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Learn about the life and career of Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy's fast-food chain and a philanthropist for adoption and education. Find out how he started his business, why he named it after his daughter, and how he became a TV spokesperson.
Apr 2, 2014 · Dave Thomas is best known for founding Wendy's hamburger restaurant chain. He became the company's TV spokesman in 1989.
Jan 8, 2002 · Wendy's restaurant founder Dave Thomas, the well-known face behind the fast-food chain, died early Tuesday after a long battle with liver cancer, the company said. He was 69.
Jan 8, 2002 · America lost more than a businessman Monday night when Dave Thomas, patriarch of the fast food giant Wendy’s, died at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the age of 69. It lost a social...
Learn about the life and achievements of Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy's, who started with a family restaurant in Knoxville and built a global fast-food empire. Discover how he also became a champion for children in foster care and education through his foundation and TV campaigns.
Jun 15, 2015 · Learn how Dave Thomas overcame a troubled childhood and built a fast-food empire with his vision and hard work. Read about his early struggles, his mentors, his innovations and his legacy at Wendy's.
Jul 1, 2019 · A 1991 profile of the late Wendy's founder, who was adopted, abused and became a fast-food mogul and a celebrity. Learn about his childhood, his business, his adoption advocacy and his autobiography.
