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Wendy's Company Culture
Wendy's Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Wendy's' Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
C+Office Culture
C+Professional Development
C+Diversity
CGender
C-Wendy's CEO
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Todd Penegor
58 /100
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Diversity at Wendy's
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Wendy's have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Wendy's
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at Wendy's have rated Environment, Work Culture, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Wendy's eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-32
Wendy's employees are -32% more likely to recommend Wendy's as a great place to work
| 27% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 59% | Detractors |
Working at Wendy's
Working at Wendy's is rated below average by 3332 employees, across various culture dimensions. Wendy's employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Wendy's’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Springfield, OH. See below in detail how working at Wendy's was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Wendy's
D
Overall Company Culture at Wendy's is rated D
Last updated 21 days ago
Bottom
20%
Wendy's ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Wendy's Employee Reviews
Out of 2823 Wendy's employee reviews, 63% were positive. The remaining 37% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Wendy's improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 63% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 37% |
Positive Reviews From Wendy's Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?They manger took time out to answer any questions
- What makes you most happy at work?Me getting to see smiling faces and I get to meet people
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Where always cheering each other on and we have a good time while we bust out the orders
Constructive Feedback From Wendy's Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?They need to focus on working
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?New hires make more and I have been there longer and have more experince.
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?No interview should last for 2 hours
Wendy's Company Information
Wendy's Company Overview
restaurant
Wendy's Mission, Vision & Values
Wendy's Mission & Values
To deliver superior quality products and services for our customers and communities through leadership, innovation and partnerships.
Wendy's Vision Statement
Vision to help other people become successful business owners by owning a Wendy's franchise. We look for franchisees who are committed to quality, not cutting corners.
| Headquarter | Dublin, OH 43017 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.wendys.com |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | WEN |
Wendy's Competitors
Wendy's competitors include Chick-fil-A, Good Times Restaurants, KFC, and Luby's. Wendy's ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Wendy's compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Wendy's Employees
3332 employees at Wendy's have reviewed Wendy's across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 21 days ago.
Overall, the 3332 Wendy's employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Wendy's are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Wendy's, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Wendy's are not very pleased with their team. 3332 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Wendy's are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Wendy's believe the environment at Wendy's is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Wendy's is comfortably fast. About 69% of the employees at Wendy's work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Wendy's are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Wendy's employees generally work 8.7 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Wendy's report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Wendy's have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
67% of Wendy's employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Wendy's employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
59% of Wendy's employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Wendy's employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
53% of Wendy's employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Wendy's - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Wendy's is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Wendy's employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Wendy's KPIs and OKRs
At Wendy's 56% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Wendy's' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 54 Wendy's employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 33 have said yes.
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Wendy's CEO & Leadership
Wendy's CEO - Todd Penegor
58 /100
Todd’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Todd in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Springfield, OH. Todd Penegor’s employees rank Wendy's in the Top 50% for Environment, in the Top 50% for Office Culture, and in the Top 50% for Professional Development. Penegor is generally unpopular with Wendy's employees, but ranks especially low with Non-Binary employees, and by employees in the Product department and employees in the Business Development department. However, employees with the company for Over 10 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Wendy's’s competitors, Todd Penegor ranks below both KFC CEO Sabir Sami and Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy.
Wendy's Leadership
The Wendy's Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Todd Penegor, Senior VP - Corporate & Securities Counsel and Assistant Secretary Dana Klein, and Chief Financial Officer Gunther Plosch
Todd Penegor CEO / President
Todd Penegor serves as the CEO / President of Wendy's.
Robert Wright Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of International
Mr. Robert D. Wright, also known as Bob, has been Chief Operating Officer of The Wendy's Company since May 2016 and has... read more
Gunther Plosch Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Gunther Plosch has been Chief Financial Officer at The Wendy's Company since May 26, 2016. Mr. Plosch joined Wendy's... read more
Dana Klein Senior VP - Corporate & Securities Counsel and Assistant Secretary
Mr. Dana Klein serves as Senior Vice President of Corporate and Securities Counsel and Assistant Secretary at The... read more
Wendy's Salaries
How much does Wendy's pay?
How much do people at Wendy's get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Wendy's is $140,040, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $134,093, or $64 per hour.
At Wendy's, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $234,669 annually and the lowest is a Sales Manager at $30,000 annually. Average Wendy's salaries by department include: Business Development at $157,260, HR at $124,848, Design at $124,207, and Admin at $62,060. Half of Wendy's salaries are above $134,093.
1505 employees at Wendy's rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4468 ratings) while 1440 employees at Wendy's rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1486 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Wendy's employees include job titles like UI/UX Designer, Operations Manager, Office Manager, and Inventory. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from Wendy's employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $59k | $59k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $97k | $97k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $134k | $134k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $188k | $188k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $237k | $237k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $279k | $279k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $299k | $299k | 100th Percentile |
$140,040*
Average Compensation
$134,093*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Wendy's Salaries by City
Wendy's Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Wendy's
Diverse employees at Wendy's score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing Wendy's in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Wendy's across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Wendy's Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Wendy's PTO
Wendy's' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 71% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Wendy's' 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 22% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Wendy's' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Wendy's Careers
Wendy's Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Wendy's applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Wendy's Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Wendy's on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 57% | |
|---|---|---|
Legal | 14% | |
Marketing | 14% | |
IT | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Washington | 57% | |
|---|---|---|
Atlanta | 14% | |
Woodbridge | 14% | |
Fairfax | 14% |
Wendy's Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Wendy's' Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Wendy's? Employees are not so happy at Wendy's and rate their office perks as good. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Wendy's employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 47% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Wendy's?
Product
Customer Support
Sales
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult33%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships67%
Answered by 3 Product Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult33%
Difficult34%
Does Not Offer Internships33%
Answered by 3 Customer Support Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult20%
Difficult20%
Does Not Offer Internships60%
Answered by 5 Sales Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Wendy's
Who is the CEO of Wendy's?
Wendy's CEO is Todd Penegor, their score by employees is 58
What is Wendy's eNPS?
The eNPS for Wendy's is -32
What is Wendy's revenue?
Wendy's revenue is $1B
What is the salary for Jr Designer in Wendy's?
Jr Designer average salary in the US is 70k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Wendy's?
The average salaries for Legal in Wendy's is 157k
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