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Moe's Southwest Grill® and Eggo® Unveil the "Eggo Taco" For National Taco Day
To celebrate National Taco Day, Moe's Southwest Grill® and Eggo® are teaming up to release a limited-time Eggo Taco. The new taco combines Moe's Southwest Grill's bold flavors with the crispy, fluffy goodness of the famous Eggo Homestyle waffle. A first-of-its-kind for the fast casual restaurant, now open nation-wide at 10:30 AM, the Eggo Taco features Moe's adobo chicken topped with bacon, shredded cheese and chipotle ranch served on a fried Eggo waffle as the taco shell...
KFC Scored a Touchdown with New Hot & Spicy Wings- Get 8 for Just $4.99
Just in time for football season, Kentucky Fried Chicken® is launching new Hot & Spicy Wings at an unbeatable price – get 8 for just $4.99 beginning Sept. 10 for a limited time only.* While others have wings for football season, none offer finger lickin’ good heat and delicious taste for this value.
The new KFC Hot & Spicy Wings are spicy marinated and double hand-breaded in KFC's signature Extra Crispy™ breading, creating the perfect amount of spice with each satisfying crunch...
Why Didn't We Launch This Sooner?! Domino's Introduces Pepperoni Stuffed Cheesy Bread
Domino's Pizza Inc. is giving pepperoni lovers more of what they want. The largest pizza company in the world has officially launched its newest menu item – Pepperoni Stuffed Cheesy Bread – across all franchise and corporate stores in the U.S.
"Pepperoni makes everything better," said Kate Trumbull, Domino's senior vice president – chief brand officer. "Adding our No. 1 pizza topping to our Stuffed Cheesy Bread was a no-brainer. We honestly can't believe we didn't launch it sooner! Whether you enjoy it as a standalone meal or pair it...
Taco Bell Introduces Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco Featuring New Slow-Braised Shredded Beef
Ready for a new take on Taco Bell tacos? Inspired by the hearty, rich flavors of birria, the new Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco feature slow-braised shredded beef – a brand new protein offering from Taco Bell – with a three-cheese blend melted on the inside and grilled on the outside of a freshly fried daily white corn shell. The taco comes with warm nacho cheese sauce and a savory red sauce for dipping into before every glorious bite. The Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco is the latest addition...
Taco Bell's Iconic Crunchwrap Goes Vegan
True Taco Bell fans have long been in the know on the extensive vegan and vegetarian options available through its customizable menu. After years of testing and tasting, the creative chefs behind the Taco Bell Test Kitchen unlocked the perfect recipe for its first fully vegan entree item: the Vegan Crunchwrap.
Just like how its original counterpart disrupted the quick service scene years ago, the Vegan Crunchwrap puts a new twist on what it means to enjoy vegan food. Craveable and convenient, the Vegan Crunchwrap...
With Popeyes Blackened Chicken Sandwich, There’s a Sandwich for Everyone, Everyday
Today, Popeyes® announces there is now a sandwich for everyone, everyday with the Blackened Chicken Sandwich hitting restaurants across the US and Canada. The breading-free, flavor-full sandwich is the first permanent addition to the chicken sandwich family since its iconic launch in 2019. As guests seek more variety, Popeyes is also introducing a Bacon and Cheese add-on to any sandwich, giving guests multiple mouth-watering options when craving a high-quality chicken sandwich. Popeyes Blackened...
KFC Introduces New Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets
Let the nugget wars begin! Kentucky Fried Chicken® is introducing new, 100 percent white meat Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets – hand-breaded with KFC's Original Recipe® – to menus nationwide starting March 27.
After a wildly successful test run in 2022 and years without a nugget made with the signature taste of KFC on menus, new Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets are making their way to KFC's permanent menu at participating locations – and these chicken nuggets pack a powerful pop of flavor that can be enjoyed nationwide seven days a week...
Chipotle Debuts New Protein on Menus in the US, Canada, and Europe
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced it is launching Chicken al Pastor, a new protein option that levels up any go-to Chipotle order with a sophisticated flavor profile and elevated taste. This week, Chicken al Pastor is rolling out at Chipotle restaurants worldwide for a limited time, marking the first time the Company has launched a new menu innovation globally.
A Uniquely Chipotle Take on Al Pastor
According to a recent report, al pastor is one of the fastest growing Mexican dishes. The same report also indicates that 43% of consumers choose to dine at restaurants with menu items that they cannot easily make at home, or do not...
Wingstop Debuts New Flavor That Tastes as Good as Gold
Wingstop stepped up its flavor game today, this time with its new limited-time flavor Carolina Gold BBQ that's said to taste as good as gold. Inspired by the southern BBQ traditions of the Carolinas, Wingstop applied its flavor expertise to concoct a bold, distinct spin on a familiar classic, available today in restaurants nationwide while supplies last.
Barbecue is popular from coast to coast, but each region has its distinct traditions, techniques and ingredients that make their sauces unique. Traditional Carolina Gold barbecue sauce is exactly that, with roots...
TacoTime Introduces New Tostada Wrap for a Limited Time
TacoTime® (www.TacoTime.com), known for serving freshly prepared, home-style Mexican fare, is offering a new option with the Tostada Wrap now available for a limited time in stores until January 24, 2023.
