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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · The Wendy's (WEN)

Wendy's President, U.S. Pete Suerken to resign August 31 to lead supply co-op

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Wendy's said its President, U.S., Pete Suerken, will leave the company effective August 31, 2026, to become President and CEO of Quality Supply Chain Co-op, the system's purchasing cooperative. The company is eliminating his role and creating a Chief Operations Officer position, which it is currently recruiting for, as part of restructuring efforts disclosed on its June quarter earnings call.

Key points

  • Pete Suerken notified Wendy's of his resignation on August 14, 2026; departure anticipated effective August 31, 2026.
  • The President, U.S. position will be eliminated and a new Chief Operations Officer role created, reporting to the CEO; the company is currently recruiting for it.
  • Suerken's make-whole RSU award granted July 2025 will vest on a pro-rated basis, and he will receive a pro-rated 2026 annual cash incentive based on actual company performance.
  • Suerken's other outstanding equity awards will be forfeited.

The filing

CompanyThe Wendy's (WEN)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 17, 2026, 4:02 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-354008

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 6:57 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on August 17, 2026.

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