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Popeyes® Introduces New Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
Starting Today Available Exclusively on the Popeyes App or Popeyes.com
Starting today, Popeyes® announces the launch of its latest chicken wing innovation: Honey Lemon Pepper, available exclusively through the Popeyes app or on Popeyes.com from March 19 to March 31 before they are available in restaurants nationwide starting April 1.
This new offering features six juicy, marinated, perfectly crispy chicken wings. Each bite packs a sweet and tangy punch with zesty lemon and a bit of peppery heat from black pepper, giving you all the flavors you love about...
TGI Fridays® Cures Busted Bracket Blues with Free Wings for Defeated Game Day Fans
Just in time for college basketball's biggest tournament of the year, TGI Fridays® is ensuring fans finish the season with a win – especially if their team does not. As fans chase after the elusive – and potentially impossible – perfect bracket, TGI Fridays is serving the ultimate rebound for anyone with a losing bracket. Turning L's into W's, the iconic dining chain is offering free wings as a consolation to every fan with a busted bracket.
Available all day, every day from the tournament tip-off...
PERDUE® Launches ‘The Wing Sleeve’ to Help Chicken-Loving Basketball Fans Avoid Elbow Fatigue
College basketball’s most exciting month is underway, and PERDUE®, the number-one brand of fresh chicken in the U.S., is making sure fans can enjoy even more of its new Air Fryer Ready™ Crispy Wings at home.
Introducing The Wing Sleeve, a limited-edition compression sleeve designed for those clutch moments when your wing game is strong, but your arm isn’t, it will help prevent fatigue caused by performing a repetitive wing-eating motion...
The Retail Rundown: Super Sunday Promotions
The Super Bowl ranks as the second biggest eating occasion of the year, behind Thanksgiving. To prepare for this weekend's celebrations, circulars are brimming with promotions on items like finger foods, party trays, and beverages ahead of the showdown between Kansas City and San Francisco.
The National Chicken Council (NCC) projects chicken wing consumption for Super Bowl LVIII at 1.45 billion wings, unchanged from last year's record level. Americans are more likely to prefer eating bone-in wings (53%) than boneless wings, based on the NCC’s survey findings.
Urner Barry's jumbo wing values...
Popeyes® Launches First Super Bowl Commercial Featuring New Wings
Popeyes® has unveiled its first-ever Super Bowl commercial featuring actor, writer, and comedian Ken Jeong trying the famous brands’ new Wings for the first time.
The funny commercial is based on Jeong, who cryogenically froze himself 52 years ago waiting for the best-ever wing to be created. Jeong is unfrozen to discover Popeyes has permanently launched Wings in five delicious flavors – along with many other changes from 52 years ago, including drones, driverless cars, scooters, and new breeds of doodle dogs...
Americans to Eat 1.45 Billion Chicken Wings for the Big Game
With the second biggest eating day of the year after Thanksgiving upon us, there’s no hotter time for chicken wings. According to the National Chicken Council’s 2024 Wing Report, Americans will devour 1.45 billion wings while watching Kansas City and San Francisco battle for the championship trophy.
“Football is great. Wings are great. But they’re even better together,” said Council spokesman Tom Super. “Sure, you can have your chips, your guacamole, your pizza. But when it comes to menus next Sunday, wings rule the roost...
Spice Up Your Resolutions: Wingstop Declares Dry Rub January a Month of Flavorful Indulgence
As millions of Americans embrace the Dry January trend, Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) boldly declares that flavor cannot take a backseat. With many resolutions for 2024 being about adding something to your life, Wingstop introduces Dry Rub January – challenging fans to indulge in Wingstop's signature dry rubs on cooked-to-order wings, chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches all month long, for a flavor experience to enhance the New Year.
Between Wingstop's three iconic dry rub flavors, there are plenty of seasonings for fans to get their...
Wingstop Names Chris Fallon Chief Information Officer
Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) named Chris Fallon as SVP, Chief Information Officer today, charged with leading the brand's enterprise and restaurant technology solutions, IT infrastructure and information security.
Chris is an experienced technology leader, where his responsibilities spanned retail back-of-house, corporate, licensed stores and CPG technologies at Starbucks over his 14-year tenure. Most recently, Chris served as Chief Information Officer at Fortune Brands Water Innovations, overseeing the Moen and House of Rohl businesses.
