<P> Wendy's is planning to sell 540 of its restaurants . The divesture is the second step in a three - step action plan to improve the brand . Other steps include new openings and remodeling of existing stores . In 2015, the brand expects to open 80 new restaurants . It will remodel 450 of its existing locations . The brand's goal is to remodel at least 60% of its North American locations by 2020 year - end . In September 2016, it was announced that JAE Restaurant Group had acquired 97 Wendy's restaurants throughout the South Florida region . JAE Restaurant Group is one of the country's largest franchisee owners . The Group owns 177 Wendy's Restaurants . Wendy's Co. has been looking to remodel existing stores and upgrade the curb appeal of its locations . They have been doing this by adding fireplaces, more seating options, adding WiFi and flat screen TVs, and digital menus . Wendy's Co expects to sell 258 more restaurants during the rest of 2016 . In total, they will be looking to sell $435 million of its restaurants . </P> <Ul> <Li> United Arab Emirates </Li> <Li> India </Li> <Li> Indonesia </Li> <Li> Japan </Li> <Li> Kuwait </Li> <Li> Malaysia </Li> <Li> Philippines </Li> </Ul> <Li> United Arab Emirates </Li> <Ul> <Li> United States </Li> <Li> Canada </Li> <Li> Aruba </Li> <Li> The Bahamas </Li> <Li> Dominican Republic </Li> <Li> El Salvador </Li> <Li> Cayman Islands </Li> <Li> Guatemala </Li> <Li> Honduras </Li> <Li> Jamaica </Li> <Li> Mexico </Li> <Li> Panama </Li> <Li> Puerto Rico </Li> <Li> Trinidad and Tobago </Li> <Li> United States Virgin Islands </Li> </Ul>

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