Fast food restaurants are popular for several reasons. They make busy nights easier, introduce families to unique tastes, and offer excellent service. Popular fast-food restaurants allow families to enjoy a meal for a decent price, especially if they don’t feel like cooking that night. However, fast food restaurants can often be a tossup. Sometimes, you have no idea what you are going to get. This isn’t true with Wendy’s. This restaurant is hands down at the top of the list. Here are 15 reasons why Wendy’s is the best fast-food restaurant around. (Read: Whataburger Is Delicious But These 8 Other Burger Spots Are Just Plain Better.)
History of Wendy’s
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Wendy’s was the brainchild of Dave Thomas. He started the restaurant chain in 1969 when he couldn’t find a “good hamburger” in Columbus, Ohio. His idea brought us the delicious and unique square hamburgers and the simple name Wendy’s. (Named after his eight-year-old daughter Wendy.)
Signature Menu Items
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One of the most popular signature items on the Wendy’s menu is undoubtedly the square hamburger. The toppings are customizable, making it possible to create the perfect hamburger. Additionally, Wendy’s is also known for their rich Frosties that can’t be found anywhere else. These aren’t the only delicious items found on the menu. Popular meals also include the spicy chicken sandwich, baconator, and the bacon double stack.
15 Reasons Wendy’s is the Best Fast Food Restaurant
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Wendy’s takes the cake when it comes to fast food restaurants for several reasons. From their unique menu options to their quality and fresh ingredients. We are going to explore 15 reasons why Wendy’s is the best fast-food restaurant, topping even McDonald’s.
Fresh Ingredients
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Wendy’s boasts having fresh never frozen beef, in order to bring customers top tier quality. Have you ever wondered why their burgers were square? Well Thomas believed that if customers could see the hamburgers hang outside of the bun, it’ll give them confidence that Wendy’s beef is always fresh.
Breakfast Menu Items
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Sure, Wendy’s is known for their fresh beef and Frosties, but you can’t discount the breakfast. Their motto is ‘breakfast worth waking up for.” These menu items include the bacon, egg and cheese biscuit, the breakfast baconator, breakfast burritos, biscuits, croissants, and so many more menu items.
Social Media Presence
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Wendy’s has a very strong social media presence today. Everyone knows that this is of extreme importance when it comes to businesses. They bring fresh creativity, humor, and wit to their social media pages. Just check out their quick wit directed at McDonald’s ice cream machines.
Menu Variety
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While Wendy’s is a burger joint, their menu variety means that anyone can find something here. They offer delicious salads, chicken, sandwiches, and even cookies and oatmeal bars. Not to mention their breakfast menu also boasts delicious options to choose from.
The Frosty
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The frosty is one of Wendy’s more popular menu items. The uniqueness of this dessert means you can’t get anything quite like it anywhere else. It is like ice cream but isn’t. This dessert was dreamed up by Dave when he was looking for a dessert that was the perfect addition to Wendy’s meals. The thickness of the frosty means you can eat it with a spoon but if you prefer a straw, it’s smooth enough for that as well.
Customizable Toppings
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Wendy’s sandwiches are perfectly customizable, which makes it easy to switch out ingredients that you don’t like, for those that you absolutely love. These customizable toppings include onions, lettuce, pickles, bacon, cheese, and tomatoes. Wendy’s also carries an array of spices and sauces, including, spicy sauce, ranch, mayo, creamy sriracha sauce, and S’Awesome sauce.
Customer Loyalty
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Wendy’s offers customer loyalty rewards in the form of points. Every time you spend $1 you will earn 10 points. Accumulate enough points then you can earn a free menu item. If you happen to eat a lot of Wendy’s, this loyalty program is worth looking into.
The Chili
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One of the most popular menu items at Wendy’s is their delicious chili. There is just something about a cup of chili con carne. It includes ground beef, tomatoes, peppers, kidney beans, and more for a unique taste that has you coming back for more each time.
Their Biggie Bag
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Have you heard of the Wendy’s Biggie bag? This deal comes with two options. You can grab the junior bacon cheeseburger biggie deal for only $3.99. This deal includes the junior bacon cheeseburger, fries, and a drink. Are you still feeling hungry? Then upgrade to the biggie deal. For $7.99 you can get a sandwich of your choice, drink, fries, and chicken nuggets.
Inviting Atmosphere
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One of the top priorities of this restaurant is to provide an inviting atmosphere to their customers. Their interior is decorated with natural lighting and a relaxing color scheme. They aim to be friendly and family oriented. These goals make dining in at Wendy’s an enjoyable venture for most.
Better Taste and Texture
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There’s really just something about Wendy’s taste and texture of their food that sets it apart. The chicken and burgers are savory and juicy. While the Frosties are rich. Not to mention their fries simply taste more distinct than typical fast-food restaurants.
Customer Service
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Wendy’s strives to make their restaurants an inviting and friendly atmosphere and this starts with their customer service. They offer customer support in the form of a live chat or calling. Additionally, each restaurant staff is trained with the idea of putting customers first and foremost.
The Wendy’s Salads
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Wendy’s offers several salads that are unique and delicious. These salads include:
- Parmesan Caesar Salad
- Cobb Salad
- Apple Pecan Salad
- Taco Salad
While these salads are higher in their calorie count, they offer a filling and yummy take on lunch or dinner.
Innovative Promotions
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Marketing campaigns have always been something that Wendy’s has embraced. Being able to read society, keep up with trending topics, and embrace change has always been beneficial for this restaurant. They do this by being open to unique and clever slogans like ‘Square’s the beef” and It’s good to be square.”
Commitment to Quality
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Lastly, Wendy’s has always remained committed to quality. They have done this by using fresh ingredients and being transparent in their food sourcing. Additionally, they work with top quality suppliers. Wendy’s makes sure to maintain their animal care standards program and offers a beef quality assurance to their customers.
One Last Note
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Fast food can be a blessing. Especially when the food is delicious, high quality, and consistent. These 15 points aren’t the only reasons that Wendy’s is the best fast-food restaurant around but they sure put this restaurant ahead of the game. (Read: Bojangles Is Good But These 8 Fried Chicken Places Are Even Tastier.)
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