Shake Shack, Subway, Starbucks and More Introduce Holiday Offerings
The holiday season is upon us, and fast-food chains are getting into the spirit with new menu items, merchandise and deals that capture the flavors and fun of this festive time of year. Here’s a list of what’s already available:
Redberry Brings Jersey Mike's Subs to Canada
The famous sandwich shop from the Jersey Shore is crossing the border for the first time, with plans to open 300 locations across Canada over the next 10 years. Redberry Restaurants is leading the charge. They've opened the first out of these new Jersey Mike's in Markham, part of the Greater Toronto Area, on August 28. The Markham location marks the third Jersey Mike's in Canada with six more planned for Ontario in 2024.
Chicken Salad Chick Adds New Orleans to Its Menu
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's sole fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to open four locations in New Orleans, with the first slated to debut in 2025. The company has seen a 13% increase in unit count year-over-year and $353 million in systemwide sales in 2024, a 38% jump from 2021. On top of that, the average restaurant is now making $1.5 million.
Subway Spreads Joy with Footlong Cookie's Return
Subway's insanely popular Footlong Cookie is back on menus everywhere after months of demand. The gargantuan, gooey, chocolate chip-stuffed treat can once again be purchased warm for just $5 at Subway restaurants nationwide, on Subway.com, or through the Subway app. According to a new survey, 70% of Americans say chowing down on Subway's Footlong Cookie will brighten their day - second only to playing with puppies!
Chicken Salad Chick Plans 21 New Locations Across Texas
Popular fast-casual chain Chicken Salad Chick continues its growth in Texas. This week the brand unveiled plans to open 21 new restaurants statewide over the next five years.
