Wendy’s Offers Free Small Fries and Frosty Nationwide on April 7
On April 7, Wendy’s will offer one free Small Hot & Crispy Fry and Small Chocolate or Vanilla Frosty at over 7,000 U.S. restaurants with no purchase required. The promotion celebrates Wendy’s role as NCAA March Madness Dunks partner and leverages Dunks Menu plus NIL athlete partnerships to drive traffic.
1. Free Fries and Frosty Promotion
On April 7, 2026, Wendy’s is offering one free Small Hot & Crispy Fry and one free Small Chocolate or Vanilla Frosty Classic at participating U.S. restaurants, no purchase necessary, limited to one per person while supplies last.
2. March Madness Dunks Partnership
The offer celebrates Wendy’s role as the official Dunks partner of NCAA March Madness, building on its Dunks Menu campaign and featuring partnerships with college basketball athletes such as Yaxel Lendeborg, Keaton Wagler, Breya Cunningham and Sarah Graves.
3. Expected Financial Impact
By driving traffic to over 7,000 locations nationwide, the promotion aims to boost same-store sales, increase app engagement through the Dunkstakes campaign, and enhance brand visibility during the peak tournament period.