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Wendy’s Co. – ‘10-K’ for 12/31/23 – ‘EX-101.SCH’

On:  Monday, 2/26/24, at 4:31pm ET   ·   For:  12/31/23   ·   Accession #:  30697-24-4   ·   File #:  1-02207

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 2/26/24  Wendy’s Co.                       10-K       12/31/23  156:17M

Annual Report   —   Form 10-K   —   SEA’34

Filing Table of Contents

Document/Exhibit                   Description                      Pages   Size 

 1: 10-K        Annual Report                                       HTML   3.07M 
 2: EX-10.50    Amendment No. 2 to Kevin Vasconi Employment Letter  HTML     42K 
 3: EX-10.51    Kirk Tanner Employment Letter                       HTML     76K 
 4: EX-21.1     Subsidiaries of Registrant                          HTML     44K 
 5: EX-23.1     Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP                    HTML     39K 
 9: EX-97.1     Policy for Recoupment of Incentive Compensation     HTML     59K 
 6: EX-31.1     CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 302           HTML     43K 
 7: EX-31.2     CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 302           HTML     43K 
 8: EX-32.1     CEO and CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 906   HTML     40K 
15: R1          Document and Entity Information                     HTML    109K 
16: R2          Consolidated Balance Sheets                         HTML    175K 
17: R3          Consolidated Statements of Operations               HTML    137K 
18: R4          Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income     HTML     63K 
19: R5          Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity     HTML     89K 
20: R6          Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows               HTML    157K 
21: R7          Summary of Significant Accounting Policies          HTML    106K 
22: R8          Revenue (Notes)                                     HTML    114K 
23: R9          Acquisitions                                        HTML     55K 
24: R10         System Optimization Gains, Net                      HTML     82K 
25: R11         Reorganization and Realignment Costs                HTML     95K 
26: R12         Net Income Per Share                                HTML     57K 
27: R13         Cash and Receivables                                HTML    102K 
28: R14         Investments                                         HTML     65K 
29: R15         Properties (Notes)                                  HTML     51K 
30: R16         Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets                HTML    109K 
31: R17         Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities      HTML     49K 
32: R18         Long-Term Debt                                      HTML     87K 
33: R19         Fair Value Measurements                             HTML    101K 
34: R20         Income Taxes                                        HTML    135K 
35: R21         Stockholders' Equity                                HTML     73K 
36: R22         Share-Based Compensation                            HTML    119K 
37: R23         Impairment of Long-Lived Assets                     HTML     51K 
38: R24         Retirement Benefit Plans                            HTML     46K 
39: R25         Leases                                              HTML    150K 
40: R26         Supplemental Cash Flow Information                  HTML     69K 
41: R27         Guarantees and Other Commitments and Contingencies  HTML     49K 
42: R28         Transactions with Related Parties                   HTML     63K 
43: R29         Legal and Environmental Matters                     HTML     42K 
44: R30         Advertising Costs and Funds                         HTML     53K 
45: R31         Geographic Information                              HTML     55K 
46: R32         Segment Information                                 HTML     87K 
47: R33         Pay vs Performance Disclosure                       HTML     51K 
48: R34         Insider Trading Arrangements                        HTML     58K 
49: R35         Summary of Significant Accounting Policies          HTML    183K 
                (Policies)                                                       
50: R36         Revenue (Tables)                                    HTML    112K 
51: R37         Acquisitions (Tables)                               HTML     52K 
52: R38         System Optimization Gains, Net (Tables)             HTML     78K 
53: R39         Reorganization and Realignment Costs (Tables)       HTML     99K 
54: R40         Net Income Per Share (Tables)                       HTML     56K 
55: R41         Cash and Receivables (Tables)                       HTML    106K 
56: R42         Investments (Tables)                                HTML     65K 
57: R43         Properties (Tables)                                 HTML     50K 
58: R44         Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Tables)       HTML    116K 
59: R45         Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities      HTML     49K 
                (Tables)                                                         
60: R46         Long-Term Debt (Tables)                             HTML     74K 
61: R47         Fair Value Measurements (Tables)                    HTML     98K 
62: R48         Income Taxes (Tables)                               HTML    141K 
63: R49         Stockholders' Equity (Tables)                       HTML     68K 
64: R50         Share-Based Compensation (Tables)                   HTML    120K 
65: R51         Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Tables)            HTML     51K 
66: R52         Leases (Tables)                                     HTML    209K 
67: R53         Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)         HTML     68K 
