After uproar, Wendy's says it won't raise burger prices at peak times

A Wendy's Co food order arranged at a restaurant in the Queens borough of New York, US. The fast-food chain has moved to clarify comments on its fourth-quarter earnings call earlier this month after coming under fire on social media following comments that some interpreted as calling for Uber-like surge pricing when demand is high. — Bloomberg

Restaurant chain Wendy's said on Feb 28 it will not raise prices for hamburgers and other items at peak times, clarifying recent comments that sparked criticism of the fast-food company.

The chain, a smaller rival to McDonald's known for similar burger-and-fries fare, said comments by its chief executive two weeks ago had been "misconstrued", leading to criticism on social media.