Newman Ferrara LLP has begun an investigation into whether the officers and directors of The Wendy’s Company, Inc. (“Wendy’s”)(NASDAQ: WEN) breached their fiduciary duties to the company by failing to take adequate steps to prevent the data breach the company announced in February 2016.

As a result of the breach, thousands of credit and debit card numbers were exposed over a five-month period, resulting in lawsuits including class actions from consumers and banks alleging that Wendy’s failed to take appropriate security measures to ensure that the financial and personal information of its customers was protected.

Newman Ferrara’s investigation concerns the extent to which certain Wendy’s officers and directors knew or should have known of the company’s lax security practices and lack of adequate internal controls.

If you hold Wendy’s stock and wish to obtain additional information about the investigation and your legal rights and potential remedies, please contact Newman Ferrara attorney Roger Sachar Jr. at rsachar@nfllp.com.

Newman Ferrara maintains a multifaceted practice based in New York City with attorneys specializing in complex commercial and multi-party litigation, securities fraud and shareholder litigation, consumer protection, civil rights, and real estate. For more information, please visit the firm website at www.nfllp.com.