The Wendy's Company, through its subsidiaries, owns and franchises Wendy's restaurant system in North America and internationally. It engages in operating, developing, and franchising a system of distinctive quick-service restaurants. The company's restaurants specialize in offering hamburger sandwiches and featuring filet of chicken breast sandwiches; salads, soft drinks, Frosty desserts, and kids' meals; and various promotional products on a limited time basis. As of July 23, 2013, its restaurant system included approximately 6,500 franchises and company-operated restaurants in the United States, and 27 countries and U.S. territories worldwide. The company was formerly known as Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. and changed its name to The Wendy's Company in July 2011. The Wendy's Company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.