KANSAS CITY — Food chains continue to expand their seasonal menus as summer approaches.
Dunkin’ is refreshing its menu, aiming to “capture the taste of summer,” according to the company. The brand introduced several seasonal beverages, including the watermelon refresher, blueberry donut iced coffee and vanilla frosted donut signature latte. Dunkin’ is also adding a watermelon burst donut, which is filled with watermelon-flavored jelly and coated with sweet red sugar, and a green goddess wrap.
“Summer is a time for discovery and delight, and at Dunkin’, we’re embracing that spirit with our vibrant new menu,” said Beth Turenne, vice president of category management at Dunkin’. “We’ve turned familiar favorites into innovative drinks and added exciting new food items to our menu, making sure our customers have what they need to power through their day.”
Carl’s Jr. is making a permanent change to its menu with the reintroduction of the El Diablo burger, which now will be available year-round. In addition to the burger, consumers also may order a new El Diablo chicken tender wrap and El Diablo loaded fries.
"El Diablo is back on the menu, and it's ushering in a new era of bold, audacious flavor for all," said Anthony Nguyen, vice president of marketing. "We're excited to lean into our cult-favorite status and give the people the flavor they've been asking for through our new menu design – more craving, more heat, more flavor for eternity.”
Sonic Drive-In is debuting an orange cloudsicle slush float and a cheesy bacon stack cheeseburger for the summer. The orange cloudsicle slush float is a blend of orange cloudsicle-flavored slush and orange vanilla flavor bubbles, topped with a creamy soft serve. It will be available for a limited time. The cheesy bacon stack cheeseburger features a seasoned beef patty, topped with bacon, two slices of American cheese, crinkle-cut pickles, diced onions, ketchup, mayo and served on Texas toast.
“Knowing orange cream would be a major trending flavor for summer treats this year, we were inspired to create the perfectly sweet and tangy orange cloudsicle slush float for our fans,” said Mackenzie Gibson, vice president of culinary and menu innovation at Sonic. “For guests who are looking for something heartier to fuel their summer adventures, the cheesy bacon Sonic stack is a craveable, unique addition to our cheeseburger selection that’s packed with flavor.”
