Legacy Restaurant Group LLC

We were thrilled to kick off our first annual Top Ten Retreat, celebrating the operational excellence of our top performers across our company. Throughout 2024, these outstanding team members set the bar high Living their Legacy everyday. We were excited to recognize their hard work with an unforgettable three-day trip to Miami. From a team dinner where we toasted to their success to a breathtaking sunset cruise, we made incredible memories together. And, of course, everyone had the chance to explore Miami at their own pace—soaking in the sunshine, culture, and well-deserved relaxation. This trip was all about appreciation, recognition, and inspiration—we can't wait to see who joins us next year!

We had a great turnout last week for another one of our Meet & Eat events, this time featuring Kansas Men's Basketball players Zeke Mayo and Hunter Dickinson! We were thrilled to use this event as a fundraiser for Zeke’s alma mater, the Lawrence High School basketball program. It was amazing to see Zeke and Hunter connect with fans and give back to the community. A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support, and special recognition to Area Coach Stephanie Johnson, Operating Partner Martine Douglas, and their fantastic 23rd Street team for making it all possible. Wendy’s is proud to partner with The University of Kansas as the Official Hamburger of Kansas Athletics!

Great leaders build great teams! This week, we brought several of our managers together for an impactful leadership training session, focused on running better shifts and supporting our teams more effectively. Huge thanks to John Chapman and The Wendy's Company for providing this invaluable class, helping us invest in our people and their growth.

A huge shout out to our incredible Area Coaches, Michael Johns and Ashley Cosgrove, for Driving Sales in Q4! Your hard work has earned you a well-deserved Quarterly Sales Bonus. Way to go!! We also want to recognize Toni S. for helping us grow our team by referring a new Area Coach! Your commitment to Talent Management has earned you a Referral Bonus—thank you for making an impact!

Wendy’s showed up big for the Sunflower Showdown in Lawrence this year! From the KU vs. K-State Men’s Basketball game, where our iconic red pigtail beanies filled the student section, to the Women’s game, where fans got their hands on 2025 Frosty Key Tags, co-branded merch, and signed autograph pages from our NIL athlete, Elle Evans—we brought the energy! Nothing beats fueling Jayhawk spirit with a little Wendy’s love in the Sunflower State. We are proud to partner with The University of Kansas as the Official Hamburger of Kansas Athletics!

We loved hosting a Meet & Eat event with our NIL Athlete Caroline Bien and her KU Volleyball teammates! This special event served a dual purpose: celebrating community and raising funds for the St. Thomas Aquinas volleyball program, where Caroline’s volleyball journey began. Watching Caroline and her teammates interact with fans and inspire young athletes was truly heartwarming. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to make the night unforgettable. Special recognition goes to Area Coach Esmeralda Plantillas and her fantastic Hemlock Road team for making it all possible. Wendy’s is proud to partner with The University of Kansas as the Official Hamburger of Kansas Athletics!

Starting the year off strong! We're thrilled to welcome three new incredible managers to our team this week. Their expertise and leadership will be instrumental as we continue to grow and achieve great things in 2025. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Fredrick Crawley (OP), Michael McCubbin (OP), & Imani Jones (AM)!?

Check out Kansas Athletics's Rock Chalk Ride Along video with Wendy’s Athlete Lexi Watts. See if you can guess her favorite Wendy’s product by the end ??

As the year draws to a close, we reflect on an incredible year of growth, achievement, and community impact. Here are some highlights that made this year truly exceptional: -Hosted the Mega GM Rally, celebrating our incredible West Division leadership. -Celebrated two internal promotions to Area Coach – cheers to growth from within! -Honored two Operating Partners as part of Wendy’s Top 200 GMs – a well-deserved recognition. -Conducted a leading-edge Immersion session with our 2024-2025 KU NIL Athletes. -Achieved record-breaking sales of Boo! Books and Frosty Key Tags, supporting the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and its incredible mission. -And last, but not least, we unveiled our Top 10% Scorecard Winners, who will kick off 2025 with a tropical vacation celebration! ? Thank you to our amazing team and loyal customers for making all this possible. Here’s to an even brighter 2025. Happy New Year from all of us at Legacy Restaurant Group! Let’s continue to achieve greatness together!

We were thrilled to host a Meet & Eat with the Big 12 Champions featuring our Wendy’s Athlete Lexi Watts and her KU Soccer teammates! This special Community Night Event doubled as a fundraiser for the St. James Academy soccer program, supporting the school where Lexi began her soccer journey. It was inspiring to see Lexi and her teammates connect with fans and uplifting young athletes in our community. Big thanks to everyone who came out to support this event. And huge shoutout to Area Coach Thalia Reza and her Woodland Road team for making this event a success!?Wendy's is proud to partner with The University of Kansas as the Official Hamburger of Kansas Athletics.