Wendy’s takes a subtle dig at McDonald’s as it launches a rival menu item — and shares a map on where to get it

WENDY’S has launched a new menu item, giving rival McDonald’s a run for its money.

The fast food chain shared a map revealing which locations sell the new chicken item.

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On May 8, Wendy’s announced the launch of the Nuggs Party Pack, which features 50 classic or spicy chicken nuggets.

“The Nuggs Party Pack is great for sharing with friends and family… or keeping for yourself (we don’t judge!),” says the company’s statement Press release.

“Wendy’s is giving chicken nugget superfans their favorite meal even bigger and better than ever – with enough spicy or crunchy nuggs for any occasion!”

The new menu item costs $15 and marks a significant jump in size from Wendy’s previous nugget offerings, which came in sizes of 20, 10 and four chicken nuggets.

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The Nuggs Party Pack is a rival menu item to McDonald’s 50-piece Chicken McNuggets, which is available in select locations for $13.48 in 2022.

The chain also sells nuggets in packs of 40, 20, 10, six and four.

The Nuggs Party Pack also rivals Chick-fil-A’s 30-count nuggets offering, which costs around $17.69.

Customers can also order five, eight and 12 nuggets from the chicken chain.

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Wendy shared a interactive map to help customers locate restaurants currently serving the Nuggs Party Pack.

According to the press release, the 50-count nuggets are available in select markets across the US.

The agreement is available in most states, but not in states such as Montana, Maine, Delaware, Alaska and Vermont.

The Party Pack will continue to roll out at Wendy’s restaurants nationwide.

Wendy’s used the launch of its Nuggs Party Pack as an opportunity to take a subtle dig at McDonald’s.

In the press release, Wendy’s announced that the Nuggs Party Pack map was created by McQuebradoa website that “clowns in” broken McDonald’s ice cream machines.

“We don’t buckle under pressure…fans can always count on Wendy’s for a Frosty treat, and now a Nuggs Party Pack,” the fast food chain shared.

On Wednesdays, fans can also get free six-piece chicken nuggets with any in-app purchase.

“Wendy’s is committed to celebrating our unrivaled chicken nugget fandom while delivering the value our customers expect from us,” said Lindsay Radkoski, chief marketing officer for Wendy’s US.

“With exclusive offers and even bigger Nugg shapes, our Nuggs Party Pack and Wendy’s Wednesdays aim to satisfy our fans’ cravings.”

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