The Unexpected Inspiration Behind Wendy's Iconic Frosty

The Chocolate Frosty debuted in 1969 as one of the original five items on the Wendy’s menu. This simple but tasty menu also included hamburgers, fries, soda, and chili. Wendy’s kept its selection of frozen treats limited to one item, the classic Chocolate Frosty, for over 30 years. The fast food chain finally experimented with offering a Vanilla Frosty flavor in 2006 after receiving numerous customer requests.

In recent years, Wendy’s has jumped into the flavor game, offering seasonal treats like Strawberry Frosty, Peppermint Frosty, and Pumpkin Spice Frosty. But the fast-food chain keeps it simple: Only two Frosty flavors are available at a time, and one of them is always chocolate. For summer 2024, Wendy’s has launched the Tri-Berry Frosty alongside the classic chocolate variety. But we have good news for vanilla lovers: According to Wendy’s Frosty FAQ, the Vanilla Frosty is set to return later in 2024.