Wendy’s to offer free chicken nuggets Friday

April 21, 2020 at 9:26 AM CDT - Updated April 21 at 3:24 PM

(Gray News) - Fast food giant Wendy’s is offering a freebie for its customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The company tweeted on Tuesday it would be giving out free four-piece crispy and spicy chicken nuggets at all of its participating drive-thrus.

“No purchase necessary, not a single string attached,” the tweet said.

Not gonna lie, all this love y’all are showing has inspired us. We wish we could give you a hug, but instead…how about a nug? This Friday, we’ll be giving out free 4pc spicy and crispy nugs at every Wendy’s drive-thru.

No purchase necessary, not a single string attached.
— Wendy's (@Wendys) April 20, 2020

Wendy’s isn’t the first to give away free food at its drive-thrus during the pandemic. Taco Bell has been giving away free tacos on Tuesdays with no purchase necessary.

Despite remaining open in its drive-thrus, Wendy’s saw lagging sales once stay-at-home orders went into effect in many states. Sales dropped 20% for the week ending March 22. It also temporarily closed hundreds of its restaurants worldwide.