Many fast food restaurants utilize mascots in the logos, but most of those aren't based on real people. Wendy's is different.

The square patties were meant to stick out of the buns to show the quality of meat. The restaurant is named after Thomas’ fourth child, Melinda Lou “Wendy” Thomas. Her pictures were on display at the ...

Named after founder Dave Thomas’ daughter Melinda Lou “Wendy” Thomas, Wendy’s opened in 1969 in Columbus, Ohio. Known for its square-shaped burger patties, Wendy’s was one of the first ...

Named after founder Dave Thomas’ daughter Melinda Lou “Wendy” Thomas, Wendy’s opened in 1969 in Columbus, Ohio. Known for its square-shaped burger patties, Wendy’s was one of the first of the big ...