Danny Lendich

Danny Lendich
Born
Danilo Stanislav Lendich

(1944-01-19)19 January 1944
Died13 May 2025(2025-05-13) (aged 81)
Auckland, New Zealand
OccupationBusinessman
Known forBringing Wendy's to New Zealand

Danilo Stanislav Lendich (19 January 1944 – 13 May 2025) was a New Zealand businessman. Based in Auckland, he started his career at the age of 12, eventually founding and operating an earthmoving and hauling company, Lendich Construction. In 1988, Lendich opened the first Wendy's franchise in New Zealand. He was also a midget car owner and sponsored several drivers, including Sleepy Tripp, Craig Baird, and Jerry Coons Jr.