ReturningWhile supplies last$8.79

Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger at Wendy's — launch date and LTO window

A burger featuring fresh, never-frozen beef, a pretzel bun, muenster and beer cheese, applewood smoked bacon, crispy onions, pickles, and smoky honey mustard sauce.

Wendy's Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger — Image from foodrepublic.com. Shown for identification; rights remain with the publisher.

Key data

Wendy's brought back the Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger, announced October 10, 2026, available from October 2, 2026, priced at $8.79. It is a returning in the burgers category. This record is backed by 1 source and 1 independent outlet.

The facts

Field	Value
Chain	Wendy's
Launch type	Returning
Announced	October 10, 2026
Available from	October 2, 2026
Available until	Not stated
Price	$8.79
Markets	Los Angeles
Channels	Not stated
Category	Burgers

Sources

Every published launch carries at least one source with a quote from the original announcement.

Consumer mediaOctober 10, 2026
“overwhelmingly voting for its return in Wendy's "Bring It Back" bracket social media contest in 2026”
foodrepublic.com ↗

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