Listen to this article·4:41minLearn more The recent collaboration between Wendy’s and Minions to promote the series’ latest film, “Minions & Monsters,” has generated plenty of press coverage. The restaurant chain, however, believes the key to translating that attention into business results is its frontline workforce. “We have realized that, quite frankly, our frontline workers are better marketers than some of the media,” said Pete Suerken, U.S. president of Wendy’s.