# Complimentary Sandwich App Promotions Wendy's is Offering a Free Sandwich with Mobile Orders By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-07-21 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-sandwich References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/07/16/wendys-offers-free-maple-bacon-chicken-croissant-sandwich-with-any-mobile-app-purchase-through-august-23-2020/) & [wendys](https://www.wendys.com) A free sandwich promotion is being run by [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-honey-buddy) brand [Wendy's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-baconator-blitz) to help boost consumer adoption of its mobile app and provide them with a tasty reward for doing so. The promotion is running now through August 23, 2020 and will provide customers with a [free Maple Bacon Chicken Croissant Sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-sandwich-month) for any order placed through the brand's mobile app. Hungry customers looking to take advantage of the promotion can do so by simply making a purchase through the app during breakfast hours at participating locations; a limit of one offer per person, per visit has been set and the offer is on available on combos. The Wendy's free sandwich promotion is sure to drive interest in its app as a way to encourage new users to give it a try to enjoy a complimentary perk right off the bat. Image Credit: Wendy’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mobile App Adoption:** Promotions like Wendy's free sandwich offer can drive consumer adoption of mobile apps. - **Incentivized Purchases:** Offering complimentary perks with mobile orders can incentivize customers to make purchases. - **Promotion-driven Marketing:** Promotions like Wendy's free sandwich promotion can be an effective marketing strategy to attract new customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Quick Service Restaurants (QSR):** QSR brands can leverage complimentary perks to boost mobile app adoption and drive sales. - **Mobile App Development:** The success of Wendy's promotion highlights the opportunities for mobile app developers to create innovative promotional campaigns. - **Digital Marketing:** Digital marketers can explore promotion-driven strategies like Wendy's free sandwich offer to attract and engage customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclusive Complimentary Burger Promos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-baconator-blitz.md) - [App-Exclusive QSR Meal Bonuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biggie-bag.md) - [Free Crispy Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Sports-Event-Inspired QSR Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3-son-of-baconator.md) - [Basketball-Themed Fast Food Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ncaa-march-madness-promotion.md) - [Free Peppermint Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-peppermint-frosty.md) - [Complimentary QSR Fries Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-free-fries-friday.md) - [Football Weekend QSR Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-dealivery-promotion.md) - [Summertime QSR Delivery Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-and-dashpass-by-doordash.md)