Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On May 23, 2024, The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the appointment of Abigail Pringle to the newly created role of President, U.S. and E.J. Wunsch to the role of President, International, in each case effective June 17, 2024. As President, U.S., Ms. Pringle will direct all aspects of the Company’s U.S. business, which includes more than 6,000 Company-operated and franchised restaurants. Ms. Pringle has served as President, International and Chief Development Officer since 2019, and in numerous leadership roles across Development, Operations and Strategic Initiatives since joining the Company in 2002. As President, International, Mr. Wunsch will assume accountability for the Company’s International business across 33 countries and U.S. territories. Mr. Wunsch has served as Chief Legal Officer since joining the Company in 2016, and has been a strategic partner on various international initiatives across Australia, Asia, Europe and South America. A copy of the press release is attached as