Wendy's Sides & Salads Prices (2026)
The Wendy's sides & salads menu runs from $2.49 to $9.49 in 2026, averaging $5.01 across 9 priced items. Every item is listed below with its current price.
Saving Money on Wendy's Sides & Salads
- The $5 Biggie Bag is the most complete meal for the money at any national burger chain — the four items separately run about $11.
- A junior Frosty at $1.49 is the cheapest dessert in fast food, and Wendy's regularly sells a season-long Frosty Key Tag for around $3 that gives one free junior Frosty per visit for a year.
- A small chili at $3.49 is more food per dollar than a small fries at $2.49 and is the only hot vegetable-and-protein side on a burger menu.
- Wendy's Rewards runs points on every purchase plus frequent app-only offers such as $1 sandwiches and free fries with any purchase.
Wendy's Sides & Salads Prices — FAQ
How much is the cheapest item on the Wendy's sides & salads menu?
Natural-Cut Fries (small) is the cheapest sides & salads item at Wendy's, at about $2.49 in 2026. The next cheapest options are Natural-Cut Fries (medium) ($3.29) and Baked Potato (plain) ($3.29).
What is the average Wendy's sides & salads price in 2026?
Across the 9 priced sides & salads items we track, the average is $5.01 and the midpoint is $3.99. Prices run from $2.49 for Natural-Cut Fries (small) up to $9.49 for Southwest Avocado Salad (full).
Is Wendy's sides & salads expensive compared with other chains?
8 of the 8 comparable chains we track are cheaper on sides & salads. Whataburger averages $2.76 against $5.01 at Wendy's — a gap of about 45%.
Do Wendy's sides & salads prices vary by location?
Yes. Wendy's franchisees set their own prices, so the same item can differ by a dollar or more between neighbouring towns, and airport, stadium and highway locations run higher still. The figures here are the prices that appear most often across U.S. markets.