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Wendy's Stock Is Falling Today: What's Going On?

Sep 18, 2026, 6:25 PMEvette Mitkov

Wendy's shares are trading lower Friday after Meritage Hospitality, one of its largest U.S. franchisees, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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