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Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Taco Going Nationwide, Lil Nas X Joins As Chief Impact Officer
Thursday, August 26, 2021 - 5:21pm | 523Taco Bell is heating up the chicken sandwich wars and announced a well-known musician. Chicken Taco: Taco Bell in February announced it was testing a crispy chicken taco to take on other restaurant chains that saw success from the crispy chicken sandwiches. The Yum Brands Inc (NYSE:...
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Red Robin Jumping Into Chicken Sandwich Craze Via A Ghost Kitchen: Report
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - 12:35pm | 466Burger chain Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) is the latest restaurant to make a push into the premium chicken sandwich category through multiple ghost kitchen concepts, according to a Restaurant Business report. What Happened: Red Robin appears to be testing multiple ghost kitchen...
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Steal This Chicken (Sandwich): As Competition Mounts, Will Customers Be Loyal?
Monday, March 8, 2021 - 5:37pm | 786As the chicken sandwich competition continues to intensify, Margo Kahnrose, the chief marketing officer of marketing technology company Kenshoo, told Benzinga the battle for consumers' minds and wallets will merely increase. Taking Advantage Of Beef's Weakness: Beef's popularity...
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Could Pilgrim's Pride Be The Biggest Winner From McDonald's Chicken Sandwich Launch?
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 1:18pm | 367Fast-food giant Mcdonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) launched its new premium chicken sandwich and the biggest winner could be chicken supplier Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC), according to BofA Securities. The Pilgrim's Pride Analyst: Peter Galbo maintains a Buy rating on Pilgrim'...
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Yes, Even Taco Bell Is Entering The Chicken Sandwich Battle
Monday, February 22, 2021 - 1:40pm | 299Taco Bell has an answer to the intense fast-food chicken sandwich wars: a hybrid taco/chicken sandwich combination. What Happened: Taco Bell joins the growing list of restaurant chains either entering the chicken sandwich battle or doubling-down on existing offerings. The Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:...
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Wendy's, Burger King Simultaneously Join The Latest Chicken Sandwich Craze
Thursday, February 18, 2021 - 1:10pm | 511Days ahead of McDonald's Corp's (NYSE: MCD) nationwide launch of its premium chicken sandwich, both Wendys Co (NASDAQ: WEN) and Restaurant Brands International Inc's (NYSE: QSR) Burger King announced competing offerings. Wendy's Jalapeño Popper Chicken: Wendy's announced...
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Here's How To Get An Early Taste Of McDonald's New Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 5:55pm | 382McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) is a week away from launching its new premium chicken sandwich and the fast-food chain is selling early access at CHKNDrop.com. What Happened: McDonald's new chicken sandwich will be available nationwide on Feb. 24 and the company is promoting its launch by...
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KFC Pecks Its Way Into Premium Chicken Sandwich Battle
Thursday, January 7, 2021 - 12:58pm | 353Kentucky Fried Chicken wants to become a major player in the premium chicken sandwich category. On Thursday, the Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM)-owned chain launched what it calls its "best chicken sandwich ever." What Happened: The chicken sandwich battle throughout 2020 has been...
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Popeyes Takes Louisiana Roots Nationwide With Beignets Launch
Monday, December 14, 2020 - 5:10pm | 325Beignets are a staple food item in Louisiana, so it's only natural for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen to bring the pastry to stores nationwide, CNBC reported. What Happened: The Restaurant Brands International Inc (NYSE: QSR) brand is counting on new dessert options to help drive traffic. Beignets...
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GrubHub's 'Taste Of 2020' Rankings: Spicy Chicken Sandwich Reigns Supreme, And People Love Pineapple On Pizza
Saturday, December 5, 2020 - 1:46pm | 416GrubHub Inc (NYSE: GRUB) has released its Taste of 2020 report that offers an inside glimpse at some of the most popular food items on the app. Top 10 Orders: Comfort food is a common theme in GrubHub's ranking of the most-ordered food items. The company noted this marks a divergence from...
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How The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Is Helping Drive Sales Increases Despite The Pandemic
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 - 2:44pm | 367Remember the great chicken sandwich battles of 2019 that gave Restaurant Brands International Inc (NYSE: QSR) and its Popeyes chain a near-term boost? The momentum continues nearly a full year after the launch, according to Restaurant Brands CEO Jose Cil. What Happened: Popeyes first launched its...
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McDonald's Franchisees Name Chick-Fil-A Biggest Threat, Introduces New Chicken Breakfast Sandwich
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 11:25am | 348According to the vast majority of McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) franchisees, the fast-food chain's biggest competitor is Chick-fil-A What Happened Mark Kalinowski of Kalinowski Equity Research, according to Nation's Restaurant News, surveyed McDonald's franchisees to better understand...
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Chicken Sandwich Proxy Battle Playing Out Over MSG Use
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 10:32am | 342McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) is testing a new chicken sandwich across three states and the National Owners Association is urging McDonald's franchise owners not to "get distracted" with inaccurate media reports concerning MSG. What Happened With McDonald's The National Owners...
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Chick-Fil-A Is Giving Out Free Chicken Nuggets
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 - 4:50pm | 301Chicken nuggets always taste better when they are free, and the public has two weeks to score some at Chick-fil-A, the restaurant chain said Monday. Chick-fil-A's Giveaway Chick-fil-A will give a free eight-count order of chicken nuggets to anyone who creates a new account on...
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Popeyes' Chicken Sandwich War Paid Off In A Huge Way For Franchisees
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 - 3:51pm | 410Investors looking for signs of confirmation that Popeyes is still a winner in the chicken sandwich wars should look no further than Carrols Restaurant Group Inc (NASDAQ: TAST), one of the largest restaurant franchisees in the U.S. Popeyes Comps Rise 21.2% Carrols operates Restaurant Brands...