On the doorstep of Labour Day – and unofficially, Fall – the Fast Food Week menu features a grab bag of Desserts and Snacks. What better way to mark the cusp of two ‘seasons’? How about Gold Sauce from McDonald’s?
New, contest-winning, BK Crispy Onion Whopper – also in Jr. Size (right)…
The rundown…
Here we go! A little of everything from a lot of different players… I call dibs on BK’s new Crispy Onion Whopper!
Mains
Burger King débuts Crispy Onion Whopper
Do Crispy Onions make anything savoury better? I think so. And apparently so does BK. The new Crispy Onion Whopper is a product of BK’s ‘Whopper by You’ contest.Features a quarter-pound, flame-grilled beef patty served with lettuce, tomato, mayo, American cheese, bacon, pickles, breaded onion rings, fried onion crisps, and BBQ sauce on a toasted sesame seed bun. For smaller appetites, it can also be ordered as a Whopper Jr.
KFC Canada pours on the Pickles
Canadians must have finally decided they approve of the current Pickle-everything fad. KFC Canada has launched a new Pickle-themed menu, featuring a Pickle Chicken sandwich. A triple-breaded fried chicken breast is topped with mayo, bread & butter pickles, and a dusting of dill seasoning.
Denny’s dangles 5 new Slams
A ‘Slam’ as what Denny’s calls it’s big meal platters, which can be had for eat-in or take-out. Now it’s changed up its featured menu with ‘5 new slams starting at $5’.
Available now through October 28, at participating Denny’s restaurants US-wide. Full details are covered in this detailed review…
Sides
KFC Canada nails the Pickle Sides
The new KFC Canada Pickle-everything menu also nails Pickle sides with new Loaded Pickle Fries pile crispy pickles on classic KFC fries, finished with mayo and dill seasoning. And yes, there’s even Fried Pickle Chips to go with the new sandwich. The Pickle Menu is a limited-time offering – at lest for this time around…
McDonald’s strikes Gold
McD’s new Special Edition Gold Sauce, the chain’s take on ‘gold’ barbecue sauce. Gold is described as: “a harmonious blend of vinegary North Carolina BBQ sauce infused with notes of honey, smoke and mustard.” It’s a limited time treat, at participating locations US-wide, starting Wednesaday, September 3.
Desserts & Snacks
Pringles re-appears with 6 new flavours
Haven’t heard much fro Pringles lately? That’s probably because they’ve been readying 6 new flavours for a big release that’s finally here…
Now owned by the Kellogg’s spin-off Kellanova, the line leverages 6 new flavours into’ed in other products earlier this year. Apparently, fans have been clamouring for Cinnamon & Sugar and Jalapeño & Queso in new puffed Mingles for months. Now they’re here!
Popeye’s adjusts its Ghost Pepper menu
Popeye’s has asked its Ghost Pepper wing menu items to step back in favour a new, milder ‘base’ in 3 new flavours: Signature Hot, Sweet ‘N Spicy, and Honey BBQ. Ghost Pepper is still on the board as a dry rub. The new rub is described as, ‘Signature Hot, Sweet ‘N Spicy, and Honey BBQ’. That’s a total of 7 new rubs, featuring that new base, which showcases, “a savory blend of Louisiana seasonings.”
BK brings back Cini-Minis
Cini-Minis are described as: ‘bite-sized cinnamon rolls served with a sweet icing dipping sauce’. Featuring a thick layer of cinnamon filling and classic ‘white drizzle’ icing. You get four in an order. These little gems may be the best Cinnamon Buns in the fast food universe… They’re back for a limited time…
Kiwi & Lemon glow in the dark!
I’m always entranced by any food that ‘glows in he dark’. Now, Magum – the ice cream bar maven – is the brand that has me in its claws with a new premium pop: the Hydro: ICE kiwi and lemon chiller.
Owner of the Magnum brand, Unilever, describes the treat as: “dairy-free, only 77 calories, and enriched with vitamins C, B2 and magnesium.” It’s referred to as ‘adult functional refreshment’.
Haagen-Dazs launches Fall PS Collection
Haagen-Dazs has unveiled its 2025 Pumpkin Spice Collection for this fall, 2025. Starting September 2, three premium PS menu items make Fall official: Including a Shake, a Dazzler and a Spice-Dipped Waffle Cone…
Novelties
Aldi gets saucy x 3, in one…
The big grocery chain has intro’ed a new novelty feature: The Mighty Trio, a limited-edition triple-sauce dispenser combining ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard into one bottle. “The Mighty Trio is our response to the growing trend of sauce mixology among Brits. It’s a fun, practical solution for those who enjoy their burgers, hot dogs or chips with a variety of flavors,” says Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial officer at Aldi UK.
Events
Wide-open spaces a perfect test bed
Chipotle is testing a new delivery drone system in Texas. It’s a partnership with Zipline, which claims to be the world’s largest autonomous drone delivery service.
With the new service, “you tap a button, and minutes later food magically appears — hot, fresh, and ultra fast,” says Keller Rinaudo Cliffton, CEO and Co-Founder of Zipline.
And that’s the skinny…
… On what’s going to be making some of us a little more Winter Friendly over the coming days and weeks… See you back here in 7 for the next ‘first breath of frost’ edition here at Fast Week Week!
~ Maggie J.