The 10 Greatest Hits in American Fast Food History

Photo by: The Wendy’s Company

4. Wendy's Chocolate Frosty
The Frosty has become as synonymous with the Wendy's restaurant chain as the redheaded, pigtailed icon herself. While consumers may come for the old-fashioned hamburgers and natural-cut fries, they end up staying for the Frosty, a thick-and-creamy frozen, blended dessert made with whole milk. Founded in 1969 by the late Dave Thomas, the Wendy's chain has grown to more than 6,500 locations ... more 

Photo by: The Wendy’s Company

4. Wendy's Chocolate Frosty
The Frosty has become as synonymous with the Wendy's restaurant chain as the redheaded, pigtailed icon herself. While consumers may come for the old-fashioned hamburgers and natural-cut fries, they end up staying for the Frosty, a thick-and-creamy frozen, blended dessert made with whole milk. Founded in 1969 by the late Dave Thomas, the Wendy's chain has grown to more than 6,500 locations in 28 countries around the globe and has expanded its line of Frosty-inspired treats to include a variety of flavored shakes, fresh fruit parfaits, and floats.
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