More bold meal deals this week! Several players announce further (better late than never) Valentine’s deals, and more big players reveal Easter plans. And McDonald’s Crispy Chicken Sandwich is rebranded for fullscale launch…
Fresh Bowls from Freshmesa (by Chipotle) fresh food eatery…
McDonald’s rebrands Crispy Chicken Sandwich…
The menu item doesn’t change, but the name does: the new McEntry in the crispy Chicken Sandwich sweepstakes will henceforth be known simply as The McCrispy. And two new versions of the main will also début across the chain by the end of this month (see image at top of page). The new Bacon Ranch McCrispy and the Bacon Ranch Deluxe McCrispy. Details in stores.
… collabs on new Duo Meal
Pop queen Cardi B and Offset are sponsoring a new Valentine’s duo Meal featuring one each of the performers’ fave McCombos. You get a Quarter Pounder and a Classic Cheeseburger, each paired with a drink, fries and dessert.
McD’s says it’s the perfect casual Valentine’s supper option. “Let me tell you, McDonald’s is date night done right,” says Offset.
Checker’s, Rally’s boxes $5 Meal Deal
Order either a Checkerburger/Rallyburger or a Fry Lover’s Burger, plus 8 Chicken Bites, a small order of Famous Seasoned Fries, and a 16 oz. soft drink – all for just$5. Truly a great deal!
Church’s Offers Lent-inspired Meal Deals
At the top of the luxy-value list, an 8-piece Shrimp meal deal including fries, and a Honey-Butter Biscuit. There’s a Chicken Tenders version, too.
Either can be had for just $5.99. There are also some Fish Meal Deals in honour of Lent and a new Lemon Cheesecake Fried Pie…
Farmesa fresh eatery spins off
Not only has Chipotle been streamlining its menu and freshening its image, it’s been planning to spin off a ‘Fresh Eating’ style resto chain.”One of our strategic objectives is to create or invest in emerging culinary spaces and restaurant concepts that fit within Chipotle’s food with integrity mission and make fresh food daily,” CEO Brian Niccol said in a statement on Wednesday. Looks like the new resto will feature a lot of Chipotle-style customizable bowls…
Jack In The Box Birthday Deal
JITB is offering an almost unbelievable deal to celebrate its 72’nd birthday. Ge two tacos for ($)0.72! The party starts on February 21. Jack Pack members will be able to get two for $0.72 when they order through the Jack mobile app – for that day only.
Coke Move gets new anthem
Coke has intro’ed MOVE, its new energetic Cola designed to ‘bring music to life’. Now MOVE is getting its own anthen, titled LLYLM. It’s single from Grammy-award winning recording artist Rosalía designed to act as a musical analogue to the new flavour.
LLYLM is described as unique, in as much as it features multiple languages, including a full section in English. Coke Move will be available in the U.S. and Canada starting this coming Monday. A zero sugar option will also be available.
Hershey’s rolls out new Easter items
The new treats are headlined by something I’ve waited many years to see:
Mini Chocolate Eggs with Crispy Candy shells – in rainbow colours! Now, that says ‘Easter’ to me. See the rest here.
And that’s the skinny…
~ Maggie J’s.