📈 Wendy’s Sets Sights on Italy and Armenia

July 16, 2025

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🍽️ What’s Cooking?

Venice’s Wee Blew Inn Closes After Nearly 30 Years

A local staple in Venice, Florida, the Wee Blew Inn has officially shut its doors. Known for its laid-back vibe and longtime regulars, the restaurant cited “unforeseen personal circumstances” for the closure. The decision comes after nearly three decades of serving up comfort food and community connection.​ ​Read more.

🃏 Running a Smoother Kitchen

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🚀 Scaling Up

Wendy’s Sets Sights on Italy and Armenia

Wendy’s is entering new territory with agreements to open 190 restaurants across Italy and Armenia in the coming years. This move marks a push into untapped European and Eurasian markets, where American fast food still holds brand value. Read more.

🦾 Fresh Ideas

Gamifying Loyalty: Chick-fil-A’s ‘Code Moo’ Strategy

Chick-fil-A has rolled out a digital game called “Code Moo” through its app, offering free food as a reward for player participation. Customers earn points and unlock menu items by completing weekly challenges. ​Read more

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