"Wingstop's category of one position is further strengthened by our tech-forward strategy and vision to digitize every...
Popeyes® Crashes the Wing Game Adding Five Flavors Permanently to the Menu
Today, with 51 years of expertise and the industry benchmark Chicken Sandwich under its belt, Popeyes announces the permanent introduction of Wings to menus nationwide. Starting this Wednesday, chicken wing enthusiasts across the nation can savor five signature flavors with varying degrees of kick - Honey BBQ, Roasted Garlic Parmesan, Signature Hot, Ghost Pepper, and Sweet 'N Spicy - each one a testament to the brand's commitment to innovation, flavor, and its Louisiana roots.
“At Popeyes, we like to challenge the status quo and are consistently...
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen launches 3 New Game-Changing Wing Flavors
3 New Wing flavors hit Pei Wei Asian Kitchen's menu!
Flavor continues to take flight at Pei Wei Asian Kitchen with the addition of 3 new Wing flavors! Following the spectacular success of their recent menu addition, Honey Sriracha Wings, 3 brand new wing flavors in 3 different size options are landing on Pei Wei's menu.
On November 15th, Pei Wei will be introducing a brand-new menu featuring Sticky Wings, Spicy Korean BBQ Wings, and Mango Habanero Wings...
Wingstop Pairs Spicy and Sweet with New Maple Sriracha Flavor
Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) added Maple Sriracha to its flavor roster for a limited time beginning today, with the perfect, unexpected pairing of sweet and heat. The new flavor attracts two opposites, uniting sweet maple with a fiery Sriracha heat, available on cooked-to-order, sauced-and-tossed chicken sandwiches, classic or boneless wings, and crispy tenders.
The Flavor Experts have seen the success of sweet heat flavor profiles, with menu staple Mango Habanero and fan-obsessed Hot Honey Rub, a previously offered limited-time only flavor...
BurgerFi Introduces a New Wingman, Jumbo Chicken Wings
WTF… Wings Take Flight at BurgerFi®, owned by BurgerFi International, Inc. The better burger brand has an official wingman, fresh, never-frozen jumbo chicken wings. Starting Wednesday, November 1, 2023, all participating locations will now serve three flavors of Chicken Wings and four types of BurgerFi Bowls, as permanent menu additions to the restaurants. To add to the menu innovation, BurgerFi will also launch a seasonal White Chocolate Peppermint Shake for a limited time only.
"Our chef-crafted and sensationally indulgent menu strategy makes our new chicken wings the perfect...
Sonny's BBQ Redefines BBQ Classics with BBQ Tour Inspired by Regional Flavors
Sonny's BBQ, the purpose-driven BBQ restaurant known for quality BBQ and spreading kindness in the communities they serve, introduced today the BBQ Tour Sampler, a new limited time menu offering. Inspired by the legendary flavors of some of the best barbecue in the country, Sonny's BBQ Pitmasters created this new offering as a tribute to their favorite regional barbecue styles and dishes.
The BBQ Tour Sampler features a generous helping of three proteins, each with their own unique regional flavor profile: Carolina Pulled Pork...
Kroger's Halloween Store is the One-Stop Shop for a Frighteningly Fresh Holiday
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today shared Halloween deals and scary season inspiration sure to haunt customers all month long. From variety candy bags to pumpkins and wicked cosmetics, Kroger is the one-stop shop for all the Halloween essentials.
"Halloween should be scary, but the prep doesn't have to be," said Stuart Aitken, senior vice president and chief merchant and marketing officer. "Whether you're stocking up for trick-or-treaters, planning a party or a monster movie night at home, Kroger has all the ghostly...
KFC Scored a Touchdown with New Hot & Spicy Wings- Get 8 for Just $4.99
Just in time for football season, Kentucky Fried Chicken® is launching new Hot & Spicy Wings at an unbeatable price – get 8 for just $4.99 beginning Sept. 10 for a limited time only.* While others have wings for football season, none offer finger lickin’ good heat and delicious taste for this value.
