THE FIRST WENDY'S
Dave's 20-plus years behind the counter and all his restaurant management experience came together when the first Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers restaurant opened on November 15, 1969 in Columbus, Ohio. A capacity crowd of local dignitaries joined the first Wendy's family of employees and suppliers at the grand opening.
“When I started Wendy’s in 1969, ‘Quality is Our Recipe’ was our motto. Our focus on quality hasn’t changed, and it never will. Wendy’s offers customers the highest quality food and freshest ingredients, made-to-order sandwiches, and fast, courteous service. When you like a restaurant’s food and are treated well, you’ll go back again. We have to earn our customers’ loyalty every day, and exceed their expectations on every visit. That’s our mission and our focus and, in my opinion, that’s what generates loyal customers.”