If your local McDonald's ice cream machine is down, don't worry, because Wendy's has your back.
On Wednesday, Wendy's announced It has partnered with the developer mcbroken.comThe Websites that track If your chosen Golden Arches has a working ice cream machine at this time, check it out to find out “where a frosty fix was needed most.”
They found that the “other guy's” machines were often down for two to three hours, with Chicago, Houston, Las Vegas, New York, and Los Angeles seeing the longest downtime.
In light of the findings, Wendy's is offering fast-food fans who want something sweet a “reliable” Frosty treat — all for just $1 through the end of September.
“Wendy's noticed that dessert lovers often experience ice cream machine malfunctions and knew what the solution was — a Frosty! Wendy's knows that when fans have a sweet craving, they deserve a reliable and delicious option,” the company said in a press release.
“To ensure that even fans who love the dessert benefit, Wendy's is working to make the frosty treat available to consumers during their time of greatest need.”
In addition to finding out which McDonald's locations have working, broken, or malfunctioning ice cream machines, mcbroken.com It also shows nearby Wendy's locations so fans can head there if they realize they can't find the dessert they want at their Golden Arches.
The Ohio-based chain reminded customers that Frosty cravings can strike at any time, but fans should avoid trying to get a McFlurry around lunch or breakfast time — or any time between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. when machines are often unavailable, according to the report. mcbroken.com data.
“Wendy's fans can count on a Frosty when they need it most,” they said, adding that customers can grab their own small chocolate Frosty or opt for the limited return of the Vanilla Frosty.