68: R54         Transactions with Related Parties (Tables)          HTML     59K 
69: R55         Advertising Costs and Funds (Tables)                HTML     55K 
70: R56         Geographic Information (Tables)                     HTML     56K 
71: R57         Segment Information (Tables)                        HTML     84K 
72: R58         Summary of Significant Accounting Policies          HTML     48K 
                Corporate Structure (Details)                                    
73: R59         Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Cash     HTML     41K 
                Equivalents (Details)                                            
74: R60         Summary of Significant Accounting Policies          HTML     52K 
                Properties and Depreciation and Amortization                     
                (Details)                                                        
75: R61         Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Other    HTML     51K 
                Intangible Assets and Deferred Financing Costs                   
                (Details)                                                        
76: R62         Summary of Significant Accounting Policies          HTML     46K 
                Investments (Details)                                            
77: R63         Summary of Significant Accounting Policies          HTML     44K 
                Self-insurance (Details)                                         
78: R64         Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Leases   HTML     44K 
                (Details)                                                        
79: R65         Summary of Significant Accounting Policies          HTML     70K 
                Concentration of Risk (Details)                                  
80: R66         Disaggregation of Revenue (Details)                 HTML    103K 
81: R67         Revenue Contract Balances (Details)                 HTML     63K 
82: R68         Revenue Anticipated Future Recognition of Deferred  HTML     60K 
                Franchise Fees (Details)                                         
83: R69         Acquisitions (Details)                              HTML    107K 
84: R70         System Optimization Gains, Net Summary of           HTML     86K 
                Disposition Activity (Details)                                   
85: R71         System Optimization Gains, Net Assets Held for      HTML     44K 
                Sale (Details)                                                   
86: R72         Reorganization and Realignment Costs Summary        HTML     53K 
                (Details)                                                        
87: R73         Reorganization and Realignment Costs                HTML     69K 
                Organizational Redesign (Details)                                
88: R74         Reorganization and Realignment Costs                HTML     59K 
                Organizational Redesign Accrual Rollforward                      
                (Details)                                                        
89: R75         Reorganization and Realignment Costs System         HTML     89K 
                Optimization Costs (Details)                                     
90: R76         Reorganization and Realignment Costs Other          HTML     47K 
                Reorganization and Realignment (Details)                         
91: R77         Net Income Per Share (Details)                      HTML     75K 
92: R78         Cash and Receivables Cash and Cash Equivalents      HTML     67K 
                (Details)                                                        
93: R79         Cash and Receivables Accounts and Notes Receivable  HTML     81K 
                (Details)                                                        
94: R80         Cash and Receivables Allowance for Doubtful         HTML     63K 
                Accounts (Details)                                               
95: R81         Investments Carrying Value of Investments           HTML     66K 
                (Details)                                                        
96: R82         Investments Equity Method Investments (Details)     HTML     70K 
97: R83         Investments Investment Rollforward (Details)        HTML     65K 
98: R84         Investments Other Investments in Equity Securities  HTML     46K 
                (Details)                                                        
99: R85         Properties (Details)                                HTML     62K 
100: R86         Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets Schedule of    HTML     71K  
                Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details)                         
101: R87         Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets Schedule of    HTML     68K  
                Finite-Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible                     
                Assets (Details)                                                 
102: R88         Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets Aggregate      HTML     59K  
                Amortization Expense (Details)                                   
103: R89         Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities      HTML     48K  
                (Details)                                                        
104: R90         Long-Term Debt Schedule of Long Term Debt           HTML     82K  
                (Details)                                                        
105: R91         Long-Term Debt Maturities of long-term debt         HTML     66K  
                (Details)                                                        
106: R92         Long-Term Debt Other Long-term Debt Disclosure      HTML    175K  
                (Details)                                                        
