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Spicy Chicken Sandwiches

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Smashburger Added its Scorchin' Chicken Sandwich to its Permanent Menu

— January 4, 2023 — Business
Smashburger has decided to add the Scorchin' Hot Crispy Chicken Sandwich to its permanent menu after a successful limited-time offering in 2022. The sandwich, which is made with Nashville hot crispy chicken, spicy red pepper mayo, and pickles, and is served on a classic toasted bun, is now available at Smashburger locations nationwide.

To celebrate the sandwich's permanent return, Smashburger is offering it for $5 at participating locations from January 3 to January 16. The promotion is available both online and through the Smashburger app. The Scorchin' Hot Crispy Chicken Sandwich is sure to be a hit with fans of spicy food and those who enjoyed it during its limited-time offering. It's always exciting when a popular menu item becomes a permanent fixture on a restaurant's menu.

Image Credit: Smashburger
Trend Themes
1. Spicy Fast Food - Expanding spicy options in fast food menus to cater to consumers' growing preference for spicy food items.
2. Limited-time Offers - Leveraging limited-time offers to introduce new food items to consumers and create a sense of urgency to increase sales.
3. Menu Innovation - Introducing new menu items and innovations to stay ahead of competitors and cater to changing consumer preferences.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - Fast food industry can offer more spicy food options and leverage limited-time offers to introduce new items and gain market share.
2. Restaurant - Restaurants can continue to innovate their menus by introducing new food items and promotions to stand out from competitors and cater to changing consumer preferences.
3. Food Retail - Food retail industry can expand their spicy food items and create more limited-time offers to increase sales and cater to changing consumer trends.
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