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Wendy's Company (The)

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WEN Consumer Discretionary Current as of March 2026

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For-Profit Prisons
Since Feb 8, 2024

Wendy’s has been criticized for its labor practices, including the use of prison labor in some of its locations. The company has faced allegations of exploitation and labor rights abuses in its tomato supply chain, with critics calling for it to join the Fair Food Program.

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