107: R93         Long-Term Debt Assets Pledged as Collateral         HTML     70K  
                (Details)                                                        
108: R94         Fair Value Measurements Financial Instruments       HTML     92K  
                (Details)                                                        
109: R95         Fair Value Measurements Non-Recurring Fair Value    HTML     66K  
                Measurements (Details)                                           
110: R96         Income Taxes Income from Operations before Income   HTML     49K  
                Tax (Details)                                                    
111: R97         Income Taxes (Provision For) Benefit from           HTML     67K  
                Continuing Operations (Details)                                  
112: R98         Income Taxes Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)      HTML     74K  
                (Details)                                                        
113: R99         Income Taxes Income Taxes Net Operating Losses and  HTML     58K  
                Tax Credits (Details)                                            
114: R100        Income Taxes Refundable Income Taxes (Details)      HTML     44K  
115: R101        Income Taxes Income Taxes Effective Tax Rate        HTML     76K  
                Reconciliation (Details)                                         
116: R102        Income Taxes Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details)    HTML     64K  
117: R103        Stockholders' Equity (Details)                      HTML    115K  
118: R104        Stockholders' Equity Accumulated Other              HTML     53K  
                Comprehensive Loss (Details)                                     
119: R105        Share-Based Compensation Summary (Details)          HTML     51K  
120: R106        Share-Based Compensation Stock Options (Details)    HTML    118K  
121: R107        Share-Based Compensation Restricted Shares          HTML     81K  
                (Details)                                                        
122: R108        Share-Based Compensation Performance Shares         HTML    104K  
                (Details)                                                        
123: R109        Share-Based Compensation Share-based Compensation   HTML     60K  
                Expense (Details)                                                
124: R110        Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Details)           HTML     49K  
125: R111        Retirement Benefit Plans Defined Contribution Plan  HTML     46K  
                (Details)                                                        
126: R112        Retirement Benefit Plans Deferred Compensation      HTML     43K  
                Plan (Details)                                                   
127: R113        Leases Lessee Lease Narrative (Details)             HTML     49K  
128: R114        Leases Lessor Lease Narrative (Details)             HTML     47K  
129: R115        Leases Components of Lease Cost (Details)           HTML     63K  
130: R116        Leases Supplemental Cash Flow and Non-cash          HTML     55K  
                Information (Details)                                            
131: R117        Leases Supplemental Information (Details)           HTML     57K  
132: R118        Leases Future Minimum Rental Payments for           HTML     99K  
                Non-cancelable Leases (Details)                                  
133: R119        Leases Components of Lease Income (Details)         HTML     59K  
134: R120        Leases Future Minimum Rental Receipts for           HTML    100K  
                Non-cancelable Leases (Details)                                  
135: R121        Leases Properties Leased to Third Parties           HTML     54K  
                (Details)                                                        
136: R122        Supplemental Cash Flow Information Long-term Debt   HTML     49K  
                Related Activities, Net (Details)                                
137: R123        Supplemental Cash Flow Information Cash Paid For    HTML     44K  
                (Details)                                                        
138: R124        Supplemental Cash Flow Information Non-Cash         HTML     44K  
                Investing and Financing Activities (Details)                     
139: R125        Supplemental Cash Flow Information Reconciliation   HTML     51K  
                of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash                    
                (Details)                                                        
140: R126        Guarantees and Other Commitments and Contingencies  HTML     51K  
                Franchisee Image Activation Programs (Details)                   
141: R127        Guarantees and Other Commitments and Contingencies  HTML     44K  
                Lease Guarantees (Details)                                       
142: R128        Guarantees and Other Commitments and Contingencies  HTML     46K  
                Insurance (Details)                                              
143: R129        Guarantees and Other Commitments and Contingencies  HTML     42K  
                Letters of Credit (Details)                                      
144: R130        Guarantees and Other Commitments and Contingencies  HTML     50K  
                Beverage Agreement (Details)                                     
145: R131        Guarantees and Other Commitments and Contingencies  HTML     49K  
                Marketing Agreement (Details)                                    
146: R132        Transactions with Related Parties Related Party     HTML     91K  
                Transaction Summary (Details)                                    
147: R133        Advertising Costs and Funds (Details)               HTML     66K  
