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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Sep 18, 4:44 PM
Major Wendy's franchisee with 300 locations files for bankruptcy
The Wendy's franchisee operates 314 locations across 15 states.
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Major Wendy's franchisee with 300 locations files for bankruptcy
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What happened The Wendy's franchisee operates 314 locations across 15 states.
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