Appearance and Dress Code Policy

Dress, grooming, and personal cleanliness standards contribute to the morale and health of all
employees and affect the business image that the Company presents to customers and visitors. To
ensure all employees of Wendy’s dress in a uniform manner, the following guidelines must be
followed. Uniforms must be worn not only while on duty in the restaurant, but also when in
attendance at activities in the office, including training classes and meetings.

• Slacks must be black in color, and not have any patches, designs or other ornamentation on them.
Jeans and similar denim, spandex, sweat pants or corduroy trousers are not permitted. Belts must be
worn at all times with pants that have belt loops. Pant style must be traditional and worn at the
waistline.
• Shirts must be the standard uniform shirt of the Company, clean and tucked into pants at all times.
Female employees are required to wear a bra while on duty. Cardigan style sweaters, if conditions
warrant, must be of a dark navy blue or black in color. Company jackets will be provided at the store
when employees are working at the pick-up window during cold weather. No personal jackets may
be worn while on duty.
• Shoes: Must be solid and dark in color, closed top (no steel toes), clean, and in good repair. No open
toe, soft sole shoes, leather type running shoes, or western boots will be permitted to be worn.
Openings, other than lace eyelets on any part of the shoe, are also not permitted. Shoes must have
non-skid, slip resistant soles.
• Because it is impossible to provide examples of every appropriate or unacceptable hairstyle, the
Company expects that its employees will present a neat, professional appearance while at work. For
example, hair is to be neat, groomed and clean. Longer hair must be pulled back and under control,
or in a hair net at all times and it must be worn in compliance with all health regulations and food
safety requirements.
• Jewelry: Only one ring is permitted on each hand. A wristwatch is allowed. You may wear a
necklace, but for safety reasons, it must remain inside your shirt. Choker type necklaces are not
permitted. Bracelets are not permitted.
• Piercings: While working, facial or ear piercings must be stud/post type. You may have 2 ear
piercings (on each ear) and 2 facial piercings, any other piercings must have a clear, plastic retainer
that is a stud/post type. Due to safety concerns, no earrings or piercings may be of the hoop or
dangling nature. Ear gauges in excess of the size of a “dime” are not permitted. Any jewelry that
could potentially fall in food is not allowed.
• Fingernails must be clean and well-kept for food safety and sanitary reasons. False nails are not
permitted. Polish is permitted and must be well maintained. Rhinestones, chipped or cracked polish
is not permitted.
• Name badges are to be visible and worn at all times. Proper name only on the badge, No Nicknames.
• Employees must keep their make-up to a minimum.
• Facial Hair: Beards, Goatees, Mustaches and sideburns are allowed but must be well maintained and
groomed. Daily shaving is not required.
• Tattoos/body art are permitted as long as they are discreet and not excessive, offensive or obscene.
Tattoos/body art should not be visible while working. Employees with visible arm tattoos may be
required to wear an approved long sleeve t-shirt under uniform shirt.

Unacceptable Acceptable