Wendy’s slips from No. 2 to No. 3 burger spot after six years
Wendy's has slipped from America’s second-largest burger chain, ending a six-year run as Burger King rebounds and regains the No. 2 spot. CEO Bob Wright said the competitive edge has weakened as customers pull back, with traffic and franchisee economics below expectations. Burger King cites remodels, higher marketing, and a revived Whopper drawing diners back.