10 Major Fast-Food Launches In 2021

3. Wendy's: New Fries

When America's second-largest burger chain upgrades its fries, it's fast-food industry's front-page news. Wendy's got scientific with this innovation, rolling out a specially-engineered fry that is literally designed to be "hot and crispy every time." And it worked! The fries actually outperformed McDonald's in a nationwide survey.