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  2. Dave Thomas (businessman) - Wikipedia

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    Rex David Thomas was born July 2, 1932, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. [2] [5] His biological father's name was Sam and his biological mother's name was Molly. [6]Thomas was adopted between six weeks and six months later by Rex and Auleva Thomas, [6] [7] and as an adult became a well-known advocate for adoption, founding the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

  3. Wendy's - Wikipedia

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    Wendy's International, LLC, [4] [5] is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas on November 15, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio.Its headquarters moved to Dublin, Ohio, on January 29, 2006.

  4. 9 facts about Wendy's that might surprise you - AOL

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    Wendy's was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas, a former KFC employee. He named the restaurant after his daughter and based the logo on her photo. 9 facts about Wendy's that might surprise you

  5. The Wendy's Company - Wikipedia

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    The Wendy's Company is an American fast food corporation and the holding company [7] for Wendy's and First Kitchen. Originally founded as the Deisel-Wemmer Company, it is sourced in Dublin, Ohio. [8] The company's principal subsidiary, Wendy's International, is the franchisor of Wendy's restaurants.

  6. Why Wendy's Founder Dave Thomas Regretted Naming the ... - AOL

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    In honor of Wendy’s 50th anniversary, the popular hamburger chain kicked off their 50 Years, 50 Stories campaign with an interview of the woman whose name and likeness inspired the restaurant ...

  7. Jack C. Massey - Wikipedia

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    Jack Carroll Massey (June 15, 1904 – February 15, 1990) was an American venture capitalist and entrepreneur who owned Kentucky Fried Chicken, co-founded the Hospital Corporation of America, and owned one of the largest franchisees of Wendy's. [1] [2] He was the first American businessman to take three different companies public.

  8. Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption - Wikipedia

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    Through its Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program, the Foundation provides funding to adoption agencies to hire recruiters who implement an evidence-based, child-focused recruitment model. [4] This model has been proven to be up to three times more effective at finding adoptive homes for children who are most at risk of aging out of foster care ...

  9. Ron Joyce - Wikipedia

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    Joyce eventually sold his Wendy's stock and retired from management, but even in retirement continued to be active in his holding company, Jetport Inc, which has significant real estate, aviation, and commercial interests. [7] In 2000, Joyce opened Fox Harb'r Golf Resort & Spa, a five star, four diamond resort/gated community.