In this week’s restaurant menu news, Whataburger brings the heat with its new limited-time Hot Honey Crisp Whatachick’n Sandwich and bite-sized tenders, while East Coast Wings + Grill kicks off summer with guest-voted sauces and a tropical menu featuring pineapple shrimp salads and jalapeño margaritas. Polly’s Pies launches its fifth annual “Pie for the People” campaign featuring a June strawberry rhubarb special.
Vocelli Pizza rolls out a high-protein, lower-calorie Roman-style Pinsa crust nationwide. Meanwhile, Wings and Rings debuts loaded macaroni and cheese bowls alongside refreshing dragon fruit sips, and Smalls Sliders loads up its menu with seasoned waffle fries and nostalgic Key Lime Pie and Banana Pudding milkshakes.
Friendly’s celebrates the season with a Star-Spangled menu boasting classic lobster rolls and creative dirty sodas, while Krispy Kreme answers guest requests by bringing back its popular lemon-filled glazed doughnut. Finally, KFC targets value-seeking diners with a four-piece chicken tenders deal and the return of its crispy fried pickles, while Taco Bell delivers a double dose of flavor by reintroducing its Shredded Beef Dipping Taco and is testing a permanent cold brew coffee menu topped with innovative cold foams at its Live Más Cafés.
Whataburger Turns Up the Heat with New Hot Honey Crisp Whatachick’n Sandwich
Whataburger has introduced a sweet and savory chicken creation featuring a crispy fillet, premium slaw, pickles, and a drizzled specialty glaze on a brioche bun. Available for a limited time, this bold flavor profile is also being offered as a bite-sized tender option at participating locations.
East Coast Wings + Grill Names Top 3 Fan Flavor Showdown Finalists as Voting Opens and Summer Escape Menu Launches
East Coast Wings + Grill has introduced three guest-created finalist wing sauces – BBQ Peppercorn, Carolina Ranch, and Korean Thai – available exclusively through the brand’s mobile app for a limited-time voting period. Additionally, a seasonal menu has launched nationwide featuring tropical-inspired options like a pineapple shrimp salad, a Hawaiian chicken sandwich, a pineapple jalapeño margarita, and a refreshing fruit mocktail.
Polly’s Pies Kicks Off Fifth Annual “Pie for the People” Campaign
Polly’s Pies has launched a month-long celebration featuring an exclusive strawberry rhubarb pie and a special buy-one-get-one-half-off deal on all signature pies every Wednesday. Throughout June, guests can also purchase commemorative scratchers to win prizes like free pie for a year, with a portion of the proceeds supporting local food banks.
Vocelli Pizza Launches a New High Protein Pinsa Crust
Vocelli Pizza has introduced an innovative, airy Roman-style crust option that boasts lower calories and higher protein content than traditional options. This nutritious new offering is currently available as a customizable base for any signature recipe or build-your-own creation at participating locations.
Wings and Rings Dives into Summer with New Loaded Mac Bowls and Dragon Fruit Sips
Wings and Rings has launched a limited-time summer lineup featuring three indulgent varieties of loaded macaroni and cheese bowls topped with combinations of buffalo chicken, smoked bacon, and dynamic sauces. Guests can pair these rich main dishes with refreshing new beverage options, including a vibrant dragon fruit cocktail, a tropical mocktail, and a fruit-infused lemonade.
Smalls Sliders Is Loading up Summer
Smalls Sliders has launched its first-ever Loaded Fries, topping its signature seasoned waffle fries with a savory mix of warm queso, ranch, pickled jalapeños, and crispy bacon. To balance the summer menu, the brand has introduced two limited-time, hand-spun dessert shakes in nostalgic Key Lime Pie and Banana Pudding flavors.
Friendly’s Serves Up a Star-Spangled Summer With Lobster Favorites, Dirty Sodas and Sweet Deals
Friendly’s has launched its seasonal Star-Spangled menu featuring the return of Maine-style and Connecticut-style lobster rolls, a lobster and shrimp quesadilla, and a festive red, white, and blue burger. The limited-time lineup also debuts creative dirty soda flavors, a nostalgic watermelon sherbet cake, and a themed berry ice cream sundae.
Your Requests Have Been Answered! Krispy Kreme Returns Fan-Favorite Original Glazed Lemon Filled Doughnut
Krispy Kreme has brought back its fan-favorite lemon-filled glazed doughnut, balancing the brand’s signature sweet coating with a bright, tart citrus center. This returning seasonal treat is available at participating shops nationwide for a limited time heading into the summer months.
KFC Brings Back Popular Fried Pickles and Introduces New 5 for $5 Tenders Deal
KFC has reintroduced its popular fried pickles alongside a four-piece chicken tenders value deal that includes a side of secret recipe fries and dipping sauce. This crispy, limited-time pairing is available at participating locations nationwide to deliver maximum flavor and value for summer diners.
Taco Bell’s Shredded Beef Dipping Taco Returns, Ready To Deliver the Ultimate Saucy Experience
Taco Bell has brought back its birria-inspired Shredded Beef Dipping Taco, featuring slow-braised meat, a three-cheese blend, and a grilled cheese crust served with a savory red sauce for dipping. Available for a limited time, the savory shredded beef can also be enjoyed atop the brand’s new Shredded Beef Nacho Fries or inside the Discovery Luxe Box.
Taco Bell Makes a Play for Your Morning Coffee Routine With New Cold Brew With Cold Foams at Live Más Cafés
Taco Bell has launched its first-ever permanent cold brew beverage lineup, rolling out exclusively at Live Más Café test locations. The new coffee platform features slow-extracted Arabica cold brew available plain or topped with flavor-forward cold foams, including an horchata-inspired Purple Velvet Cream, Caramel Dulce Cream, and classic Vanilla Cream.
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