148: R134        Geographic Information (Details)                    HTML     56K  
149: R135        Segment Information Reconciliation of Revenue from  HTML     55K  
                Segments to Consolidated (Details)                               
150: R136        Segment Information Reconciliation of Profit from   HTML     93K  
                Segments to Consolidated (Details)                               
151: R137        Segment Information Reconciliation of Other         HTML     45K  
                Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to                   
                Consolidated (Details)                                           
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<link:definition> 0000021 - Disclosure - Stockholders' Equity </link:definition>
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<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
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<link:definition> 0000022 - Disclosure - Share-Based Compensation </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="ImpairmentofLongLivedAssets" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/ImpairmentofLongLivedAssets">
<link:definition> 0000023 - Disclosure - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="RetirementBenefitPlans" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/RetirementBenefitPlans">
<link:definition> 0000024 - Disclosure - Retirement Benefit Plans </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="Leases" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/Leases">
<link:definition> 0000025 - Disclosure - Leases </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="SupplementalCashFlowInformation" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/SupplementalCashFlowInformation">
<link:definition> 0000026 - Disclosure - Supplemental Cash Flow Information </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="GuaranteesandOtherCommitmentsandContingencies" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/GuaranteesandOtherCommitmentsandContingencies">
<link:definition> 0000027 - Disclosure - Guarantees and Other Commitments and Contingencies </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="TransactionswithRelatedParties" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/TransactionswithRelatedParties">
<link:definition> 0000028 - Disclosure - Transactions with Related Parties </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="LegalandEnvironmentalMatters" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/LegalandEnvironmentalMatters">
<link:definition> 0000029 - Disclosure - Legal and Environmental Matters </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="AdvertisingCostsandFunds" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/AdvertisingCostsandFunds">
<link:definition> 0000030 - Disclosure - Advertising Costs and Funds </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="GeographicInformation" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/GeographicInformation">
<link:definition> 0000031 - Disclosure - Geographic Information </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="SegmentInformation" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/SegmentInformation">
<link:definition> 0000032 - Disclosure - Segment Information </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesPolicies" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesPolicies">
<link:definition> 9954471 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="RevenueTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/RevenueTables">
<link:definition> 9954472 - Disclosure - Revenue (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="AcquisitionsTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/AcquisitionsTables">
<link:definition> 9954473 - Disclosure - Acquisitions (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="SystemOptimizationGainsNetTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/SystemOptimizationGainsNetTables">
<link:definition> 9954474 - Disclosure - System Optimization Gains, Net (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="ReorganizationandRealignmentCostsTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/ReorganizationandRealignmentCostsTables">
<link:definition> 9954475 - Disclosure - Reorganization and Realignment Costs (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="NetIncomePerShareTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/NetIncomePerShareTables">
<link:definition> 9954476 - Disclosure - Net Income Per Share (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="CashandReceivablesTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/CashandReceivablesTables">
<link:definition> 9954477 - Disclosure - Cash and Receivables (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="InvestmentsTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/InvestmentsTables">
<link:definition> 9954478 - Disclosure - Investments (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="PropertiesTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/PropertiesTables">
<link:definition> 9954479 - Disclosure - Properties (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="GoodwillAndOtherIntangibleAssetsTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/GoodwillAndOtherIntangibleAssetsTables">
<link:definition> 9954480 - Disclosure - Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="AccruedExpensesandOtherCurrentLiabilitiesTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/AccruedExpensesandOtherCurrentLiabilitiesTables">
<link:definition> 9954481 - Disclosure - Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="LongTermDebtTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/LongTermDebtTables">
<link:definition> 9954482 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="FairValueMeasurementsTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/FairValueMeasurementsTables">
