Wendy's is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, in Columbus, OH. The Wendy’s Company and its subsidiaries operate as a quick-service restaurant company. It operates through three segments: Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development. The company operates, develops, and franchises a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. As of March 2023, they operate approximately 415 company-owned restaurants and 6,825 franchised restaurants worldwide. Wendy’s has a credit rating of B+ from Standard and Poor’s and a long-term rating of B3 from Moody’s. The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is an American holding company for the major fast food chain Wendy's. In 2023, total revenue amounted to over $2.18B with a current market cap of $3.78B. They are headquartered in Dublin, OH. 

Wendy's is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, in Columbus, OH. The Wendy’s Company and its subsidiaries operate as a quick-service restaurant company. It operates through three segments: Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development. The company operates, develops, and franchises a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. As of March 2023, they operate approximately 415 company-owned restaurants and 6,825 franchised restaurants worldwide. Wendy’s has a credit rating of B+ from Standard and Poor’s and a long-term rating of B3 from Moody’s. The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is an American holding company for the major fast food chain Wendy's. In 2023, total revenue amounted to over $2.18B with a current market cap of $3.78B. They are headquartered in Dublin, OH. 

Wendy's is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, in Columbus, OH. The Wendy’s Company and its subsidiaries operate as a quick-service restaurant company. It operates through three segments: Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development. The company operates, develops, and franchises a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. As of March 2023, they operate approximately 415 company-owned restaurants and 6,825 franchised restaurants worldwide. Wendy’s has a credit rating of B+ from Standard and Poor’s and a long-term rating of B3 from Moody’s. The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is an American holding company for the major fast food chain Wendy's. In 2023, total revenue amounted to over $2.18B with a current market cap of $3.78B. They are headquartered in Dublin, OH. 

Wendy's is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, in Columbus, OH. The Wendy’s Company and its subsidiaries operate as a quick-service restaurant company. It operates through three segments: Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development. The company operates, develops, and franchises a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. As of March 2023, they operate approximately 415 company-owned restaurants and 6,825 franchised restaurants worldwide. Wendy’s has a credit rating of B+ from Standard and Poor’s and a long-term rating of B3 from Moody’s. The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is an American holding company for the major fast food chain Wendy's. In 2023, total revenue amounted to over $2.18B with a current market cap of $3.78B. They are headquartered in Dublin, OH. 

Wendy's is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, in Columbus, OH. The Wendy’s Company and its subsidiaries operate as a quick-service restaurant company. It operates through three segments: Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development. The company operates, develops, and franchises a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. As of March 2023, they operate approximately 415 company-owned restaurants and 6,825 franchised restaurants worldwide. Wendy’s has a credit rating of B+ from Standard and Poor’s and a long-term rating of B3 from Moody’s. The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is an American holding company for the major fast food chain Wendy's. In 2023, total revenue amounted to over $2.18B with a current market cap of $3.78B. They are headquartered in Dublin, OH. 

Sonic Corporation, founded as Sonic Drive-In and more commonly known as Sonic or "The Drive-In," is an American drive-in fast food restaurant chain owned by Inspire Brands, the parent company of Arby's, Dunkin Donuts, and Buffalo Wild Wings. Sonic's menu consists of hamburgers, french fries, onion rings, corn dogs, chili dogs, and breakfast toaster sandwiches. As of 2023, over 3,500 Sonic restaurants are in 47 US states. Sonic has operated since the early 1950s, and before its acquisition by Inspire Brands, its stock was publicly traded. Inspire acquired Sonic Drive-In for $2.3B in the Fall of 2018. Most restaurants are owned and operated by franchisees, and Sonic Drive-In’s total 2021 revenue was $5.83B. Corporate headquarters are in Oklahoma City, OK.

Burger King is the second-largest fast-food hamburger chain in the world. Their menu features their signature Whopper and Whopper Jr. hamburgers, in addition to chicken sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, and platters, sides, and beverages. Founded in 1954 in Jacksonville, FL as Insta-Burger King, the chain is now a subsidiary of Toronto-based Restaurant Brands International. Today, Burger King has 19,384 locations worldwide and global sales of over $27.02B. Burger King Corporation is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE: QSR), or RBI, is an American-Canadian-based multinational fast food holding company, with over 30,000 restaurants operating in over 100 countries. The company’s brands include Burger King, Tim Horton’s, and Firehouse Subs. The holding company’s 2022 revenue was reported at $7.02 B an 8% increase to the prior year. The company has a market cap of $35.96B and a long-term credit rating of BB from Standard & Poor’s. RBI is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Arby’s is an American fast-food restaurant chain and the first nationally franchised sandwich restaurant brand. Founded in 1964 in Boardman, OH, the chain is well known for slow-roasted, sliced roast beef sandwiches. In 2011, Roark Capital Group acquired 81.5% of Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. from The Wendy’s Company. In 2018, Arby's Restaurant Group acquired Buffalo Wild Wings and Rusty Taco for $2.4B; as part of the acquisition the parent company was renamed Inspire Brands. Late in 2018, the newly formed Inspire Brands purchased the remaining stake in Arby’s for $430M. Arby's Restaurant Group remains the franchisor of the Arby's brand. Today, the chain has over 3,400 restaurants (2,200+ franchised units) spanning 9 countries (180+ international units) and employs over 80,000 people.

