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Each member has one vote regardless of the number of restaurants they own, unlike companies run by stockholders, who can increase the weight of their vote relative to the number of shares they own.
“ We are a not-for-profit company. As a result, when the co-op’ s earnings exceed our operating expenses, the surplus can be returned to our members in the form of lower costs, fewer fees, more services, and patronage dividends. We deliver industryleading innovation and measurable value to our members by staying ahead of market trends and continuously evolving our solutions.
“ We purchase the extensive variety of food and packaging that are used to create the great-tasting meals displayed on every Wendy’ s restaurant menu board and are responsible for procurement, collaboration and supplier relationships, and commodity risk management. We also
partner in the development, planning and implementation of new products and limited-time offers. We aggressively pursue strategies to reduce the impact of commodity price fluctuations and increase pricing stability related to food and fuel.
“ Alongside food and packaging, we ensure that Wendy’ s restaurants consistently receive everything they need, when they need it. We manage distribution and logistics to create an uninterrupted supply of food, packaging and other materials to Wendy’ s restaurants throughout the US and Canada. QSCC also oversees distribution contracts, and coordinates program planning, forecasting, communications, inventory planning, program execution, and product disengagement with Wendy’ s restaurants, suppliers and distributors.
“ Just as we do with our food and packaging, QSCC ensures Wendy’ s 34