Wendy's returns Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger Aug. 3

Wendy’s brought back its Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger to U.S. restaurants on August 3, saying the sandwich won the company’s “Bring it Back” fan bracket earlier this year. The return is part of the chain’s fall limited-time menu, which also includes the Pretzel Bacon Pub Chicken Sandwich, Bacon Pub Fries and a new Apple Crumble Frosty Fusion. Wendy’s announced the lineup in a company release and on its website on August 3. The items are being sold for a limited time at participating U.S. locations. ### When did the burger come back, and why now? August 3 is the date Wendy’s gave for the burger’s return to restaurants nationwide. In a post on its official blog, the company said “the people have spoken” and tied the comeback directly to customer voting in its “Bring it Back” bracket. The Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger first appeared in 2020, according to Wendy’s blog. The company said fans had continued asking for it after earlier runs ended, and that demand shaped the latest re-release. ### What exactly is on the Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger? Wendy’s menu page says the sandwich comes on a pretzel bun with fresh beef, Muenster cheese, beer cheese, three strips of bacon, crispy onions, pickles and honey mustard. (wendys.com) The company’s ordering site says the item is part of its current national menu, though availability can vary by restaurant. Brandeating, which tracks restaurant menu launches, separately described the same core build and said the burger is being offered for a limited time ahead of fall. (wendys.com) ### What else is in Wendy’s fall pub lineup? Wendy’s said the burger is joined by two other pub-themed items: the Pretzel Bacon Pub Chicken Sandwich and Bacon Pub Fries. The company’s homepage and new-items page list all three together as the current pub lineup. (wendys.com) The chicken sandwich uses the same pretzel-bun, cheese, bacon, onion, pickle and honey-mustard profile as the burger, according to Wendy’s menu page. Bacon Pub Fries are listed as the side item completing the pub set. (brandeating.com) ### What is the new dessert Wendy’s launched with it? Wendy’s launched the Apple Crumble Frosty Fusion on August 3 alongside the returning pub items. The company’s Frosty page says the dessert is made with Vanilla Frosty swirled with spiced apple syrup and blended with crunchy oat crumble, and that it will be available through fall 2026 for a limited time. (wendys.com) The chain’s homepage presents the Frosty Fusion and the pub sandwiches as a single seasonal promotion. (wendys.com) Wendy’s said the dessert is the new seasonal Frosty offering in the rollout. ### Is this a nationwide return or a regional test? Wendy’s said the Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger returned to U.S. restaurants nationwide beginning August 3. The company release and blog both describe the launch as a national U.S. offering, while also noting that participation can vary by location. (wendys.com) Yahoo and MLive, citing Wendy’s announcement, also reported that the burger returned to participating restaurants nationwide after the fan vote. (wendys.com) ### Where can customers check whether it is available near them? Wendy’s directs customers to its app, website and restaurant locator to place pickup or delivery orders and check local participation. The company’s order pages say menu availability and pricing may vary by location. (wendys.com) As of August 6, Wendy’s homepage and menu pages still featured the Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger, Pretzel Bacon Pub Chicken Sandwich, Bacon Pub Fries and Apple Crumble Frosty Fusion as current limited-time items. (yahoo.com) (wendys.com) (order.wendys.com)