Schmidt Family Restaurant

Schmidt Family Restaurant Group is a family-owned enterprise specializing in the operation of various restaurant franchises across Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and North Carolina.

Established in 1988, the company has grown to encompass 81 restaurants, including 76 Wendy's locations and 5 Buffalo Wild Wings establishments.

Company History

The journey began in 1975 when Scott Schmidt, born into a working-class family in Southern Ohio, joined Wendy's as an assistant manager.

His dedication and passion led him to acquire two Wendy's franchises in Portsmouth, Ohio, in 1988. Over the years, the group expanded its portfolio to include Buffalo Wild Wings, with the first location opening in Portsmouth in 2004.

Expansion and Locations

In 2015, the company significantly expanded its presence by acquiring 25 additional Wendy's restaurants in the Charleston/Huntington, West Virginia market.

This acquisition brought the total number of Wendy's locations to 22 in West Virginia, 13 in Ohio (including Proctorville and South Point), and four in Kentucky.

Community Involvement and Awards

The Schmidt Family Restaurant Group is committed to community engagement, offering career opportunities and supporting local initiatives through donations to schools and various charitable organizations.

Their dedication to excellence has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Wendy's Founder’s Award in 2006 and the Wendy’s Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013.

Corporate Office

The corporate office is located at 1735 Waller St., Portsmouth, OH 45662.

The company can be reached via email or by phone at 740.353.0990.

Locations

• Grove City, OH, USA
• Proctorville, OH, USA
• Portsmouth, Ohio
• Charleston/Huntington, West Virginia
• South Point, Ohio
• Locations in Kentucky and North Carolina