Beer for Breakfast? IHOP Is Adding Alcohol to Its Menu
If pancakes and BEER sound like a fun pair, IHOP has you covered.
They just announced they're adding beer, wine, and champagne to their menu at some locations. Only a dozen are doing it right away. But if it goes well, they eventually want to do it at most of their restaurants in the U.S.
They WON'T be offering liquor because they don't want it to feel like a bar. And they say it's mostly meant for people who come in later in the day.
But it also seems like they want IHOP to became more of a brunch spot. And a promo photo they posted shows someone pouring a mimosa.
Two locations in New Mexico are doing it this week. Another one in San Diego will add alcohol next month. And nine more will do it by the end of the year.
The beers they're adding are Bud Light, Blue Moon, and Corona. The two champagnes are Barefoot Bubbly Brut, and Barefoot Bubbly Chardonnay. And they're adding red wine too . . . a Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon.
Some locations might have local beers too. And they're going to suggest different pairings. Like, French toast and mimosas . . . or a Corona with your Spicy Poblano Omelette.
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Brach's Is Tweaking Their Turkey Dinner-Flavored Candy Corn
Remember how Brach's put out those TURKEY DINNER-flavored bags of candy corn last year, with candies that tasted like: Roasted turkey . . . stuffing . . . green beans . . . cranberry sauce . . . ginger glazed carrots . . . and sweet potato pie?
Well apparently it didn't gross out everyone, because they're bringing it back. . . with a few tweaks. FOUR of the six flavors will be back: Roasted turkey, stuffing, green beans, and cranberry sauce. But ginger glazed carrots and sweet potato pie have been swapped out for Apple pie and coffee.
The bags are on their way to stores like Walgreens now . . . more than two months before Thanksgiving . . . so if you're interested, keep an eye out for it.
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Better Than Drive-Thru? Wendy's Is Opening Delivery-Only Ghost Kitchens
Is there a lazier dinner option than breezing through a fast-food drive-thru? Maybe having SOMEONE ELSE get your fast food and bring it to you?
Wendy's is going to be opening at least 700 DELIVERY-ONLY locations. So they are hopping on the "ghost kitchen" trend, which is a little odd for a fast-food joint.
For now, the delivery-only spots will mostly pop up in urban areas, where there aren't already a ton of dine-in Wendy's locations. They'll be hiring kitchen staff, but third parties like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub will deliver the food.
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Arby’s Just Released A Bathing Suit Line
We have recently told you about restaurants and retailers getting into the merch business including IKEA, DiGiorno, Jimmy John's and others and now it’s Arby’s turn to get into the action. They’re now offering a “Summer Swag” collection of meat-themed swimwear so that you can show your love of all meats, especially roast beef, all over your beach bod. Here are some of the offerings:
- “Body by Bacon” Board Shorts and matching beach towel
- Tank Top that reads “Sun’s out buns out”
- Bucket hats
- Reflective shades
- Flip flops
- Various other items
How do you get yours? Check out the Arby’s shop HERE. Prices range from $12 to $55 and in a few weeks to make your “meaty” statement on the beach.
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