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title: "Wendy's Delivers on Fan Cravings with a Lineup of Innovative Spring Menu Items"
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published: 2026-04-23T12:00:00.000Z
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# Wendy's Delivers on Fan Cravings with a Lineup of Innovative Spring Menu Items

**TL;DR:** Wendy's introduces new spring menu items, including the Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion, featuring cookie dough pieces and brownie batter sauce. The new menu items will be available nationwide on April 27, with early access to the Frosty Fusion via the Wendy's app starting April 23.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-04-23. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260423_wendys_delivers_on_fan_cravings_with_a_lineup_of_innovative_spring_menu_ite.html).*

## Story

DUBLIN, Ohio, April 23, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Meet the sweet treats and bold flavors in Wendy's new spring lineup. The Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion joins the core menu alongside items featuring notes of fresh watermelon and jalapeño flavors. Early access to the Frosty Fusion via the Wendy's app is available starting today, April 23, ahead of nationwide availability on April 27.

"With spring comes warmer weather and refreshing changes in routines, and we are seeing an appetite for bold flavors that mix comfort and discovery," said Lindsay Radkoski, Chief Marketing Officer at Wendy's. "Whether it's something nostalgic, like cookie dough or a bold kick of spicy jalapeño, guests are seeking out menu items that simply feel fun. We're committed to delivering fresh flavors for every fan with the quality they expect from Wendy's."

For those seeking sweet options, Wendy's features menu items aligned with spring flavor trends such as cookie dough and watermelon.

- Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion: Creamy, indulgent and here to stay, the new Frosty Fusion features cookie dough pieces and brownie batter sauce swirled into the Frosty base for a new take on the familiar treat.

- Watermelon Lemonade: This beverage features all-natural lemonade with a watermelon puree. Watermelon Sparkling Energy: A bubbly energy boost with notes of fresh fruit and candied watermelon.

- Sprite Watermelon: A crisp and refreshing combination of classic Sprite mixed with a bright watermelon flavor to beat the heat.

Spicy options include a trio of items available for a limited time nationwide:

- Jalapeño Ranch Cheeseburger: Pairs fresh, never frozen beef with jalapeño ranch, jalapeño slices and melted American cheese, balancing heat-forward flavor with cool, tangy ranch notes.

- Jalapeño Bacon Breakfast Potatoes: Jalapeños topping Wendy's seasoned breakfast potatoes, along with three strips of crispy Applewood smoked bacon and Swiss cheese sauce.

- Jalapeño Breakfast Biscuits: Breakfast is anything but boring with jalapeños, sausage or bacon, a fresh-cracked grade A egg and American cheese all nestled on a buttery biscuit.

All new menu items launch in Wendy's restaurants nationwide April 27; early access to the Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion is available via the Wendy's app.

**At participating U.S. Wendy's. Early access is available in the Wendy's App beginning Thursday, 4/23 through Sunday, 4/26. Wendy's App download and account registration required.*

****Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S. and Alaska, as well as Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the UK, and other select international markets.*

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- menu pricing (topic)
- Wendy's (company)
- new menu items (topic)
- limited time offers (topic)
- Lindsay Radkoski (person)
- spring menu (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260423_wendys_delivers_on_fan_cravings_with_a_lineup_of_innovative_spring_menu_ite.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/352bf37d-2005-4c12-ab2a-0b3097cc07b9).