The Fast Food News is mostly holiday-themes this week. Lots of new treats coming in and old faves coming back for the Christmas-New Years Season. And we’ve got a whole sleighful of news from Taco Bell about new products tests and the return of the Friendsgiving Taco Party Pack…
The new Taco Bell Steak and Poblano Quesadilla…
Taco Bell tests Steak and Poblano Quesadilla…
Not content with its recent the Bell is pressing forward with the market test of a new Quesadilla. Folks in the Cleveland, OH, area will be able to sample the Quesadilla – with either Steak or Grilled White Meat Chicken, or in a Veggie version for a limited time. All versions come with Nacho Chips and a side of Guacamole.
…New Shredded Chicken Tacos…
The Bell is also testing a trio of new Shredded Chicken Tacos: Spicy Ranch, Creamy Chipotle, or Buffalo. Each version includes Spicy Chicken, the Sauce of your choice, Lettuce, Crunchy Red Tortilla Chip Strips, and Cheddar Cheese, all in a soft Flour Tortilla shell. Folks in the Phoenix, AZ, area can try ’em for just $1 apiece, for a limited time.
…Brings back Rolled Chicken Taco Party Pack
The Bell is also bringing back its its Rolled Chicken Taco Party Pack for the Christmas and New Years. First offered for ‘Friendsgiving’ earlier this month, the special includes 6 Rolled Chicken Tacos, your choice of any of three dips (Spicy Ranch, Nacho Cheese Sauce or Guacamole), and 6 crunchy seasoned Beef Tacos.
“The holidays are filled with all types of gatherings, which is why we are excited to give fans a delicious, craveable and shareable solution delivered straight to their door with the Rolled Chicken Tacos Party Pack,” said Melissa Friebe, Senior Vice President, Brand Marketing and Consumer Insights at Taco Bell. “Whether fans are getting together for a holiday party, to cheer on their favorite sports team, or even a movie night, this new party pack is the perfect reason to stay in and celebrate a love for Tacos.”
New Boston Pizza Pie only in Canada
Canada’s getting a taste of Christmas Dinner in a new Pie from Boston Pizza, topped with Rotisserie Turkey, Stuffing, Rosemary Cream Sauce and an Italian Cheese Blend. You also get a side of Cranberry Sauce and a tub of Turkey Gravy for dipping, and a Toblerone Chocolate Bar for Dessert. Also on the BP holiday menu: Christmas Poutine, Cranberry Holiday Ribs and more.
Church’s Chicken flies $5 and $15 ‘Holi-Deals’
Church’s is celebrating the holidays with a pair of combo packs designed to fill you with seasonal cheer. The $5 Deal includes 3 Honey Butter Biscuit Tenders, Fries, Coleslaw and a Honey-Butter Biscuit. The $15 Deal comes with your choice of 12 Church’s Original or Spicy Fried Chicken, or 12 Honey Butter Biscuit Tenders, plus any 2 large sides. Deals end December 29.
Discount Lattés from Dunkin’s
You can get half-price Lattés at Dunkin’s from now through the end of the year. In fact, you can get a medium-sized Latte, Cappuccino, or Americano for only $2 daily between the hours of 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. If you use the Dunkin’s App or collect Dunkin’s rewards, you’ll find details on additional perks in store.
Chick-Fil-A whips up a Christmas Shake
It’s candy-cane themed, starting with regular Soft Serve, blended with Peppermint Syrup, Dark Chocolate-Peppermint chunks and Peppermint Candy Flakes, and topped with Whipped Cream and a Maraschino Cheery. Now, that’s Chrismassy!
~ Maggie J.