedWhy Is Wendy's Named Wendy's? Founder Named Chain After Daughter

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   Nov 15, 2019 · Founder Named Chain After Daughter. Retail. Wendy's was named after a real redheaded girl who wore pigtails. Here's how the fast-food chain got its name. Shoshy Ciment. Nov 15, 2019, 11:39 AM...

10. www.wikiwand.com › en › Wendy_ThomasWendy Thomas - Wikiwand

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    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.