Why are Wendy’s burgers square?

Question:  Why are Wendy’s burgers square, instead of round like the other burger chains.

Answer:  Dave Thomas wanted everyone to know he used fresh beef and did not cut corners.

According to CNN ”

The corners of Wendy’s burgers hang over the buns. That way, Thomas believed, customers would see the quality of the hamburger, according to the company’s history.

The company has long used the square patties in its marketing campaigns. For example, the restaurant chain often says “cutting corners isn’t in Wendy’s DNA.”