Summertime – and the living is outdoors and mobile! We have another bumper crop this week. And once again, the Fast Food news is focused on mains and snacks. Plus… Celebrate birthdays with Arby’s and MTN DEW Baja Blast!
Wingstop’s bumper Summer Bundle: Feeds 2 to 4…
The rundown…
Summer themed treats once again grace all aspects (and categories) of our Fast Food rundown this week…
Mains
Wingstop unveils Summer of Flavour Bundle
The bundle – which is meant to feed 2 to 4 diners – contains: 25 boneless wings, a large order of fries, a side of Cajun Corn, three dips and 2 20 oz. drinks. It’s a direct challenge to KFC, Popeye’s and Church’s Chicken, who are offering their own $25 bundle deals.
Arby’s serves up its 60th Birthday Meal
This special deal – to celebrate the chain’s 60th anniversary – includes: a Classic Beef ‘n Cheddar sandwich, a regular Jamocha Shake…
…and a 3-piece order of those new Potato Cakes. Available across the chain for a limited time, at participating locations.
Wendy’s adds a Chicken Biscuit for breakfast
It’s one of their scrumptious maple-honey butter Chicken Biscuits, and you can get it for just a buck extra, with any other breakfast purchase. Wendy’s is calling it the ‘Honey Buddy’ – “Your your new breakfast bestie.” It’s here for the whole summer, now through September 30.
Hardee’s adds new Angus Burger and Luxe Chicken sandwich
The Frisco BLT Angus Burger is built on two slices of the chain’s signature round Sourdough Bread. I starts with a 1/4 pound beef patty and tops it with two layers of bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
The BLT Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich also features Sourdough bread, with a ‘crispy-fried buttermilk chicken breast filet’ topped with two layers of bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. What more do we need to say?
Country Pride upgrades to Tempura Chicken Nuggets
Yes, that’s certainly a step up the fanciness ladder. And a true enhancement. And they’re just $10 for a 28 oz. / 795 g resealable package. They’re described as very similar’ to McDonald’s Nuggets inside. But feature that crispy, puffy Tempura batter coating. Cooked from raw.
Sides
Chick-Fil-A testing ‘legacy’ Fries
The Chicken Sandwich king made it’s reputation on being different than the competition. Until the other guys all copied it phenomenally popular fried chicken sandwich.
Now, it’s giving them a backhand of sorts, testing conventional French Fries. I’m wondering why they think they need to do that, considering the unchallenged superiority of their legendary Waffle Fries…
Beverages
Taco Bell cleebrates Baja Blast’s birthday
The Bell is celebrating the beverage’s 20th anniversary with a bunch of deals. Look for details in store. “For two decades, MTN DEW Baja Blast has been the drink that loyal fans just can’t get enough of,” Taylor Montgomery, the Chief Marketing Officer at Taco Bell. “We’re extremely proud of the synonymous, iconic duo Taco Bell and Baja Blast have become.”
Rivers Coffee brews up ‘all-in-one breakfast’
I’ll admit that the next thing I think of, after someone mentions waffles, is coffee. Now, Two Rivers Coffee has partnered with Eggos on a maple syrup + waffles flavoured brew…
…delivering the classic breakfast experience in a cup. The stuff is only available in packs of 12 Keurig pods. At least for now…
International Delight does ‘holiday’ bevs
Yes, it’s probably the earliest anybody has rolled out new end-of-year holiday themes products. But ID is obviously looking to get you addicted. They’re floating 4 new creamers: Chocolate Marshmallow; Frosted Sugar Cookie; and Peppermint Mocha. The latter is also available in ‘zedro sugar’ and as a special-edition ready to drink iced coffee.
Double Strawberry Poppers back at Del Taco
Double Strawberry Poppers are back at Del Taco. For a limited time. This iteration comes in three versions:
Lemonade, Sprite and Mini Shake. All contain real fresh strawberries plus a generous handful of strawberry Boba Balls.
Snacks
Reese’s rushes fall with Peanut Butter Pumpkins
Those icons of Halloween, Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins, are hitting shelves now – three months before Spooky Day. But it’s probably a good idea to release them early. because this year, you can only get them by ordering well ahead, online. The 2 lb. / 907 g bag contains approx. 50 pieces, and sells for 24.99. It’s a ‘Fans First’ Limited Edition…
Hostess bakes up a mystery Twinkie
Hostess is offering it’s first-ever ‘mystery flavoured’ snack cake. It’s a collab between the bakery and online creator Taylor Calmus, known as ‘Dude Dad’, on a Mystery Flavor Twinkie.
The cake will be available exclusively at Walmart through October.Look for hints as to the identity of the flavour on Dude Dad’s social media sites.
Turkey Hill Dairy celebrates Barbie’s birthday
… With two new ‘pink’-themes ice cream flavours: Strawberry Marshmallow and Frosted Cupcake. “Turkey Hill and Barbie both believe in unlocking your limitless potential and turning everyday moments into lifelong memories,” Brittany Smith, the director of marketing at Turkey Hill. “Ideal for a day by the pool at the DreamHouse, or after a pickleball game with Ken.”
Novelties
July 29th is National Chicken Wing Day!
And we’ve sourced a list of deals and specials being offered by national and regional eateries. But these are just a few of the celebratory events planned by wing purveyors large and small to lure you in for a nosh this coming Monday!
Taco Bell reveals digital deals through Labour Day
Thanks to the folks at Brand Eating for this pointer! All the coming Taco Bell digital app deals not through the end of next month are listed here. These deals are available exclusively to folks who order via the app for pick-up, or through UBER Eats for delivery.
And that’s the skinny…
… On what’s going to me making some of us a little less lithe over the coming days and weeks. See you back here in 7 for the next expansive edition of Fast Food Week!
~ Maggie J.