The first Wendy's Restaurant opened in Columbus, Ohio in 1969 by founder, Dave Thomas, who named the eatery after his daughter, Wendy. In 1970, the company opened a second restaurant in Columbus. Wendy's includes nutritious side options on their menu, working with the American Dietetic Association, according to QSR Magazine.
Wendy's Old-Fashioned Hamburgers
One Wendy's 1/4 lb. single hamburger contains 470 calories, and 21 g of fat. The hamburger also contains 8 g of saturated fat, and 880 mg of sodium. A Wendy's Jr. hamburger by comparison contains 230 calories with only 8 g of fat, and 3 g of saturated fat.
Large Chili
According to the nutritional information listed on the company's website, a single large serving of Wendy's Chili contain 330 calories, 90 originating from fat.
French Fries
A large order of Wendy's French Fries contains 540 calories, according to the Wendy's nutritional information on their website.
Chicken BLT Salad
According to the Washington Post, a single serving of Wendy's Chicken BLT Salad contain 360 calories.
Sour Cream and Chives Potato
Wendy's Sour Cream and Chives Potato meal, which includes one packet of reduced fat sour cream and a shake of chives, has 320 total calories.
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