These are just some of the tempting and tasty offerings that made headlines this week in the fast food world. The companies in this crowded space operate with minimal profit margins, so they are constantly trying to gain an advantage over their competitors, often with advantages like free food or other gifts.
Americans have lost their minds over the Popeyes’ fried chicken sandwich over the past two years. Soon, our friends in the UK will be able to experience the cackling craze.
The chain announced plans to open its first restaurant in the UK later this year, following successful launches in Spain and Switzerland, while accelerating its expansion outside the United States. She declined to comment on the exact time or location of her UK debut, but said she is targeting 350 restaurants across the country in the next decade.
Chipotle expands in Canada
Chipotle announced this week that it is opening its first Canadian restaurant in almost three years. The location in British Columbia is part of a broader expansion to the north, with plans to open eight new outposts next year.
Currently, Chipotle (CMG) has 23 restaurants in Canada, mainly in areas around Toronto and Vancouver. The company said it believed there was a “massive growth opportunity” in the country.
Free donuts at Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme regularly presents ways to give free donuts. This week, he sweetened the offer for those who are vaccinated against Covid-19.
Now, by the end of the year, if you take your vaccination card to any Krispy Kreme location in the United States, you can get a free glazed donut every day, the company said.
The card must show one or two doses of any of the Covid-19 vaccines to qualify and must be redeemed at a store. You don’t need to buy anything to get your free daily donut.
Unlimited cookies on Insomnia
Paying $ 9.99 a month for a streaming service is just like last year. You can use this money to become a member of Insomnia Cookies with your new “CookieMagic” program.
Members get a free cookie in the store every day, as well as other benefits, including free local delivery, 20% off shipping orders across the country, and “a sample of new cookies and menu items,” the company said. .
The average price for an Insomnia cookie is $ 2.50, so the program pays for itself quickly. The fashion chain has about 200 units in the United States.
Taco Bell will soon look very different
Taco Bell announced this week that it is expanding its “Go Mobile” restaurant remodel across the country, with its double drive-thrus and smaller dining rooms, and plans to add at least 30 venues by the end of 2021. The chain debuted the project for the last year in response to the pandemic, which has changed the habits of fast food customers – perhaps permanently.
Restaurants also have sidewalk service for contactless pickups and “messengers” – masked employees stationed outside taking customers’ orders on digital tablets. Up to 1,000 porters will be hired by the summer, said Taco Bell.
