The new fries look pretty similar to the old ones, but this time around Wendy's has retained a bit more of the potato skin and is using a new batter system to ensure the heat and crispiness last longer.

And fish if any of those items set off mental alarms. Approach this side with caution. For those who like a no frills traditional fry wendy's may be your new favorite.

Wendy's discussed the new fries during a Zoom press conference, and NRN reports that the new fries have a new "not-exactly-square" shape to help them retain heat, and there's a "whisper"-thin coating of batter that keeps them crispier, longer.

The upgraded fry, which will be available nationwide by mid-September, was created as more people shift their ordering preferences to drive-thrus and delivery because of the pandemic. Although the look of the new fries will be familiar to Wendy's fans, the flavor won't.

Wendy's fries are considered vegan-friendly and made without animal ingredients. Their fries are available in three sizes and great with the vegan friendly sauces listed above. They may be made in shared oil.

The fast-food chain has officially changed the recipe, launching what it calls new “Hot & Crispy Fries” nationwide. The change to the staple menu item has been in the works for a few years, but a Wendy's rep told Simplemost that the unveiling was accelerated because of factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

From the beginning, Dave wanted Wendy's to be a place to get great food, made fresh and served by friendly people; a place that didn't cut corners on quality. Wendy's became known for square ground beef hamburgers that hang over the bun, made with the customer's choice of toppings.

In 1988, Wendy's was one of the first major fast-food chains to introduce a fixed-value menu. All items on this first value menu were only 99¢, and this was later adjusted in 2007 to be between 99¢ and $2 - still a great deal.

November 15, 1969 – First Wendy's Opens In no time, the quick-service chain became known for its square beef patties, made from fresh beef, and iconic Frosty® desserts.

The potato is cut in a way to make sure one side helps retain heat and the other keeps it crispy.

**The Hot & Crispy Fry Guarantee is only available at U.S. Wendy's restaurants. If Wendy's new fries are not hot & crispy when you receive them, bring them back and we'll replace them.

We don't offer the Vegan Burger as a meal because our fries aren't suitable for vegetarians or vegans, due to being cooked in the same oil as our Popcorn Chicken.