They used to advertise them as hot and juicy and they were really juicy. Nowadays they are very dry.

I remember the first commercials I saw for Wendy's always had people taking extra napkins because they were so juicy. Mike, you're right, they're now very dry and taste like liver to me.

They were a lot bigger and juicier back in the day (late 70's-early 80's). But they were also enormously expensive: it cost more to eat there than at Dairy Queen. But of course they didn't have the 99-cent menu then.

Wendy's has changed the seasoning that they use...well that they don't use anymore. Until they sold off all their stores to franchisers they were the best. I was a manager there for 7 years under the old Wendy's International and it's not the same company today. Basically, it's missing Dave Thomas...Period. They used to sprinkle the burgers with a salt, pepper mix. As well, the hamburgers were "pattied" in the store daily. Now the hamburger is pre-packed but never frozen. Fries are different now. Wendy's used to have hot dogs, apple dumplings, breakfast foods and many other ideas that have gone by the wayside. The Super Bar was a flop for the company but a great success for customers. The company lost tons of money on the SB.

I love eating at Wendys.The tea,chili,burgers and salads and frostys are great.Can you email me a coupon to save money today.(10-27-12)Cheryl

When you watch today's Wendy TV commercials, don't let the cartoon girl's smiley face fool you. Subliminal message: If you don't own a vehicle, your business isn't welcome. Since my town officially 'reopened" in late May, both Wendy stores still are locked up, only the drive thru open (similar situation with Hardees, some McDonald's, KFC and BK's). While I love supporting my local businesses in this day, being shut out, when reasonable social-distance tactics can be employed, without standing in between cars waiting to order. Yay to Pizza Hut: Fully open, including indoor dining.

Cheryl, email you a coupon for Wendy's??? You are a cheap SOB!

As a kid, growing up in the 1970's, I remember that Wendy's burgers were thicker than they are now. A Wendy's triple was to big for a kid to bite into. The burgers were juicy, but not greasy. And, they had a reddish seasoning on them. It was like a chili powder, or maybe paprika, or something. The burgers changed in the 80's.The salad bar of the 1980's was great, and very affordable, for what you got.

The change in Wendy’s happened after Dave Thomas died and Wendy took over. When Dave was alive the burgers were thinner, cooked faster, and retained their juice. After Dave died Wendy tried to class up the menu by making the burgers thicker, in doing so it made them not hang over the bun except the very corners of the patties. This also gives it a longer cooking time thus forcing more juice out of the burger drying them out. They also experimented using red onion and a sweeter crinkle cut pickle. Thank got they went back to the normal onion and pickles bringing back some of the original flavor. When the burger was thinner, I would get triples regularly, but now with the thicker patty I find it too much and only get doubles. If you look on youtube you can find old Wendy’s training videos from the 80’s and the difference in size and thickness of the patties I’m talking about.