Wendy's Chili with Beans Brings Restaurant Quality Taste to the Comfort of Your Home (2024)

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Apr 26, 2023, 08:00 ET

Conagra Brands Partners with Wendy's to Extend Famous Chili to Grocery Stores

CHICAGO, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), one of North America's leading branded food companies, and Wendy's® are teaming up to bring Wendy's beloved chili into homes across the country. Satisfy your cravings with a perfectly seasoned and positively irresistible chili that will add excitement to your taste buds, while delivering the flavor you know and love from Wendy's restaurants.

The famous homestyle chili is loaded with 29g of protein per can, savory all-natural* beef, and the perfect mix of peppers, beans, and a rich tomato-based sauce.

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"We are thrilled to partner with Wendy's and bring a fan-favorite to homes nationwide," said Juliette van de Walle, prepared chili brand lead at Conagra Brands. "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."

"Wendy's Chili has been a beloved menu item since our beginnings in 1969," said Carl Loredo, Global Chief Marketing Officer for The Wendy's Company. "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."

Wendy's Chili with Beans® can be found in the chili section of grocery stores and mass retailers, and at select online retailers starting in Spring 2023. The chili will arrive on store shelves with a suggested retail price of $4.99 per can. Visit WendysChiliAtHome.com to learn more about Wendy's Chili with Beans®.

The Wendy's name, design and logo are registered trademarks of Quality Is Our Recipe, LLC. Used with permission. ©2023 Quality Is Our Recipe, LLC

*No artificial ingredients. Minimally processed

About Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), headquartered inChicago, is one ofNorth America'sleading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. The company's portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Conagra's iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®,Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®,Marie Callender's®, Reddi-wip®, and Slim Jim®, as well as emerging brands, including Angie's®BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®, offer choices for every occasion. For more information, visitwww.conagrabrands.com.

About Wendy's
Wendy's was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Dave built his business on the premise, "Quality Is Our Recipe®", which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Wendy's is best known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, using fresh, never frozen beef**, freshly-prepared salads, and other signature items like chili, baked potatoes and the Frosty® dessert. The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) is committed to doing the right thing and making a positive difference in the lives of others. This is most visible through the Company's support of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® and its signature Wendy's Wonderful Kids® program, which seeks to find a loving, forever home for every child in the North American foster care system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across approximately 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. For details on franchising, connect with us at www.wendys.com/franchising. Visit www.wendys.comand www.squaredealblog.comfor more information and connect with us on Twitter and Instagram using @wendys, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wendys. 

For all media inquiries, please contact:
Caitlin Davy
Conagra Brands
(312) 549 - 5518
[emailprotected]

SOURCE Conagra Brands, Inc.

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What are some facts about Wendy's chili? ›

Nutrition Facts
  • Nutrition Facts.
  • Amount per serving.
  • Calories240.
  • Total Fat11 g14.1%
  • Saturated Fat4.5 g22.5%
  • Trans Fat1 g.
  • Cholesterol20 mg6.67%
  • Sodium930 mg40.43%

What are the benefits of Wendy's chili? ›

Warm up with a large bowl of chili

A large chili has just 340 calories per serving and 15 grams of fat. Thanks to the beans, you'll also get eight grams of fiber and 22 grams of protein.

Is Wendy's chili made in house? ›

Wendy's chili is literally homemade

Even though Dave Thomas wanted — and astutely calculated the need for — hot chili on the Wendy's menu before he even opened his first store in 1969, he was initially but briefly stymied on just how exactly he was going to pull it off.

What is the most unhealthy thing on Wendy's menu? ›

The Wendy's Big Bacon Classic Triple Burger may be the worst thing on the menu, with 1,220 calories in just one sandwich. And don't forget about the 36 grams of saturated fat— or 163% of the recommended daily value (DV) of just 22 grams per day—and 10% of your daily calories.

Is Wendy's chili made from leftovers? ›

But there's one more step before it can go into the chili pot. "The next morning, the previous day's burgers are removed from the fridge and placed in a pot with water to boil off excess fat. The water is drained and the meat is chopped up and added to the chili," according to a former Wendy's employee on Reddit.

What's the healthiest thing at Wendy's? ›

Wendy's Crispy Chicken Sandwich is made with lean, white meat chicken for a good source of protein, and it clocks in at just 330 calories. Topped with crispy lettuce and mayo, this sandwich is balanced with protein for fullness, carbs for extra energy, and fat for flavor—making it the perfect healthy Wendy's order.

Is Wendy's chili made fresh every day? ›

Made fresh every day

We prep from scratch every day—slicing our tomatoes by hand, preparing our house-made chili and cooking our bacon to ensure quality and freshness in every order.

Is chili considered a junk food? ›

In general, chili is seen as a healthy food since chili contains ingredients from key food groups. If you want to build a healthier bowl of beef chili, choose lean ground beef. Reducing the fat content in the meat is important for heart health and can lower your risk of developing diabetes.

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