Background
Thomas, R. David was born on July 2, 1932 in Atlantic City. Son of R. and Olivia (Sinclair) Thomas.
Thomas, R. David was born on July 2, 1932 in Atlantic City. Son of R. and Olivia (Sinclair) Thomas.
Student in public schools.
Past owner, manager, Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchise
founder, Chairman of the Board, Wendy's International, Inc. (parent company Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers restaurants), Columbus, Ohio., from 1969;
founder, Chairman of the Board, Wendy's International, Inc. (parent company Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers restaurants), also Dublin, Ohio.
now senior Chairman of the Board, founder, Wendy's International, Inc.
(parent company Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers restaurants), also Dublin, since 1981.
Board directors Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis. Founder Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Served with United States Army.
Member Ohio Restaurant Association, National Restaurant Association (director) Clubs: Ohio Commodores.
Married I. Lorraine Buskirk, May 21, 1954. 5 children.