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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]