THE WENDY'S COMPANY

SMB · Small Business

Advocacy in support of H.R. 5267 / S. 3525, the American Franchise Act, as it relates to protecting independent small business franchise operators, establishing clear joint-employer standards under the FLSA and NLRA, and preserving franchisor brand support without imposing joint liability.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 5267, S. 3525

TAR · Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)

Lobbied on trade policy provisions, supply chain integrity, and border trade rules under USMCA.

BAN · Banking

H.R. 8251 / S. 4887 - The Common Cents Act - Establishes standard rounding guidelines for cash transactions to address physical coin shortages and lower cash-handling burdens for retail businesses

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 8251, S. 4887

LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

Advocacy in support of H.R. 5267 / S.3525, the American Franchise Act, relating to establishing clear joint-employer standards under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and National Labor Relations Act (NLRA); protecting franchisor brand standards and franchisee independent operator status.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 5267, S.3525

TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)

North American & Regional Trade Agreements (USMCA & CAFTA-DR): Discussions with USTR advocating for stable, duty-free movement of beef, produce, and poultry across North American supply chains under the USMCA.