Chick-fil-A Launches New Sandwich And Milkshake For Summer

Every year around this time we eagerly await the announcement of Chick-fil-A summer menu items!

Well, there’s a new sandwich coming from Chick-fil-A along with the return of their Peach Milkshake on June 10, 2024. According to the Chew boom, the new Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich is a seasonal entrée that evokes backyard barbecue flavors and the Peach Milkshake returns to menus for the 15^th year. Both limited-time items will be available nationwide starting June 10 while supplies last. 

The new Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich was successfully tested in 2023 at locations in Lexington, KY, and Indianapolis, IN. It features a grilled, lemon herb marinated boneless chicken breast topped with Pepper Jack cheese, green leaf lettuce, and bacon tossed in a brown sugar and pepper blend along with sweet and spicy pickles on a toasted maple-flavored brioche bun. 

Chick-fil-A’s Peach Milkshake has been a seasonal favorite for years and combines the chain’s signature icedream dessert with peach puree topped with whipped cream and a cherry (except when ordered via delivery). 

Look for both items at Chick-fil-A locations beginning June 10. 

Looks like some people will have to find another restaurant for their appetizers and drinks. Applebee's, known for its margaritas, burgers, and bar-type food, announced that it will be closing several locations across the nation. The popular chain closed 46 locations in 2023. Applebee's President Tony Moralejo shared in a fourth-quarter earnings call that 25 to 35 more locations are expected to close this year. There is some GOOD news for fans of the restaurant: chain owner, Dine Brands Global, is preparing to launch Applebee's/IHOP combo restaurants in 2025.

Can you imagine what it would be like to have the option of both Applebee's or IHOP in one restaurant? Not sure how exactly that will work since both spots have different hours. One serves breakfast and the other does not, so what does that mean exactly? Oh well, hopefully, we are able to find out and see where it goes.

Applebee's isn't the only restaurant that plans on closing some of their locations in 2025. Here are nine more restaurants to add to the list.

BTW, Panera Bread is getting rid of a popular drink due to multiple lawsuits. Click HERE to get all the details.

Did you know that Cracker Barrel is closing just a few of its doors, but don't expect to not be able to enjoy it. There are still HUNDREDS, and I mean HUNDREDS of Cracker Barrel locations around the country that will remain open. 

Things happen and TGI Fridays has closed down a few of it's doors throughout the country. The popular casual dining spot is known for some great flavors at a great price. In January, it was reported that the chain abruptly closed over 30 of its restaurants nationwide. 

Now, here is one that you may not be too surprised about. Denny's closed down over 50 locations last month across the country. Granted, there are still plenty of Denny's around but there is quite a few that have gone missing this year already. Will there be more?

Boston Market is known to everyone, but for those that do know it. Surely love it. The company reportedly has closed hundreds of its locations across the country, but continues to serve many. My first time experiencing this spot was when I got to Charlotte. 

If you are a fan of that wood-fired pizza that you make buffet style in the restaurant, then MOD Pizza is probably known to you. During the first quarter of the year, MOD Pizza closed over 20 of its restaurant locations. 

Here is another spot that's not everywhere, but it's tasty. I know Charlotte has a location and I have seen them also in Florida. Several PDQs, especially in North Carolina, recently shut their doors as a company wide based decision.