Rally’s Drive-In Restaurants is part of Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., and is one of the largest chains of double drive-thru restaurants in the United States. The company currently operates 878 Checkers and Rally’s restaurants in 28 states and the District of Columbia. The chains specialize in hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, and milkshakes. Rally’s Drive-In opened its first restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky in 1985. Checkers Drive-In was founded in 1986 in Mobile, Alabama. In 1999, the two concepts merged into a single double drive-thru burger chain. Most locations specialize in carryout service with drive-thru and walk-up windows available, but no indoor seating. In 2017, the Rally’s/Checker’s brand was acquired by Oak Hill Capital Partners.  The company is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

Oak Hill Capital Partners is a private equity firm headquartered in New York City. The firm currently has more than $19B of committed capital from entrepreneurs, endowments, foundations, corporations, pension funds and global financial institutions.

Panera Bread Company is an American bakery-café fast-casual restaurant chain, offering bakery items, pasta, salads, sandwiches, soups, and specialty drinks. Originally founded in 1987 as Paradise Bakery & Cafe, the company rebranded to Panera Bread in 2015. Today, Panera operates over 2,200 bakery-cafés under the Panera Bread or Saint Louis Bread Company brands in 48 states and Washington D.C., and in Ontario, Canada. Panera was acquired by JAB Holding Co. in 2017 for $7.5 billion, making it a private company. The company continues to be a leader in fast-casual dining, expanding its reach and technological innovations, such as AI-driven ordering and digital enhancements. Panera Bread is currently headquartered in Sunset Hills, Missouri. In 2023, the company's annual revenue was estimated to be around $6 billion, making it one of the largest fast-casual restaurant brands in the U.S.​

JAB Holding Company, headquartered in Luxembourg, is a German conglomerate with investments in various industries, including consumer goods, luxury, coffee, and fast food. JAB owns brands such as Caribou Coffee, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Krispy Kreme, Peet's Coffee, and Pret A Manger, managing over $50 billion in capital.

Wendy's is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, in Columbus, OH. The Wendy’s Company and its subsidiaries operate as a quick-service restaurant company. It operates through three segments: Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development. The company operates, develops, and franchises a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. As of March 2023, they operate approximately 415 company-owned restaurants and 6,825 franchised restaurants worldwide. Wendy’s has a credit rating of B+ from Standard and Poor’s and a long-term rating of B3 from Moody’s. The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is an American holding company for the major fast food chain Wendy's. In 2023, total revenue amounted to over $2.18B with a current market cap of $3.78B. They are headquartered in Dublin, OH. 

Wendy's is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, in Columbus, OH. The Wendy’s Company and its subsidiaries operate as a quick-service restaurant company. It operates through three segments: Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development. The company operates, develops, and franchises a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. As of March 2023, they operate approximately 415 company-owned restaurants and 6,825 franchised restaurants worldwide. Wendy’s has a credit rating of B+ from Standard and Poor’s and a long-term rating of B3 from Moody’s. The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is an American holding company for the major fast food chain Wendy's. In 2023, total revenue amounted to over $2.18B with a current market cap of $3.78B. They are headquartered in Dublin, OH. 

Chick-fil-A is one of the largest American fast-food restaurant chains, and the largest specializing in chicken sandwiches. Chick-fil-A was first opened in 1946 in Atlanta, Georgia, under the name Dwarf Grill, by its founder Samuel Truett Cathy, a devout Southern Baptist, and many of the company’s values are influenced by the Christian religious beliefs of its late founder. As of January 2024, the company operates more than 3,059 locations. The chain has locations in 47 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, with plans for a future expansion into Hawaii. The company also has operations in Canada. Chick-fil-A Inc. reported record revenue for 2023 of $21.6B, a significant increase from the previous year’s total of $18.8B. It is a private company owned and operated by the two sons of S. Truett Cathy and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Checkers is a drive-in chain that offers hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, milkshakes, and other fast food products through its chain of restaurants under the brand names Checkers and Rally's Hamburgers. Originally different companies, Checkers was founded in 1986 in Mobile, AL, while Rally’s was founded in 1985 in Louisville, KY. In 1999, CKE Restaurants decided to sell the Rally’s brand to Checkers which merged the two drive-through chains into one single entity. Most recently, Checkers was sold to Oak Hill Capital Partners in March of 2017, where it is currently still under private ownership. The names used are currently being split by regions, with Checkers being used mainly in the Southeast along with the Northeast, while the Rally’s brand is used in the Midwest and California. Headquartered in Tampa, FL, Checkers currently has over 800 locations.

