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Testing Wendy's new drive through AI ordering system

Dispatch dining reporter Bob Vitale uses the new Fresh AI ordering system at a Wendy's drive through in Westerville.

Is this the Krusty Krab? No, this is Wendy's.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of "Spongebob Squarepants," the fast-food chain is teaming up with Paramount with the "Krabby Patty Kollab" that will be available at Wendy's nationwide on Oct. 8

What is Wendy's 'Krabby Patty Kollab'?

The "Kollab" features two menu items that will be available at Wendy's for a limited time: the Krabby Patty Kollab Burger and the Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty.

The Krabby Patty Kollab Burger is the restaurant's take on the famous burger. It features a quarter pound of beef, two slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, and, of course, "a top-secret Krabby Kollab sauce," all on a toasted bun.

The Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty is a first-of-its-kind flavor for the restaurant: a vanilla frosty with a pineapple mango puree swirled in.

When is the Wendy's x 'Spongebob Squarepants' meal available?

"Spongebob Squarepants" originally premiered on Nickelodeon in 1999. According to a news release, the collaboration between Wendy's and Paramount is the first time the fictionalized Krabby Patty will appear on food menus in the real world.

Both menu items will be available at Wendy's in the U.S. on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

Where to find Wendy's in the Des Moines metro

Wendy's has nine locations in the Des Moines metro area:

• 3530 Eighth St. S.W., Altoona
• 2421 SE Delaware Ave., Ankeny
• 15900 Hickman Rd. Clive
• 1251 NW 118th St., Clive
• 850 E. Euclid Ave., Des Moines
• 4901 S.E. 14th St., Des Moines
• 4935 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines
• 225 Grand Ave., West Des Moines
• 3815 100th St., Urbandale

USA TODAY Network reporter Gabe Hauari contributed to this article.

Jessica Rish is an entertainment, dining and education reporter for the Iowa City Press-Citizen. She can be reached at JRish@press-citizen.com or on X, formerly known as Twitter, @rishjessica_