Wendy’s Q3 2025 net income decreases to $44.25m, down 12% from last year, citing lower other income and operating profit. Operating profit also drops to $92.05m due to weaker margins at US restaurants and higher asset impairment. Adjusted EBITDA rises 2.1% to $138m in Q3.

Total revenue for Q3 falls to $549.51m, with sales up to $233.15m. Global systemwide sales drop 2.6% to $3.5bn, but international sales rise 8.6%. 54 new restaurants opened in the quarter, with 172 additions by the end of Q3. CEO Cook praises international growth and US operational improvements.

Wendy’s plans to close hundreds of underperforming US locations by the end of the year, targeting around 200 to 350 outlets. The company reaffirms 2025 guidance, expecting global sales to decrease 5-3%. Adjusted EBITDA projected at $505m to $525m, with earnings per share of $0.82 to $0.89. A dividend of $0.14 per share was declared.

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