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Wendy's closes Bethel Road location as part of turnaround plan after 2025 sales decrease

The exterior of the recently closed Wendy's on Bethel Road in Columbus. A Tim Hortons that was also at the location remains open.
Katie Geniusz
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WOSU
A Wendy's restaurant, located on Bethel Road in Columbus, closed on April 3, 2026.

Dublin-based chain Wendy's closed one of its Bethel Road locations on April 3 as part of a turnaround plan after decreased sales in 2025.

The Wendy's location at 2626 Bethel Road shared a building with a Tim Hortons, which is still open.

“These actions are focused on strengthening restaurant performance across the Wendy’s System, enhancing the customer experience and positioning the brand for sustainable, long‑term growth,” a spokesperson for Wendy’s said.

In the company’s yearly report released in February, interim CEO Ken Cook said the brand is executing “Project Fresh” with urgency.

The company’s locations, which are listed on its website, have been updated to reflect recent closures, decreasing the number of restaurants in Ohio from 398 to 388.

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