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Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, KFC, and Chipotle
Bret Thorn Mar 02, 2023

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Baskin-Robbins

Chick’n & Waffles: Buttermilk waffle flavored ice cream with pieces of crunchy bits with chicken-and-waffle flavoring, starting at $3.99 per scoop

Availability: Through March

More information available here

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

Cookie Craze: Blue vanilla ice cream with Oreo cookie pieces, crushed dino sugar cookies, and cookie dough pieces, $3-$10.30 in a waffle cone 

Kids’ Dino Sundae: Vanilla ice cream, sprinkles, and a dino sugar cookie, $2.59-$7.48

Kids’ Dirt Sundae: Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, Oreo cookies crumbled to resemble dirt, and a gummy worm,

Availability: Through March

Bubbakoo’s Burritos

Barbacoa Beef: Smokey slow-cooked beef shredded and available with any entrée, price varies by application

Availability: Permanent after being launched as a limited-time offer in 2020

Buona

Pepper and egg sandwich: Scrambled eggs and sautéed green peppers on Italian bread, $6.99

Availability: Every Wednesday and Friday through April 7

BurgerFi

Udi’s Gluten-Free Bun: A gluten-free bun available with any burger or sandwich for a $2 upcharge

Availability: Permanent

Burger King

BK Melt: Two Whopper Jr. patties, American cheese, caramelized onions and sweet and tangy Stacker Sauce on toast, around $4.99, or $5.49 with bacon

Spicy BK Melt: Two Whopper Jr. patties, American cheese, caramelized onions, jalapeño peppers, and a creamy spicy sauce on toast, around $4.99

Spicy Chicken Fries: Thin strips of breaded and fried chicken breast with a spicy coating, around $3.79

Availability: March 6-May 14

Casey’s

Pepperoni Pepperoni Pepperoni Pizza: Pizza topped with crispy cupping pepperoni, deli-style pepperoni, and traditional pepperoni, $16.99

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Chicken Salad Chick

Southwest Señorita: Chicken salad with chipotle and bell peppers, roasted corn, and sundried tomatoes, around $9.09 per scoop

Availability: March 6-May 29

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Fajita Quesadilla: Quesadilla with Monterey Jack cheese, choice of protein, and griddled onions and peppers, plus choice of three side options, $9.50-$11.25

Availability: Indefinite via the app and web site

More information available here

Church’s Texas Chicken

Butterfly Shrimp Meal: Eight butterfly shrimp in signature seasoning blend, breaded, fried and served with cocktail sauce, fries, and a Honey-Butter Biscuit, $5.99

Butterfly Shrimp & Tenders Meal: Four fried shrimp and two fried chicken tenders with fries, cocktail sauce, choice of dipping sauce, and a Honey-Butter Biscuit, also available with spicy tenders, $6.49

Lemon Cheesecake Fried Pie: Lemon cheesecake and graham crackers  wrapped in a flaky crust, fried and drizzled with white icing, $1.79

Availability: Through Lent

Clean Juice

Blue Cold-Pressed Juice: A juice of lemon, pineapple, agave syrup and blue spirulina, $7.95

Cashew Milk: Cashew milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and Himalayan pink salt, also available with cacao or coffee added, all now produced at a new centralized processing facility that allows for high-pressure processing, $9.95

Availability: Permanent

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Cheesy Bacon Homestyle Fried Chicken: Fried chicken topped with cheese, bacon, fried onion strings and a drizzle of buttermilk ranch dressing, starting at $11.99 with two sides

Spiked Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail: Lemonade, strawberry purée and vodka, around $6.29; also available without strawberry for around $5.99

Loaded Steak Fries: Thick-cut fries topped with cheese sauce, chopped bacon, scallions, and shredded Colby cheese, served with buttermilk ranch dipping sauce, available as a Barrel Bite side dish at a price of two for around $8.99

Mini Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake: Cheesecake in a graham cracker crust topped with strawberry sauce, whipped cream and a strawberry slice, around $3.69

Availability: Through spring

Donatos

Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza: Pizza topped with fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, crushed red pepper and Mike’s Hot Honey, around $18.99

Hot Honey Wings: Baked dry-rubbed wings drizzled with Mike’s Hot Honey, around $7.14 for five wings

Availability: An unspecified limited time

El Pollo Loco

Double Shredded Beef Tostada: A double portion of shredded beef with Haas avocado, shredded lettuce, pinto beans, Mexican rice, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, and pico de gallo in a tostada shell with cilantro dressing, $10.49-$11.49

Availability: Through April 19

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Margarita Shrimp Taco: Choice of fried or grilled shrimp with Tajín garlic sauce, cabbage, lime crema, and a Margarita-tomatillo pico made with lime juice and agave syrup, all on a flour tortilla and topped with feta cheese, cilantro and a Tajin-salted lime wedge, $3.79-$4.39

Availability: Through April 9

Hot Dog on a Stick

Wildberry Lemonade: A blend of blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries added to lemonade, available on ice or blended with ice, around $4.69

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Jack in the Box

Mint Mobile Shake: Milkshake with Oreo cookie pieces, a whipped, minty topping, and a cherry, starting at $4.89

Popcorn Chicken: Bite-sized fried chicken breast pieces, available in classic, spicy, or 50/50, which is half classic and half spicy, served with Jack’s Good Good Sauce, starting at $6.99 for a combo with fries and a drink

