It’s that time of year, again. The season when holiday recipes, Starbucks holiday drinks, New Year’s plans and resolutions are all on the mind.
And if one of your resolutions is to cut down on spending—especially with rising food prices—while still treating yourself, Wendy’s has a promotion that may just help that resolution stick. Say hello to the return of the Wendy’s Key Tags promotion! Meaning—your $2 gateway to a year’s worth of free Jr. Frosty-deliciousness is back.
Yes, you read that right—just $2 for a whole year! Here’s how you can get your free Wendy’s Frosty ASAP and kick your 2023 off to a sweet start.
What Is the Wendy’s Frosty Key Tag Promotion?
Courtesy The Wendy's Company
The Wendy’s Frosty Key Tag promotion has made a 2023 comeback. The nationwide deal returns with the same, straightforward, premise: Wendy’s lovers who buy a Key Tag for $2 can pick up a free Jr. Frosty with any purchase from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 of 2023.
For an added bonus, the deal doesn’t just get you a free Jr. Frosty per day. Proceeds of every Key Tag go to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. The Wendy’s founder’s Foundation works to help, “find permanent, loving families for children in foster care.”
Here’s How You Can Get Your Wendy’s Key Tag
To solidify your 2023 Frosty lineup, you can purchase a Frosty Key Tag at Wendy’s, through the Wendy’s mobile app, or through the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption website.
According to an official Wendy’s press release, those in a Wendy’s restaurant can “simply ask to add a Frosty Key Tag when placing an order.” For those who purchase the tag through the app, it “can be applied to mobile orders or added to their Wendy’s Rewards card for in-restaurant scanning.”
And for those with lots of Wendy’s lovers in their life, they may want to purchase their tag—or tags—through the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption website. Through the website, the tags can be purchased in bulk “for the ultimate stocking stuffer,” the Wendy’s team writes. What can be better than the gift of a free Frosty?
How Long Does the Deal Last?
The tag can be purchased anytime now through Jan. 29, 2023. But if you’re interested, you better hurry, as the tags are only available while supplies last! In all seriousness, Wendy’s corporate writes that the tags are the ultimate “cool deal to warm your heart.”
So before picking up your next Peppermint Frosty to get into that holiday spirit, make sure to pick up a key tag for some frozen deliciousness and a good cause.
Wendy’s Copycat Recipes to Make at Home
Burger AmericanaGo on a burger road trip in your own backyard. Grill the patties and load them sky-high with your favorite toppings. For instance, peanut butter and bacon make them southern style; coleslaw and tomatoes,
a northern version. —Susan Mahaney, New Hartford, New York
Inspired By: Crispy Chicken NuggetsMy 3-year-old went through a chicken-nuggets-and-french-fries-only stage, so I made these golden nuggets for him. Even the grown-ups like them! —Amanda Livesay, Mobile, Alabama
Caught up in a time crunch? Here's how you can
bake chicken nuggets in under 30 minutes!
Slow-Cooker ChiliThis hearty slow-cooker chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low in the slow cooker. It's so good to come home to its wonderful aroma after a long day away. —Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana
Ground Beef Taco SaladIn spring we look for something light and refreshing on the menu after the heavier comfort food of winter; this salad is a great solution. —Muriel Bertrand, Shoreview, Minnesota
Do you know which Wendy's salads are the healthiest? Here they are, ranked.
Bacon & Swiss Chicken SandwichesI created this chicken sandwich recipe based on a meal my daughter ordered at a restaurant. She likes to dip her sandwich in the extra honey-mustard sauce. —Marilyn Moberg, Papillion, Nebraska
Cheesy Chili FriesMy family is all about chili fries, but restaurant versions pile on the calories. For a healthier approach, bake the fries and serve them with green onions and avocado. —Beverly Nowling, Bristol, Florida. If you like this, you must try the copycat version of
Wendy's chili recipe.
Chicken Quinoa SaladWe pile our favorite gyro fixin’s into nutritious quinoa bowls. Our local gyro guy has a cool but spicy sauce that transforms his sandwiches. It’s a must here, too. —Leah Lyon, Ada, Oklahoma
Cheesy Stuffed Baked PotatoesThese special stuffed baked potatoes are a hit with my whole family, from the smallest grandchild on up. I prepare them up to a week in advance, wrap them well and freeze. Their flavorful filling goes so nicely with juicy ham slices. —Marge Clark, West Lebanon, Indiana
Fried Chicken StripsI recently made this recipe of Mom's for my in-laws and they told me it was the "best fried chicken ever." Slicing the chicken breasts into strips cuts down on cooking time and ensures every piece is crunchy and evenly coated. Serve the homemade chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce. —Genny Monchamp, Redding, California
Chicken & Apple Salad with GreensMy favorite memory of eating this dish was when my mom made it for lunch on weekends when we were home from school and could have something other than "brown bag" lunches. Happy memories of childhood and late summer days just make this salad extra special. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Inspired By: Sausage & Egg BurritoThis is a great kid-friendly recipe that takes only 20 minutes to prepare and cook.—Sharon Haswell, Cheshire, Massachusetts
Inspired By: Southwest Avocado Chicken SandwichI threw these ingredients together on a whim and the sandwich turned out so well, I surprised myself! If you're in a rush, microwave the bacon—just cover it with a paper towel to keep it from spattering too much. —Dana York, Kennewick, Washington
Garlic-Chive Baked FriesYes, you
do want fries with that—especially these crispy, golden fries, full of garlic flavor and just a little bit of heat. —Steve Westphal, Wind Lake, Wisconsin
Inspired By: Spicy Chicken NuggetsWe devour these spicy chicken nuggets at least once a week. If you want to tone down the heat, skip the chipotle pepper. —Cheryl Cook, Palmyra, Virginia
Inspired By: BaconatorWhere can you get a juicy burger that is so superior to drive-thru fare? Right in your backyard with this delicious bacon cheeseburger recipe. —Jackie Burns, Silverdale, Washington
Bacon 'n' Egg SandwichesI came across this unique grilled combo when I was digging in my mom's recipe box. The crisp bacon, hard-boiled eggs and crunchy green onions make these cozy sandwiches look impressive when company drops by for lunch. Best of all, they're a snap to assemble. —Ann Fuemmeler, Glasgow, Missouri
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022
