This week on Nation's Restaurant News the top story was NRN editors discuss women in foodservice, Subway’s potential bidders and catering. Plus, what’s going on with catering? Chains from Sweetgreen to Cracker Barrel seem to be introducing catering programs and they’re wildly successful. Are consumers returning to their offices? Are people having more parties? NRN editors Holly Petre, Sam Oches and Leigh Anne Zinsmeister discussed.
In other news, McDonald’s has rebranded its crispy chicken sandwich to the McCrispy. According to the company’s website, the (trademarked) McCrispy includes a white meat chicken filet, crinkle cut pickles and a buttered potato roll. It comes in Deluxe and spicy versions, as well.
The McCrispy is priced at $4.59 in the Louisville, Kentucky, market, while the spicy version is priced at $4.69 and the Deluxe version is priced at $4.99. McCrispy meals are priced at $8.38, $8.48 and $8.88, respectively. The app notes these products are not available after midnight.
Also, Taco Bell is testing a Cheesy Chicken Crispanada in the Knoxville, Tennessee, market for a limited time. The product includes a pastry shell filled with shredded chicken and melted cheeses, and is folded and fried and served with a side of spicy ranch sauce. It is available a la carte for $3.49, or as part of a box option with a crunchy taco, cinnamon twists and a medium drink for $8.49.
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