Meet The Wendy's Operators Turning Labor Challenges Into Profit Drivers

Real strategies and results from Wendy’s franchise operators
who've cracked the code on profitable workforce management. 

See How They Did it

Trusted by Wendy's® Franchise Operators Across the Globe

 “We used to have five to six different programs and different passwords. From hire to fire, having everything in one platform with Harri has been a huge asset. It’s been a game-changer for our business.” 

— Kari Krogman, Parco

A Wendy’s Masterclass In
Operational Excellence

From coast to coast, Wendy's operators are using proven workforce strategies to
protect margins while building stronger teams. Here's what they're achieving:

KARI KROGMAN, PARCO

  • Faster Scheduling: Improvement in scheduling speed using AI-powered forecasting
  • Real-Time Control: Eliminated guesswork with live "needed hours" metrics
  • Multi-State Compliance: Seamlessly managing complex labor laws across Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota

JUSTIN HALL, SALZ GROUP

  • Compliance Penalties Slashed: From 1.3% to 0.28% of weekly payroll
  • Operational Efficiency: Eliminated manual workarounds across all units
  • Revenue Growth: Strategic labor reallocation driving higher transaction volume

Fresh, Never Frozen Workforce
Strategies Working for Wendy’s

Here are a few ways Wendy’s operators are investing in labor to drive profitability,
boost engagement and keep customers delighted.

Turn chaos into coverage with high-volume hiring built for Wendy’s

Save dozens of hours with an AI assistant that never sleeps. Go from hire to productivity in record time with dynamic talent pools and seamless onboarding designed for fast-growing Wendy’s operators.

Create smarter schedules faster with AI-powered labor optimization

Boost forecasting accuracy and generate optimal schedules in minutes powered by AI. Learn how Wendy’s operators put the right person, in the right place, at the right time, every time.

Predict and prevent turnover with engagement designed for hospitality

Drive meaningful engagement in the flow of work and keep a pulse on your team. Learn how Wendy’s operators use employee sentiment, pulse surveys and frictionless touchpoints to turn retention into revenue.

What Other Wendy’s Operators Are Saying

"Harri offered seamless integration with many of our existing back-office systems, including our payroll provider. This will help ensure that data flows smoothly across platforms."

— Director, Talent and Recruitment,
    240+ Location Franchisee
— Director, Talent and Recruitment,
240+ Location Franchisee

"One of the key benefits is its flexibility. We can tailor the system to fit the specific needs of our operations, ensuring that the ATS aligns with our unique workflows and requirements."

— Multi-Unit Operator

FAQs from Wendy’s Operators

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See for yourself why operators like Kari, Justin and countless others trust Harri to transform their workforce.

"The needed hours with Harri has been critical for us to get great reporting and have real-time updates"

— Kari Krogman, Parco