June is the doorstep of summer. And the fast Food sphere knows it! Virtually every new menu item announcement this past week has been summer-targeted. And every other category takes a back seat to the Mains…
Wendy’s new Saucy Nuggs: Creating an online frenzy…
The rundown…
As always, our weekly compendium of the most captivating Fast Food sphere announcements…
Mains
Wendy’s Nuggets get saucy
A trifle late to the spicy nugget table, Wendy’s is ‘coming in hot’ with 7 new flavours: Buffalo, Spicy Buffalo, Garlic Parm, Spicy Garlic Parm, Spicy Ghost Pepper, Honey BBQ and Spicy Honey BBQ. Get ’em in 4-, 6-, 10-, or 20-piece orders. Check your Wendy’s app or the website for a whole slew of specials and deals marking their début.
Domino’s goes ‘halvsies’ with you
That’s half off the regular menu price of any pizza ordered online through Domino’s website or mobile app.
That’s best deal on pizza we’ve seen in a long time. But it’s available only through June 9. And if you miss the deal this time, remember that it’s usually offered more than once a year…
Papa Murphy gets ‘affordable’
With locations in 35 of the contiguous lower 49 US states, PM’s is a force in the pizza sector. But one we don’t hear from very often. Now, they’re shouting the news: PM’s is offering ‘selected’ thin crust pies starting at just $8.99, through August 25. Chose from: Cheese, Pepperoni, Veggie; and Meat.
Jack In The Box intros ‘Munchies Under $4’…
It’s officially dubbed the Jack’s Munchies Under $4 Value Menu. And it includes a ‘lucky 13’ menu items – all under $4.
Prices may vary by location. But should come in under 4 across the chain. It’s a response to the Value Meal initiative from McDonald’s. And it’s a permanent menu addition…
… And cues up The Cube
Specifically, it’s partnering with multi-talented rapper-actor-producer Ice Cube on a new ‘square meal’ deal. It’s the Cube’s Munchie Meal anchored by the return of the Chick N Tater Mept. You also get a Taco, Seasoned Mini Fries and a Fountain Drink. Now through July 14, chain-wide.
Arby’s Canada Celebrates cherry season
Arby’s is honouring cherry season with a Cherry BBQ Brisket Sandwich, part of it’s limited-time summer specials menu.
The CBBS tops the meat with Swiss cheese, crispy-fried onions, red onions, tomato, and lettuce. Other summer headliners include White Cheddar Mac & Cheese and a new Strawberry Shake.
Chick-Fil-A unveils new summer sandwich
CFA is bring you a special ‘swicy’ Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich this summer. (see photo, Top of page.) Something unlike anything the competition has. Or, at least, yet announced. The official announcement says the MPBS, “balances the delicate flavors of sweet maple syrup combined with a gentle heat and delicious backyard grill flavor.” Premieres this coming Monday June 10…
Sides
Heinz re-squirts BBQ-worthy sauces
The company ketchup built is reprising a pair of squeezable sauces for summer: Harissa Aioli and Black Garlic Ranch were fan faves of the company’s multi-sauce lineup last summer.
Heinz enthuses: the Ranch is a “unique and smooth experience, combining the mellow, deep flavor of black garlic with the creaminess of ranch,” while the Aioli, is, “a smoky roasted red pepper blend with flavorful heat and a globally inspired flair.” At Walmart and Target locations across the US…
SONIC gets groovy with fries
The hedgehog-mascotted Drive-In is gifting fry lovers with a special deal good through the end of this month. Get any size of their new Groovy Fries for just $1. And make sure to try the new Groovy Sauce, described as, “a creamy blend of savory ranch and herbs with a mild kick of Sriracha.”
Snacks
Reese’s rolls out ‘Jumbo’ PB Cup
They already have a King Sized version of their flagship confection. But now, they’re launching an even bigger version – equal to 4 King Size cups.
The Jumbo Cup should be enough to satisfy any ravenous snacker. And it’s coming soon for summer, while supplies last…
Goldfish go green and spicy
Goldfish crackers are legendary in the annals of American snacking. Now, they’re going green – figuratively speaking – with a new Spicy Dill Pickle version. The decision to launch the new flavour was a no-brainer, the company says, after a recent survey tallied more than 300 million pickle posts on Tic Tok, and GrubHub reported 53 million Americans ordered ‘extra spice’ last year.
Novelties
Aussies get Loaded… Garlic Bread
It’s from Pizza Hut, and it comes in 4 different ‘flavours’: Meatlovers; Pepperoni Lovers; Buffalo Chicken; and Veggie Paneer
The official word is, “It’s the side with ‘main character’ energy.” For a limited time, right across the greater down-under…
And that’s the skinny…
… On what’s going to be making some of us a little less energetic over the coming days and weeks. See you back here in 7 for the next stultifying edition of Fast Food Week!
~ Maggie J.