Dave Thomas was a humble man who considered himself to simply be a hamburger cook. However, he was much more than that to many people. The Wendy’s founder also made sure that bringing awareness to the plight of foster children was on his to-do list. AS an adoptee himself, this mission was particularly close to his heart. He took the same care in developing his corporation that he did with his philanthropic missions — subtle but eager to be successful.

Key Takeaways:

• Dave Thomas and Wendy’s changed how fast food treated quality.
• Dave Thomas helped to erase the stigma surrounding adoption and making it more socially acceptable.
• Wendy’s Wonderful Kids is a new initiative that targets moving the children that have been in foster care the longest into permanent homes.

“Through a commitment to quality and Thomas’s ever-present guiding hand, Wendy’s had quickly caught up to the more established competitors.”

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