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  1. Rex David Thomas (July 2, 1932 – January 8, 2002) was an American businessman, philanthropist, and fast-food tycoon. Thomas was the founder and chief executive officer of Wendy's, a fast-food restaurant chain specializing in hamburgers.

  2. Apr 2, 2014 · Dave Thomas is best known for founding Wendy's hamburger restaurant chain. He became the company's TV spokesman in 1989.

  3. Feb 2, 2021 · Learn how Dave Thomas, who was adopted, dropped out of high school, and worked at KFC, launched Wendy's, the third largest hamburger chain in the world. Discover his legacy of customer service, philanthropy, and education.

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  4. Dec 14, 2001 · Wendy's restaurant founder Dave Thomas, the well-known face behind the fast-food chain, died early Tuesday after a long battle with liver cancer, the company said. He was 69.

  5. Jun 15, 2015 · Learn how Dave Thomas overcame a troubled childhood and built a fast-food empire with his vision and hard work. Read about his early struggles, his mentors, his innovations and his legacy at Wendy's.

  6. Learn about the life and achievements of Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy's, who started with a family restaurant in Knoxville and built a global fast-food empire. Discover how he also became a champion for children in foster care and education through his foundation and TV campaigns.

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  8. Jun 11, 2022 · Dave Thomas regretted naming what would become a fast-food empire after his daughter, believing it put too much pressure on her.