Culver's is celebrating the launch of its new, improved chicken sandwich lineup by offering the first 100 guests on Monday a free chicken sandwich at each of its over 1,000 locations, with options including Crispy, Spicy Crispy, or Grilled on a new brioche bun.
The article reviews and ranks 11 fast food chicken sandwiches, criticizing Culver's Crispy Chicken Sandwich for its dryness, lack of flavor, and high price, and suggests that other brands like Chick-fil-A, Bojangles, and Raising Cane's offer better, juicier, and more flavorful options at a lower cost.
Shake Shack is offering free chicken sandwiches on Sundays in April, seemingly taking a dig at Chick-fil-A's closed-on-Sunday policy and recent decision to shift away from antibiotic-free chicken. The promotion highlights Shake Shack's antibiotic-free chicken and requires a $10 minimum order using the code CHICKENSUNDAY. Chick-fil-A cited supply concerns for their switch from antibiotic-free chicken, while Shake Shack is emphasizing their commitment to antibiotic-free chicken with this promotion.
Shake Shack is offering free Chicken Shack sandwiches every Sunday in April with a minimum purchase of $10, seemingly taking a dig at Chick-fil-A, which is famously closed on Sundays. This move comes as Chick-fil-A recently announced a change in its antibiotic-free chicken policy due to supply chain concerns. The promotion has sparked a debate among foodies, with Shake Shack customers able to claim their free sandwich by visiting a local storefront or using the code "CHICKENSUNDAY" on the app.
McDonald's announced that its rebranded Crispy Chicken Sandwiches, now known as the McCrispy, have become a $1 billion global brand. The company reported a 14% increase in consolidated revenues and an 8.1% rise in comparable sales in the U.S. over the third quarter of this year. McDonald's attributes the success of the McCrispy sandwich to its southern-style fried chicken, crispy texture, and popularity among customers. The sandwich is available in regular, spicy, and deluxe versions. McDonald's also highlighted its strong digital engagement and loyalty programs as contributing factors to its growth.
Chick-fil-A introduces a limited-time offering, the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich, featuring a dollop of pimento cheese, pickled jalapeño peppers, and a drizzle of honey. While the sandwich deviates from the chain's classic menu, it showcases Chick-fil-A's ability to innovate. The pimento cheese adds a creamy and flavorful element, although the honey may make the overall taste profile too sweet for some. The sandwich is available with either the original or spicy chicken patty and offers a richer and pricier alternative to the chain's regular offerings.
Chick-fil-A is introducing a new chicken sandwich, the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich, to its menu for the first time in nine years. The sandwich features a Chick-fil-A filet topped with creamy pimento cheese, mild pickled jalapeños, and sweet honey on a warm bun. It will be available nationwide starting on August 28, except in Hawaii. Alongside the sandwich, Chick-fil-A will also launch a seasonal shake called the Caramel Crumble Milkshake. Both items will be available at participating locations while supplies last.
Popeyes has added its Blackened Chicken Sandwich, which was first tested last fall, to its permanent menu. The sandwich features a marinated, breading-free chicken breast seasoned with Cajun spices. Customers can also add bacon and cheese to any of its chicken sandwiches for $1.50. The Blackened Chicken Sandwich is the first permanent addition to Popeyes' chicken sandwich offerings since it launched its fried chicken sandwich in 2019.
Popeyes is adding a Blackened Chicken Sandwich to its menu, the first addition to its chicken sandwich line since it launched four years ago. The new menu item features a chicken breast marinated for 12 hours and seasoned with Cajun spices, but lacks the breading of the chain's existing chicken sandwich. Popeyes is also allowing customers to add bacon and Havarti cheese to all of its chicken sandwiches. The menu changes suggest Popeyes is leaning on the popularity of its chicken sandwich to draw in customers.
Fast food chains prefer smaller chicken breasts for their sandwiches due to better texture and flavor, but poultry producers find larger birds more profitable. The industry's demand for smaller birds has resulted in a shortage, as suppliers are hesitant to make costly adjustments to their processes. Animal welfare organizations support the idea of shifting to smaller, slow-growth chickens, which are generally healthier and taste better.