This may be the most ‘active’ Fall we’ve seen yet on the Fast Food front! New developments in the Value War. Full-tilt Hallowe’en menu reveals. Doritos opens an ‘After Dark’ themed restaurant. And the $1 million Lay’s Do Us A Flavour contest is back!
The Big Dip – Only at Burger King!
The rundown…
Every Fast Food ‘course’ is covered. Featuring a tantalizing tease about the imminent return of the legendary McRib…
Mains
Experience The Big Dip – only at Burger King
It’s a collab with Hidden Valley Ranch – the dressing-dip-sauce folks say you can put on ANYTHING. Now, BK is offering you a big, wide ‘pan’ of the stuff you can dip a whole Sandwich in! The 8 0z. / 236 ml monster tub is just a buck when you order in person at participating location in major markets such as NYC, LA and Chicago…
McRib headed back to US this fall?
… But it’s a sort of convoluted affair. Food & Wine reports the controversial sandwich is back now in the UK. And there are rumours it’s back in Guatamala (of all places!).
We know it’s not in the US or Canada, yet. But there were unofficial indications it would make an ap-pearance in the coming months. The best advice we can give you is to bookmark the McRib Locator page… And check back often!
Circle K adds new $3, $4, $5 Meal Deals
Everybody is getting into the Fats Food ‘Value War’. Even truck-stop convenience outlet Circle K. There’s a Hot Dog combo at $3, a Breakfast Sandwich Deal at $4, and Piza deal at $5. All deals (Pizza excepted) include a side and drink…
Subway offers ANY Footlong Sub for $6.99
It’s an aggressive deal, and it’s good on ANY Footlong Sub, now through November 2. But you have to order online or via the Subway App. (Use the code: ‘699FL’.)
The longer the Fast Food chains keep pushing their ordering apps like this, the more I wonder if they’ll ever make their goal of getting the vast majority of fans to order and pay that way…
KFC adds Original Recipe Tenders
You get three KFC Original Recipe Tenders, an order of Secret Recipe Fries, and two dipping sauces. And be sure to try their new Comeback Sauce, designed to complement the Tenders, it’s, “a creamy, zesty, craveable sauce that pairs perfectly with our world-famous Original Recipe fried chicken. So delicious you will want to ‘come back’ for more!”
Tim Horton’s Hallowe’en Menu is here!
Tim Horton’s has some new and returning Hallowe’en menu specials: including Iced Capp and Dream Cookie collabs with Reeses’ and M&Ms.
And a brand new glow-in-the-dark 2024 Timbits treat bucket. And… Tim’s is ready for Hallowe’en with tons of seasonal merch, including costumes for kids – and dogs!
Sides
Subway lights up ‘Fiery Ghost Pepper Bread’
Not necessarily a Hallowe’en specialty, but timely, nonetheless. It’s featured in two new ‘ultimate heat’ subs: the Spicy nacho Steak and Fiery Meatball.” Paul Fabre, Senior VP of Culinary and Innova-tion at Subway explains: “Spicy food is wildly popular, and our guests have told us they are craving more spice on our menu.”
Beverages
Cranberry Lemonade – new at KFC!
It’s a seasonal slosh that is sure to please. And it’s the first cranberry specialty to appear this Holiday season: A zippy blend of KFC’s regular Lemonade and rich, red Cranberry syrup.
It’s here for a limited time, and maybe for the whole season, across the chain… My take: A truly welcome contrast to the ubiquitous Pumpkin Spice Fall flood!
Desserts and Snacks
Butterfinger Updates its classic flavour profile
The ancient and venerable – truly classic – Butterfinger bar is updating its image… With a new Salted Caramel version! “We plan to take the classic American crispety, crunchety, peanut-buttery taste of Butterfinger to the next level with irresistible flavor combinations,” says Kalyn Flournoy, Senior Brand Manager. Stay tuned for more!
KFC pops mini Cherry Pies
They’re officially called Cherry Pie Poppers and they look scrumptious. Did I mention I’ve always been a sucker for good, old, saucy, sweet ‘diner’-style cherry pie?
This is just that in one- or two-bite format. Available in 4- and 10-piece orders, for a limited time, at all locations. And the crust is a crispy, flaky cut above the usual hand pie…
CheezIt adds Smoked Cheddar and Gouda flavours
Just in time for the unofficial start of the Year End holiday season! The official statement says they’re designed to appeal to, “absurdly adventurous fans who started adding spices and smoky flavors to enhance their Cheez-It tasting experience at home.” Starting November 1, at all the usual retail out-lets ‘nationwide’…
Novelties
Doritos opens snack-themed resto!
The beloved corn chip brand is famed for its flavour-making excursions and way-0our collabs. Now, it’s opening a restaurant in a major-league arena showcasing snacks and dishes based on them.
“The globally inspired flavors of the Doritos After Dark menu will invite late-night food fans to see the creative and surprising ways Doritos can enhance their favorite meals and cocktails.” says Carolyn Braff, VP of Culinary Marketing at Frito-Lay…
Lay’s Do Us A Flavour contest is back!
After a 7-year sabbatical, the grand fan flavour fest is back. With a $1 million prize for the lucky win-ner! Now through February 28, 2025, you can submit your nest new flavour inspiration – up to 10 per day, actually – at submit their flavor ideas from now through Feb. 21, 2025, at DoUsAFlavor.com. Three finalist flavours will go on sale in April. And fans will be able to vote on their fave…
And that’s the skinny…
… On what’s going to be making some of our bathroom scales look a little scarier over the coming days and weeks. See you back here in 7 for the next chocolate-and-chips edition of Fast Food Week!
~ Maggie J.