Wendy's International reported that average same-store sales at U.S. company restaurants are expected to show a decrease of 0.8% for the fourth quarter, which ended on Dec. 30.
That compares
to a 3.1% increase over the year-ago quarter. Full-year average same-store sales at U.S. companies were up 0.9%.
Average same-store sales at U.S. franchise restaurants increased 0.2% for the
quarter, compared to a 2.7% increase during the same quarter a year ago. Full-year 2007 average same-store sales at U.S. franchise restaurants increased 1.4%.
--Nina M. Lentini