Loads of MAINS items in the rundown this week. And many of those have a Valentine’s Day flavour. KFC does Dollar Wings and Potato Wedges + Queso for Super Bowl. And McD’s partners with Frank’s Hot Sauce to ‘kick up your day’…
The rundown…
IKEA does COSTCO one better with a Half-Metre Hot Dog… And the Shake Shack puts True Love on the menu…
MAINS
IKEA launches new 20 in Hot Dog
The Swedish furniture and housewares giant is becoming known more and more for its in-store restaurants. Now it’s unveiled a new 20 in / 50 cm long mega Hot Dog. Not surprisingly, they call it the ‘Half-Metre Dog’. And it’s selling in the UAR for (US)$5.17. Looks to me – and other Fast Food watchers – like a head-to-head competitor for COSTCO’s legendary $1.50 Dog. Can’t wait for it to hit North American IKEAs…
Papa John’s Protein Crust test a hit!
The Pizza innovator tested a new protein-infused crust recently. And the result was so positive that we might see that option on PJ’s regular menus soon. The test pies included: The Meats (55 g protein) features sausage and pepperoni with a rich six-cheese blend made from real Mozzarella, Provolone, Fontina, Asiago, Parmesan, and Romano. The Veggie (49 g protein) headlines mushrooms, green peppers, and onions, with the same six-cheese blend…
Jack In The Box ups ante with ‘Protein Bowls’…
Jack has renamed his rice bowl entrés ‘Protein Bowls’, and added – Protein. The new Chicken Fajita Protein Bowl features your choice of…
… crispy-fried or grilled chicken, served over white or brown rice, topped with grilled onions, roasted corn, black beans, cheddar cheese and Chipotle Ranch.
… Bolsters Wrap menu with the Fajita Jack
JITB is adding another Wrap to its ‘updated’ menu. The Fajita Jack Wrap is built on your choice of crispy-fried or grilled chicken strips, lettuce, shredded cheddar, grilled onions, tomato, and Chipotle Ranch. A tortilla-rolled sibling of the aforementioned Chicken Fajita Protein Bowl…
Del Taco welcomes back Spicy Jack
The Spicy Jack Quesadilla is back, for a limited time, at participating Del Taco locations. It’s a classic Jack Cheese grilled fold-over with Salsa Verde. There’s also a Chicken version which comes solo or as part of a combo, with crinkle-cut fries and a drink. Available now through March 23.
Panera brings back Asiago Bagel Stacks
But this time, the popular sandwich is back permanently. Chose either the new Chicken Roma or Spicy Steak Asiago stack.
And check out the new Asiago-blessed breakfast sandwich medley…
KFC does dollar wings for Super Bowl
KFC is offering a straight-up ’20 Wings for $20′ deal in honour of the Super Bowl. They’ve done it before. They’ll probably do it again. It’s a classic deal on a classic game-day staple…
SIDES
KFC launches new Wedges and Queso
The new duo includes a big order of Potato Wedges with a 16 oz / 454 ml side-side of Queso Dip. It’s being billed as a shareable side ahead of the Super Bowl game tomorrow. It’s $8.99 in Los Angeles. Maybe less in less-expensive markets…
McDonald’s adds ‘some heat to your day’
One bite at a time. And it’s doping so with Frank’s Red Hot Sauce. The Frank’s crossover, “takes your McDonald’s favourites and gives them a bold twist that kicks every meal occasion up a notch…
– morning, noon, or night,” the news release trumpets. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants across Canada, through the McDonald’s app, or with McDelivery.
BEVERAGES
Chick-Fil-A launches Frosted Sodas and Floats
They’re permanent additions to the menu. The Floats feature your choice of fizzy fountain beverage blended with Icedream frozen dessert. The Floats change it up, layering your choice of fountain drink with Icedream. Decide on your choice of beverage beforehand, so you don’t hold up the line!
Shake Shack unveils its True Love Shake
The Shack has something new for Valentine’s Day. It’s a tricky creation, featuring vanilla frozen cust-ard blended with strawberry purée, poured into a cup lined with a crackable dark chocolate shell (That’s the tricky part…). The True Love is topped with chocolate whipped cream and strawberry curls.
DESSERTS & SNACKS
Krispy Kreme débuts 4 new Valentines Doughnuts
KK introduces 4 new Valentines specialty doughnuts this year. The 2026 Collection includes: the I Love You a Choco-Lot…
…the Teddy Bear Cookies & Kreme, the You’re Berry Sweet; and the Sprinkled with Love. They’re available through February 14 -Valentine’s Day – at participating locations.
Baskin-Robbins brings back Love Potion 31
It’s a Valentine tradition: White chocolate and raspberry-flavored ice creams are stirred with rasp-berry swirls, chocolate‑flavoured chips, and raspberry‑filled chocolate hearts. It’s the February Flavour of the Month. And don’t miss out on the new Love Potion 31 Cappy (coffee beverage), or the return of the Vintage Heart Cake…
NOVELTIES
Grillo’s Pickle Bouquet a Valenties legend?
The Grillo’s bouquet comes as a kit – containing everything you need to put together your creation. Even a jar of Pickles. But you can get more from the store for variety…
It was $35 at the Grillos website. I say ‘was’, because it’s already sold out. One reviewer called it: “A genuine expression of affection – for the right kind of person.”
And that’s the skinny…
… On what’s going to be making some of us a little cozier over the coming days and weeks. See you back here in 7 for the next flash-frozen edition of Fast Food Week!
~ Maggie J.