11:11 AM EDT, 08/12/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is building a consortium of investors for a take-private bid for Wendy's (WEN), the Financial Times reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

The consortium, which may include Flynn Group and BlueFive, could submit its bid in the coming weeks, the report said, citing the people.

Wendy's and Trian didn't immediately reply to requests for comment from MT Newswires.

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