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2023 Fast Food News: New Drinks, Free Guac, And Ghost Pepper Wings

By Melanie Day

A new year means new products. And the fast food industry is already delivering with the food news for 2023. This includes brand new and returning favorites like the Popeyes Ghost Pepper wings (if you dare). There are also new drink items at Starbucks and a returning dessert favorite at DQ. Finally, a popular chain is offering customers free guac on a social media platform. Have you tried any of these yet? If so let us know your thoughts! And stay tuned throughout 2023 for more fast food news!

  • Starbucks Winter Menu

    Starbucks recently announced a new addition to its menu with the Pistachio Cream Cold Brew for this ever-changing winter season. In addition to the cold brew, Starbucks has also brought back the Red Velvet Loaf and the Pistachio Latte. These new treats will be offered at participating locations for a limited time only, and Starbucks is also rolling out new drinkware with a totally new look.

  • Free Guac at Chipotle

    Snapchat users may be able to get a perk from Chipotle. The chain has introduced a new AR lens on Snapchat to promote healthy habits, including eating better. And what better way to combine healthy habits and Chipotle than free guacamole? 100 thousand customers who participate in using the AR lens for wellness and exercise prompts will have a chance to win! The program starts on January 13.

  • Popeyes Ghost Pepper Wings

    Ghost Pepper Wings are back to Popeyes for a limited time. The wings are bone-in and marinated for 12 hours in a ghost pepper spice blend, then hand-battered and breaded in a Southern style crispy coating and deep-fried until golden and crispy. They also come served with a side of buttermilk ranch for dipping. Grab Ghost Pepper Wings at participating Popeyes locations nationwide through February 12th.

  • DQ Take 5 Blizzard

    The Take 5 Blizzard is back at Dairy Queen. The flavor is the chain’s Blizzard of the Month for January. The treat features vanilla soft serve blended with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, peanuts, caramel topping, and pretzel pieces. Grab the Reese’s Take 5 Blizzard at participating Dairy Queen locations nationwide for a limited time.

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