[Expired] Wendy’s: Free Food & Drinks Until 1/3/20

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Update: Reminder no purchase is necessary any longer.

The Offer

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  • Wendy’s is offering free food and drinks until January 3rd.

The Fine Print

  • No purchase necessary from December 23rd – January 3rd

Our Verdict

There is a free entry period between December 23rd – January 3rd, otherwise you need to scan a code that looks like this in the Wendy’s app ;-).

Hat tip to /r/freebies

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XenaWP
XenaWP (@guest_864501)
January 3, 2020 09:25

I think the deal is officially dead – not seeing it pop up on my Wendy’s App anymore. Thanks for all the free food, DoC and Wendy’s!

Waingro
Waingro (@guest_864610)
January 3, 2020 13:05

same here. looks like they stopped it 1/2

Ryan Goldstein
Ryan Goldstein (@guest_864651)
January 3, 2020 14:02

I was able to scan with my app today on my iPhone (and got a Small Chocolate Frosty).

Yana
Yana (@guest_863392)
December 31, 2019 20:45

strange. I scanned DOC’s image and get an error message says “Oops! This is not eligible for this promotion. “

Waingro
Waingro (@guest_863410)
December 31, 2019 21:22

Same here. That image worked fine for 3 days. I think it’s dead now.

TheMechE
TheMechE (@guest_863415)
December 31, 2019 21:36

scanned a few times, but today couldn’t get the scan to work from the comp. Something must have been “improved”

Jay - ⒿⒶⓨ 🙈 🙉 🙊
Jay - ⒿⒶⓨ 🙈 🙉 🙊 (@guest_863582)
January 1, 2020 13:49

Also had problems yesterday, but Doc’s image works again today for me… 🙂
Yana Waingro TheMechE

Waingro
Waingro (@guest_863652)
January 1, 2020 16:11

Yup, working again. Thanks.

Justin
Justin (@guest_863317)
December 31, 2019 15:44

We’ve been getting these free coupons across 3 phones (family of 5). The assistant manager at one places knows us and just laughs when he sees a dozen mobile orders hit the screen.

The staff at another place shut us down after placing 12 mobile orders (including one that we paid for using a coupon free large fries with any purchase such as $.99 burger purchase). It’s not clear if we’re banned from redeeming any more app coupon orders ever at that branch or if we have to be “reasonable”. They didn’t seem to care that there were five of us dining in and that we had 3 people with the apps, and paid for 1 order. Something about “clogging up their system” even though it was after 1 and restaurant was mostly empty. They “called corporate” – whatever that means. I’m definitely going back with just me and my wife at some point to redeem some more 🙂

Just an FYI for those redeeming a lot of coupons at 1 time, such as for a big family. It might have worked better if we slowed the pace a bit and placed 2-4 orders, then gave it a break then place a few more, rinse repeat. Enjoy that nice slow 1-2 hour Wendy’s lunch with a constant stream of food coming out in little dribbles.

Meepster17
Meepster17 (@guest_862800)
December 30, 2019 10:39

Downloading doc’s image from the link then uploading via the Wendy’s app worked for me, if you’re having issues or aren’t buying anything from Wendy’s currently.

Waingro
Waingro (@guest_862688)
December 29, 2019 20:39

I only noticed the link to the pic of the code to scan yesterday *sigh*. But I got a small fries and double stack yesterday and today. Happy New Year DoC!

scott
scott (@guest_862606)
December 29, 2019 12:08

I found this promotion to be a nightmare. When I tried mobile ordering at the first restaurant they got angry and told me I needed to wait at the back of a long line like everyone else. I refused and eventually got my food. I tried mobile ordering at another restaurant and the order never came through. I had to call corporate to get my money refunded. I tried to redeem one of my free offers at yet another restaurant and they couldn’t scan the bar code. The manager ended up just giving it to me for free. I’m not bothering with their app again.

