Fast-food chain Wendy’s has lowered its annual sales forecast due to a bigger-than-expected decline in quarterly sales, signaling the economic strain on its US business. The company now expects global system-wide sales to fall between 3% and 5% this year, compared to a previous prediction of flat or down 2%. This adjustment reflects the growing impact of consumer belt-tightening on the chain’s overall performance.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-08/wendy-s-cuts-sales-guidance-as-us-sales-show-economic-pressure