It’s been a busy week on the Fast Food Front: A couple of Burger joints crashed National Doughnut Day, a number of chains announced Summer Specials, Even more restos brought back limited-time specials for another go-round, and Quizno’s expanded the role of its Toaster Ovens…
Popeye’s Rip’n Chicken: Interesting idea, but it still looks like a deep-fried hand!
What was BK doing, celebrating National Doughnut Day?…
The answer is clear… They were selling a Whopper on a Doughnut-shaped bun! For one day only, June 1, National Doughnut Day, Burger King ditched their traditional Sesame Seed Whopper Buns in favour of a version with a hole in the middle. Looked like a Bagel, but had the same flavour and texture as the regular Bun. Just a but if fun on a day that other (Doughnut) outlets might have otherwise siphoned off a lot of business…
… And Papa John’s unveiled new Doughnut Holes!
Papa John’s Pizza also got on the Doughnut Day bandwagon débuting a new Doughnut Holes snack June 1. The new nuggets get a Cinnamon Sugar Coating and are filled with Caramel Creme. Starting today, you can get a free order of Papa’s Doughnut Holes when you order two Pizzas, by quoting promo code ‘DONUT’. Of course, the new dessert item will be available for a limited time, only.
Arby’s updates its Beef ‘N Cheddar Sandwich…
The familiar Beef ‘N Cheddar Sandwich is getting an update with the addition of Arby’s Pepper Bacon. The new Sammy features: thin-sliced Roast Beef, Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Pepper Bacon, and Red Ranch Sauce, on an Onion Bun. Better yet, they’re just $6 each when you buy two…
…Adds items to Market Fresh Sandwich menu
Arby’s has débuted a new Turkey Avocado Club and brought back two former faves to freshen its Market Fresh Sandwich menu. The aforementioned Club features Roast Turkey, of course, accompanied by spicy Avocado Spread, Pepper Bacon, Red Onions, Tomato, Leaf Lettuce, and Mayo on Honey Wheat Bread. The new Club arrives alongside the Triple Decker, which stacks oven-roasted Turkey Breast, Pit-Smoked Ham, Roast Beef, Pepper Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Mayo, Spicy Brown Mustard, Red Onion, Tomato, and Leaf Lettuce on Honey Wheat Bread. And back by popular demand for the summer: Pecan Chicken Salad and The Ultimate BLT.
Dunkin’s serves up frozen Lemonade for Summer…
Dunkin’s has introduced two new ‘Frozen Lemonades to its beverage lineup for summer: regular Lemon and Strawberry-Lemon. The drinks are simple mixtures of Fruit Juice and plain ice Slush. But what a thirst quencher on a blazing hot day!
…Brings back beloved Breakfast Sandwich for a limited time
Dunkin’s is also binging back its popular Sweet Black Pepper Bacon Breakfast Sandwich for the summer. The big handful features four strips of Brown Sugar and Black Pepper seasoned Bacon which is served along with an egg and a slice of American (Process) cheese on a toasted croissant. You can also get it as a Wake-Up Wrap, but in a miniature version, with two slices of Bacon and half an Egg.
Popeye’s Brings Back Rip’n Chicken
You’ve all heard of – and likely seen pictures of – the infamous Bloomin’ Onion, a big Sweet Onion cut in such a way that it pulls apart, or blooms, when seasoned, battered and deep fried. Looks good, tastes great. But, now, Popeye’s has something similar in Chicken. I say ‘now, because I missed it the first time around. But, anyway, Rip’n Chicken is back… It’s a large Chicken Breast cut into strips, but left joined at the ‘palm’ of what eerily resembles a deep-fried hand. The idea is, you can easily tear off convenient-sized pieces for eating as you go. The ultimate ‘finger’ food?
Quizno’s expands role of Toaster Ovens
Quizno’s Sub Shops are adding a nice side dish to their menu this summer: twice-toasted Tasty Tots. They’re Potato nuggets topped with Bacon, Jalapeñnos, and Cheddar Cheese. If you’re not of the spicy persuasion, you can also get them plain. In other news, Quizno’s now offers any small Sub as a Flatbread Sandwich, and you can get all the toppings of your favourite Sub as a full or half Salad.
And that’s the skinny on what’s making us fat this week. Go forth and consume!
~ Maggie J.