Tommy Chen
Tommy Chen (@guest_862664)
December 29, 2019 16:50

Strange. I haven’t had any issue with the app and I had a mobile order to 3 different locations. Each time it has been very quick and my order is ready in less than 5 mins.

Joe
Joe (@guest_862576)
December 29, 2019 09:14

I tried many times yesterday and today.
It always tell me “This scan is not valid”
I did click the link in the poster to get the image, seems not working now.

Anyone can share a image which can work?

Thank you very much!

Steve
Steve (@guest_862667)
December 29, 2019 17:47

There’s a link in the rules for free alternate method of entry (I did it from a browser on a desktop computer; the Wendy’s app on my phone has problems and doesn’t even show me a button to press to scan). But when entering the alternate way, I think they send a coupon to you in the mail for your prize.

Joe
Joe (@guest_862740)
December 30, 2019 02:10

I got it.
Thanks.

CONGRATULATIONS!
You just won a Free Small Chocolate Frosty.

Your reward details are on the way to your inbox. For complete rules for this promotion, please visit rules.

Redemption Instructions

1. A paper coupon for your prize or gift will be delivered to the address associated with your Coca-Cola account within 10-12 weeks following the conclusion of the promotion.

zzcodi
zzcodi (@guest_862871)
December 30, 2019 13:22

I am not seeing the link in the rules for free alternate method of entry as I have the same on my phone. How do I see this link on desktop? thx

Steve
Steve (@guest_862875)
December 30, 2019 13:39

The rules are at https://us.coca-cola.com/legal/62973/

Under “Online Free Entry”, click on “CLICK HERE”. (viewing the rules inside the app on your phone might not let you click it, but viewing it in a desktop browser does)

nick
nick (@guest_862509)
December 28, 2019 19:55

link takes me to https://us.coca-cola.com/offers/ not wendy’s. what’s the link?

Jay - ⒿⒶⓨ 🙈 🙉 🙊
Jay - ⒿⒶⓨ 🙈 🙉 🙊 (@guest_862512)
December 28, 2019 20:13

The correct link is https://us.coca-cola.com/offers/

If it sounds unhelpful, read the comments here (esp. Dec 3rd)… 😉

Chris
Chris (@guest_862483)
December 28, 2019 18:21

Been doing this for the past few weeks, so far got:

7x Small Soft Drink
3x Small Fry
3x Small Frosty
4x Double Stack
1x Dave’s Single

The Double Stack is actually fairly small because it’s a value meal burger, not a regular one. Still, free is free!

Jay - ⒿⒶⓨ 🙈 🙉 🙊
Jay - ⒿⒶⓨ 🙈 🙉 🙊 (@guest_862489)
December 28, 2019 19:08

Just went again today for a free Spicy Chicken and a free Chocolate Frosty (using 2 phones with clipped coupons).

So far I have redeemed at least 5 of each of the burgers (Spicy Chicken, Doubles and Singles) and a ton of the Frosty’s (like to semi-freeze them and then eat them like a soft ice-cream 🙂 )

Not even using the rest of the coupon items…

Corridor
Corridor (@guest_862507)
December 28, 2019 19:50

You can add tomato, lettuce, mayo, etc. for free when you customize to make the burger bigger.

Justin
Justin (@guest_862514)
December 28, 2019 20:21

I realized this bit of magic. Add the veggies and it’s a borderline “premium” fast food burger. Not bad at all. Their various sauces are good too. Chipotle something-or-other is great.

leapfrogger
leapfrogger (@guest_862479)
December 28, 2019 18:03

So, for a simpleton like myself, please explain how for “no purchase necessary” I can get a code to scan….

Chris
Chris (@guest_862480)
December 28, 2019 18:16

Look at the post under “Our Verdict”. Probably need to open it on a separate device to take a pic with your phone.

After I redeemed the first offer I saved the Wendy’s bag with the code and have been using that instead. Not all locations seem to always have the special bags or cups though.