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Chick-fil-A debuts a family game brand in time for the holidaysChick-fil-A debuts a family game brand in time for the holidays

Chick-fil-A’s pennycake brand features board games, puzzles and activities to promote family play time.

Alicia Kelso, Executive Editor

November 8, 2023

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Chick-fil-A's new pennycake brand features family games and activities.Photo courtesy of Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A has created a new brand, called pennycake, featuring board games, puzzles and activities aimed at promoting family play time. The brand will launch a new collection on Nov. 15, around the same time as the chain’s broader holiday campaign launch.

Pennycake was created by a group of parents who work for Chick-fil-A after they discovered a study showing that American families spend only about 37 minutes of quality time together on any given weekday. The group started conceptualizing games and activities, and partnered with family and child experts to launch a line of products that includes ChatterTime conversation cards, Mix It Up activity box, and a JoinAround puzzle.

“Throughout the holidays, we’re going all out to celebrate the season alongside our guests, creating even more opportunities for them to come together and connect with each other during the festivities, both inside and outside of our restaurants,” Dustin Britt, senior director, Brand Strategy, Investment & Entertainment, said in a statement.

Chick-fil-A is also bringing back its signature peppermint chip milkshake Nov. 13, as well as two new peppermint-flavored coffees – a peppermint iced coffee and a frosted peppermint chip coffee.

That same day will also include the launch of the brand’s latest, 10-minute animated film from the Stories of Evergreen Hills series – the first installment.

Related:Chick-fil-A launches its first cookbook to support Shared Table program

And, a new holiday-themed merchandise line went live this week, including a knit sweater, cow ornaments, a wearable blanket, an oversized chicken sandwich pillow, and an original Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich print hoodie. The holiday collection includes 18 clothing items, accessories, and Chick-fil-A-themed stocking stuffers.

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About the Author

Alicia Kelso

Executive Editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Alicia Kelso is the executive editor of Nation's Restaurant News. She began covering the restaurant industry in 2010 for QSRweb.com, FastCasual.com and PizzaMarketplace.com. When her son was born, she left the industry to pursue a role in higher education, but swiftly returned after realizing how much she missed the space. In filling that void, Alicia added a contributor role at Restaurant Dive and a senior contributor role at Forbes.
Her work has appeared in publications around the world, including Forbes Asia, NPR, Bloomberg, The Seattle Times, Crain's Chicago, Good Morning America and Franchise Asia Magazine.
Alicia holds a degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University, where she competed on the women's swim team. In addition to cheering for the BGSU Falcons, Alicia is a rabid Michigan fan and will talk about college football with anyone willing to engage. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her wife and son.

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