Wendy’s is making good on a March Madness promise Tuesday, offering customers a free small fry and Frosty following a dunk during Monday’s NCAA championship game.
The fast-food chain had pledged as part of its Official Dunks partnership with NCAA March Madness to unlock free food for the entire country if a dunk was made during the national title game. Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr. delivered, throwing down a putback dunk late in the first half as the Wolverines topped the Connecticut Huskies 69-63 to claim their first national championship since 1989.
“WE HAVE A DUNK,” Wendy’s posted on X after the play. “That means all of America gets free small fry and Frosty on April 7th.”
Customers at participating U.S. Wendy’s locations can walk in Tuesday and request one free small Hot & Crispy Fry paired with a small chocolate or vanilla Frosty Classic — no purchase necessary, while supplies last. The offer is in-restaurant only and cannot be combined with other discounts or applied to delivery orders.
Wendy’s tied the promotion to its “Dunks Menu,” available through the Wendy’s app during March Madness, which gave customers a chance to win prizes including custom sneakers, $1,000 cash awards, and a $100,000 grand prize through the Wendy’s Dunkstakes sweepstakes.
The giveaway caps a dominant run for Michigan, which won its second national title behind tournament Most Outstanding Player Elliot Cadeau, who finished with 19 points in the championship game. The Wolverines held UConn to under 31 percent shooting from the field and made 25 of 28 free throw attempts.
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