The Tostada Wrap features refried pinto beans, cheese sauce, seasoned beef, crispy tostada, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and sour cream layered inside a flour tortilla.
"We are excited to feature this new menu item that is the perfect combination of flavor and texture," said Steve Evans, senior vice president of marketing for Kahala Brands®, parent company of...
Prime Rib Subs Return to Quiznos’ Menu as Seasonal Offering for First Time Since 2019
Three years after its last appearance on Quiznos’ menus, the popular Prime Rib Subs are back – featuring two special recipe variations – for guests to indulge in the comforting and satisfying flavors of slow roasted prime rib as the holiday season draws near.
Both sandwich variations are made with slow-roasted prime rib, dry rubbed with black pepper, garlic, salt, and paprika before being slow roasted for eight hours creating a tender and juicy prime rib bursting with flavor.
The fan-favorite Prime Rib XL includes...
Noodles & Company Introduces Plant Based Chicken with the National Launch of Impossible™ Chicken
Noodles & Company, the national fast-casual chain known for spreading Uncommon Goodness with its globally inspired noodle bowls, best-in-class service, and values-centric culture, announced today the national launch of Impossible™ Chicken, a plant-based protein option made by Impossible Foods. Noodles' new Impossible™ Panko Chicken offering is now available as a protein option across its menu nationwide, as well as part of two new dishes, following successful market tests of both the protein and Impossible™ Orange Chicken Lo Mein in...
QDOBA Mexican Eats® Introduces Brisket Birria
QDOBA, a leading fast-casual Mexican restaurant, is bringing the true flavors of Mexico and the hottest trend from food trucks in the U.S. to its menu with the introduction of Brisket Birria, made with tender, shredded beef brisket slow cooked for 10 hours in chiles and garlic to infuse authentic Mexican flavors. With the new protein option, guests can create their own entrée with Brisket Birria or enjoy two new chef curated recipes: the QuesaBirria Quesadilla and QuesaBirria Burrito, both of which layer Brisket Birria with QDOBA's much loved 3-cheese queso...
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Adds New Saucy Brisket Poblano Taco to its Menu for a Limited Time
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop announces the addition of the Saucy Brisket Poblano Taco to its menu, available for a limited time. The new taco offers a twist on Fuzzy’s famous Butt Burnin’ sauce with the addition of Dr Pepper, providing the perfect sweet and spicy combination with each bite.
The Saucy Brisket Poblano Taco is prepared with the shredded brisket drizzled with a special Butt Burnin’ sauce blended with Dr Pepper and topped with roasted poblano peppers, house-pickled red onions, avocado slices, Fuzzy’s signature...
CurderBurger™ Returns to the Culver's® Menu on October 12 by Popular Demand
Culver's, the Midwest restaurant chain popular for its ButterBurgers, Wisconsin Cheese Curds and Fresh Frozen Custard, made guests' dreams a reality last October when they debuted the CurderBurger™ for one day only on National Cheese Curd Day. Now, after nearly one full year of guest pleas and requests for the CurderBurger to return, Culver's is bringing the curd-topped burger back to restaurant menus on October 12th through the end of the month or while supplies last.
On April Fool's Day in 2021, Culver's teased...
Zaxby's Introduces New Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries
Zaxby's®, the premium quick-service restaurant, beloved for its Chicken Fingerz™, wings and legendary Zax Sauce®, rolls out new Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries systemwide after successfully testing the saucy sharable in select markets. It's Chicken Fingerz meets crinkle fries for a palate-pleasing, family-friendly addition to any Zaxby's meal—available at participating locations for a limited time only while supplies last.
"Our new Loaded Fries are the culmination of Zaxby's most craveable ingredients," said Patrick Schwing, chief marketing and strategy officer at Zaxby's...
Potbelly Heads into Fall with a Deli Classic
Potbelly is bringing the 'strami back! A hit with Potbelly fans, the Pastrami Sandwich made its anticipated return on Monday, Oct. 3rd for a limited time.
Layered with signature spiced and smoked beef, the savory Pastrami Sandwich is topped with Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard, then served Potbelly style, always toasted at 500 degrees.
"At Potbelly, we are always putting tasty twists on classic sandwiches." said David Daniels, CMO of Potbelly. "As the temperature drops this time of year and our fans are seeking the toasty, warm comfort of our craveable..."
KFC is Testing New Kentucky Fried Chicken Wraps in Select Atlanta Restaurants
The fans asked, and we listened! Kentucky Fried Chicken® is shaking up its menus with the release of its new Kentucky Fried Chicken Wraps in select Atlanta restaurants for a limited time, starting today.
Kentucky Fried Chicken Wraps are packed with flavor and available in three mouthwatering options for fans to choose from, starting at only $3 each or in a two-wrap combo*. Varieties include:
- The Classic Chicken Wrap, a hand-breaded Extra Crispy™ Tender, crunchy pickles, and creamy mayo, wrapped up...
Taco Bell Fans Vote Between The Double Decker Taco & Enchirito On Which Will Briefly Return to Menu
Two of the most requested menu items will face off in Taco Bell's first-ever in-app vote as Rewards members determine which will return for a limited time
Following years of pleas and requests to bring back former menu items, Taco Bell is introducing a unique in-app voting experience* that puts the power to decide in the palm of its most loyal fans for the first time in the brand's history. The matchup pits two fan-favorites against each other and...
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