TL;DR
Wendy's is offering a $1 Frosty promotion for a limited time, giving fans a chance to get a small Classic Chocolate or Vanilla Frosty for just $1. The promotion starts on July 20 and runs until August 23 at participating locations nationwide.
WHAT: Wendy's® is making summer even more crave-worthy with the $1 Frosty® promotion – a reminder that value and iconic flavor don't have to be a compromise. For a limited time, fans can get a small Classic Chocolate or Vanilla Frosty for just $1.
As a sweet kickoff to this ultimate summer deal, Wendy's is giving its most loyal fans early access to the $1 Frosty just in time for National Ice Cream Day on July 19. Wendy's Rewards members can redeem a $1 Small Classic Frosty digital offer through the Wendy's app ahead of the promotion launching nationwide.
WHERE & WHEN:
July 19: $1 Small Classic Frosty with the offer in the Wendy's app, exclusively for Wendy's Rewards members.* July 20 – August 23: Fans can grab $1 small Classic Frosty at participating Wendy's locations nationwide in-restaurant, at the drive-thru, in the Wendy's app and on Wendys website (delivery orders excluded).**
WHY: Summer moments come in all shapes and sizes – and so do the reasons to reach for a Frosty from Wendy's. Whether it's powering through that final stretch of a family road trip, cooling off during the summer heat or fueling the drive back to school and college campuses across the country, Wendy's $1 Frosty is the perfect companion to these moments.
*Offer only available at participating U.S. Wendy's on July 19, 2026. Offer must be redeemed in the Wendy's app. App download and registration required. Limit one (1) redemption per account. See offer in the Wendy's app for further details.
**Limited time only. U.S. price and participation may vary. A la carte only. Not valid for delivery. Limit ten (10) per transaction. Price may be higher in AK and HI.
***Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S. and Alaska, as well as Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the UK, and other select international markets.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on July 16, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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