At Wendy’s, we believe that supporting local schools is about more than meals—it’s about investing in the heart of our communities. Since its founding in 2023, the We Love Band™ program has raised more than $148,000 to directly support secondary music education across our markets.
This fall, we are proud to continue the tradition with Sponsor Nights and marching band events that bring students, families, and fans together.
We kicked off the school year with Swag & Frosty Days in August, where students from Mead, Mt. Spokane, Cheney, University, Central Valley, Lewiston, Ridgeline, and Lincoln Southwest high schools received Wendy’s × Band swag and Frostys. These pre-season events fueled excitement ahead of the first marching band performances of the fall.
A Sponsor Night is a community fundraiser hosted at Wendy’s. During the event, 25% of sales go directly back to the school’s band program. Students perform live outside the restaurant, bringing music and school pride to families, alumni, and fans who dine in or carry out. Sponsor Nights are about more than fundraising—they’re about celebrating student musicians in the heart of their community.
Each Sponsor Night is a chance for our communities to show up for their schools, enjoy Wendy’s favorites, and make a lasting impact on local music programs.
Beyond Sponsor Nights, the We Love Band™ program is proud to support large-scale competitions and exhibitions in October. These events showcase dozens of schools and celebrate the best of marching band culture:
The We Love Band™ program is about more than sponsorship. It’s a commitment to celebrating the dedication of student musicians and helping sustain the programs that bring music, discipline, and pride to our schools.
As we enter another fall season of Sponsor Nights and competitions, Wendy’s is honored to stand alongside students, families, and educators who keep the music playing. Together, we are building stronger communities and lasting traditions—one performance at a time.
Quality Is Our Recipe, LLC. We Love Band – Cheney High School Marching Band Promotional Image. 2 Sept. 2025.
Quality Is Our Recipe, LLC. We Love Band – Central Valley High School Marching Band Promotional Image. 2 Sept. 2025.
Quality Is Our Recipe, LLC. We Love Band – Lewiston High School Marching Band Promotional Image. 2 Sept. 2025.
Quality Is Our Recipe, LLC. We Love Band – Lincoln Southwest High School Marching Band Promotional Image. 2 Sept. 2025.
Quality Is Our Recipe, LLC. We Love Band – Mead High School Marching Band Promotional Image. 2 Sept. 2025.
Quality Is Our Recipe, LLC. We Love Band – Mt. Spokane High School Marching Band Promotional Image. 2 Sept. 2025.
Quality Is Our Recipe, LLC. We Love Band – Ridgeline High School Marching Band Promotional Image. 2 Sept. 2025.
Quality Is Our Recipe, LLC. We Love Band – University High School Marching Band Promotional Image. 2 Sept. 2025.
This fall, the We Love Band™ program brought music and community together across eight incredible Sponsor Nights. From Spokane to Lincoln, students performed live, families filled dining rooms, and fans showed their school pride—all while supporting local music education.
Through the generosity of our guests and the dedication of our partner schools, this year’s Sponsor Nights raised a combined $5,345.01 to directly benefit marching band programs across the region.
Each event featured live student performances and the return of the signature Wendy’s energy that makes Sponsor Nights a favorite local tradition. The funds raised will help sustain and grow each school’s band program—supporting instruments, uniforms, travel, and competition expenses throughout the year.
Since launching in 2023, the We Love Band™ program has raised more than $153,000 for secondary music education across our markets. These evenings serve as a reminder of what’s possible when great food, great music, and great communities come together.
We Love Band™—because when students play, the whole community wins.