<link:definition> 9954483 - Disclosure - Fair Value Measurements (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="IncomeTaxesTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/IncomeTaxesTables">
<link:definition> 9954484 - Disclosure - Income Taxes (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="StockholdersEquityTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/StockholdersEquityTables">
<link:definition> 9954485 - Disclosure - Stockholders' Equity (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="ShareBasedCompensationTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/ShareBasedCompensationTables">
<link:definition> 9954486 - Disclosure - Share-Based Compensation (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="ImpairmentofLongLivedAssetsTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/ImpairmentofLongLivedAssetsTables">
<link:definition> 9954487 - Disclosure - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="LeasesTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/LeasesTables">
<link:definition> 9954488 - Disclosure - Leases (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="SupplementalCashFlowInformationTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/SupplementalCashFlowInformationTables">
<link:definition> 9954489 - Disclosure - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="TransactionswithRelatedPartiesTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/TransactionswithRelatedPartiesTables">
<link:definition> 9954490 - Disclosure - Transactions with Related Parties (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="AdvertisingCostsandFundsTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/AdvertisingCostsandFundsTables">
<link:definition> 9954491 - Disclosure - Advertising Costs and Funds (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="GeographicInformationTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/GeographicInformationTables">
<link:definition> 9954492 - Disclosure - Geographic Information (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="SegmentInformationTables" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/SegmentInformationTables">
<link:definition> 9954493 - Disclosure - Segment Information (Tables) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesCorporateStructureDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesCorporateStructureDetails">
<link:definition> 9954494 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Corporate Structure (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesCashEquivalentsDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesCashEquivalentsDetails">
<link:definition> 9954495 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Cash Equivalents (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesPropertiesandDepreciationandAmortizationDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesPropertiesandDepreciationandAmortizationDetails">
<link:definition> 9954496 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Properties and Depreciation and Amortization (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesOtherIntangibleAssetsandDeferredFinancingCostsDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesOtherIntangibleAssetsandDeferredFinancingCostsDetails">
<link:definition> 9954497 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Other Intangible Assets and Deferred Financing Costs (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesInvestmentsDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesInvestmentsDetails">
<link:definition> 9954498 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Investments (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesSelfinsuranceDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesSelfinsuranceDetails">
<link:definition> 9954499 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Self-insurance (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesLeasesDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesLeasesDetails">
<link:definition> 9954500 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Leases (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesConcentrationofRiskDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesConcentrationofRiskDetails">
<link:definition> 9954501 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Concentration of Risk (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="DisaggregationofRevenueDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/DisaggregationofRevenueDetails">
<link:definition> 9954502 - Disclosure - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="RevenueContractBalancesDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/RevenueContractBalancesDetails">
<link:definition> 9954503 - Disclosure - Revenue Contract Balances (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="RevenueAnticipatedFutureRecognitionofDeferredFranchiseFeesDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/RevenueAnticipatedFutureRecognitionofDeferredFranchiseFeesDetails">
<link:definition> 9954504 - Disclosure - Revenue Anticipated Future Recognition of Deferred Franchise Fees (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="RevenueAnticipatedFutureRecognitionofDeferredFranchiseFeesDetails_1" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/RevenueAnticipatedFutureRecognitionofDeferredFranchiseFeesDetails_1">
<link:definition> 9954504 - Disclosure - Revenue Anticipated Future Recognition of Deferred Franchise Fees (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="AcquisitionsDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/AcquisitionsDetails">
<link:definition> 9954505 - Disclosure - Acquisitions (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="SystemOptimizationGainsNetSummaryofDispositionActivityDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/SystemOptimizationGainsNetSummaryofDispositionActivityDetails">
