Wendy's WEN Operating margin

Operating margin at other companies

McDonald'sMCD

46.2%+0.4pp

Yum! BrandsYUM

31%+0.1pp

Restaurant Brands InternationalQSR

26.9%+3.5pp

WingstopWING

27.9%+3.2pp

Papa John's InternationalPZZA

4.3%-2.6pp

Red Robin Gourmet BurgersRRGB

-4.3%—

FAQ

What is Wendy's's operating margin?

Wendy's (WEN) reported operating margin of 13.6% in Q2 2026.

How has Wendy's's operating margin changed year-over-year?

Wendy's's operating margin decreased by 19.8% year-over-year, from 17% to 13.6%.

What is the long-term trend for Wendy's's operating margin?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Wendy's's operating margin has grown at a 0.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 15.5% to 15.8%.

What does operating margin mean?

Operating income as a percentage of revenue (trailing twelve months). Captures profitability from core operations after both cost of revenue and operating expenses, but before interest and taxes.