Wendy’s: FREE Jr. Frosty for the Rest of 2013?!

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**WARNING** Reading this may destroy your New Year’s Resolution! 😉

So I just heard word about an amazing Wendy’s promotion that is going on again at select locations. Now before reading any further, I want you to be aware that this promo is not available nationwide. I suggest calling your local Wendy’s ahead of time and asking about this promo

Alright, so what’s the deal?
Just donate $1 to charity (each Wendy’s location picks their own charity) and in return, you’ll get a Frosty Key Tag that will score you a FREE Jr. Frosty with ANY purchase every single time you go to Wendy’s, for the rest of the year! Yes, the rest of 2013! 😀

Let us know if you’re able to score a Frosty Key Tag!

(Thanks for the heads up, Freebie Finding Mom!)

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  1. Melissa

    I love the “WARNING”!!!

    • guest24

      Me, too, as I have checked at 3 in Houston and they are not aware of this “promotion”. One Wendy’s told me this Promo ended 12/31/12…… Thanks Hip2Save and Melissa.

    • Laurie

      Our workgroup just purchased 10 keychains for this promotion in Clear Lake, just outside Houston.

  2. JV

    I bought this last year. Defo loved having it since I work behind a Wendy’s

  3. Elena

    last year i was looking for that key tag all over myrtle beach, sc to columbia, sc area. I even ventured to NC but had no luck.

  4. Maria

    We bought 5 for our whole family!

    • patti

      Do they ever give you a hard time redeeming five in a visit? There’s six of us and I was thinking of doing this also, thanks!

      • Chryssa

        I had four last year and just had to make a purchase. So I’d usually get a value sized root beer and four junior frosties. 2 of my kids would convert there’s to rootbeer floats… Never had a problem!

  5. Tracy

    Anybody now if this is goin on in indiana

    • Heather C.

      Just called Wendys in Valparaiso IN, and they said they have these, but they’re $2.00 this year. Still a great deal! 🙂

    • Willa

      I don’t know if it is still going on, but the end of Dec it was going on in Indianapolis, Kokomo, Richmond that I know of.

    • Nicole

      my Wendy’s in Indianapolis on the Southside has them.

  6. janel

    I’ve gotten 1 of these key tags 2 years in a row

  7. Jesse

    Got mine in northern va!

    • Jill

      May I ask where? We’re in NoVA, too!

      • Lindsay

        I’m in Fredericksburg and I got one

      • Jesse

        Chantilly and Manassas! Donations go to St Jude too! 🙂

        • Valerie

          I just called 3 Wendy’s in Williamsburg, VA and none of them even knew what the promo was about. Wish they were, as my college son would love that!

  8. mamasweetpea08

    once one acquires a keytag is it only valid at certain locations? anyone know if purchase is required to get the frosty on visits to wendys?

    • linda

      I have used mine at various locations and never had a problem. I always made a purchase but don’t know if it is required or not.

      • Jenn

        The back of the tag says which ones it is good at. I always flash mine, if they say we don’t honor that, then I lost nothing. If they do honor it, then hey, I just got a free frosty!

  9. Shayla

    Last year Columbus Ohio did not participate (they did the year before); hoping this year they brought it back, considering they are headquartered here!!!

    • Shayla

      did I mention growing up my dad worked part time at a Wendy’s. I had a frosty at least once a week…memories =)

      • Nicole M

        I’m on the Hilliard side of Cbus. I’ll post if I find one participating! Let me know if you find out!

    • Tabby

      I’m in Delaware, Ohio. I’ll let you know if any of ours have them. : )

      • Brooke

        Thanks Tabby!

    • Shayla

      Just a heads up, checked my Westerville store in Columbus today and they are not participating. They said that it’s completely up to the franchise and they could not tell me if any in our area are partipating. May try one more that I know for a fact participated two years ago but sounds like it is a hit or miss.

  10. Lindsay

    They offered it to me at the end of 2012. I’m in VA!

    • Jill

      Where in VA? Looking for them nearby! 🙂

      • Lindsay

        Fredricksburg and Stafford both have them

  11. Mila

    What if we have 4 tags? Would we have to do four transactions per key tag to get a frosty?

