Wendy's Investigates Possible Fraudulent Payment-Card Charges

Wendy’s Co., the third-biggest U.S. burger chain, is investigating reports of unusual activity with payment cards used at some of its 5,700 domestic locations.

“Reports indicate fraudulent charges may have occurred elsewhere after payment cards were legitimately used at some restaurants,” Bob Bertini, a spokesman for the Dublin, Ohio-based company, said in an e-mailed statement. “We have launched a comprehensive investigation with the help of cybersecurity experts to gather facts, while working to protect our customers.”