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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wendy's Has an All-New Meal Fans Are Racing To Try
Wendy's is releasing an all-new meal this summer. It features two new menu items made in collaboration with snack brand the fast food wars continue to heat up with chains trying to put Snack Wraps on their menus before McDonald's can bring back its long-awaited item, Wendy's is ensuring that the competition is extra spicy. But, not in the way you might think. Since Wendy's has been there, done that with its version of chicken wraps, the Ohio-based chain is putting its energy into an all-new menu item this summer. A heat wave is coming—not just in the forecast, but at the Wendy's drive-thru, too. The chain is teaming up with fan-loved snack brand, Takis, for a new meal that brings the fire. Wendy's has been leaning into brand partnerships lately. What started as the Krabby Patty Kollab with Spongebob last summer has snowballed into a Thin Mints Frosty with the Girl Scouts of America, Pop-Tarts and Oreo-filled Frosty Fusions, and even a Cheez-It that tastes like the fan-loved Baconator. Now, Wendy's is flexing its brand power again with the Takis Fuego Meal featuring a new Takis Fuego Chicken Sandwich and Takis-inspired Fuego Fries. Wendy's teased its Takis partnership at its Investors Day in March, and beginning June 20, you can finally try the new menu items. The meal will also be available in Canada starting June 30. The new Takis Fuego Chicken Sandwich is a spicy, textural experience like no other. It starts with a classic bun topped with Wendy's fan-loved spicy chicken filet, a new Chili Lime Sauce inspired by Takis, Cheddar cheese sauce to mimic queso, crushed Takis Fuego pieces, and an elote-inspired creamy corn spread, which Wendy's Global VP of Culinary Innovation, John Li, says is the secret ingredient. Wendy's previously released a Takis burger in its Latin America markets, but instead of bringing the spicy corn chip-topped burger to the U.S., Li says they chose to use the chicken sandwich because the pair "went so well together." Plus, chicken is having a massive fast food moment this year. To pair with the sandwich, Wendy's is also releasing new Fuego Fries, which are the chain's signature Hot & Crispy Fries coated in Takis Fuego seasoning. The fries are doused in a tangy, chili lime seasoning and shaken up in a new bag, in-house, then served to you in the bag complete with a perforated strip, so you can rip off the top and eat the spicy fries directly from it. That way, you won't have to reach into the Takis-dusted bag and turn your hands bright red from the seasoning—though that is part of the Takis charm. The new Takis Fuego Chicken Sandwich and Fuego Fries are available as a meal, complete with a drink, as well as à la carte. Wendy's new Takis Fuego Meal will be available for a limited time—and with the excitement bubbling since March, we're sure it'll be a race to the drive-thrus on June 20. Read the original article on ALLRECIPES
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Luke Littler launches new McDonald's burger as darts sensation, 18, adds fast food giants to lucrative brand deals
LUKE LITTLER has teamed up with McDonald's to launch a brand new burger. The Nuke has created a wide-reaching portfolio to profit from his success in darts. 6 6 6 6 6 6 And the 18-year-old's latest partnership has seen him swap his old fast-food treat kebabs for a signature burger. Taking to Instagram, Littler shared a video of the ad campaign for the new "Big Arch". The video starts out with Littler about to tuck into a burger with the caption: "POV: when you have Big McDonald's hunger there's only one thing that will suffice." Littler is then seen walking into the Warrington McDonald's to a high-octane backing track and cheers and shock from customers and workers in the store. The video plays on his darts acumen by showing him shape up in a darts-throwing posture, only for him to actually be hitting order on a self-order checkout machine. Steps taken to prepare the burger are then shown before it is put on a tray and given to Littler, who collects following the call of "Order 180". The reigning darts world champion then sits down and tucks into the burger. It is one of five new additions to the McDonald's summer menu launched on Wednesday. The never-before-seen Big Arch has two beef patties, topped with white cheddar cheese slices, crispy onions, fresh onions, shredded lettuce, crunchy pickles, and Big Arch sauce. It will cost £7.99 for the burger on its own or £9.99 for a medium meal. Luke Littler reveals he's signed up to HUGE reality show alongside YouTuber mate Customers will also be able to get their hands on its Cheesy McCrispy burger from today. Meanwhile, Halloumi Fries will also make a return alongside the Toffee Crisp McFlurry and the Toffee Apple Pie. Littler has landed a number of lucrative brand deals since bursting on to the scene. Among them are BoohooMAN, Target Darts and Xbox, while he previously teamed up with the Sidemen for a flavour on their Sides menu. The teen has earned £1.3million in ranked PDC career earnings, not to mention his earnings from his last two outings in Premier League Darts where he has won it and been runner-up. One team-up that didn't work for Littler came alongside World No.1 Luke Humphries as they crashed out in the first round of the World Cup of Darts - eventually won by Northern Ireland. Littler's next major event will see him return to the oche at the US Darts Masters on June 27-28.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
