A major shareholder in Wendy’s is reportedly preparing a potential takeover bid, according to recent reports from Reuters and other outlets. The investment firm, which has long held a stake in the fast-food chain, is said to be assembling a group of investors to support the effort. The development follows weeks of speculation about shifting ownership in the company. Details on the bid’s structure and next steps remain unclear as the process unfolds.


The move comes after the investment firm, a longtime Wendy's shareholder, was earlier this month reported by Reuters and others to be working on preparing a bid with the help of a consortium of investors,