Before founding Wendy’s, Dave Thomas was a franchise owner in which fast food chain?
Pizza Hut
McDonald’s
Burger King
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Fact: Before starting Wendy’s, Dave Thomas worked closely with Colonel Harland Sanders as one of Kentucky Fried Chicken’s early franchise owners. In the 1960s, he played a crucial role in reviving struggling KFC locations, even suggesting the now-famous rotating bucket sign, which became a KFC trademark and helped boost sales. His success not only made him financially secure but also gave him the confidence and business know-how to launch Wendy’s in 1969, which went on to become one of the most recognizable fast-food chains in the world.
Correct Answer: Kentucky Fried Chicken