It’s the end of another busy week on the Fast Food scene. We’ve got menu item announcements from many of the major chains and a host of Hallowe’en specials that will scare your socks off. And one video blogger goes to great lengths to check McD’s Monopoly Game winner claims…
Taco Bell brings back Pop Rocks Burrito
Taco Bell is bringing back it’s popular, red-hot Spicy Burrito with Pop Rocks again, and again for a limited time only. That will disappoint fans who mourned its passing last time the time ran out. Dubbed the Firecracker Burrito, it’s already heavily spiced but come with a packet of ‘Cayenne popping candy’ you can ad to your taste. You get it by itself or in a box special, which also contains a Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco, a Crunchy Taco, and a medium drink.
‘Farmhouse King’ is Biggest BK Burger yet…
Burger King is introducing what it calls a Farmhouse King – which appears to be some sort of cross between a breakfast sandwich and a double burger. The thing is ‘King’ sized and includes: a half pound of Ground Beef, Bacon, a Fried Egg, Crispy Onions, a creamy Sauce, and Ketchup all on a sesame seed bun it’s the biggest and least healthy BK offering yet, clocking in at: 1220 Calories, 80 grans of Fat, 335 mg of Cholesterol and 2050 mg of Sodium. Try one iof you dare…
…and BK is clowning around big time for Hallowe’en!
Burger King has a special offer for cosplay fans – and anyone willing to dress up for Hallowe’en this year: Dress up as a clown and get a free Whopper on October 31. But you have to be among the firs 500 guests to arrive and it’s only available from 7:00 p.m. til close, at participating outlets in Miami, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin (TX) and Salt Lake City.
Chipotle’s is giving out free Booritos to costumed diners on Hallowe’en
No telling which Fast Food joint came up with the stunt first. But Chipotle’s is also giving out free food – (US)$3 Booritos – from 3 p.m. to close to all costumed customers on October 31.
Starbuck’s is featuring a special Frapp for Hallowe’en
The Zombie Frappuccino is available all across the continent from now until Hallowe’en. It’s described as an ice-blended beverage with an apple and caramel-flavored Creme Frappuccino base topped with pink whipped cream and a red mocha drizzle. Body and brains of a Zombie. Flavour of a fall treat like none we’ve tasted yet.!
McDonald’s Dollar Menu is coming back…
Remember McDonald’s Dollar Menu, on which every item was just a dollar? It’s coming back, In a new iteration. And not everything is just a dollar. McDonald’s USA president Chris Kempczinski told Nation’s Retaurant News, during the company’s third quarter financial announcement, that the new menu is an effort to get a larger share of budget-conscious diners. No specific foods were mentioned, but you can bet that Drinks and Fries will be there along with Burgers and Sandwiches. Items will be offered at $1, $2 and $3 price points and will be ‘pulsed’ into and out of the Dollar Menu throughout next year to give economy diners some variety. It’s really just the latest step in the evolution of the limited time ‘special’.
…and an Analyst questios McD’s Monopoly Game claims
McDonalds advertises that one in five folks who play their Monopoly game will be a winner. It may just be a sleeve of Fries or a Cheeseburger, but it’s still a win. One video blogger who is noted for challenge stunts, YouTube broadcaster Furious Pete, decided to test the claim. So, he went to his neighbourhood McD’s and ordered 100 orders of Large Fries. That’s two tickets for each Large Fry sleeve, which equals 200 chances to win. After peeling all he tickets and doing the math, he reported that the odds were more like one-in-nine. But remember, you’ve got to average out the winning tickets over the whole McD’s chain. I don’t think they’re lying.
And that’s the news!
Happy Hallowe’en and eat safe…
~ Maggie J.