    • Mila

      Meant one transaction per tag for a total of 4…my bad

      • Chryssa

        I was able to use four in a single transaction last year all the time.

  12. linda

    This is one of my favorite hip deals. It actually helps me with my resolution because I end up getting a jr. frosty on those occasions when I purchase them rather than a larger one.

  13. Sara

    Could I buy 25 of these and gift them as kid valentines? “Your love gives me chills….” 😉

    • CouponingWithErin

      That is adorable! 🙂

    • Cathy

      Very cute idea!! I bought some for my kids teachers,

  14. Janette

    I think if you are using multiple key tags your success in using them in one transaction depends on the store/ manager. I purchased 2 for 2012 and used them all the time. In the beginning of the year I found that the Wendy’s closest to my house was more strict about using them in seprate transactions. In which case I just broke up my order so that I was able to run through the drive through a second time. In my opinion I think they saw the redundancy in this and did not require me do this for very long. The tags did state that you are required to make a purchase along with the jr frosty. So if I was not already planning on purchasing another food item the least expensive option was to purchase an additional jr. frosty (only $0.49). I can’t wait until I can find these for sale in my area again for 2013. We really like Wendy’s and there value menu for when we do splurge a little and eat fast food. I think we easily got $40.00 worth of free jr. frosty’s in 2012! Yum. 🙂

  15. Chrystal

    Anyone know if these are sold in any of the Oregon locations?

    • Sara

      I called the customer service but they said none of Oregon locations is participating 🙁

      • Heather

        Thank you!

      • Renee

        Darn!

  16. CouponingWithErin

    Found these in Louisville, KY! 🙂

    • Jennifer M.

      Awesome! I’m also in Louisville and will be calling the Wendy’s closest to me tomorrow!

  17. coupon woman

    If anyone finds these in the Phoenix, AZ area (specifically East Valley), can you please post here? Thanks! 🙂

    • Kay

      I got mine at Greenway and 35th ave

  18. tia

    People have reported that they actually have a end of June 2013 expiration date on them.

    • Steph

      Mine says it expires June, 30 2013. Still a good deal, but not an entire years worth of free frosties.

  19. Beckie

    Anyone know if they are available in Northeast Florida? ??? TIA 🙂

  20. Paola

    Any news where in NYC?

    • Emily

      I go to the one on 116th and 3rd pretty often and haven’t seen it…haven’t known to look for it though!

  21. Jennifer k

    Anyone in western ny find them?

  22. Samantha C

    Anyone find these in Washington

    • Dave

      I hope someone finds it in WA state…I haven’t started looking yet.

  23. ns55

    I’m case any one could use the info i called wendys on harlem and 90 in Chicago and they are $2 this year!!!

  24. ns55

    In case oops

  25. Lauren

    I am in Ca. and I am having a hard time finding the tags.The stores sound like they sold them awhile ago and will take the tags if we already have them. Anyone in Ca. know when they were sold or if they will again sell them?

    • Steph

      I just bought one at the Wendys in Van Nuys, CA. On White Oak Ave at Sherman Way. They still have them there. 🙂

  26. teetee

    Anyone have a list of areas that are doing it? In NY have not heard of any, but am trying to find a lsit. It would be great if corporate attached a list for us all!

    • Christa

      They didn’t do it in upstate NY last year. Haven’t checked around this year.

  27. PenP

    I was not able to find them in Austin, TX . My niece found them in San Antonio. Manager said they honor them in Austin, TX and surrounding areas. If anyone has found them in Austin please post. Thanks

    • Angie

      I would like to know if anyone finds them in Austin.. Thanks!

  28. Karen Riede

    Any in TN???

    • Laura

      Nashville has them

  29. Jessica

    My mother in law gets us one every year. I had no idea you could use multiple tags in 1 order! Great to know since my hubby doesn’t ever eat them, but my 2 year old does. So I can steal his and keep it with me for my little one.

  30. S.B.

    I got one at the beginning of December in San Antonio, Tx!

  31. Dee

    Question: If I purchased here at Wendy’s where they are sold and mailed one to my mom (in which a Wendy’s was not selling them)….could my mom still use it?

    • shanshan

      I wanna know about that, too!

