The cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants turns 25 years old this year, which for reasons that are unclear is reason to do a bunch of collaborations with Paramount.
Wendy’s announced its collab last week, and this week Randy’s Donuts, Harlem Shake, and Pinchos are doing it, with offers available through Oct. 27, as though it’s coordinated or something.
Krispy Kreme doesn’t care, however; it’s focused on the 40th anniversary of Ghostbusters.
Chip City Cookies is collabing with Pop Tarts, Cicis Pizza is partnering with Eggo (both part of Kellanova), and Portillo’s has a promotion with Milk Bar as the dessert concept plans its Chicago debut.
Halloween is barreling down upon us, hence thematic items from Beef-A-Roo, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, and Scooter’s Coffee.
Popeyes has a new Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwich, which is not Halloween themed.
TooJay’s Deli is charging on ahead past Halloween with Thanksgiving items, and Sweet Paris has several new items, including some lattes that hint at the approach of Christmas.
Capriotti’s has launched bacon, Toppers Pizza has deep-dish pie, Wing Snob has loaded fries, and Moe’s Southwest Grill is playing with Chili Crisp, which is looking to be the new hot honey, or maybe the new birria, which Freebirds World Burrito is bringing back.
California Pizza Kitchen is reprising two old favorites, Zaxby’s Asian Zensation Salad is back, and so are Qdoba’s tortilla soup and Taco Bell’s Double Decker Taco.
Pret A Manger has a bunch of seasonal items, Sullivan’s Steakhouse has fancy ones, and Jimmy John’s has sandwiches featuring its new Sriracha bourbon sauce.
Noodles & Company has launched new dishes exactly as it said it would in its last earnings call.
Vitality Bowls has a pumpkin bowl, and Velvet Taco’s Weekly Taco Feature is inspired by the bánh mì sandwich.
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