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Wendy’s Frosty will forever remain one of the most loved items at the fast food chain. There’s a reason why the Dave Thomas-created treat—which is somewhere between a milkshake and soft-serve ice cream—has withstood the test of time since its induction as a core menu item at the first Wendy’s restaurant.
In fact, the Frosty is so loved that when Wendy’s started adding seasonal flavors to the menu like Strawberry, Pumpkin Spice, and Salted Caramel, fans complained that they could no longer order their favorite Vanilla Frosty. That’s the biggest problem with the Frosty: there can only be two flavors on the menu at the time. Or, at least that’s how it used to be.
In February, Wendy’s introduced a Thin Mints Frosty in collaboration with the Girl Scouts. The Frosty featured a unique Thin Mints-inspired cookie butter swirl—and, for the first time ever, customers could choose if they wanted the swirl in the Chocolate or Vanilla Frosty, which meant there were four Frosty options on the menu at one time.
After proving the classic Frosty is even more delicious with a simple swirl of Thin Mints cookie butter or Pineapple Mango purée (in the Spongebob-inspired Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty), Wendy’s has decided to add a new kind of Frosty to menus.
Wendy's Announces New Frosty Swirls and Frosty Fusions
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At Wendy’s Investor Day in early March, the chain confirmed its plans to introduce new Frosty Swirls and Frosty Fusions to menus this spring.
“Frosty is one of the most iconic items on Wendy’s menu and we know that consumers are increasingly seeking new flavors and variety,” said Lindsay Radkoski, The Wendy’s Company’s U.S. Chief Marketing Officer. “Our new Frosty Swirls and Frosty Fusions will give our fans even more ways to enjoy this classic treat.”
Much like the Thin Mints Frosty, the new Frosty Swirls will allow you to add a sauce to your Chocolate or Vanilla Frosty. The Frosty Fusions will feature those same sauces, plus additional mix-ins to make for an even more delicious experience.
Wendy’s has finally shared more information on the six new Frostys, and when they’ll be hitting menus. The Frosty Swirls will soft launch on the Wendy’s app on April 11, with full availability at all restaurants nationwide beginning April 15. Then, the Frosty Fusions will join the menu on May 12.
The Frosty Swirls will be available in Strawberry, Caramel, and Brownie Batter flavors, which can be added to the Chocolate or Vanilla Frosty.
Then, later this spring, the Frosty Fusions will include a Caramel Crunch flavor, and two collaborations with Pop-Tarts and Oreo for a Pop-Tarts Strawberry Frosty Fusion and an Oreo Brownie Batter Frosty Fusion. The Frosty Fusions will feature the same Frosty Swirls sauces, but with the addition of crunchy mix-ins, like strawberry-flavored Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers, classic Oreo cookies, and toffee pieces.
At Investor Day, Radkoski also mentioned that the new add-ins aren’t the only thing changing for the dessert. Wendy’s will now have new Frosty cups, lids, and custom blue spoons “designed for the perfect eating experience.”
“This spoon allows customers to get every bit of Frosty goodness out of the bottom of the cup,” she explained.
In addition to the new Frosty Swirls and Frosty Fusions, Wendy’s also announced that it has plans to collaborate with Takis, the spicy rolled tortilla chip, later this summer.
Don’t mind us as we clear our calendars on April 11 and May 12 to try out all the new Wendy’s menu items.
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