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Spicy Sauce-Topped QSR Fries

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Shake Shack Spicy Fries Come in Two Options

— June 3, 2023 — Lifestyle
The Shake Shack Spicy Fries are arriving at participating locations as a series of piquant side dishes perfect for consumers to enjoy this summertime. The fries come in two options including Spicy Fries with Ranch and Spicy Cheese Fries with Ranch, which are both brand's with the brand's crispy crinkle cut fries along with a signature spicy pepper blend of seasoning. The fries can be enjoyed on their own for or even paired with your choice of burger to satisfy varying degrees of hunger.

The Shake Shack Spicy Fries are priced starting at $4.79 and can be upgraded with a topping of chopped bacon for an additional $1.99. The fries are a limited time offering that speaks to increased demand for spicy food varieties.

Image Credit: Shake Shack
Trend Themes
1. Spicy Fast Food - There is an opportunity for fast food restaurants to add more spicy options to their menus to cater to the growing demand for spicy food.
2. Customizable Sides - Offering customizable options for sides, such as toppings and dipping sauces, can be a way for quick-serve restaurants to stand out and provide value to customers.
3. Limited Time Offerings - Creating seasonal or limited time offerings can be a way for fast food restaurants to generate excitement and increase sales during specific times of the year.
Industry Implications
1. Quick-service Restaurants - Quick-service restaurants can capitalize on the trend of spicy food and offer a variety of customizable side options to keep up with changing consumer preferences.
2. Fast Casual Restaurants - Fast-casual restaurants can take advantage of the increased demand for spicy food by incorporating more spicy options into their menus and offering limited time promotions.
3. Snack Food Brands - Snack food brands can create limited time offerings or customizable options for their products to tap into the growing trend of spicy food and satisfy consumers craving for unique flavor experiences.
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