April Fools’ Day has always been a battlefield for trust. Every year, brands roll out mash-ups so wild you almost believe them — then they vanish quicker than your self-control in a drive-thru. But this time? Wendy’s fans weren’t letting go.
What started as a cheeky April 1 prank has now been memed, demanded, and willed into reality. Enter the Baconator Frosty: a creamy vanilla Frosty tangled up with caramel drizzle, candied bacon chips, and a sinful splash of maple-flavoured syrup. Crown it all with crispy bacon bits and you’ve got a sweet-salty mash-up so bold it was destined to break the internet.
But this isn’t just a one-dessert show. September at Wendy’s is shaping up like a blockbuster crossover event, a full-cast reunion of cult favourites that fans have been craving. Think:
- The OG Baconator (double beef, double cheese, double bacon—say no more).
- The crispy, crunchy Chickenator.
- Fully loaded Baconator Fries.
- And the ultimate comeback kid, the Cheesenator.
Basically, the Avengers of fast food. Assemble, bacon fans.
“The Baconator isn’t just a burger, it’s baked into Wendy’s DNA here in New Zealand,” says Corina Black, Wendy’s ANZ Chief Marketing Officer. “Kiwis know it, love it, and this year they’ve called the shots—the Cheesenator is back, alongside the Baconator Frosty, the salty-sweet masterpiece they demanded make it to the real-life menu.”
Here’s the deal: the Baconator, Chickenator, and Baconator Fries are here for the long haul. But the Cheesenator and the now-legendary Baconator Frosty are strictly limited-run icons—only available nationwide this September, while stocks last.
So whether you’re a ride-or-die Baconator loyalist or just curious enough to tempt fate with a salty-sweet Frosty, one truth stands: bacon makes everything better at Wendy’s.
Tasting Notes for the Truly Hungry
- Baconator Frosty: Wendy’s classic vanilla Frosty twisted upside down—caramel drizzle, candied bacon chips, maple syrup, and a bacon-bit crown.
- Cheesenator: Two NZ fresh beef patties stacked with manuka-smoked bacon and cheese, drenched in a decadent cheese-and-bacon sauce, all hugged by a toasted kaiser bun.
Forever menu faves:
- Baconator: two juicy New Zealand fresh beef patties stacked with layers of manuka-smoked bacon and melted cheese, finished with creamy mayo and ketchup on a toasted kaiser bun
- Chickenator: two crispy chicken fillets loaded with manuka-smoked bacon and cheese, topped with creamy mayo and a tangy BBQ kick, all tucked into a toasted kaiser bun
- Baconator Fries: golden fries smothered in rich cheese sauce, drizzled with tangy BBQ and scattered with crispy manuka-smoked bacon bits
These limited-time legends are only on the menu this September. Blink, and you’ll miss them.
Learn more at Wendys.co.nz