Classic Fish Sandwich: Fish fillet breaded with panko breadcrumbs, fried and served with tartare sauce and shredded lettuce on a toasted buttery bun, starting at $3.99

Deluxe Fish sandwich: Two panko breaded fried fillets with tartare sauce, American cheese, shredded lettuce, and tomato on a toasted buttery bun, starting at $3.99

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Jimboy’s Tacos

Keto Taco: Seasoned grilled chicken, pico de gallo, American cheese, and avocado wrapped in a romaine lettuce leaf and dusted with Parmesan cheeses, $3.95

Availability: Until March 15

KFC

The Double-Down: Returning for the first time since 2014, two Extra Crispy chicken breasts sandwiching two slices of cheese, two slices of bacon and choice of mayonnaise or spicy sauce, $8.99

Availability: Starting March 6 for four weeks

Bacon and Cheese Chicken Sandwich: Extra Crispy chicken breast, a slice of cheese, two slices of bacon, mayonnaise, and pickles on a brioche bun, price varies by location

Availability: While supplies last

More information available here

Krystal

Donut-Glazed Biscuit: Biscuit with a sweet glaze, $1.49

Spicy Side Chick: Spicy breaded chicken patty with Duke’s mayonnaise and dill pickles on a steamed bun, $2.99

Donut-Glazed Spicy Chick Biscuit: Spicy breaded chicken patty sandwiched in a Donut-Glazed Biscuit, $3.89 for breakfast only, also available on a regular biscuit for $3.69

Donut-Glazed Chick Biscuit: Breaded chicken patty sandwiched in Donut-Glazed Biscuit, $3.89 for breakfast only

Availability: Starting March 6 for an unspecified limited time

Original ChopShop

Citrus Thai Chop: Lettuce greens, orange segments, roasted red pepper, pickled carrot, jicama, cucumber, scallion, peanut, cilantro, sesame seeds, and peanut dressing, $10

Availability: Through May 8

Greek-ish Chop: Romaine, spring lettuce mix, feta cheese, onion, red pepper, olives, chickpeas, cucumber, banana peppers, and lemon vinaigrette, $10

Availability: Permanent after being introduced previously as a limited-time offer

Papa Murphy’s

Double Bacon Cheddar Pizza: Pizza with nacho cheese instead of tomato sauce topped with Canadian bacon, ground sausage, scallions, cheddar cheese, and whole milk mozzarella, $12.99

Availability: Through April 9

Studio Movie Grill

The Knockout: Hennessy Cognac, cranberry and pineapple juices, and a lime wedge, inspired by the film Creed III, $12

The Espolón Poloma: Espolón Tequila, grapefruit juice, soda water, simple syrup, and lime juice, inspired by the film Scream IV, $12

Availability: Through March

Turning Point

Bruschetta Benedict: Toasted ciabatta bread topped with baby spinach, seasoned tomatoes, two poached eggs and pesto hollandaise sauce served with choice of dressed mixed greens or breakfast potatoes, $14

Catalina Cornbread French Toast: French toast made with cornbread and topped with strawberries, blackberries, pineapple, banana, toasted coconut, and sweet bourbon sauce, $13.50

Tropic Like It’s Hot: Orange juice and grenadine, $5.25

Caramel Coffee Shake: Coffee blended with caramel and vanilla ice cream and topped with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and cinnamon brown sugar, served with a cinnamon sugar French toast stick, $7.50

Seashore Slushie: A blue raspberry slushie topped with shipped cream and graham cracker crumbs, $6

Spring Berry Toast: Toasted thick multigrain toast topped with lemon blueberry infused cream cheese, strawberries, blackberries, oats, and honey, $12

Pollo Loco Burrito: Grilled chicken, peppers & onions, black beans, cheddar Jack cheese, and spicy tomato sauce in a wheat tortilla topped with chipotle aïoli, avocado, and cilantro, served with citrus dressed mixed greens or chips & salsa, $14.75

Chicken Bruschetta Melt: Grilled chicken breast, pesto, spring greens and seasoned tomatoes with melted mozzarella cheese on toasted ciabatta bread, served with greens or chips & salsa, $14.50

French Toast Dippers: Cinnamon sugar French toast sticks drizzled with cheesecake frosting and served with sweet bourbon sauce and strawberry reduction for dipping, $11.75

Availability: Until June 12

Velvet Taco

Karaage Chicken: Breaded and fried chicken thighs, red chile aïoli, carrot curls, chile oil, scallion, and lemon zest in a corn tortilla, $5.50

Availability: Through March 7

WaBa Grill

Boom Boom Chicken Taco: Grilled chicken in teriyaki sauce, cabbage slaw in sesame dressing, green onions and Boom Boom sauce (spicy aïoli) in a corn-and-wheat tortilla, $2.39

Boom Boom Steak Taco: Grilled marinated rib eye steak, cabbage slaw in sesame dressing, scallions and Boom Boom sauce in a corn-and-wheat tortilla, $2.69

Boom Boom Shrimp Taco: Grilled jumbo shrimp in teriyaki sauce with cabbage slaw, scallions and Boom Boom sauce in a corn-and-wheat tortilla, $3.49

Availability: In test at 14 locations in Southern California

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