Historical Figure
Dave Thomas
1932–2002
Founder of Wendy's (1932–2002)
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Key Dates
Birth
1932 July 2, 1932 →Biography
Rex David Thomas was an American businessman, philanthropist, and fast-food tycoon who was the founder and chief executive officer of Wendy's, a fast-food restaurant chain specializing in hamburgers. In this role, Thomas appeared in more than 800 commercial advertisements for the chain from 1989 to 2002, more than any other company founder in television history.
Timeline
en la ciudad de Columbus (estado de Ohio), Dave Thomas inaugura el primer restaurante de Wendy's Old-Fashioned Hamburgers
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