Named after founder Dave Thomas' daughter Melinda Lou "Wendy" Thomas, Wendy's opened in 1969 in Columbus, Ohio. Known for its square-shaped burger patties, Wendy's was one of the first of the big ...

Named after founder Dave Thomas’ daughter Melinda Lou “Wendy” Thomas, Wendy’s opened in 1969 in Columbus, Ohio. Known for its square-shaped burger patties, Wendy’s was one of the first ...