<link:definition> 9954506 - Disclosure - System Optimization Gains, Net Summary of Disposition Activity (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="SystemOptimizationGainsNetAssetsHeldforSaleDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/SystemOptimizationGainsNetAssetsHeldforSaleDetails">
<link:definition> 9954507 - Disclosure - System Optimization Gains, Net Assets Held for Sale (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="ReorganizationandRealignmentCostsSummaryDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/ReorganizationandRealignmentCostsSummaryDetails">
<link:definition> 9954508 - Disclosure - Reorganization and Realignment Costs Summary (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="ReorganizationandRealignmentCostsOrganizationalRedesignDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/ReorganizationandRealignmentCostsOrganizationalRedesignDetails">
<link:definition> 9954509 - Disclosure - Reorganization and Realignment Costs Organizational Redesign (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="ReorganizationandRealignmentCostsOrganizationalRedesignAccrualRollforwardDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/ReorganizationandRealignmentCostsOrganizationalRedesignAccrualRollforwardDetails">
<link:definition> 9954510 - Disclosure - Reorganization and Realignment Costs Organizational Redesign Accrual Rollforward (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="ReorganizationandRealignmentCostsSystemOptimizationCostsDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/ReorganizationandRealignmentCostsSystemOptimizationCostsDetails">
<link:definition> 9954511 - Disclosure - Reorganization and Realignment Costs System Optimization Costs (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="ReorganizationandRealignmentCostsOtherReorganizationandRealignmentDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/ReorganizationandRealignmentCostsOtherReorganizationandRealignmentDetails">
<link:definition> 9954512 - Disclosure - Reorganization and Realignment Costs Other Reorganization and Realignment (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="NetIncomePerShareDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/NetIncomePerShareDetails">
<link:definition> 9954513 - Disclosure - Net Income Per Share (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="CashandReceivablesCashandCashEquivalentsDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/CashandReceivablesCashandCashEquivalentsDetails">
<link:definition> 9954514 - Disclosure - Cash and Receivables Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="CashandReceivablesAccountsandNotesReceivableDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/CashandReceivablesAccountsandNotesReceivableDetails">
<link:definition> 9954515 - Disclosure - Cash and Receivables Accounts and Notes Receivable (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="CashandReceivablesAllowanceforDoubtfulAccountsDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/CashandReceivablesAllowanceforDoubtfulAccountsDetails">
<link:definition> 9954516 - Disclosure - Cash and Receivables Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
</link:roleType>
<link:roleType id="InvestmentsCarryingValueofInvestmentsDetails" roleURI="http://www.wendys.com/role/InvestmentsCarryingValueofInvestmentsDetails">
<link:definition> 9954517 - Disclosure - Investments Carrying Value of Investments (Details) </link:definition>
<link:usedOn> link:presentationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:calculationLink </link:usedOn>
<link:usedOn> link:definitionLink </link:usedOn>
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<link:definition> 9954521 - Disclosure - Properties (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954525 - Disclosure - Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954526 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt Schedule of Long Term Debt (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954527 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt Maturities of long-term debt (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954528 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt Other Long-term Debt Disclosure (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954529 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt Assets Pledged as Collateral (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954530 - Disclosure - Fair Value Measurements Financial Instruments (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954531 - Disclosure - Fair Value Measurements Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954532 - Disclosure - Income Taxes Income from Operations before Income Tax (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954533 - Disclosure - Income Taxes (Provision For) Benefit from Continuing Operations (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954534 - Disclosure - Income Taxes Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954535 - Disclosure - Income Taxes Income Taxes Net Operating Losses and Tax Credits (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954536 - Disclosure - Income Taxes Refundable Income Taxes (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954537 - Disclosure - Income Taxes Income Taxes Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954538 - Disclosure - Income Taxes Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954539 - Disclosure - Stockholders' Equity (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954540 - Disclosure - Stockholders' Equity Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954541 - Disclosure - Share-Based Compensation Summary (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954542 - Disclosure - Share-Based Compensation