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Wendy's offers free small chili with $5 purchase

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February 20, 2026

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Wendy's is offering guests a free small Chili with any $5 purchase for National Chili Day on Feb. 26. Chili has been a staple for the brand since 1969, according to a press release.

Made with beef, vegetables, chili beans and Wendy's signature spice, the free offering with purchase can be ordered online or in the Wendy's app.

Wendy's sells more than 5.5 gallons of chili per year in the U.S., enough to fill 8.5 Olympic swimming pools,

A Dave's Single is the most commonly paired menu item with Wendy's Chili.

Ohio ranks first for Wendy's chili purchases, with Florida, North Carolina, California and Texas following.