<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001127602-25-017783.txt : 20250618
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001127602-25-017783
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20250616
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250618
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250618

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Pringle Abigail E.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001676101
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-02207
		FILM NUMBER:		251057931

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE DAVE THOMAS BLVD.
		CITY:			DUBLIN
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			43017

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Wendy's Co
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000030697
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-EATING & DRINKING PLACES [5810]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	07 Trade & Services
		EIN:				380471180
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1228

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE DAVE THOMAS BLVD
		CITY:			DUBLIN
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			43017
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(614) 764-3100

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE DAVE THOMAS BLVD
		CITY:			DUBLIN
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			43017

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	WENDY'S/ARBY'S GROUP, INC.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20080926

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TRIARC COMPANIES INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19931109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DWG CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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            <rptOwnerStreet1>C/O THE WENDY'S COMPANY</rptOwnerStreet1>
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            <rptOwnerState>OH</rptOwnerState>
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        <footnote id="F1">With tandem dividend equivalent rights and tax withholding rights.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Represents dividend equivalent units issued on June 16, 2025.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">The restricted stock units will vest in two remaining equal installments on August 11, 2025 and 2026, subject to Ms. Pringle's continued employment with the Company on the applicable vesting date.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">The restricted stock units will vest in three equal installments on August 5, 2025, 2026 and 2027, subject to Ms. Pringle's continued employment with the Company on the applicable vesting date.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Mark L. Johnson, Attorney-in-Fact</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2025-06-18</signatureDate>
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