American businessman Dave Thomas (born 1932) is the founder of the Wendy's Old-Fashioned Hamburgers chain. He is also an advocate for adoption, establishing the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to realize his dream of a home for every child.

Through his successful Wendy's Old-Fashioned Hamburgers television ads, Dave Thomas's lovable, grandfatherly image has made him one of the most recognized faces in the United States. This has gone a long way in promoting the advantages of adoption for his Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. His dream of making sure every child has a home and loving family are not just words. He has consistently put his heart and his money into making it easier for all children to realize this dream.

Born on July 2, 1932, to a single mother, R. David "Dave" Thomas was adopted as a six-week-old baby by Rex and Auleva Thomas of Kalamazoo, Michigan. The family unit...