[company_age]37.0[/company_age][employees]1001-5000 employees[/employees][funding]debt_financing[/funding][description]WKS Restaurant Group is a family-owned and operated restaurant company founded in 1987. The company operates five iconic brands across 19 states, including Wendy's, Denny's, El Pollo Loco, Blaze Pizza, and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. WKS Restaurant Group is committed to providing its guests with a great dining experience and its employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. The company is headquartered in Cypress, California.[/description][ps]Restaurant services, including fast food, casual dining, and quick-service restaurants.[/ps]