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Todd Penegor

President and Chief Executive Officer, Papa John's International, Inc.

Search every verified Todd Penegor interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a June 2020 interview, Todd Penegor, then CEO of Wendy's, discussed the company's 50th anniversary and its connection to founder Dave Thomas's legacy. He described celebrations including "dress like Dave day" and noted the company's focus on staying relevant for younger consumers through digital engagement, citing 3.4 million Twitter followers. Penegor highlighted the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption as the company's "signature cause," stating it has helped find forever families for over a thousand children in Ohio. Penegor outlined future growth plans including digital transformation through mobile ordering and a loyalty program, a breakfast launch in early 2021, and international expansion from 950 to 1,500 restaurants by 2024. He emphasized that Wendy's would remain focused on fresh, high-quality food, describing the brand as "fast food done right."

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