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Wendy’s Krabby Patty

Is this the Krusty Krab? No, this is Wendy’s: New Krabby Patty collab debuts this week
Gabe Hauari
USA TODAY

Wendy’s is bringing the Krabby Patty to real life, and it hits restaurants this week.

The company announced last week it is partnering with Paramount to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “SpongeBob SquarePants” by launching the “Krabby Patty Kollab,” which will feature two menu items that will be available at Wendy’s restaurants for a limited time:

Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty: A vanilla Frosty with a pineapple mango flavored puree swirl a first-of-its-kind Frosty flavor innovation.

Krabby Patty Kollab Burger: The restaurant’s take on the famous cartoon burger features a quarter pound of beef, two slices of melty American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, and a “top-secret Krabby Kollab sauce” on a toasted bun.


Wendy’s is partnering with Paramount to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “SpongeBob SquarePants” by launching the Wendy’s Krabby Patty Kollab.

Both menu items will be available at Wendy’s restaurants nationwide beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8, Wendy’s said in the news release last week.

However, some lucky customers who visit an “immersive Wendy’s drive-thru experience” in Los Angeles’ Panorama City neighborhood are able to get an early taste of the new Krabby Patty starting Monday, Oct. 7.

According to the news release, “The Krabby Patty Kollab” program will bring food items inspired by the “SpongeBob SquarePants” Krabby Patty “into the real world and onto menus for the first time ever.” The animated show first premiered on Nickelodeon in 1999.

What’s in the ‘top-secret’ sauce?Wendy’s keeping Krabby Patty recipe ‘closely guarded’


Wendy’s is partnering with Paramount to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “SpongeBob SquarePants” by launching the Wendy’s Krabby Patty Kollab.

“It makes sense that two of the most iconic squares in pop culture are teaming up to bring a taste of this unique, limited-time experience to life for fans of all ages!” said Lindsay Radkoski, U.S. Chief Marketing Officer for The Wendy’s Company, in the news release.

“‘The Krabby Patty Kollab’ marks another innovative way to continue the landmark 25th anniversary celebration of ‘SpongeBob SquarePants,’ bringing Bikini Bottom to the surface like never before,” said Dario Spina, CMO, Paramount Brand Studio, in the news release.

What’s in ‘top-secret’ Krabby Patty sauce?

The announcement of the burger’s ingredients led many fans to wonder, “What’s in the secret sauce?”

We asked, and Wendy’s answered with the following:

“Our top-secret Krabby Kollab sauce is a closely guarded recipe that makes the first bite of the Krabby Patty Kollab Burger worth the wait for ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ fans and Wendy’s customers alike,” a Wendy’s spokesperson told USA TODAY in an emailed statement Friday.

Much in the way that Mr. Krabs, the proprietor of the Krusty Krab, guards the Krabby Patty secret formula in the cartoon series, Wendy’s plans to guard the sauce’s recipe in real life.

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.

You gotta ask yourself if you really want fast food based on a cartoon? :rolleyes:

Full disclosure - I’d try a Scooby snack. :o

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The CEO of KFC and Taco Bell China sits for hours and watches customers eat. It’s led to popular menu items

Yum China’s CEO spends hours observing customers eat—and it’s inspired some crowd-favorite menu launches at KFC and Pizza Hut · Fortune · aphotostory—Getty Images
Orianna Rosa Royle
November 17, 2024 2 min read

