Following criticism from followers, the company put out a statement this week saying it had no ill-will for Perry.

“We always bring a little spice to our socials, but Wendy’s has a ton of respect for Katy Perry and her out-of-this-world talent,” Wendy’s told Rolling Stone. Absent from the statement were the words “we’re sorry” and “we apologize.”

Ellen Cushing, writing for The Atlantic, proclaimed Ms. Perry to be the “perfect pop star for a dumb stunt.” Various celebrities, like the actress Olivia Wilde and the model Emily Ratajkowski, criticized Ms. Perry and the Blue Origin flight.