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Dave Thomas | |
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| Born | Rex David Thomas July 2, 1932 |
| Died | January 8, 2002 (aged 69) |
| Resting place | Union Cemetery Columbus, Ohio, US |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, philanthropist |
| Years active | 1953–2002 |
| Known for | Founder of Wendy's |
| Spouse | Lorraine |
| Children | 5, including Wendy |
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.[1][2] In this role, Thomas appeared in more than 800 commercial advertisements for the chain from 1989 to 2002,[3] more than any other company founder in television history.[4]
- ^ Moore, Carrie (May 31, 1983). "Wendy's founder relies on old-fashioned quality". Deseret News. Salt Lake City, Utah. p. 6B.
- ^ Sachdev, Ameet (January 9, 2002). "Wendy's founder Thomas dies at 69". Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. Chicago Tribune. p. A2.
- ^ "Dave Thomas dies at 69; founded Wendy's chain". Reading Eagle. Reading, Pennsylvania. Associated Press. January 9, 2002. p. B4.
- ^ "Dave Thomas Biography" (PDF). wendys.com. Wendy's International. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 28, 2007. Retrieved June 27, 2007.