Oak Hill Capital Partners is a private equity firm with more than $19B of committed capital from entrepreneurs, endowments, foundations, corporations, pension funds, and global financial institutions. Their current portfolio includes the American Veterinary Group, Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, EPIC Insurance, and many more. Founded in 1986, the firm has completed over 100 private equity transactions and is headquartered in New York City, New York.

Arby’s is an American fast-food restaurant chain and the first nationally franchised sandwich restaurant brand. Founded in 1964 in Boardman, OH, the chain is well known for slow-roasted, sliced roast beef sandwiches. In 2011, Roark Capital Group acquired 81.5% of Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. from The Wendy’s Company. In 2018, Arby's Restaurant Group acquired Buffalo Wild Wings and Rusty Taco for $2.4B; as part of the acquisition the parent company was renamed Inspire Brands. Late in 2018, the newly formed Inspire Brands purchased the remaining stake in Arby’s for $430M. Arby's Restaurant Group remains the franchisor of the Arby's brand. Today, the chain has over 3,400 restaurants (2,200+ franchised units) spanning 9 countries (180+ international units) and employs over 80,000 people.

Sonic Corporation, founded as Sonic Drive-In and more commonly known as Sonic or "The Drive-In," is an American drive-in fast food restaurant chain owned by Inspire Brands, the parent company of Arby's, Dunkin Donuts, and Buffalo Wild Wings. Sonic's menu consists of hamburgers, french fries, onion rings, corn dogs, chili dogs, and breakfast toaster sandwiches. As of 2023, over 3,500 Sonic restaurants are in 47 US states. Sonic has operated since the early 1950s, and before its acquisition by Inspire Brands, its stock was publicly traded. Inspire acquired Sonic Drive-In for $2.3B in the Fall of 2018. Most restaurants are owned and operated by franchisees, and Sonic Drive-In’s total 2021 revenue was $5.83B. Corporate headquarters are in Oklahoma City, OK.

Dunkin' Donuts LLC, also known as Dunkin' and by the initials DD, is an American multinational coffee and doughnut company and a quick service restaurant. The chain sells over 50 varieties of donuts and more than a dozen coffee beverages as well as an array of bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and other baked goods. Founded in 1950, in Quincy, MA, Dunkin' still uses the original proprietary coffee blend recipe established by its founder Bill Rosenberg. Today, there are more than 13,200 Dunkin’ restaurants worldwide, with over 8,500 restaurants in 41 states across the US and over 3,200 international restaurants across 36 countries. Inspire Brands acquired the chain on December 15, 2020, for $11.3B. Dunkin’ is headquartered in Canton, MA. 

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., or “Chipotle”, is an American chain of fast-casual restaurants in the U.S., United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and France. The Fortune 500 company specializes in made-to-order burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and salads. Founded in 1993 in Denver, CO, Chipotle had grown to 16 restaurants in the state when McDonald’s Corporation became a major investor in 1998. By 2006, McDonald’s had fully divested itself from Chipotle. That same year, the company went public (NYSE: CMG), and the chain grew to over 500 locations. As of September 2023, the company operated more than 3,350 locations in 49 states and territories, with 65+ international restaurants. The brand employs more than 115,000 people. Chipotle is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. At the end of 2023, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. earned a revenue of $9.5B+ and a market cap of $62.7B+, representing more than a 63% increase compared to the prior year, for the latter. The company is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., or “Chipotle”, is an American chain of fast-casual restaurants in the U.S., United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and France. The Fortune 500 company specializes in made-to-order burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and salads. Founded in 1993 in Denver, CO, Chipotle had grown to 16 restaurants in the state when McDonald’s Corporation became a major investor in 1998. By 2006, McDonald’s had fully divested itself from Chipotle. That same year, the company went public (NYSE: CMG), and the chain grew to over 500 locations. As of September 2023, the company operated more than 3,350 locations in 49 states and territories, with 65+ international restaurants. The brand employs more than 115,000 people. Chipotle is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. At the end of 2023, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. earned a revenue of $9.5B+ and a market cap of $62.7B+, representing more than a 63% increase compared to the prior year, for the latter. The company is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

Wendy's is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, in Columbus, OH. The Wendy’s Company and its subsidiaries operate as a quick-service restaurant company. It operates through three segments: Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development. The company operates, develops, and franchises a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. As of March 2023, they operate approximately 415 company-owned restaurants and 6,825 franchised restaurants worldwide. Wendy’s has a credit rating of B+ from Standard and Poor’s and a long-term rating of B3 from Moody’s. The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is an American holding company for the major fast food chain Wendy's. In 2023, total revenue amounted to over $2.18B with a current market cap of $3.78B. They are headquartered in Dublin, OH. 

