Wendy's Upholds #1 Rating in Zagat Survey

DUBLIN, September 7, 2011 – In Zagat's 2011 Fast Food Survey, released this week, Wendy's® ranked highly in 10 different categories. Wendy's again nabbed the coveted Top Food and Top Overall spots among Mega Chains (more than 5,000 locations) and placed second for Top Facilities, Top Service, Best Value Menu and Best Salads and in the top five for Best Hamburger, Best Fries, Best Grilled Chicken and Best Drive-Thru. 

Fans gave higher ratings for Wendy’s fries and grilled chicken, compared to a year ago. Wendy's new Natural-Cut Fries with Sea Salt, launched nationally in November 2010, were developed specifically to meet consumers' demand for a better-tasting, higher-quality French fry. Also last year, Wendy’s introduced a juicier and tastier, whole chicken breast fillet for its Ultimate Grilled Chicken sandwich and new Garden Sensations Salads.

The 2011 Zagat Survey results were comprised of 6,064 survey participants who collectively rated major fast-food chains and full-service chains. Since its 1979 launch, Zagat Survey has become the world's most trusted source to help consumers make informed decisions about restaurants, nightspots, hotels, attractions and other leisure activities.

About The Wendy’s Company
The Wendy’s Company (NYSE: WEN) is the third largest quick-service hamburger company in the United States. The Wendy’s system includes more than 6,500 franchise and Company restaurants in the U.S. and 25 other countries and U.S. territories worldwide.