Dave Thomas - The Man Behind Wendy's

Explore the fascinating story of Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy's hamburger restaurant chain, in this 14-minute video by Weird History Food. Learn about Thomas' journey from opening his first restaurant in Columbus, Ohio in 1969 to building a 1,000-store franchise in less than a decade. Discover how he named the chain after his 8-year-old daughter and later became the company's TV spokesman in 1989. Gain insights into the rapid growth and success of Wendy's as you delve into this captivating piece of food history.