New McDonald's menu launches today with five new menu items including ‘iconic' burger – see full list of items
HAPPY MEAL Read below to see the full list of new menu items Published: 9:27, Updated: 9:28, MCDONALD'S has launched a brand new menu today and it includes five new menu items. The Big Arch burger will make its debut in stores, alongside four new menu items. 1 The never-before-seen item has two beef patties, topped with white cheddar cheese slices, crispy onions, fresh onions, shredded lettuce, crunchy pickles, and Big Arch sauce. It will cost £7.99 for the burger on its own or £9.99 for a medium meal. But it is worth bearing in mind that prices can vary from store to store. Customers will also be able to get their hands on its Cheesy McCrispy burger from today. The savoury snack will cost £6.69 on its own or £8.49 for a medium meal. Meanwhile, Halloumi Fries will also make a return from today, June 18. You can expect to pay £2.99 for a regular portion, while a large sharebox costs £7.59. Those in the mood for something sweet can also try th e Toffee Crisp McFlurry, or the Toffee Apple Pie. A serving of ice cream will set you back £2.39, while the warm apple treat will cost £2.09. You can see the full list of items below: McDonald's launches brand-new burger featuring never-before-seen sauce Big Arch - £7.99 Big Arch medium meal - £9.99 Big Arch large meal - £10.79 Cheesy McCrispy - £6.69 Cheesy McCrispy medium meal - £8.49 Cheesy McCrispy large meal - £9.29 Toffee Crisp McFlurry - £2.39 Halloumi Fries (four-piece) - £2.99 Halloumi Fries Sharebox - £7.59 Toffee Apple Pie - £2.09 But the launch of the new menu means some items have to go. That includes the Cheesy Garlic Bread Dippers, Lotus Biscoff McFlurry Steakhouse Stack and the McSpicy® x Frank's RedHot burger. It is not uncommon for Maccies to switch up its menu to make way for new products. How to save money at McDonald's Research by The Sun found a Big Mac meal can be up to 30% cheaper at restaurants just two miles apart from each other. You can pick up a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99 at any time by filling in a feedback survey found on McDonald's receipts. The receipt should come with a 12-digit code which you can enter into the Food for Thought website alongside your submitted survey. You'll then receive a five-digit code which is your voucher for the £2.99 offer. There are some deals and offers you can only get if you have the My McDonald's app, so it's worth signing up to get money off your meals. The MyMcDonald's app can be downloaded on iPhone and Android phones and is quick to set up. You can also bag freebies and discounts on your birthday if you're a My McDonald's app user.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- General
- News.com.au
Aussies stunned to learn what Macca's is called in the UK
When it comes to Australian slang, nothing's more iconic than calling McDonald's 'Macca's'. However, people are just realising that our friends in the UK have a very different name for the beloved burger chain. While you might cringe upon hearing it and hope it never reaches our shores, it turns out it might already be infiltrating its way into our language. It all began when someone asked the r/Australia Reddit forum this week whether we have subtly changed the way we refer to the fast-food giant Down Under. 'So I have this friend – Australian born, who recently started calling Macca's 'Maccies' and it's driving me insane. I thought Macca's was the universally agreed-upon name we have down here,' they wrote. 'Now every time I hear 'Maccies' I throw up a little in my mouth. They're a teacher, so is this something the kids are calling McDonald's these days?' 'Genuinely curious – am I out of the loop here or is this just an isolated case of someone who f**king lost it?' The community outrage was immediate, with some taking the attack on our language extremely personally. 'Ex-friend hopefully,' said one. 'This is unacceptable behaviour.' 'F**k that guy,' another foul-mouthed comment read. 'Tell them I hate them,' said another user. Then others revealed the source of the confusion, explaining that it's actually British slang. 'I've only heard Poms call it that,' revealed one. 'Maccies is the British abbreviation,' someone else confirmed. 'We also call it Maccie D's, so I guess it gets shortened to Maccies.' I, being a journalist with integrity, had to get to the bottom of this so I spoke to one of the few Brits on our team who confirmed to me over Google Chat: 'Yes, we call it Maccies.' Commenters weren't happy about this revelation. 'This is un-Australian,' declared one. 'Send them to jail,' argued a second, while another called the move 'abhorrent'. 'If this is a new trend, it's definitely not going to be used by me,' admitted a third. The hatred was visceral. Perhaps it's the 'ie' at the end. It feels … unnecessary … and out of context? Macca's, on the other hand, feels like a natural extension of how we abbreviate everything else in our country. It rolls off the tongue, like servo or bottle-o. It feels casual, cool, effortless, just how a Macca's run should be. In contrast, Maccies feels … childish? Embarrassing almost. Oh, you're going to Maccies? What are you, 12? Grow up. But hey, this isn't just my opinion. The Reddit jury has spoken.
