New for Wendy’s in November, a huge new burger build. The new Pretzel Baconator should be a match for even the biggest of appetites. You might recall a simpler Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger came first in in 2020, with a repeat in 2022.
The new sandwich from Wendy’s takes things up another level. Priced at $5.89 (at my local Wendy’s in Salt Lake City) the new Pretzel Baconator comes with
- 2 x hamburger patties
- Applewood smoked bacon
- Pretzel bun
- 2 x slices American cheese
- Mayo
- Ketchup
It’s a mammoth construction and weighs in at 1050 calories. At the same store local to me a combo meal begins from $8.09 – with a coke and medium fries, the count is edged up to 1650 calories.
Pretzel-based options are one of the stars of fast food the past few years, with many trying their hand. Habit launched this burger earlier in 2023 with Red Robin doing the same in 2022.
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