Wendy's
Wendy's built its name on fresh, never-frozen square beef patties, the Frosty and a famously sharp social media voice.
- Brand
- The Wendy's Company
- Category
- Fast Food Chains
- Released
- 1969
- Price
- $10
- VersusAnything Score
- 40/100
Key features
- Fresh, never-frozen beef
- Frosty dessert
- Baconator and 4 for $4-style deals
Best for burger lovers who want fresh beef and a thick Frosty.
Wendy's specifications
| Founded | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Locations worldwide (approx.) | 7,200 |
| Countries (approx.) | 30 |
| Signature item | Baconator, Dave's Single, Frosty |
| Breakfast menu | Yes (Breakfast Baconator) |
| Plant-based option | Limited |
| Typical combo price (US, approx.) | $10 |
| Drive-thru | Yes, at most locations |
| Parent company | The Wendy's Company |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every fast food chain in our database using the fast food chains weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Fresh, never-frozen beef
- Frosty dessert
- Baconator and 4 for $4-style deals
Cons
- Weaker overall score (40/100 within fast food chains)
Compare Wendy's against
Alternatives to Wendy's
- McDonald's 77/100
- Burger King 67/100
- KFC 60/100
- Subway 50/100
- Chick-fil-A 7/100
Sources
- Wendy's: The Wendy's Company official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.