Watch the World Red Hair Day Wendy Lookalike Contest
Fans gathered in New York City’s Seaport Square to participate in a Wendy lookalike contest. Winner took home free burgers for a year!
Wendy’s has announced a new Minions-inspired menu that includes limited-time items and special collectibles. Yes, there are banana flavored items on the menu as well.
The menu arrives just in time for Minions & Monsters, which officially opens in theaters on Wednesday, July 1st.
“The best partnerships start with understanding what our fans are passionate about. By bringing together one of the world’s most beloved entertainment franchises with Wendy’s iconic, high-quality food that our customers love, we create a shared experience that fans will fall in love with this summer,” Wendy’s Chief Marketing Officer Lindsey Radkowski said in a news release.
Here’s what you need to know about new meals and items.
Wendy’s “Minions & Monsters” Kids Meal
The features of Wendy’s Minions & Monsters Kids Meal, which will be sold at restaurants nationwide from June 8th, are as follows:
- Choose from 2-piece chicken tenders, 4-piece chicken nuggets, hamburger or cheeseburger
- Junior Hot & Crispy Fries or Apple Bites
- kids drinks
- One of six exclusive Wendy’s Minions & Monsters children’s meal toys – James, Henry, Ed, Richard, Goomi and Dort.
Wendy’s Minions & Monsters Adult Meal
Adults who want to join in on the fun will have to wait until June 15, when the Minions & Monsters adult meal goes on sale. In addition to the new limited-time Banana Frosty Swirl, your meal includes:
- Choice of classic big bacon or new spicy chicken sandwich
- Hot & crispy small fries
- 1 of 4 Wendy’s Exclusive “Minions & Monsters” Blind Box Collections – Collect them all to unlock the complete “Minions” experience
Wendy’s also announced two new Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages inspired by characters from the movie: Pineapple Minion Mischief Fizz and Goomy’s Grimy Lime.
A Wendy’s lookalike contest was recently held in New York City.
Wendy’s mascot, Wendy, is one of the most iconic redheads, and the chain celebrated World Red Hair Day in a big way, giving fans a chance to win free Dave’s Single Burgers for a year.
On May 26th, Wendy’s held a lookalike contest in New York City’s Seaport Square. Anyone was welcome to participate, whether they wore a wig or had natural hair, but you had to be at least 18 years old to enter the contest.
Nearly 20 people participated in the contest.
Wendy’s mascot, named Wendy, has red hair with two braids and a blue ribbon at each end. She has bangs and freckles and wears a blue and white striped top.
Wendy Thomas, the daughter of Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas and the original Wendy who inspired the brand’s mascot, was one of the contest’s judges.
The contest had three rounds, and participants had to showcase their Wendy-ness to be crowned number one.
Contributor: Julia Gomez, USA TODAY
Gabe Hauari is USA TODAY’s national trends news reporter. You can follow him at X @gabehauari Or email Gdhauari@gannett.com.
