Is Wendy's closing stores?
Yes. Wendy's’ US store locator lists about 5,860 locations as of Oct 10, 2026. That is 12 fewer than in October 2025 (▼ 0.2%).
US restaurants 5,969 (Dec. 28, 2025) → 5,724 (June 28, 2026). (SEC Form 10-K)
Changes marked “estimate” aren’t anchored to a company count yet, so we don’t use them in headlines (why).
Which states are losing the most Wendy's locations?
| State | Oct 2025 | Oct 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI | 219 | 201 | −18 |
| TX | 455 | 442 | −13 |
| IL | 193 | 180 | −13 |
| AZ | 105 | 93 | −12 |
| CO | 125 | 116 | −9 |
| NC | 257 | 250 | −7 |
| NM | 41 | 35 | −6 |
| VA | 211 | 207 | −4 |
| IN | 173 | 170 | −3 |
| CT | 53 | 50 | −3 |
Distinct locations on the store locator in each state, about a year apart.
Which Wendy's locations are no longer on the store locator?
Since October 2026
0 locations no longer on the store locator and 3 new, comparing the locator on Sep 12, 2026 with its runs of Sep 26, 2026 and Oct 10, 2026.
A location counts only if it is missing from two runs in a row, and nothing of the chain is within 50 m. Missing from the locator isn’t proof a location has shut for good; we only say “closed” when two sources say so.
Timeline
- Wendy's reports 5,969: Wendy's restaurants in operation in the US. SEC Form 10-K
- Wendy's reports 5,724: Wendy's restaurants in operation in the US. SEC Form 10-K
- Our store-locator count: about 5,860 US locations. The Store Count
How many Wendy's locations are there in the US?
About 5,860, according to Wendy's’ own store locator on Oct 10, 2026, after removing duplicates and anything outside the US. Wendy's itself reported 5,724 on Jun 28, 2026 (SEC Form 10-K).
Is Wendy's closing locations in 2026?
Shrinking, as of Jun 28, 2026: US restaurants 5,969 (Dec. 28, 2025) → 5,724 (June 28, 2026). (SEC Form 10-K) On the store locator, the count has changed by +1 since early January.