THE PUB LEGEND
IS FINALLY BACK
The Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger and Pretzel Bacon Pub Chicken Sandwich return with a warm pretzel bun, Muenster cheese, beer cheese, three strips of bacon, crispy onions, pickles, and honey mustard.
Make the comeback complete with Bacon Pub Fries and a Dr Pepper®.
Every new Wendy’s menu item introduced in 2026
This table summarizes all major new and returning items launched in 2026. Availability, pricing and participation vary by location.
| New Menu Item | Category | Status | Launch Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger | Burgers | Returning | Aug 2026 |
| Pretzel Bacon Pub Chicken Sandwich | Chicken | New | Aug 2026 |
| Bacon Pub Fries | Sides | New | Aug 2026 |
| Apple Crumble Frosty Fusion | Frosty® | Limited | Aug 2026 |
| Upgraded Spicy Chicken Sandwich | Chicken | Permanent | Mar 2026 |
| Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion | Frosty® | Permanent | Apr 2026 |
| Banana Frosty Swirl® | Frosty® | Limited | Jun 2026 |
| Jalapeño Ranch Cheeseburger | Burgers | Limited | Apr 2026 |
| Jalapeño Bacon Breakfast Potatoes | Breakfast | Limited | Apr 2026 |
| Jalapeño Breakfast Biscuits | Breakfast | Limited | Apr 2026 |
| Watermelon Lemonade | Drinks | Limited | Apr 2026 |
| Watermelon Sparkling Energy | Drinks | Limited | Apr 2026 |
| Sprite® Watermelon | Drinks | Limited | Apr 2026 |
| Minions & Monsters Adult Meal | Meals | Limited | Jun 2026 |
| Minions & Monsters Kids Meal | Kids | Limited | Jun 2026 |
Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger & Jalapeño Ranch Cheeseburger
Two new burger offerings — one returning by popular demand, one bringing the heat.
Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger
A quarter-pound beef patty with beer cheese sauce, Applewood-smoked bacon, smoky honey mustard, crispy onions, pickles and Muenster cheese on a soft pretzel bun.📅 Available starting Aug 3, 2026 · limited time
Jalapeño Ranch Cheeseburger
Fresh, never frozen beef with creamy jalapeño ranch sauce, sliced jalapeños and melted American cheese — balancing heat with cool, tangy ranch.📅 Launched Apr 27, 2026 · limited time
Bacon Pub Fries
Hot & Crispy Fries topped with warm beer cheese, shredded cheddar and Applewood-smoked bacon crumbles. The perfect pub-style companion.📅 Available starting Aug 3, 2026 · limited time
Cookie Dough, Banana Swirl & Apple Crumble
2026 is the year of Frosty innovation — three new flavors including a permanent core addition.
Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion
Cookie dough pieces and brownie batter sauce swirled into the iconic Frosty base. A new take on a familiar treat.📅 Launched Apr 27, 2026 · permanent menu
Banana Frosty Swirl®
Sweet banana cream sauce swirled into Wendy’s iconic Vanilla Frosty base. Available as part of the Minions & Monsters meal or a la carte.📅 Launched Jun 15, 2026 · limited time
Apple Crumble Frosty Fusion
Vanilla Frosty base blended with spiced apple syrup and oat crumbles — delivering coziness in every spoonful.📅 Available starting Aug 3, 2026 · limited time
Watermelon Beverages & Minions-Inspired Drinks
Quench your thirst with Wendy’s new watermelon lineup and movie-themed Freestyle beverages.
Watermelon Lemonade
All-natural lemonade with a sweet watermelon puree — a fresh take on a classic.📅 Launched Apr 27, 2026 · limited time
Watermelon Sparkling Energy
A bubbly energy drink with notes of fresh fruit and candied watermelon.📅 Launched Apr 27, 2026 · limited time
Sprite® Watermelon
Crisp, refreshing Sprite with a bright watermelon flavor to beat the heat.📅 Launched Apr 27, 2026 · limited time
New Deals: $1.99 10-Piece Nuggets
Wendy’s is serving up one of its most crave-worthy deals of the year — 10-piece Classic or Spicy Nuggets for just $1.99 with any purchase.