401(k)
2024 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

The Wendy's Company 401(k) Retirement Plan

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

Sponsored by The Wendy's Company · Ohio · Food Services & Accommodation

What the 2023 filing shows

The Wendy's Company 401(k) Retirement Plan holds $294M for 11,881 participants — about $24,743 per participant, up 8.9% over the 2024 plan year.

$294M
total plan assets (2024 EOY)
11,881
covered participants
$24,743
avg assets per participant
+8.9%
assets growth YoY
Total Assets (2023)
$294M
Participants
11,881
State
Industry
Food Services & Accommodation

What the Filing Says About The Wendy's Company 401(k) Retirement Plan

The Wendy's Company 401(k) Retirement Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by The Wendy's Company, headquartered in Ohio. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $294M in total end-of-year assets and covers 11,881 participants across the Food Services & Accommodation industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 380471180, and the plan has been effective since 2006-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $270M at the beginning of 2024 to $294M at year-end — a gain of 8.9%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $294M, with reported net income of $24M driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$270M
Total Assets (End of Year)$294M
Net Assets (End of Year)$294M
Net Income$24M
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN380471180
Plan Effective Date2006-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (The Wendy's Company)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 6,230 $248M
2023 1 8,373 $270M
2024 1 11,881 $294M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the The Wendy's Company 401(k) Retirement Plan?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, The Wendy's Company 401(k) Retirement Plan holds $294M in total assets with 11,881 participants. It is sponsored by The Wendy's Company.
What type of plan is The Wendy's Company 401(k) Retirement Plan?
The Wendy's Company 401(k) Retirement Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 2006-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 380471180.
Who sponsors the The Wendy's Company 401(k) Retirement Plan?
The Wendy's Company 401(k) Retirement Plan is sponsored by The Wendy's Company, located in Ohio. The sponsor's EIN is 380471180 and the plan operates in the Food Services & Accommodation industry.
How did The Wendy's Company 401(k) Retirement Plan perform in 2024?
The Wendy's Company 401(k) Retirement Plan grew by 8.9% during 2024, moving from $270M to $294M in total assets. Net income was $24M.
Where can I find official filings for The Wendy's Company 401(k) Retirement Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for The Wendy's Company 401(k) Retirement Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 380471180 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does The Wendy's Company 401(k) Retirement Plan compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2024.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 380471180.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.