Dave famously appeared in many commercials for his company. Between 1989 and 2002, he appeared in over 800 different commercial spots, more than any other company founder in history. Wendy's is ...

Dave Thomas (right) with his friend and SCTV alum Martin Short. When Dave Thomas first used the word "hoser" on television more than 35 years ago, he had no idea he'd be creating the classic ...