At work, Joey Wat is known as the Chief Executive Officer of Yum China. At home, she’s known as the “chicken killer” by her son.
In reality, it’s a monicker that has to do with the success of KFC China—one of the company’s many fast food brands including Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. Speaking at the 2024 Fortune Global Forum, Wat said KFC China kills “1 billion chickens per year.”
To put that figure into context, the country is home to 1.4 billion people, and according to Wat, they eat 8 billion chickens per year—meaning KFC China accounts for a substantial part of the lean protein consumed.
The secret behind its popularity isn’t just a slick marketing team or even AI.
Instead, Wat revealed that she personally sits in KFC restaurants for “two, three hours” watching customers eat—and it’s inspired some of the company’s biggest hits.
“So apparently, when kids eat the fried chicken, they eat it with the mashed potato,” she said, adding that Gen Zers were literally dipping their drumsticks into the side dish and then again into the gravy pot.
“What we can do with that insight is get rid of the bone,” she said, adding that they went on to launch a boneless “mash potato burger”.
“Oh my God, it was selling so well because this is (the) kids way.”
Putting smelly fruit on pizza
It’s not the first time watching customers eating habits turned out to be fruitful: “The best-selling pizza for Pizza Hut in China right now is not Supreme (loaded with pepperoni, pork, beef, mushrooms, peppers and onions). It’s durian pizza with cheese.”
The Southeast Asian fruit is so pungent that it’s banned in many areas on public transportation, hotels and airports.
“It has such [a] strong smell,” Wat said. “[If] you come to the store [and] you don’t like the durian pizza, our solution is, please go out.”
“Thank God we did not need approval from Yum! the brand owner,” she added. Becoming an independent company in 2016, meant that Wat’s team didn’t need to convince “people in New York or Texas or Kentucky” that the grassroots idea would take off. “You can imagine it [would] be absolutely impossible.”
The real-time insight again, proved to be valuable. One in every four pizzas sold at Pizza Hut right now is the durian-kind. Last year alone, it sold 30 million pies.
“Just watch with heart,” Wat concluded. “Some things you can observe directly from the customer and sometimes talking to the store manager helps.”

Chicken Killer…:rolleyes:

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Arby’s

Arby’s sued twice over growing problem in alarming fast food trend
Arby’s gets hit with two lawsuits over an alarmingly growing problem among fast food chains.
Fernanda Tronco Jan 2, 2025 4:03 PM EST

Fast food could be claimed as one of the most addicting cuisines because no matter how unhealthy, calorically dense, salty, or greasy it may be, everyone is guilty of craving it occasionally.

Some of us may remember the good old days when fast food chains offered super-sized meals for only a few more cents, providing true value and giving consumers more for their money.

For years, the U.S. has been known for having the largest portion sizes in the world, with documentaries like “Super Size Me” going viral for exposing the consequences this unhealthy cultural norm has had on the American population.

However, in recent years, customers have begun noticing an alarming trend at their beloved American fast food chains, which is a complete reversal from the criticisms the U.S. consumer industry has faced previously.


Morgan Spurlock during The 10th Annual U.S. Comedy Arts Festival - “Super Size Me” Star Morgan Spurlock at McDonalds at McDonalds.
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Shrinkflation has become a common tactic, American consumers are retaliating

Shrinkflation is a sneaky tactic used by companies to increase profits by reducing the size of their products and selling less content to customers for the same or a higher price than before.

This tactic is a form of inflation offset by rising costs, allowing manufacturers and retailers to maintain their sales volume and consistent operating margin while increasing profitability.

Civilians and politicians alike are becoming increasingly frustrated with this cost-cutting tactic, which provides little to no consumer benefit.

This past October, Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Rep. Madeleine Dean of Pennsylvania expressed their frustrations with the ongoing shrinkflation by sending a letter to some of the most prominent food and beverage giants in the U.S., including Coca-Cola (KO), PepsiCo (PEP), and General Mills (GIS), asking them to stop partaking in this tactic since it’s detrimental to consumers.

This time, Arby’s, an American fast food chain known for its fully meat-stacked sandwiches, and the slogan “We have the meats!” became the target of people’s rage since consumers claim it has been doing the opposite of what it advertises.

In response to Arby’s “deceptive” actions, the fast food chain was hit with two class action lawsuits by its once loyal customers over a trend that is now becoming too familiar in the fast food industry.

Arby’s gets sued for downsizing its French fries and beverages

In late December, a class action lawsuit was filed in Queens County Supreme Court by a New York woman claiming that Arby’s deliberately reduced the size of its French fries and beverages without lowering the price.

According to the filing, the accuser discovered that the fast food chain swapped its former small-size fries for its kids’ size fries, subsequently replacing the previous medium-size fries with the small size, and so on. She made this finding after analyzing the nutritional data for the current sizes and comparing them to the previous ones.

In the lawsuit, she aims to represent customers in the state of New York who have also been affected by Arby’s downsizing and seeks unspecified damages.

However, this isn’t the first time Arby’s has been called out for reducing the portions of its menu items without making any price modifications.

