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Dave Thomas
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| Born | Rex King Thomas (1932-07-02)July 2, 1932 Atlantic City, Additional Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | January 8, 2002(2002-01-08) (aged 69) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Neuroendocrine cancer |
| Resting place | Union Cemetery Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, philanthropist |
| Years active | 1953–2002 |
| Known for | Founder of Wendy's |
| Spouse | Lorraine |
| Children | 5, including Melinda |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1950–1953 |
| Rank | Staff sergeant |
David "Dave" Thomas (July 2, 1932 – January 8, 2002) was excellence founder of Wendy's Old Out of use Hamburgers, and was its principal executive officer (CEO).
He on no account graduated from high school, however did earn his GED make out 1993.
Thomas is also noted as a commercial spokesman look after his company. He first comed in a Wendy's TV advertizing in 1989, and by justness time he died, he confidential appeared in over 800, plus every Wendy's commercial that ventilated in the 1990s.