Wendy's is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, in Columbus, OH. The Wendy’s Company and its subsidiaries operate as a quick-service restaurant company. It operates through three segments: Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development. The company operates, develops, and franchises a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. As of March 2023, they operate approximately 415 company-owned restaurants and 6,825 franchised restaurants worldwide. Wendy’s has a credit rating of B+ from Standard and Poor’s and a long-term rating of B3 from Moody’s. The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is an American holding company for the major fast food chain Wendy's. In 2023, total revenue amounted to over $2.18B with a current market cap of $3.78B. They are headquartered in Dublin, OH. 

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) is the leading roaster, retailer, and marketer of specialty coffee in the world. In addition to drinks and food, many stores carry Starbucks' official merchandise, such as mugs, tumblers, scoops, and coffee presses.  In addition to their flagship Starbucks Coffee brand, they sell goods and services under the following brands: Teavana, Ethos, Starbucks Reserve, and Princi. Founded in 1985, as of December 2023, the company has over 38,000 stores (17,800 US locations), in 86 markets, and 80 countries worldwide. Out of Starbucks' U.S.-based stores, over 10,600 are company-operated, while the remainder are licensed. Starbucks’ 2023 market cap was over $109.13B and its 2023 revenue was $36.68B. The company is ranked 120th on the Fortune 500 and 303rd on the Forbes Global 2000. Starbucks has an S&P rating of BBB+. The company was founded and is still headquartered in Seattle, WA. 

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) is the leading roaster, retailer, and marketer of specialty coffee in the world. In addition to drinks and food, many stores carry Starbucks' official merchandise, such as mugs, tumblers, scoops, and coffee presses.  In addition to their flagship Starbucks Coffee brand, they sell goods and services under the following brands: Teavana, Ethos, Starbucks Reserve, and Princi. Founded in 1985, as of December 2023, the company has over 38,000 stores (17,800 US locations), in 86 markets, and 80 countries worldwide. Out of Starbucks' U.S.-based stores, over 10,600 are company-operated, while the remainder are licensed. Starbucks’ 2023 market cap was over $109.13B and its 2023 revenue was $36.68B. The company is ranked 120th on the Fortune 500 and 303rd on the Forbes Global 2000. Starbucks has an S&P rating of BBB+. The company was founded and is still headquartered in Seattle, WA. 

Sonic Corporation, founded as Sonic Drive-In and more commonly known as Sonic or "The Drive-In," is an American drive-in fast food restaurant chain owned by Inspire Brands, the parent company of Arby's, Dunkin Donuts, and Buffalo Wild Wings. Sonic's menu consists of hamburgers, french fries, onion rings, corn dogs, chili dogs, and breakfast toaster sandwiches. As of 2023, over 3,500 Sonic restaurants are in 47 US states. Sonic has operated since the early 1950s, and before its acquisition by Inspire Brands, its stock was publicly traded. Inspire acquired Sonic Drive-In for $2.3B in the Fall of 2018. Most restaurants are owned and operated by franchisees, and Sonic Drive-In’s total 2021 revenue was $5.83B. Corporate headquarters are in Oklahoma City, OK.

Sonic Corporation, founded as Sonic Drive-In and more commonly known as Sonic or "The Drive-In," is an American drive-in fast food restaurant chain owned by Inspire Brands, the parent company of Arby's, Dunkin Donuts, and Buffalo Wild Wings. Sonic's menu consists of hamburgers, french fries, onion rings, corn dogs, chili dogs, and breakfast toaster sandwiches. As of 2023, over 3,500 Sonic restaurants are in 47 US states. Sonic has operated since the early 1950s, and before its acquisition by Inspire Brands, its stock was publicly traded. Inspire acquired Sonic Drive-In for $2.3B in the Fall of 2018. Most restaurants are owned and operated by franchisees, and Sonic Drive-In’s total 2021 revenue was $5.83B. Corporate headquarters are in Oklahoma City, OK.

Sonic Corporation, founded as Sonic Drive-In and more commonly known as Sonic or "The Drive-In," is an American drive-in fast food restaurant chain owned by Inspire Brands, the parent company of Arby's, Dunkin Donuts, and Buffalo Wild Wings. Sonic's menu consists of hamburgers, french fries, onion rings, corn dogs, chili dogs, and breakfast toaster sandwiches. As of 2023, over 3,500 Sonic restaurants are in 47 US states. Sonic has operated since the early 1950s, and before its acquisition by Inspire Brands, its stock was publicly traded. Inspire acquired Sonic Drive-In for $2.3B in the Fall of 2018. Most restaurants are owned and operated by franchisees, and Sonic Drive-In’s total 2021 revenue was $5.83B. Corporate headquarters are in Oklahoma City, OK.