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Wendy's franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as burger chain struggles

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC

What happened

One of Wendy's biggest U.S. franchisees, Meritage Hospitality Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Key facts

  • One of Wendy's biggest U.S. franchisees, Meritage Hospitality Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
  • Reported by CNBC and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:13:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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