Nearly 20 Percent of Wendy's Locations Are Not Serving Beef, Analysis Says

Nearly 20 Percent of Wendy's Locations Are Not Serving Beef, Analysis Says

Nearly 20 Percent of Wendy's Locations Are Not Serving Beef, Analysis Says The study from financial firm Stephens analyzed online menus at the chain's 5,500 U.S. locations.

It found that 18 percent have stopped serving hamburgers.

The menu change is attributed to U.S. food suppliers shutting down plants over COVID-19.

According to the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, nearly two dozen plants have closed their doors as of April 28.

Wendy's, via 'Restaurant Business' The report adds that Wendy's reliance on "fresh beef" makes it more susceptible to the meat shortage.

Some states have not been affected, but in New York and Ohio, fresh meat is not available in 30 percent of Wendy's.

Stephens analyst James Rutherford says this is due to the impact of plant closures in certain "geographical areas." Wendy's spokesperson, via CNN Business