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Locally Inspired Garlic Fries

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Chain is Now Offering Fries Seasoned with Locally Grown Garlic

— April 28, 2016 — Lifestyle
McDonald's locations in the San Jose area are now offering Garlic Fries made from California-grown garlic. While McDonald's has experimented with different French fry offerings in the past, this recipe puts a regional twist on the popular side dish.

The Garlic Fries consist of McDonald's iconic French fries topped with chopped garlic and fresh parsley. The garlic used is locally grown in the nearby city of Gilroy, which is known for its garlic and its popular Garlic Festival. In addition to the new toppings, the fries also come in an open paper try instead of the chain's traditional upright packaging.

The new dish demonstrates a growing demand for local flavors and regional offerings that are limited to select locations. The move also demonstrates McDonald's willingness to experiment with some of its more popular menu items.
Trend Themes
1. Regional-inspired Dishes - The growing demand for local flavors and regional offerings presents an opportunity for restaurants to create dishes that reflect the unique tastes of a specific area.
2. Limited Location Exclusives - Offering menu items that are only available in select locations can create a sense of uniqueness and exclusivity, driving customer interest and foot traffic.
3. Menu Experimentation - Restaurants like McDonald's can leverage their popular menu items as a base for experimenting with new flavors, toppings, and packaging to cater to evolving consumer preferences and maintain excitement.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant Industry - Restaurants can explore regional-inspired dishes, limited location exclusives, and menu experimentation to attract customers and stay ahead of competitors.
2. Food and Beverage Industry - Food and beverage companies can tap into the demand for local flavors and regional offerings by creating unique products that highlight specific regional tastes.
3. Packaging Industry - The shift towards open paper trays instead of traditional packaging presents an opportunity for packaging companies to develop innovative and sustainable solutions that cater to the changing needs of the food industry.
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