In September 2023, a New York man filed a lawsuit against Arby’s for false advertising. He claimed that the fast food chain misrepresents and overstates the portion sizes of its food, providing customers with lower-value products than what they paid for.

The proposed class action lawsuit exceeds $5 million in value and can include over 100 plaintiffs, so it will remain in the Eastern District of New York. As of this past November, Arby’s filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, but the court has yet to decide.

BY FERNANDA TRONCO
Fernanda combines her previous experience and love for fashion to provide her audience with insights into the retail industry’s biggest companies, including Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Nike, as well as fashion houses like LVMH and Kering.
Didn’t know you could sue for shrinkflation. Conversely, does that mean you can sue for inflation?

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KFC’s Finger Lickin’ Toothpaste Tastes Just Like Chicken

Unfortunately, this is no belated April Fool’s joke.
ByCaLea Johnson|Apr 2, 2025
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The collaboration no one asked for. | Hismile/KFC
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Most oral care companies stick to refreshing toothpaste flavors like spearmint and peppermint. Some brands might spice things up with a clove-forward option or aim for a fruity finish—but that’s rare. That means a new fried-chicken-flavored toothpaste from KFC—a collaboration with the toothcare brand Hismile—may be a first for the industry.

According to Food & Wine, the idea started as an April Fool’s joke gone too far. “[We] thought—why not make it real?” Koban Jones, Hismile’s marketing manager, said in a press statement.

The Kentucky Fried Chicken toothpaste comes in a 60-gram (2.1-ounce) bottle that sells for $13. It’s fluoride-free and can be used on sensitive teeth. The official product description promises that the toothpaste will feel “like biting into the crispy, hot, juicy piece of KFC Original Recipe Chicken”—but there’s only one way to find out how accurate that statement is.

If you need a matching KFC electric toothbrush to go with your new toothpaste, you’re in luck. The oral hygiene machine comes in the bold KFC red and costs $59. Moreover, there’s a built-in timer, three cleaning modes, and a mode memory setting—and you won’t have to worry about replacing the head for a while, as an extra one’s included. The KFC toothbrush and toothpaste will only be available while supplies last, so get them while you can.

Hismile is already known for its unique toothpaste flavors, which range from blue raspberry (its best-seller) to glazed donut. Most are on the sweeter end, though the brand’s chili margarita flavor has a spicy kick. Either way, the KFC toothpaste is a finger-lickin’ outlier.

This isn’t the first time KFC has dabbled in selling strange products. For example, the Eduardochi—a drumstick-shaped version of the popular handheld Tamagotchi—was released in Spanish KFC locations in December 2024.

The world has gone mad.

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I SCRAM! KFC releases ‘strangest’ ice cream flavor but Americans won’t be able to get their hands on it

Horrified foodies say the flavor ‘possibly can’t be legal’

  • Published: 5:37 ET, May 14 2025
  • Updated: 10:45 ET, May 14 2025
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Every now and then, KFC is sure to come up with shocking ideas and collaborations - and this might be the most bizarre of them all.

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3 According to KFC website, the frozen gravy gelato is not available in the USA - at least for nowCredit: KFC
With summer right around the corner, the fast food giant has partnered with artisanal ice cream makers to transform its iconic gravy into a savory frozen treat to cool off.

Hackney Gelato are known to go for their original flavors, but this is out-there even for them.

The gravy gelato is just that - gelato flavored with KFC’s own gravy.

As they put it, the gravy “features rich notes of peppercorn and, of course, chicken”.

The bizarre combo may sound too gross for some - however, if you’re keen to see whether the savory treat actually works and makes sense, you’ll be in for a disappointment.

According to KFC website, the frozen gravy gelato is not available in the USA - at least for now.

But if you’re planning a trip to the UK or London this spring and summer, you’re in luck, as the new addition will be available online on the KFC shop.

The tub - which comes in red and gold packaging - sells for £5.50 (or $7.30) and all proceeds go to the KFC Youth Foundation, empowering young people across the UK.

It’s available from 15 May from 1pm, so if this sounds a bit like you, make sure to set your alarm.

‘LIKE PICKLES ON CREME BRULE’

Needless to say, the brand new menu addition has sparked a fierce debate online.

