It's no secret that McDonald's broken ice cream machines have been a pain in the you-know-what for years. Well, to ensure that we all have a reliable option for our dessert fix, Wendy's is selling its Frosty for just $1 from now until September 30.

Wendy’s says customers can get a small-sized Frosty dessert for just $1 through the end of the month. It’s the latest in an escalating series of price wars amongst fast food c

McDonald’s has become notorious for its broken ice cream machines – there’s even an independent website that monitors broken McFlurry machines. So Wendy’s is taking advantage.

In an icy dig, Wendy’s is offering customers a sweet “fix” to rival McDonald’s broken ice cream machines. Classic Frosty desserts are just a $1 at participating Wendy’s locations nationwide, for a limited time, according to the Ohio-based burger chain. The offer is good through Sept. 30 and no additional purchase is necessary.

Wendy’s is taking shots at the Golden Arches by advertising its $1 Frosty as the go-to sweet treat while the “other guys” struggle with broken ice cream machines. Without mentioning McDonald’s by name, Wendy’s added its locations to a so-called McBroken map that tracks the chain’s malfunctioning ice cream machines.

Wendy's is offering it's most iconic item, the Frosty, for just $1 for a limited time, and poking fun at McDonald's in the process. What to know.

McDonald’s may be America’s favorite fast food chain, but if there’s one major gripe about what happens underneath the golden arches, it’s about ice cream. Now, Wendy’s wants to fill the void.