CNN
12-06-2025
- Business
- CNN
Cup Noodles releases a dill pickle-flavored ramen
From beer to fast food, nothing is safe from pickles. And now, the sweet and sour taste is entering a new frontier: Ramen. Intant ramen maker Cup Noodles is releasing a new dill pickle version, which combines the flavors of the noodles with the tangy and sour taste of a pickle all in a microwavable cup. The company hopes to capitalize on the pickle trend that's taken over social media and attracted curious consumers. 'Dill pickle is having a moment, especially with Gen Z and the young millennial audience,' said Priscila Stanton, senior vice president of marketing for Nissin Foods USA, pointing toward TikTok trends and the rise of the flavor on menus, most recently at Popeyes and Shake Shack. 'With Cup Noodles, it's such a perfect fit,' Stanton told CNN. 'We have the savoriness of our distinctive flavors and then matching that up with this briny, a little bit of a sour taste and some notes of dill.' She swears that the aptly titled 'Cup Noodles Dill Pickle' tastes 'fabulous,' but admits that it 'moves beyond our traditional boundaries' of chicken and vegetable soups that the Japanese company is best known for. Pickle-flavored foods, drinks and snacks have grown in recent years for a 'combination of reasons,' explains Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief advisor at market research firm Circana. One is that the bold and tangy taste of a pickle can be made sweet or spicy in a number of foods, she says. Plus, basically everyone has tried a pickle. 'It's a familiar and favorite flavor to many, so consumers may be more apt to try something with pickle flavor,' Wyatt told CNN. 'There is also influencing from social media that help drive exposure and excitement.' Online chatter about pickles increased nearly 12% and menu additions jumped 8% last year, according to data from Tastewise, which tracks trends. 'Cup Noodles Dill Pickle' goes on sale for a limited time for $1.17 beginning June 21 at select Walmart and Albertsons stores as well as online. The new pickle flavor ramen is part of Nissin's plans to ramp up its limited time offerings, which have included a breakfast flavor, s'mores and pumpkin. Stanton said the company wants to increase the special releases from around two to four, although that's a far cry from the hundreds they release yearly in Japan. The limited time offerings are in addition to Cup Noodles' stable of permanent options, all of which helped boost Nissin's revenue in the Americas by more than 20% last year. In total, the packaged ramen category has grown for the past four consecutive years, most recently jumping nearly 7% in 2024, according to Circana data. TikTok and inflation are spurring that growth with consumers looking to spend frugally. 'Ramen provides an economical option for consumers that not only provides an affordable price, but also a variety of flavors to appeal to a broad consumer set,' Circana's Wyatt said. 'Social media started several years ago showcasing different recipes using ramen noodles which help drive penetration of the products.' That has also prompted new entries to the category, most notably Nestlé bringing Maggi noodles, the top-selling instant noodle brand in India, to the US for the first time last month. Maggi's lineup is focused on targeting the young and growing number of multicultural eaters, with options that include an Indian masala, a Korean spicy BBQ and a Chinese spicy garlic. 'The demand for global flavors is booming in the US,' Nelson Pena, president of Nestle's global culinary kitchen, told CNN. 'The younger consumer is looking to explore cuisine and travel around the world through what they eat.' Launching Maggi instant noodles is a 'way that we could actually win better than anyone else in the US,' he said, adding that the current offerings of noodles are 'bland' and 'they've got no flavor.' Pena said that instant noodles are $2 billion category and is projected to double within the next decade. 'So, why not now? And why not do it with the number one culinary brand around the world that brings authenticity and a platform to expand from there,' he added.