The Sun tries Chick-fil-A’s UK menu before anyone else - it tastes better than McDonald’s and KFC

After seeing the news on X - formerly known as Twitter - one social media user cried out in sheer horror.

‘‘what in the actual f**k. That’s like putting pickles on Crème Brule.’’

Someone else was just as baffled by the ‘‘strangest’’ dessert flavor, writing: ‘‘How is this going to work?’’

‘‘This can’t possibly be legal,’’ thought another foodie.

‘‘Wait - is this a leftover April fools joke? Come on! I love ice cream & I love a good white country gravy BUT the two don’t dance together ya’ll!’’ a fourth commented under the tweet.

‘ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING’

‘‘That sounds absolutely disgusting…’’ someone else penned.

This comes after KFC brought back a beloved menu item after five years.

The Kentucky-based fast food giant announced April 28 that Chicken & Waffles are returning for the first time since 2019.

The crowd-pleaser pairs KFC’s signature fried chicken with thick, golden brown Liège-style waffles.

The pearl sugar waffles are served with a side of sweet Mrs. Butterworth’s syrup.

“We believe Chicken & Waffles is an American icon,” said KFC President Catherine Tan-Gillespie.

“Flavorful, juicy and freshly fried secret recipe chicken, paired with sweet, golden waffles and gooey syrup - it’s bold, it’s delicious, and it’s back on our menu just in time for Mother’s Day!”

Who’d try this? Anyone?

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KFC made a ‘Finger Lickin’ Fork’ for rice bowls you can’t eat with your fingers

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By:
Tim Nudd
Last Updated
June 04, 2025 05:15 AM At KFC, everything is “Finger Lickin’ Good,” even if you technically can’t eat it with your fingers.

KFC kills it with these goofy promos.

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Would you eat this 1,900 calorie ‘Baby Body’ burger with 5 patties and zero chill

Edited By Kushal Deb
Published: Jul 04, 2025 at 11:05 IST | Updated: Jul 04, 2025 at 12:25 IST
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Would you eat this sumo burger, which could be the size of your newborn baby? So big you need two hands and a game plan. It will be the closest you can get to wrestling a sumo.

Burger King Japan has unleashed its new 1,876-calorie ‘Baby Body’ burger. Burger King Japan, in collaboration with the Japan Sumo Association, has launched this monster burger. Burger King Japan have positioned the product among ‘Yokozuna-class,’ which is the highest ranking in Sumo wrestling.

This beefy behemoth is set to hit the Burger King outlets across Japan on July 11. With 5 flame-grilled beef patties, 4 slices of cheddar cheese, 4 smoky bacon strips, fresh lettuce, tomato, pickles and sauced up with aurora sauce, mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard, it’s worthy of a simile to the dohyo (sumo ring). The Burger weighs 1.5 pounds and is packed with 1,876 calories, which makes it superior to its next biggest Triple Whopper with Bacon & Cheese, which stores around 1,350 calories.

The launch of this limited edition burger coincides with the Grand Sumo Tournament in the city of Nagoya. It will be available at select Burger King outlets in Japan. People can find details about the outlets through the Burger King app.

The burger is more than just a meal; it’s a celebration of tradition through abundance. People can purchase this ‘Baby Body’ burger for ¥2,590 (roughly $18). It is being offered as a meal along with fries and drinks for ¥2,890 ($20). Marketing this as ‘Yokozuna-class,’ Japan wants to raise awareness about the national game of Sumo wrestling.

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The Fast Food Giant That Dethroned McDonald’s Is Finally Coming to the U.S.

The chain has more than 45,000 locations worldwide.

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Carmella D’Acquisto

Published on September 18, 2025
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Adobe Stock/Allrecipes Key Takeaways

  • Mixue Bingcheng recently dethroned McDonald’s as the world’s largest fast food chain by number of locations.
  • The Chinese bubble tea and ice cream shop is opening its first-ever U.S. store.
  • The chain offers budget-friendly items, with prices starting at just 15 cents.
McDonald’s has officially been dethroned—but not for nuggets or fries.

For decades, the Golden Arches stood tall as the world’s largest fast food chain. But earlier this year, a Chinese bubble tea and ice cream shop called Mixue Bingcheng knocked the burger giant down and took the No. 1 spot for the sheer number of locations around the world. And it just keeps growing.

