If the thing you crave is Wendy’s chili but don’t feel like making a run for the drive-through, you’re in luck.
Wendy’s chili is coming to stores across the country thanks to a partnership between the fast food giant and Conagra Brands, according to a press release.
“We are thrilled to partner with Wendy’s and bring a fan-favorite to homes nationwide,” Juliette van de Walle, Conagra Brands brand leader for prepared chili, said in the press release. “We worked closely with Wendy’s culinary team to ensure we brought through the indulgent flavors and delicious ingredients of the Chili that has been a long-time staple on the Wendy’s menu.”
The press release said that the chili will contain 29 grams of protein, all-natural beef, and “the perfect mix of peppers, beans, and a rich tomato-based sauce.”
The chili brand will be in grocery stores and retailers at the suggested retail price of $4.99 a can.
“Wendy’s Chili has been a beloved menu item since our beginnings in 1969,” Carl Loredo, global chief marketing officer for The Wendy’s Company, said in the press release. “We’re thrilled about the partnership with Conagra Brands and to have the opportunity to bring our brand’s iconic chili flavor to even more fans. When the Wendy’s chili craving hits, you now have two delicious ways to get your fix – at retail stores or in our restaurants.”
Conagra Brands is a Chicago-based food company that has been responsible for numerous successful brands, including Slim Jims, Reddi-wip, Marie Callender’s, and Healthy Choice meals.
Wendy’s, originally founded in Columbus, Ohio, by Dave Thomas, is a fast-food giant known for its hamburgers and Frosty shakes.
Thomas was adopted when he was 6-weeks-old. The company has been involved in numerous charitable causes, such as the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption through its Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program, which seeks to connect children that are in the foster care system with forever homes.