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Textural QSR French Fries

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Sonic Groovy Fries are Launching with the New Groovy Sauce

— April 19, 2024 — Lifestyle
Sonic Groovy Fries are making their debut at participating locations in the US to provide consumers with a textural side dish to try out this spring. The fries come as the brand's first update to its original French fries in more than 10 years and feature a crispy, golden exterior that offers just the right level of crunch and helps to lock in the heat. The fries thus feature a soft, tender interior that works perfectly with the crisp exterior for the perfect textural experience.

Sonic Groovy Fries are arriving alongside the Groovy Sauce, which features a creamy ranch flavor with herbs and a touch of sriracha sauce. The sauce comes with every order of Groovy Fries with both making their formal debut starting in May 2024.

Image Credit: Sonic
Trend Themes
1. Textural QSR Fries - Innovative QSR fries focused on texture are gaining popularity with consumers for a unique eating experience.
2. Groovy Sauce Launch - The introduction of new sauce varieties like the Groovy Sauce showcases a trend towards flavor innovation in QSR offerings.
3. Revamped Menu Items - QSR brands are refreshing their classic menu items like French fries to stay competitive and attract new customers.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - The fast food industry is embracing novel textures and flavors to cater to evolving consumer preferences and drive sales growth.
2. Condiment Production - The condiment industry can explore opportunities to create unique flavor combinations like the herb-infused Groovy Sauce to diversify product offerings.
3. Food Service Equipment - Manufacturers of food service equipment have the chance to innovate equipment that helps QSRs achieve consistent textures and flavors in their menu items.
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