      • Shayla

        my understanding the verbiage on the keyfob said valid at participating locations so unless they sell them, I don’t think they will honor them (when ours did not participate last year I raised the same question and they told me “no” so I never pursued it beyond that one store). Good luck!

        • Krista

          My local Wendy’s (near Des Moines IA) doesn’t sell them, but they honor them if people have them.

    • Karina

      On the back of mine it has a list of Wendy’s locations that will accept it.

  32. R

    Not until summer in Wilmington, NC.

  33. Michelle

    No luck in the ATL 🙁

  34. It's Me

    Funny thing is I had one for 2012 and every time I went there I asked for it and not once did they ask to see the key tag……especially in drive thru……so even better score it free everytime and go donate 20 bucks to st Jude’s .

    • Laura

      Or just be honest and purchase one.

      • Betty

        Amen!

  35. Amber R.

    Anyone heard anything about Colorado?

  36. jeff

    Sycamore IL Has them $2.00 this year> Awesome deal I used mine a 1,000 times last year no joke.

  37. Jennifer

    I am in Northwest Ohio and around here, various organizations such as Bands,Schools, etc. sell these for $1.00 a piece as a fundraiser. As far as I know, we are not able to actually purchase them at a Wendy’s location. As a tip, I have heard if you are a Non-Profit and would like to participate in this Fundraiser, you can contact Wendy’s Corporate (which will direct you to the right place) and they will search your area to see who is selling and if they have more available for your group to sell. If you accepted, I believe it is 100% profit.

  38. Laura

    They are doing it in Nashville, TN.

  39. amanda

    Any in KCMO?

  40. Karina

    I was able to get one of these today. They were $2.00 at my local Wendy’s but still an awesome deal in my opinion!

  41. Jessica Bowlin-Burton

    Anyone know if these are available in the Savannah, GA area?

  42. barb

    Anyone see these in the Raleigh, NC area? I got one two years ago, but didn’t see them last year:-(

  43. Kay

    Apparently this isn’t running in Austin—our Wendy’s had no clue.

  44. Misty Nicole Overstreet

    If someone could purchase one for me, as my elderly mother loves frosties, and is willing to mail one to me, I would mail an envelope, postage, and two dollars to cover the cost of one for myself and for you! My local Wendy’s said they would honor them but none of the three branches here have them for puchase. If anyone would be willing to do this, I would greatly appreciate it! My email address is misslaughslot@gmail.com. Thank you!

    • Shayla

      if I can find them, I’ll be more than happy to do this for you. My grams loves Arby’s sandwiches so everytime I see her in the nursing home, I like to take her something special. Will let you know if I have any luck =) So far it’s a no go, but I have yet to try the one that did participate a year or so ago plus my parents area.

  45. K

    Bought them in the Phoenix, Arizona market for years. They usually aren’t available here until February or March.

    We LOVE these!

    You can’ use them unless the market you are in offers them I think. Check to make sure!

  46. DW

    They are $2 but are available at the Wendy’s off Edgewood Rd in Cedar Rapids, IA.

  47. Donna

    Bought 2 at my local Wendy’s. The back of the key tag says it’s good at participating Wendy’s in the Greater Hartford CT area through the end of 2013. Cool deal!

  48. Razz

    No luck here in Manhattan, KS. They will “accept” them, but they don’t sell them 🙁

  49. Grace

    Last year I checked 3 times and they didn’t know anything about the promo. I just went tonight and I got the last one so they say. Then they tell me it’s $2. I feel like they were being dishonest and ripped me off! I will be calling headquarters about this store and it’s manager.

  50. Kay

    Watch where u go to use your tab! Store 610 camelback phx az considers a tiny water cup a jr frosty size!!!

    • Cathy

      That’s the size you’ll get everywhere. We consider it more a bonus shot.

      • larry

        The size is way too small but when you purchase 2 or more keytags they upgrade you to the next larger cup size depending on how many key tags you’ve purchased. I’m currently checking with Corporate on this policy to verify this rule; otherwise it doesn’t make sense to purchase more than 1.

        • Paula

          Larry,
          Never knew about them. It’s June ,2013 and can I still get them? Or only in Dec of the new year?

          • Cathy

            You might be able to get them. Our Memorial Day Parade goes by a Wendy’s. Every year Wendy comes and gives out balloons and the key tags.

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