Stock Options (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954543 - Disclosure - Share-Based Compensation Restricted Shares (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954544 - Disclosure - Share-Based Compensation Performance Shares (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954545 - Disclosure - Share-Based Compensation Share-based Compensation Expense (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954546 - Disclosure - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954547 - Disclosure - Retirement Benefit Plans Defined Contribution Plan (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954548 - Disclosure - Retirement Benefit Plans Deferred Compensation Plan (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954549 - Disclosure - Leases Lessee Lease Narrative (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954550 - Disclosure - Leases Lessor Lease Narrative (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954551 - Disclosure - Leases Components of Lease Cost (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954552 - Disclosure - Leases Supplemental Cash Flow and Non-cash Information (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954553 - Disclosure - Leases Supplemental Information (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954554 - Disclosure - Leases Future Minimum Rental Payments for Non-cancelable Leases (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954555 - Disclosure - Leases Components of Lease Income (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954556 - Disclosure - Leases Future Minimum Rental Receipts for Non-cancelable Leases (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954557 - Disclosure - Leases Properties Leased to Third Parties (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954558 - Disclosure - Supplemental Cash Flow Information Long-term Debt Related Activities, Net (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954559 - Disclosure - Supplemental Cash Flow Information Cash Paid For (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954560 - Disclosure - Supplemental Cash Flow Information Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954562 - Disclosure - Guarantees and Other Commitments and Contingencies Franchisee Image Activation Programs (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954563 - Disclosure - Guarantees and Other Commitments and Contingencies Lease Guarantees (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954564 - Disclosure - Guarantees and Other Commitments and Contingencies Insurance (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954565 - Disclosure - Guarantees and Other Commitments and Contingencies Letters of Credit (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954566 - Disclosure - Guarantees and Other Commitments and Contingencies Beverage Agreement (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954567 - Disclosure - Guarantees and Other Commitments and Contingencies Marketing Agreement (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954568 - Disclosure - Transactions with Related Parties Related Party Transaction Summary (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954569 - Disclosure - Legal and Environmental Matters (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954570 - Disclosure - Advertising Costs and Funds (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954571 - Disclosure - Geographic Information (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954572 - Disclosure - Segment Information Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated (Details) </link:definition>
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<link:definition> 9954573 - Disclosure - Segment Information Reconciliation of Profit from Segments to Consolidated (Details) </link:definition>
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<xs:element id="wen_CashAndReceivablesDisclosureTextBlock" abstract="false" name="CashAndReceivablesDisclosureTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:textBlockItemType"/>
<xs:element id="wen_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsDividendEquivalentUnitsIssued" abstract="false" name="ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsDividendEquivalentUnitsIssued" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:sharesItemType"/>
<xs:element id="wen_EquityinEarningsNetofAmortizationofPurchasePriceAdjustment" abstract="false" name="EquityinEarningsNetofAmortizationofPurchasePriceAdjustment" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
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<xs:element id="wen_Franchiseagreementrenewaltermextension" abstract="false" name="Franchiseagreementrenewaltermextension" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:durationItemType"/>
<xs:element id="wen_BrazilJVMember" abstract="true" name="BrazilJVMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
<xs:element id="wen_TimWenandBrazilJVMember" abstract="true" name="TimWenandBrazilJVMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
<xs:element id="wen_ExpirationAxis" abstract="true" name="ExpirationAxis" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:dimensionItem" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
<xs:element id="wen_SaleofCompanyOperatedRestaurantstoFranchiseesMember" abstract="true" name="SaleofCompanyOperatedRestaurantstoFranchiseesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
<xs:element id="wen_FranchisesupportandothercostsPolicyTextBlock" abstract="false" name="FranchisesupportandothercostsPolicyTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:textBlockItemType"/>
<xs:element id="wen_RestrictedCashMember" abstract="true" name="RestrictedCashMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
<xs:element id="wen_PremiumMember" abstract="true" name="PremiumMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
