Wendy's offers 50-cent Frostys for summer

It's a cold treat for a hot day and it's now available for half price.

Burger chain Wendy's dropped the price of its vanilla and chocolate Frostys to 50 cents for a limited time this summer.

"We couldn't think of a better way to help our customers kick-off the summer," said Kurt Kane, Wendy's executive vice president, chief concept and marketing officer.

Wendy's joins Krispy Kreme, which also included a special summer offer on its menu.

The doughnut chain added three fruit-flavored doughnuts — strawberry, pineapple and key lime — earlier this week.

That offer is available until June 16.

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