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Wendy's is selling $1 Frostys. How, when to get one

Wendy's is celebrating the summer heat with $1 Frostys.

To celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 19, Wendy's is offering $1 Frostys to rewards members who order through the mobile app, according to a news release. The deal will then be available to all customers through most of August.

Several chains are offering special deals for National Ice Cream Day. Dairy Queen is serving up a free Dilly Bar with any purchase of $1 or more through the DQ app placed July 13-19. Baskin-Robbins is offering $5 off an order of $20 or more to reward members July 19-25. And delivery services like DoorDash and GoPuff have several sweet treat deals for the "holiday."

Here's how to get your hands on a $1 Frosty from Wendy's this summer.

How to get a $1 Frosty at Wendy's

Customers can snag a small chocolate or vanilla classic Frosty for $1 between July 20 and Aug. 23, according to a Wendy's news release.

Wendy's is offering the deal early to rewards members on Sunday, July 19. Rewards members must place their order through the mobile app to redeem the promotion.

The $1 Frosty promo is not available for Frostys served as part of a meal, according to the news release. The Frosty must be purchased à la carte. The deal is also not available for delivery orders.

When to get $1 Frosty at Wendy's

Wendy's is serving up $1 small classic Frosty's between July 20 and Aug. 23 for all customers. The promotion is available to Wendy's rewards members starting July 19.

What flavor Frostys does Wendy's have?

Though the $1 promotion is only redeemable for small classic (chocolate and vanilla) Frostys, Wendy's has a full lineup of flavors:

  • Banana Frosty Swirl
  • Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion
  • Oreo Brownie Frosty Fusion
  • Caramel Crunch Frosty Fusion
  • Brownie Batter Frosty Swirl
  • Strawberry Frosty Swirl
  • Caramel Frosty Swirl

Any specialty Frosty can be made vanilla or chocolate.

Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.

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This story was originally published July 16, 2026 at 4:40 PM.

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