While many Americans haven’t heard of the chain, it’s been slowly taking over the Asian fast food market, opening an impressive 45,000 stores across China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and other countries, according to AP News. This officially beats McDonald’s more than 44,000 global locations, as well as Starbucks’ more than 40,000 global stores.

Now, Mixue Bingcheng—which translates to “Honey Snow Ice City”—is opening its first-ever U.S. location near Manhattan’s Chinatown.

Mixue Bingcheng Is Opening First U.S. Location in New York City

So what has driven this chain to such popularity? Pricing. The chain offers ultra-affordable boba, coffee, and tea drinks, as well as a selection of soft-serve ice cream and sundaes. Menu items include drinks such as Kiwi Jasmine Tea, Peach Mi-Shakes, Mango Sundaes, Brown Sugar Bubble Teas, Ice Cream Toffee Hazelnut Lattes, and more.

Exact U.S. pricing is not yet available. However, around the world, as AP News reported, many of Mixue Bingcheng’s menu items are less than $1. Delish reported that the soft-serve ice cream costs the equivalent of 15 American cents, with “beverages that range in price from 30 cents to $1.20.”

It sounds too good to be true, but fans on social media say it’s the real deal. “Aside from the budget-friendly price, the quality is not compromised,” shared one fan on Reddit. “Even the plastic feels soft matte and the print is polished, and in the serving of drinks/ice cream you can clearly see how it’s done.”

“Their mango sundae is to die for,” added another Redditor.

According to Time Out, Mixue Bingcheng’s first U.S. location will be at 266 Canal Street, where the Chinese franchise signed a 10-year lease. As for footprint, the new Mixue Bingcheng location boasts more than 2,000 square feet.

New York City ranks as the seventh most expensive place to live globally, according to Numbeo’s 2025 Mid-Year Cost of Living Index. So for New Yorkers used to paying double digits for their daily cup of joe, a visit to Mixue Bingcheng may offer a bit of financial reprieve—and a delicious sip.

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Black Myth: Wukong Is Teaming up With McDonald’s

By Priye Rai
Published 3 days ago

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McDonald’s partnering with a popular IP isn’t something new or rare, and there have been various instances of the restaurant chain collaborating with some of the biggest names in gaming. Notably, the special merchandise that often comes hand-in-hand with such collaborations is the key highlight of these brand arrangements. Earlier this year, the extreme popularity of Pokemon collectibles from McDonald’s Japan even led to scalping incidents, which are otherwise seen during mainstream hardware launches. As the latest addition to the list of high-profile team-ups, McDonald’s has announced a limited-time promotion with Black Myth: Wukong.
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Black Myth: Wukong and McDonald’s Come Together in an Intriguing Collab

In its latest announcement (via Google Translate), McDonald’s China unveiled a collaboration with the highly successful Black Myth: Wukong for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival in the country. Courtesy of the team-up, a host of limited-time menu items, including a unique black bun burger, will be served in packaging modeled around the 2024 action-RPG during this period. From September 20 to October 7, the Full Moon Market event will also be held, divided into phases, in outlets across Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Beijing, Xiamen, Changsha, and Wuhan. As part of this, visitors will be able to partake in activities to win special limited-time rewards. A McDonald’s Black Myth Limited Edition Board Game, which features three characters from the game and three related to the golden arches brand, has also been announced for a September 30 launch.
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Moreover, 42 McDonald’s outlets across 14 Chinese cities have been revealed to be decorated in Black Myth: Wukong’s theme, featuring characters such as Tian Ming Ren, Yang Jian, and Zhu Bajie. Customers can collect three different cards based on these figures and use them to redeem a special-edition mobile phone sticker after October 9. According to Daniel Ahmad’s tweet, a certain meal combo will come bundled with a reversible themed robe, whereas more themed clothing—such as hats, T-shirts, and socks—will also be up for grabs, per Renka_schedule’s post.
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In other news, Game Science confirmed its next project after Black Myth: Wukong in August, around the same time as the Journey to the West-inspired title’s Xbox launch. Titled Black Myth: Zhong Kui, the upcoming follow-up is also based on a Chinese folklore character and is set to be the second entry in the recently established fantasy IP.

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Asian McDonalds ads hit different…