A burger is as good as its patty, and frozen beef is a one-way ticket to flavorless disappointment. Here are 10 fast-food chains that never use frozen beef and instead serve fresh patties for their burgers. Wendy’sAnn S. / YelpIf you’re still wondering, “Where’s the beef?” Wendy’s got an answer: It’s not in the freezer. Burgers are made from 100% fresh ground beef, hand-formed, and cooked to order right in front of you. They use 100% fresh, never-frozen American beef, and that beef goes from supplier to grill in a flash, so your burger’s always as fresh as it gets.