Broadcast legends Ian
Eagle and Clark Kellogg share
hot takes on Wendy's fresh, never frozen beef
DUBLIN,
Ohio, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --
Wendy's® is serving up the real MVP of March
Madness® with two stars of its fresh, famous beef*
lineup just in time for the tournament! Now through Sunday, April 13, fans can score bracket-winning
deals with Wendy's as the Official Hamburger of March Madness,
including a $1 Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger
or a $1 Double Stack™ with an
additional purchase exclusively with the offer in the Wendy's
app**.
With millions of March Madness fans hungry for all the action,
they can always count on Wendy's to deliver fresh, never frozen
beef while watching the tournament and the NCAA to provide more
innovative, seamless ways for them to stay connected and
engaged.
At point is the Wendy's Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, a fast break for
flavor with a signature square beef patty, crispy Applewood smoked
bacon, lettuce, tomato, American cheese and mayo. Down at the
baseline, the Double Stack lays up two fresh beef patties topped
with American cheese, ketchup, mustard, pickle and onion. With
unrivaled taste and value at just $1
with purchase for the entire tournament, it's the ultimate March
Madness matchup with deals that can't be (buzzer) beat! Fans can
customize the full menu of Wendy's fresh, famous food for the
ultimate bite when ordering at restaurants nationwide, online
or via the Wendy's mobile app.
"Wendy's is bringing the heat with the freshest hamburgers in
the game and more ways to save on the Official Hamburger of March
Madness," said Lindsay Radkoski,
U.S. Chief Marketing Officer for The Wendy's Company. "We're
fueling fans who love basketball as much as they love Wendy's made
fresh, hot and juicy hamburgers."
"This year we're expecting to see some of the freshest talent in
the game give their all for a shot at a National Championship,"
said Ian Eagle, lead play-by-play
announcer for the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.
"But if you want my call, Wendy's is the freshest hamburger in the
game – their burgers are made just for you."
"To avoid any frozen mishaps, Wendy's has fans covered with
fresh $1 JBC or Double Stack
cheeseburgers all tournament long," said Clark Kellogg, studio analyst for the NCAA
Division I Men's Basketball Championship.
Plus, delivery partners are dishing an assist for fans that
don't want to miss a minute of the action. On DoorDash, DashPass
subscribers can enjoy a free Son of Baconator® on orders
of $20 or more, while all other users
get $5 off a $20 order***. Through Uber Eats, all users can
watch the game's biggiest moments with a BOGO Double Stack™
Biggie Bag®**** and GrubHub users can score a free
Baconator® with purchase of $20 or more*****! These exclusive slam-dunk
offers bring our fresh beef straight to you!
Burger and basketball fans alike can pivot to the Wendy's
app to score the $1 Jr. Bacon
Cheeseburger or the $1 Double Stack™
each day now through Sunday, April
13.
ABOUT WENDY'S
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) and
Wendy's® franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of
people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide. Founded in
1969, Wendy's is committed to the promise of Fresh Famous Food,
Made Right, For You, delivered to customers through its craveable
menu including made-to-order square hamburgers using fresh beef*,
and fan favorites like the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and nuggets,
Baconator®, and the Frosty® dessert. Wendy's supports
the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption®, established by its
founder, which seeks to dramatically increase the number of
adoptions of children waiting in North
America's foster care system. Learn more about Wendy's at
www.wendys.com. For details on franchising, visit
www.wendys.com/franchising. Connect with Wendy's on X, Instagram
and Facebook.
*Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S. and
Alaska, as well as Canada, Mexico, Puerto
Rico, the UK, and other select international
markets.
**Limited time offer at participating U.S. Wendy's only.
Limit one qualifying item per offer. Offer must be redeemed in the
Wendy's App. App download and account registration required.
See Wendy's App offer for further
details.
***Valid only at participating U.S. Wendy's® locations. Fees
(including service fee), taxes, and gratuity still apply. Offer
valid on 3/22/25 - 3/28/25 and on
4/4/25 - 4/8/25, or while supplies
last. Valid for one (1) redemption per cart. Must have or create a
valid DoorDash account with a valid form of accepted payment on
file. DoubleDash promotions apply only to your DoubleDash add-on
order, not your primary order. DoubleDash orders are not valid for
the purchase of alcohol. No cash value. Non-transferable.
**** Expires 4/6/2025. Add eligible menu item to order prior
to checkout to receive discount on the second item of equal or
lesser value. Discount does not apply to applicable order taxes and
fees. Valid for the Double Stack Biggie Bag only. Cannot be
combined. Valid only at participating and qualifying restaurants in
the US where Uber Eats is available. Offer and terms are subject to
change or cancellation. Exclusions may apply. While supplies last.
See app for availability.
***** Order subtotal must be at least $20 (before tax, tip, and fees). Discount will
apply to one Baconator menu item only (up to $11.69 off). Not eligible on Combos. To redeem,
select Baconator menu item on the menu prior to checkout. Available
for eligible orders placed between 3/19/2025 at 12:01
AM local time and 3/24/2025 at
11:59 PM local time, as well as
4/4/2025 at 12:01 AM local time and 4/7/2025 at 11:59
PM local time, or while supplies last.
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