Score big on flavor (and savings) with these new fast food finds.
The biggest names in fast food are shaking things up for your next run. If you’re looking to score mouthwatering deals, Bojangles got a whole lineup of them, plus something new to celebrate! And speaking of celebrations, Mother’s Day is coming up, so Krispy Kreme is coming in sweet with a new doughnut collection. Meanwhile, Panda Express just launched a new pop-up experience that music lovers will enjoy, and Potbelly is here to offer freebies for celebrating National Nurses Week and Teacher Appreciation Week. Here’s everything you need to know before your next order.
Bojangles
If you already had the Bo-Berry Biscuits over at Bojangles, then you know what the hype is all about. They smell so good and taste homemade—a combination that’s pretty hard to find in the fast food scene. Bojangles knows just how popular their biscuits are, and so for the first time ever, the brand is launching its inaugural National Bo-Berry Week! This week-long initiative runs from May 5 through May 9, featuring the return of iconic menu items, daily deals, merch drops, and so much more.
Let’s talk about the returning items first. Say hello (again) to Sausage Bo-Berry Biscuit and Bo-Berry Cookie! The former brings together made-from-scratch buttermilk biscuits loaded with sweet Bo-Berries and country-style sausage, and then finished off with sweet icing. Meanwhile, the Bo-Berry Cookie is a freshly baked sugar cookie stuffed with Bo-Berries. Both are returning to the menus as limited-time offerings, so grab them before they’re gone.
As for the daily deals, Bojangles started with offering 20% off a dozen Bo-Berry Cookies last Monday, May 5th. For the rest of the National Bo-Berry Week, here’s what you can expect:
- Tuesday – Get a FREE Bo-Berry Biscuit with any purchase. Use the promo code: BOBERRY2.
- Wednesday – Enjoy a FREE Sausage Bo-Berry Biscuit with any order via the app. Use the promo code: BOBERRY3.
- Thursday – Bojangles is offering a Buy One, Get One (BOGO) Bo-Berry Biscuit deal with the promo code: BOBERRY4.
- Friday – Enjoy another BOGO deal for Sausage Bo-Berry Biscuit with the promo code: BOBERRY5.
Take note that the offers above are redeemable in the Bojangles app with a unique promo code. To claim, just download the app, enter the code, and enjoy!
To continue the celebration, Bojangles’ CEO, Jose Armario, will donate $150,000 (in a heart-shaped check) to support The HEARTest Yard Foundation, and it’s happening today, May 6th. This is also the brand’s way of celebrating the success of their Heart-Shaped Bo-Berry Biscuit fundraising initiative last February to support children battling congenital heart disease.
Also, on May 8th, Bojangles will be releasing their first-ever Bo-Berry-themed merch: a trendy T-shirt and a vintage-inspired trucker hat. These are available on bojangles.com, and you can pre-order on the same date.
Krispy Kreme
Meanwhile, Krispy Kreme is celebrating Mother’s Day with a Minis for Mom collection, and there are four delicious minis to indulge in! Let’s take a look at each flavor:
- Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight Doughnut – You can never go wrong with classic flavors, so try this new Mini Original Glazed doughnut with mom, featuring a chocolate icing and chocolate chip crumble. For a little extra sweetness, it’s topped with cookie dough-flavored buttercream.
- Mini Chocolate Iced Yellow Heart Doughnut – This decadent mini item features a Mini Original Glazed doughnut dipped in chocolate icing and finished with a drizzle of yellow icing heart.
- Mini Strawberry Sunshine Doughnut – For strawberry lovers out there, this Mini Original Glazed doughnut is a must-try. It’s dipped in strawberry-flavored icing, and then topped with orange and yellow icing drizzles and yellow vanilla-flavored buttercreme.
- Mini Sparkly Vanilla Sunset Doughnut – Completing the lineup is this Mini Original Glazed doughnut with yellow vanilla-flavored icing and pink sanding sugar on top.
You can get the Minis for Mom collection starting today until Mother’s Day, May 11th, at participating Krispy Kreme locations across the country. An 8-ct box can also be found at select retailers, including Walmart, Kroger, Publix, and more.
Panda Express
Just in time for the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Panda Express is turning up the volume literally with its new karaoke pop-up experience at select locations nationwide. Yup, get ready to grab the mic and belt out your favorite feel-good song with Pandaoke! This pop-up experience is accessible in four music-loving cities from May to June, transforming select Panda Express locations into karaoke hubs.
So, how exactly will Panda Express turn restaurants into cant-miss karaoke spots? According to the brand, the select restaurants will have a 7-foot tall karaoke takeout box, wherein groups of 2 or 3 can step inside, pick a song from a curated list, and belt out a 30-second performance. Each karaoke session will also be recorded and emailed to participants as a fun keepsake. How cool is that?
If you can’t wait to turn your meals into unforgettable memories with live music, catch the Pandaoke at the following locations:
- May 9 to 11 – Los Angeles, CA; 2828 S Figueroa St.
- May 23 to 25 – Nashville, TN; 6601 Charlotte Pike
- May 30 to June 1 – Chicago, IL; 2949 W Addison St
- June 6 to 8 – Austin, TX; 5764 Airport Blvd
The karaoke booth will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at participating locations. Additionally, guests who will purchase a Panda Family Meal during the event dates will get an exclusive Pandaoke Kit, while supplies last.
Potbelly
Potbelly is celebrating the National Nurses Week and Teacher Appreciation Week by offering a complimentary regular-sized fountain drink or cookie with the purchase of any entrée. This deal runs from May 5 to May 11, and is available in-shop only. If you or someone you know is a teacher or nurse, make them stop by Potbelly, show their ID and redeem the cookie or drink. Every entrée order includes the offer.
Potbelly is also encouraging hospitals, schools, and organizations to check out the brand’s catered meals, perfect for instant celebrations. Potbelly is offering FREE delivery for catering orders worth more than $150, using the promo code “FREEDELIVERY” at checkout on the brand’s app or website. Potbelly Catering offers a variety of options, including toasty sandwich boxes, sides, cookie boxes, hand-dipped shakes, and more. The best part? Catering orders can also include a customized assortment of available items!
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From The Club
Mother’s Day is coming up and a lot of moms I know will love Krispy Kreme‘s new mini doughnut collection! Actually, as someone who prefers bite-sized sweet treats, even I will devour those mini doughnuts! Anyway, another menu item is also getting the flowers it deserves, and I’m talking about Bojangles‘ Bo-Berry Biscuits. Time to party during National Bo-Berry Week and grab those week-long deals! 🎉