There’s a lot happening on the beverage front these days. Burger King is the latest chain to add cold foam as a beverage option, and it’s also rolling out a cotton candy flavored slush. Chick-fil-A has added cherry berry option to its springtime drinks, Pret A Manger has a new dragon fruit-mango compote to add to iced tea and lemonade, Jack-in-the-Box has a new pineapple shake, Del Taco has a snickerdoodle one, and Sonic Drive-In has one with Oreo cookies and cheesecake. Lazy Dog and TGI Fridays both have new tequila cocktails, Burgerville has a new cold brew coffee flavor, and Starbucks has another lavender drink, leaning into the fact that the flower goes well with oat milk.
Speaking of flowers, Baskin-Robbins is using marigolds in its latest Flavor of the Month.
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream has banana pudding and berry cheesecake ice cream flavors and Carvel is reviving an orange-flavored option and also rolling out ice cream pops.
Friendly’s is continuing its monthly sundae tradition, this time with one meant to look like a turtle.
There’s also movement in the world of sauces. Bojangles is bringing back one that it discontinued a couple of years ago and Fajita Pete’s has a new chipotle aïoli.
Taco John’s has a new taco pizza, and &pizza has a pie with pickles on it.
Subway has wraps now, Condado Tacos has launched a burrito line, and so has Evergreens, a chain in the Pacific Northwest.
Jason’s Deli has a new wrap, too, among other things, and Island Fin Poké’s has introduced a plant-based version of tuna.
Tacodeli has new items with pistachios in them, Noodles & Company has brought back Steak Stroganoff, and Outback Steakhouse has new surf & turf option.
Krispy Kreme has an eclipse-themed doughnut for the next few days, Newk’s Eatery has some salads (and a sandwich), Whataburger has a big new burger, and Velvet Taco’s Weekly Taco Feature is inspired by Chicken Cordon Bleu.
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