Since it first opened in 1969, Wendy’s has been known for its square-shaped, fresh never-frozen burger patties. When asked why the patties are square, founder Dave Thomas once ad-libbed that Wendy’s doesn’t cut corners. The quip came off the cuff, but there’s truth to it. Wendy’s burgers are served straight off the grill, not from under a heat lamp. Its salads are made fresh daily, and its dressings don’t contain preservatives. "Quality is Our Recipe" is the philosophy Dave Thomas lived by, and is the philosophy on which Wendy’s is built. This commitment to quality has helped it remain the world’s third-largest quick-service hamburger company, with more than 6,500 restaurants around the globe.