Wendy's just dropped two comfort food menu items, and as the bone-chilling winter persists, they couldn't have arrived at a better time. The Chicken Tenders Ranch Wrap and Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger are offered for a limited time and take inspiration from existing fan-favorite menu items. "Tendys" hit menus at Wendy's in fall 2025, along with six new dipping sauces, including Creamy Ranch sauce.
They were added to the menu, along with the legendary salad bar, as part of the health food craze that was sweeping the nation in the early '80s. This was a big deal at the time. In the early 1980s, the USDA released its first dietary guidelines, suggesting Americans cut back on saturated fats, sodium, sugar, and cholesterol. In 1982, Coca-Cola introduced Diet Coke. The diet craze was in full swing, so Wendy's took its own big swing by offering a baked potato in 1983.
Order a small cup of cheese sauce along with your Wendy's burger for a life-changing hack you'll wish you knew sooner. According to its website, Wendy's cheese sauce is "creamy, melty, and loaded with bold cheddar flavor," which pairs nicely with the mild and melty American that comes on many of the burgers. Wendy's cheese sauce exists for the true cheese lovers out there who always go for the extra, loaded, and extremely cheesy versions of dishes and snacks.
Figuring out the best thing on the menu at your favorite fast food place is no easy task. Places like McDonald's and Burger King are constantly innovating with new menu items and experiences to keep you coming back. We all have our old favorites, but it never hurts to expand our horizons and try something different. So how do you know what's going to be worth your money? Ask the experts.
Is there anything more satisfying on a cold day than a hot bowl of meaty chili? If you're a big fan of Wendy's chili, the answer to that question is yes. It's a lot more chili. Depending on where you live, if you, or you and a group, are craving Wendy's chili, you don't have to settle for the normal-sized serving the restaurant offers. You can buy a whole bucket of chili. You just need to check your local restaurant to confirm availability.
Food prices have increased across the board, but fast food burgers have been particularly hard hit. Overall food inflation since 2019 has been over 30%, but many fast food menu items have seen average jumps of 55%. During that same time the cost of beef has risen 50%, driven by thinning herds due to drought and high demand. So with everything seeming stacked against us, can anyone still get a cheap burger in this country? Thankfully there are still a few options.
The sandwich starts with a fried, golden chicken filet that is topped with Monterey Jack cheese, a crisp piece of lettuce, a slice of tomato, and a dollop of ranch sauce with bacon bits. Originally released in 1993, the sandwich quickly became the most popular non-burger item on the menu and left a lasting impression on Wendy's diners. Wendy's has occasionally brought an iteration of the sandwich back to the chain's 99-cent Right Price, Right Size menu
McDonald's McNuggets debuted nationally on U.S. menus in 1983, while Wendy's introduced its version in 1985. Both menu mainstays have seen some changes over the years, but looking at the most basic, original iterations, Tasting Table has decided that Wendy's offers a superior taste and texture. In addition, while there are roughly 30 ingredients in McDonald's McNuggets, Wendy's chicken nuggets have less than 25.
Back in May, Wendy's began testing the sale of its classic hamburger patties in Denver, Colorado, and Columbus, Ohio, but only at Kroger and King Soopers stores. The intention was to test the patties during prime grilling season, according to an article from USA Today, and if all went well, to presumably expand sales of the patties.. While there have been no official reports about the frozen patties' performance since testing began in May,
These delicious golden fries are a simple combination of potatoes, vegetable oil, and sea salt. Wendy's website publishes full nutrition facts and ingredient details for those fries, which includes potassium and fiber figures that are higher than some competitors because the fries keep the potato skin. That "natural-cut" approach (along with the no trans fats and transparent nutrition labeling) is the basis for why many would consider Wendy's the healthiest fast food fries you can buy right now in the U.S., provided you choose portions carefully.
When visiting Wendy's, it's essential to know that not all secret menu items are universally available. Items like the T-Rex Burger can exceed typical protein goals but might catch some workers off guard.
