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Why Dave Thomas Regretted Naming Wendy's After His Daughter
Dave Thomas was vocal about his regret in naming his groundbreaking hit restaurant Wendy's after his daughter, Melinda "Wendy" Thomas. The restaurant's namesake spoke about this regularly in ...
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The Story Behind Wendy’s: Dave Thomas and the Square Hamburger
Fast food chains are everywhere nowadays, but only a few manage to become a household name. One such restaurant that has ...
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How Wendy's' Founder Really Felt About Using His Daughter As Fast Food Inspiration
It was Dave Thomas' own idea to name the restaurant after his young daughter and use a stylized image of her as the company mascot, but it's something he later came to regret. Wendy Thomas spoke ...
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How Old Is Wendy From Wendy's, Anyway?
Many people already know that Wendy's is named after founder Dave Thomas' daughter, whose real name is Melinda. Her nickname "Wenda" was christened by her siblings who had trouble pronouncing ...
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Abandoned as a Child, Fired From His First Job, Here’s How Culinary Marvel Dave Thomas Built Wendy’s
Dave Thomas the founder of Wendy's ... Wendy's. Named after his daughter Melinda, nicknamed "Wendy," Thomas' new venture ...
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How Wendy's Decision To Use Fresh Beef Led To The Creation Of Its Famous Chili
Read more: Every McDonald's Burger, Ranked Worst To Best When Dave Thomas founded Wendy's (named for his daughter Melinda Lou's nickname), he needed to solve the problem of what to do with the ...