In a prepared statement, Wendy's CEO Jack Schuessler, called the deal "an important strategic initiative [for Wendy's] to complete during 2005." He couldn't be reached by GlobeSt.com's publication deadline to learn the number of restaurants involved in the transaction.
In the same statement, Trustreet Properties president and CEO Curtis McWilliams says the deal "added quality assets" to the company's portfolio "and a greater concentration in this strong restaurant concept." McWilliams adds the transaction "also serves as a strong finale to an outstanding year [with Trustreet] having provided $524 million in net-lease financing to the restaurant industry in 2005."
Trustreet Properties is traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The company provides financial, real estate and advisory services to operators of national and regional restaurant chains.
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