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Customer Slams Wendy's For Downsizing Their 'Medium' Coffee Drinks: 'Everyone Getting Scammed Out Here'

September 23, 2024 by Julia DeKorte
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Wendy’s is in hot water with customer after one social media user claimed that the chain is downsizing their coffee cups without lowering the price. TikToker @OhHeyKatarzyna posted a video to the platform of her suspiciously small medium-sized coffee, sparking outrage among other customers who noticed the same thing. Keep reading for more information.

@ohheykatarzyna Everyone getting scammed out here #inflation#wendys#wtf ♬ original sound – Katarzyna

Wendy’s Accused Of ‘Shrinking’ Their Drink Sizes

Many fast food restaurants have come under fire recently as customers report being charged more and given less, whether it be in quality or in quantity, and it seems Wendy’s is the latest offender. “So I got a medium,” @OhHeyKatarzyna said in her video, hodling up a Wendy’s iced coffee beverage in one hand. “Does this look like a medium?” she asked, holding it next to her face.

She then wrapped her hand around the drink to compare the sizing, adding, “I have small hands.” She explains that she double checked with the woman working in the drive thru that her order wasn’t mixed up, and was upset to learn that the small cup of iced coffee she received was in fact the medium size. “Well then damn you guys definitely shrunk down your sizes because I can drink this in like 2 seconds. Inflation of coffee?”

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Customers Slam Wendy's For 'Shrinkflation'

Other Wendy's customers have experienced the same situation, and said so in @OhHeyKatarzyna's comment section, as well as in a Reddit thread about the topic. "Welcome to Shrinkflation," one person commented. "It sucks."

"That looks so freaking small," another person wrote.

"That looks like a small," a third agreed.

"Everyone getting scammed out here," another user commented.

"Fast food simply isn't what it used to be," a final person said. "It used to be cheap food for cheap price. Now it's cheaper food for absurd price. Make it stop!"

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Julia DeKorte is a New York-based writer. A graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course, Julia covers celebrity and brand news for SheFinds, reviews toys and games for People of Play, and loves cooking for her family, walking her dogs, and running outside, preferably in view of the ocean.

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Sipping spearmint tea for relaxation and digestion.
Various types of bread displayed on a wooden surface.
Fresh bakery items from Costco, including cakes and pastries.
Woman holding her head, feeling overwhelmed or stressed.
Woman experiencing joint pain, indicating health issues.
Vibrant assortment of groceries from Shutterstock image.
Popular fast food options from Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks.
Woman adding sugar to her aromatic cup of coffee.
Assorted bagels with blueberries and butter on a wooden board.
Comparing cooking spray and olive oil for healthy cooking.
Top view of Brazilian food dish with rice, beans, and chicken.
Checking time on a watch during breakfast.
Display of deli meats and sandwiches in a grocery store.
Cooked salmon served with rice, avocado, and greens.
Inside view of a Costco store showcasing various products.
Woman taking magnesium supplement for health benefits.
Selection of S'mores brownies and baked ricotta from Aldi.
Grilled chicken breast served with fries and mixed salad.
Frozen pizza options available in a grocery store aisle.