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Miami Herald
14-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Popeyes debuts two new menu items. When can you try them?
Popeyes newest menu items were made for dipping. Chicken dippers arrived at participating restaurants Monday, July 14, alongside a new signature sauce inspired by Popeyes' New Orleans roots, according to the Miami-based chicken chain. Customers can dunk the dippers — thin strips of white meat chicken battered in Popeyes' signature spice blend — in a sauce that blends 'the bold flavors of the Louisiana 'holy trinity;' bell pepper, celery, and onion,' Popeyes said in a news release. Prices start at $4.99 but may vary by location, according to the restaurant's website. 'We took our time developing it over the last five years, ensuring we landed on something undeniably Popeyes,' Chef Amy Alarcon, vice president of culinary innovation at Popeyes, said of the signature sauce. This 'is a monumental moment for our brand, and one we approached with care, knowing it had the potential to become an iconic part of our menu,' she said. The chicken dippers are available for a limited time, but the signature sauce is here to stay, according to Popeyes. It'll join classic dipping sauces including barbecue, blackened ranch and honey mustard. The dippers' debut comes at the heels of Popeyes latest menu innovation: chicken wraps. A first for the chicken chain, each 'grab-and-go style' wrap features a full-sized chicken tender, lettuce, cheese, pickles and customers' choice of sauce. Popeyes beat rival McDonald's to the punch, launching its wraps a day before the Golden Arches teased the highly anticipated return of its snack wrap. 'Infusing the flavors from our famous biscuit into our wraps was the perfect way to ensure our signature flavors shined through,' Alarcon said at the time. Find your nearest Popeyes here.
GMA Network
12-06-2025
- General
- GMA Network
Archbishop urges youth on NYD 2025: Be a close friend in discipleship
As the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines formally begins the celebration of the National Youth Day (NYD), Caceres Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon urged the youth to become each other's 'katood,' a Bicol word which means close friend or kindred spirit. Alarcon commenced the 2025 NYD celebration with an outdoor Mass at the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral on Wednesday. 'Walk, not simply because we need to walk. Walk but because we would like to show our love for God and our neighbor,' Alarcon, who heads the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Episcopal Commission on Youth, said during his homily. "Let us be katood to one another,' he added. Alarcon also said one can be a close friend by sharing one's dreams, aspirations, and experiences, and by being a companion during difficult times. 'Let your friendships not simply be based on enjoyment. But let your friendships one that is nurtured in that common sense of mission and sense of purpose. Hindi lang may pinagsamahan kung hindi may malalim na pinagsamahan (not just a simple friendship but a deep attachment),' he said. With the theme 'Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer,' this year's NYD runs from June 11 to 14. According to a CBCP News report, over 8,000 delegates from 84 of the country's 87 ecclesiastical territories are participating in the celebration. Make the first, succeeding steps Alarcon also called on the youth to embody three characteristics in being disciples of Jesus Christ: courage, undying hope and perseverance. 'In the journey of life, one has to make a step. This means to walk, to jump. Do not remain in the realm of wishes and dreams. Realize. Bring things to reality,' Alarcon said. As he acknowledged that becoming disciples comes with obstacles, Alarcon reminded the youth that the 'easiest way to fail is not to try.' 'Life's journey is not simply travel. It is a pilgrimage — a journey with Jesus. And that pilgrimage, we call discipleship,' Alarcon said. 'To become victorious over skepticism, we must always take the first step. It is to walk with hope so that we may reach our destination,' he added. In 1986, the CBCP declared December 16 as National Youth Day. Since 1998, national celebrations of NYD have been held every two or three years. The Archdiocese of Cebu hosted the 2019 NYD. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NYD in the Archdiocese of Caceres was postponed in 2021. —Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News
03-06-2025
- Business
Popeyes launches new Chicken Wraps: What to know
Popeyes has added a flavorful new category to its menu. On Monday, the popular fried chicken chain announced the launch of its new Chicken Wraps, which boast the "same legendary Louisiana flavor with a whole new twist." "Whether you're cruising through errands, road tripping or hopping between meetings, Popeyes is bringing their signature crunch that you crave in a grab-and-go style that's big on flavor and easy on the wallet," the company stated in a June 2 press release. Described as "generously sized," the wraps are now available to order at participating locations nationwide, as well as through the Popeyes app and website, for a limited time while supplies last. Priced at $3.99 each, the wraps come in three bold flavor options. "Each one is packed with a Popeyes hand-breaded and battered chicken tender, crisp lettuce, shredded cheese, crunchy pickles and topped with your choice of a Classic, Spicy or Honey Mustard spread, all tucked into a soft, warm tortilla inspired by our famous biscuits," the company stated. According to chef Amy Alarcon, VP of culinary innovation at Popeyes, the new wraps are all about portability and signature flavor. "With our new Chicken Wraps, we've taken our iconic chicken tenders and wrapped them in something completely new, bringing all that craveable crunch in a fresh, portable way," Alarcon said in a statement included with the release. "We wanted to create a Chicken Wrap that was undeniably Popeyes. Infusing the flavors from our famous biscuit into our wraps was the perfect way to ensure our signature flavors shined through." Popeyes also rolled out a refreshing summer beverage lineup, featuring new Blueberry Lemonade and Teas. "Building on the hype of Popeyes viral Pickle Lemonade, this new berry-infused offering includes Blueberry Lemonade (Chilled or Frozen), Blueberry Cane Sweet Tea and Blueberry Unsweet Tea," the company said in its press release Monday. The announcement comes as McDonald's prepares to bring back its fan-favorite Snack Wrap this summer. The returning item -- featuring a chicken strip, shredded lettuce, cheese, and sauce wrapped in a flour tortilla -- is set to become a permanent menu offering at McDonald's restaurants nationwide starting July 10, the chain confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday. "From countless social media posts to full-fledged petitions, they never gave up on their favorite menu item," McDonald's said in a statement, referring to fans of the Snack Wrap. "They're the ones who inspired us to make its return to the menu happen."
Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Popeyes throws shade at McDonald's after releasing Chicken Wraps to compete with Snack Wrap: ‘…Y'all good?'
Popeyes announced a new menu item on Monday to rival McDonald's Snack Wrap, which is returning next month. The latter shared an emotional note on X Tuesday over the comeback of its fan-favourite item, which was discontinued in 2016. In response to the unusually long post by its competitor, the fried chicken chain had a hilarious reaction. After months of speculation, McDonald's finally revealed that Snack Wrap will return to its menu on July 10. First introduced in 2006, the popular item features one of McDonald's new McCrispy chicken strips, topped with lettuce and shredded cheese, all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, according to the company. McDonald's commemorated the return of Snack Wrap with a lengthy post, thanking customers for their unwavering support in achieving this feat. 'I don't usually do this, and i didn't run this by brian from legal (sorry brian). but i have something to say. not as mcdonald's but as the person behind the mcdonald's account,' the fast-food chain wrote on X. 'Yes, i could post about the Snack Wrap, tease you with tweets like 'bring back ___' (knowing exactly what you'd say), and even manifest for its return. but i couldn't bring it back,' McDonald's went on, adding, 'You know who could bring it back? YOU,' while addressing its loyal customers. The company continued to say, 'YOU commented under every post. YOU made petitions. YOU asked for it back in the DRIVE THRU!? YOU tweeted every day for 100 days straight. YOU rallied. you organized. and i saw it all. thanks to you, the Snack Wrap will be back,' before thanking fans for creating a 'movement so powerful that you finally won.' While McDonald's fans were touched by its heartfelt announcement, Popeyes took a hilarious dig at its competitor. In response to the former's post, the latter shared a screenshot of messages, which read, 'I ain't reading all that. I'm happy for u tho (sic). Or sorry that happened.' '…y'all good?' Popeyes asked. In a news release published Monday, Chef Amy Alarcon, VP of Culinary Innovation at Popeyes, said, 'With our new Chicken Wraps, we've taken our iconic chicken tenders and wrapped them in something completely new, bringing all that craveable crunch in a fresh, portable way.' 'We wanted to create a Chicken Wrap that was undeniably Popeyes. Infusing the flavors from our famous biscuit into our wraps was the perfect way to ensure our signature flavors shined through,' Alarcon added. The new Chicken Wraps will be available at participating restaurants nationwide for a limited time, the company said.
Axios
03-06-2025
- Business
- Axios
McDonald's, Popeyes gear up for chicken sandwich war's new battle: wraps
A new battle is cooking in the fast-food industry's Chicken Sandwich Wars — wraps instead of rolls. Why it matters: Reviving fan-favorite items, or featuring new releases, can help restaurants drive sales and bring consumers back. The big picture: Popeyes took the first shot Monday when it released three new chicken wraps. McDonald's said Tuesday that its snack wrap will return in July, months after teasing the popular item's comeback. Wendy's Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap debuted in March 2023, and Burger King launched its BK Royal Crispy Wraps in August 2023. Context: Popeyes started the sandwich wars in 2019. McDonald's was considered a late entrant, with the fast-food giant promising more chicken items since before the McCrispy Sandwich debuted in 2021. Its new chicken strips launched this May and are a key ingredient in the wraps. Popeyes Chicken Wraps now available Zoom in: Popeyes released three wraps Monday at participating restaurants nationwide, which are available for a limited time. Each has a Popeyes chicken tender with lettuce, shredded cheese and pickles with choice of a Classic, Spicy or Honey Mustard spread. The Chicken Wraps are normally $3.99 each, but prices can vary. What they're saying: "We wanted to create a Chicken Wrap that was undeniably Popeyes," said Amy Alarcon, the company's vice president of culinary innovation, in a statement. "Infusing the flavors from our famous biscuit into our wraps was the perfect way to ensure our signature flavors shined through," Alarcon said. McDonald's Snack Wrap return date Flashback: The original McDonald's Snack Wrap debuted in 2006 and was discontinued in 2016. Fans have been pleading in social posts and petitions for McDonald's to bring the Snack Wrap back for years. What's next: After months of hints, McDonald's said Tuesday the Snack Wrap will come back starting July 10 as a permanent menu item. The fast-food giant also launched a new website which it calls the "content hub for the most anticipated menu item of the decade." McDonald's U.S. President Joe Erlinger had a short statement about the wrap Tuesday: "It's back." The intrigue: The new Snack Wrap will be available in two flavors — spicy and ranch.
