Wendy’s fans, rejoice! The beloved fast-food chain is reportedly gearing up to add a brand-new flavor to its popular Frosty lineup this fall. According to the food-focused Instagram account @Snackolator, Wendy’s is expected to roll out a Salted Caramel Frosty in early November, bringing a cozy, autumn-inspired twist to the classic dessert. This new flavor will replace the current limited-edition Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty, which was created to celebrate the 25th anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants.
The Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty—a vanilla soft serve with a pineapple-mango swirl—debuted earlier this month as part of a collaboration with Paramount. This tropical treat quickly became a favorite, especially when paired with the “Krabby Patty Kollab” meal, Wendy’s take on the fictional SpongeBob burger. But as the SpongeBob promotion wraps up, Wendy’s appears ready to offer something a bit more fitting for the fall season.
The Salted Caramel Frosty has already generated plenty of buzz among fans. Many on social media are thrilled about the flavor’s seasonal appeal, with some even saying this is the flavor they’ve “waited their whole lives for.” The Salted Caramel Frosty, according to @Snackolator, is not just a twist on the vanilla base with added syrups or purées. Instead, the flavor is blended directly into the soft serve, which means the classic Vanilla Frosty will step aside for the time being.
Reactions from Wendy’s enthusiasts have been a mix of excitement and nostalgia. Some are eager to trade the pumpkin spice craze for salted caramel, saying it’s a refreshing alternative to typical fall flavors. “This might be worth not getting peppermint this year,” one fan admitted online, while others are already hoping the peppermint Frosty might make a return later in the holiday season.
Despite the excitement, some fans are a bit disappointed about the absence of the Vanilla Frosty, which usually serves as the base for new flavors. “Can I just get vanilla and the seasonal flavor?” one commenter wrote, suggesting that having both flavors side by side would be the perfect compromise.
Though the Salted Caramel Frosty has yet to be officially confirmed by Wendy’s, reports suggest it will be available at participating locations across the U.S. Wendy’s has already hinted at other seasonal offerings, so the Salted Caramel Frosty could arrive alongside a tempting fall lineup. With its smooth, caramel-infused flavor, this new Frosty promises to be a sweet treat for chilly days ahead.