The new KFC Hot & Spicy Wings are spicy marinated and double hand-breaded in KFC's signature Extra Crispy™ breading, creating the perfect amount of spice with each satisfying crunch...
Wingstop's New Cajun Meal Deal Offers Everything Fans Crave, Smothered in Extra Flavor
Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) launched the Cajun Meal Deal today – a new menu innovation that packs everything fans crave into one easy-to-indulge box, smothered in extra flavor. Only available at Wingstop, the meal comes in fans' choice of a cooked-to-order chicken sandwich, classic wings, boneless wings or crispy tenders with craveable loaded fries, drizzled with Wingstop's signature ranch, melty cheese and bold Cajun seasoning.
Available in U.S. restaurants for a limited time, this meal – complete with a cold beverage...
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux Introduces Bone-In Wings to Its Menu for First Time in Two Decades
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, the renowned sports restaurant and bar concept committed to providing guests with an unparalleled dining experience is pleased to announce after two decades of "winging it" with just boneless wings, the brand is introducing three mouthwatering flavors of bone-in wings to its menu, Buffalo, Sweet Chili and Lemon Pepper Dry Rub, for the first time in its history, finally picking the bone with Walk-On's fanatics and letting traditional wings walk-on to the menu roster beginning August...
Turn up the Heat! Native Grill & Wings Partners with Kickstand Cocktails for Annual Gridiron Classic
Native Grill & Wings, known for its signature wings and vibrant atmosphere, today announces its annual Gridiron Classic fall menu. This year, Native will raise the stakes by partnering with Kickstand Cocktails, the spice-forward vodka canned cocktail brand. The limited menu featuring Kickstand Cocktails flavors and giveaways is available now and will run through Dec. 17.
The Gridiron Classic’s limited-time menu items are sure to provide fans an authentic tailgating experience, regardless of their proximity to the field. Playing into classic football fare, Native...
Wingstop Inc. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Wingstop Inc. today announced financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended July 1, 2023.
Highlights for the fiscal second quarter 2023 compared to the fiscal second quarter 2022:
Hot Ones Celebrates National Chicken Wing Day With Expanded Spicy Wing Delivery In NYC and Philly
Signs of deflation are becoming more prevalent across China, heaping extra pressure on Beijing to reignite growth or risk falling into an economic trap it could find hard to escape.
While the rest of the world tussles with inflation, China is at risk of experiencing a prolonged spell of falling prices that -- if it takes root -- could eat into corporate profits, sap consumer spending and push more people out of work. Its effects would ripple across the globe, easing...
Zaxby's Celebrates National Chicken Wing Day with Free Bone-In Wings
Saucy chicken chain Zaxby's® is celebrating National Chicken Wing Day with a special "Buy One, Get One" offer for an order of 10 Traditional Wings—classic bone-in wings tossed in one of Zaxby's eight signature sauces and served with a side of Ranch dressing. The offer is valid on Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29, 2023, via the Zaxby's app. Zaxby's 10 Traditional Wings start at $12.99. Prices may vary by location.
"This National Chicken Wing Day we're doubling down with a BOGO, so you...
Get Lost in Flavor, Not Sauce: Pilgrim's Garlic Parm Chicken Wings Promise Plenty of Taste
According to a recent report, Americans eat more than 28 million chicken wings per year. That's a lot of wings! Pilgrim's is helping wing lovers "Get Lost in Flavor, Not Sauce" with the introduction of its new no-sauce, full-flavor Garlic Parm Chicken wing to shake up your summer menu.
These new "mega meaty" wings arrive just in time for National Wing Day (July 29) and will be available at Costco locations throughout the northeast United States. The wings are marinated and seasoned with...
Did Someone Say Free Wings?
With the best chicken wings in town, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, owned by BurgerFi International, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFI, BFIIW) (“BurgerFi”), believes their wings are so delicious and fresh guests need an entire week to celebrate them, not just one day. Beginning July 24 through the 30th (not JUST National Chicken Wing Day of July 29th), wing fans can get sauced with Anthony’s mouth-watering wing specials.
Guests who sign up or sign into Anthony’s Coal Fired Club Rewards program and purchase chicken wings from Monday, July 24 to Sunday, July, 30 will receive a...
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