Here is a look at the chains reducing their Oklahoma footprint this month.
1. Wendy’s: The “Project Fresh” Realignment
As part of its massive “Project Fresh” initiative, Wendy’s is in the process of closing up to 600 locations nationwide through the first half of 2026. Oklahoma, which has a high density of older standalone units, is seeing a targeted wave of these closures this month.
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- The Oklahoma Impact: The brand is specifically shuttering older buildings that are no longer cost-effective to remodel for modern AI-driven drive-thru technology.
- The Strategy: Instead of maintaining high-overhead dining rooms, the company…