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Axios
03-03-2025
- Business
- Axios
Wendy's hosts Girl Scout cookie sales, debuts Thin Mints Frosty
Wendy's is serving up a new Thin Mints Frosty and more than 4,200 restaurants are ready to host Girl Scout cookie booths. The big picture: Girl Scout cookie sales will launch this weekend at participating restaurants in the fast-food chain. Wendy's confirmed to Axios that as of Thursday more than 1,500 restaurants had already booked 8,300 boothing appointments. The new Frosty flavor inspired by the most popular Girl Scout cookie flavor debuts Friday nationwide during National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, when the cookies are also widely available. National Girl Scout Weekend kicks off online cookie sales Girl Scouts of the USA announced its National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is Feb. 21-23. National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend marks when "every zip code can order their favorite Girl Scout Cookies for direct delivery to their front door using the nationwide Girl Scout Cookie Finder," the organization says. The Girl Scout Cookie Finder also shows where cookies are available for purchase at local booths. Walmart, Wendy's and more to have Girl Scout cookie booths The Girl Scouts notes that Walmart, Sam's Club and Wendy's are "national cookie boothing partners." Participating Walmart and Sam's Club locations will host booths at select locations through April with start dates varying by location. Participating Wendy's locations kick off cookie sales on Saturday, per the Girl Scouts. Between the lines: Find participating stores as well as hours on the Girl Scout Cookie Finder. Wendy's Thin Mints Frosty Zoom in: The Thin Mints Frosty is available in two flavors for a limited time. John Li, Wendy's vice president of research and development, said a fudge-like cookie butter developed together with the Girl Scouts can be swirled into either the classic chocolate or vanilla Frosty. "You can't get more nostalgic than a Wendy's Frosty and the Girls Scouts," Li said, noting many in Wendy's senior leadership were Girl Scouts as kids. Kelly's taste test: Axios got an early taste of the two new Frosty flavors and both flavors tasted like the classic cookie. But warning, it was hard to pick a favorite. Li thinks consumers should try both and suggests dipping Girl Scout cookies in. Girl Scout cookie prices 2025 State of play: Girl Scout cookie season officially kicked off in early January and runs through April, but timing varies based on location. This cookie season is the last for two flavors — S'mores and Toast-Yay — which will be retired after this season. Cookie prices vary by region but many boxes cost $6 each. Editor's note: This story was updated with an additional photo and more information on cookie sales at Wendy's. More from Axios: Costco extends gas station hours across the country Trader Joe's limits egg purchases due to bird flu shortages Joann is closing more than 500 of its 800 stores in bankruptcy
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend February 21-23
Ill. (WTWO/WAWV)— National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is February 21-23, and the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois are going big. This will be the biggest weekend for the Girl Scout Cookie Program and cookie booths will be set up all across southern Illinois. They have now made it easier than ever to find cookies near you as well. To find a nearby cookie booth, or even have them delivered to your door, you can visit this link or text COOKIES to 59618. You can buy cookies for yourself, or donate a few boxes to the Bake It Forward program. The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will partner with local children's hospitals and Ronald McDonald House as the recipients for the cookies donated this season. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois currently serves almost 6,400 girls and over 3,600 adults in 40 counties across southern Illinois. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
When is National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend in Mississippi?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi will join troops across the nation for National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, which takes place February 14-16, 2025. This special weekend highlights the Girl Scout Cookie Program and gives cookie fans across Mississippi the chance to show their support for local Girl Scouts by purchasing their favorite treats. During National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, customers will find Girl Scouts hosting cookie booths at many popular retail stores. Jackson Dollar General will offer produce for customers 'National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is more than just a time to enjoy cookies—it's a celebration of the incredible skills girls develop through the Girl Scout Cookie Program,' said Baylee R. Bible, Director of Development and Communications for Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi. 'This weekend shines a spotlight on our young entrepreneurs, their dedication to their goals, and their commitment to giving back.' In addition to enjoying their favorite cookies, customers can participate in the Cookies for Heroes program, which allows them to donate cookies to local heroes. For more details on cookie booth locations, online ordering, or the Cookies for Heroes program, visit The last day to purchase cookies is March 2, 2025. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
