Popeyes reintroduces its Louisiana BBQ Sandwich and introduces new wings, while Panera launches new sandwiches and avocado toasts.
Popeyes and Panera Introduce New Menu Items and Limited-Time Offers
Popeyes has reintroduced its Louisiana BBQ Sandwich and introduced new Louisiana BBQ Saucin’ Wings in the UK. The Louisiana BBQ Sandwich, priced from £6.99, offers a sweet and smoky flavor and is available for a limited time. The Louisiana BBQ Saucin’ Wings are also new to the menu, priced from £5.75. Additionally, Popeyes has launched new Box Meals, starting at £9.99, which include various combinations of sandwiches, tenders, and wings. Dave Hoskins, Head of Food at Popeyes, highlighted the popularity of their Bold BBQ flavor, which influenced the creation of these new items.
Panera Bread has unveiled fresh additions to its menu with the Spicy Fiesta Chicken Sandwich, Kickin’ Grilled Cheese, and a series of new avocado toasts. The Spicy Fiesta Chicken Sandwich features grilled chicken, salsa verde spread, aged white cheddar, sweet peppers, roasted corn, and cilantro on ciabatta. The Kickin’ Grilled Cheese includes American cheese and aged white cheddar with salsa verde on thick-sliced Classic White Miche. The new avocado toasts offer a classic version with an avocado spread and everything bagel seasoning, and a garden version adding sliced tomatoes and garlic aioli. Panera is also bringing back Sesame and Blueberry bagels and promoting a “Bagels are Back Sandwich Hack,” allowing customers to customize their sandwiches with bagels.