<xs:element id="wen_RestrictedAssetsandLiabilitiesMember" abstract="true" name="RestrictedAssetsandLiabilitiesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
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<xs:element id="wen_OfficeRestaurantAndTransportationEquipmentMember" abstract="true" name="OfficeRestaurantAndTransportationEquipmentMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
<xs:element id="wen_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationLineItems" abstract="true" name="EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationLineItems" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
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<xs:element id="wen_February2022ShareRepurchaseProgramMember" abstract="true" name="February2022ShareRepurchaseProgramMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
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47 Previous Filings that this Filing References

  As Of               Filer                 Filing    For·On·As Docs:Size             Issuer                      Filing Agent

 1/18/24  Wendy’s Co.                       8-K:2,5,7,9 1/18/24   12:224K                                   Donnelley … Solutions/FA
11/02/23  Wendy’s Co.                       10-Q       10/01/23   83:8M
 8/09/23  Wendy’s Co.                       8-K:2,5,9   8/03/23   16:732K                                   Donnelley … Solutions/FA
 8/09/23  Wendy’s Co.                       10-Q        7/02/23   83:8.9M
 3/01/23  Wendy’s Co.                       10-K        1/01/23  161:19M
 5/11/22  Wendy’s Co.                       10-Q        4/03/22   86:7.6M
 4/04/22  Wendy’s Co.                       8-K:1,2,7,9 4/01/22   13:2.8M                                   Donnelley … Solutions/FA
 3/24/22  Wendy’s Co.                       8-K:1,9     3/23/22   11:489K                                   Donnelley … Solutions/FA
 3/01/22  Wendy’s Co.                       10-K        1/02/22  156:19M
11/08/21  Wendy’s Co.                       8-K:5,9    11/04/21   12:274K                                   Donnelley … Solutions/FA
 6/23/21  Wendy’s Co.                       8-K:1,2,9   6/22/21   14:2.1M                                   Donnelley … Solutions/FA
 6/16/21  Wendy’s Co.                       8-K:1,8,9   6/15/21   11:528K                                   Donnelley … Solutions/FA
 5/12/21  Wendy’s Co.                       10-Q        4/04/21   86:8.2M
 3/03/21  Wendy’s Co.                       10-K        1/03/21  170:22M
11/04/20  Wendy’s Co.                       10-Q        9/27/20   93:10M
 8/05/20  Wendy’s Co.                       10-Q        6/28/20   90:11M
 5/28/20  Wendy’s Co.                       8-K:5,9     5/27/20   15:522K                                   Donnelley … Solutions/FA
 2/26/20  Wendy’s Co.                       10-K       12/29/19  171:24M
 6/26/19  Wendy’s Co.                       8-K:1,2,8,9 6/26/19    6:1.5M                                   Donnelley … Solutions/FA
 6/13/19  Wendy’s Co.                       8-K:1,8,9   6/13/19    3:302K                                   Donnelley … Solutions/FA
 1/17/18  Wendy’s Co.                       8-K:1,2,8,9 1/17/18    6:2.5M                                   Paul Weiss Ri… LLP 01/FA
12/06/17  Wendy’s Co.                       8-K:1,8,9  12/06/17    3:464K                                   Paul Weiss Ri… LLP 01/FA
11/08/17  Wendy’s Co.                       10-Q       10/01/17   76:7.4M
 3/02/17  Wendy’s Co.                       10-K        1/01/17  154:18M
11/09/16  Wendy’s Co.                       10-Q       10/02/16   73:7.4M
 5/27/16  Wendy’s Co.                       8-K:5,9     5/26/16    3:165K                                   Donnelley … Solutions/FA
 5/11/16  Wendy’s Co.                       10-Q        4/03/16   71:5.8M
 8/05/15  Wendy’s Co.                       10-Q        6/28/15   74:8M
 6/02/15  Wendy’s Co.                       8-K:5,9     6/01/15    3:47K                                    Donnelley … Solutions/FA
 6/02/15  Wendy’s Co.                       8-K:1,2,8,9 6/01/15    7:3.9M                                   Paul Weiss Ri… LLP 01/FA
 8/07/14  Wendy’s Co.                       10-Q        6/29/14   59:6.8M
 8/07/13  Wendy’s Co.                       10-Q        6/30/13  124:12M
12/02/11  Wendy’s Co.                       8-K:1,9    12/02/11    2:172K                                   Paul Weiss Ri… LLP 01/FA
11/09/11  Wendy’s Co.                       10-Q       10/02/11   73:18M
 8/12/10  Wendy’s Co.                       10-Q        7/04/10   42:4.2M
 4/09/10  Wendy’s Co.                       DEF 14A     5/27/10    1:836K                                   Command Financial
 8/06/09  Wendy’s Co.                       10-Q        8/06/09   10:3.1M
 3/13/09  Wendy’s Co.                       10-K        3/13/09   12:5.7M
 8/15/08  Wendy’s Co.                       S-4/A¶                15:4.3M                                   Command Financial
 8/06/08  Wendys International Inc.         10-Q        6/29/08    8:518K                                   Donnelley … Solutions/FA
 4/29/08  Wendy’s Co.                       8-K:1,9     4/23/08    3:795K                                   Paul Weiss Ri… LLP 01/FA
 2/29/08  Wendy’s Co.                       10-K        2/29/08   12:5M
 1/04/08  Wendy’s Co.                       8-K:1,5,9   1/04/08    4:53K
 5/01/07  Wendy’s Co.                       8-K:1,5,9   4/30/07    7:134K                                   Paul Weiss Ri… LLP 01/FA
 7/12/05  Wendys International Inc.         8-K:1,9     7/07/05    2:61K                                    Donnelley Fi… Express/FA
 3/26/01  Wendys International Inc.         10-K405    12/31/00    5:165K                                   Bowne BCL/FA
 4/06/99  Wendy’s Co.                       10-K        1/03/99    4:462K
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