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Popeyes, Smashburger and Nekter sprinkle the menu with some spice

Taste Tracker: Island flavors make waves at First Watch; Wendy’s and Rita’s get fruity; it’s all about lavender for Caribou Coffee; and more menu news of the week.

Food

Welcome to the wrap battle

Menu wars raged over the fried chicken sandwich a couple years back, but now wraps are duking it out on the quick-service battlefield. Here’s why these players have joined the fray.

Fans can score a free pair of viewing glasses with every purchase, plus eclipse watching tips from a former NASA astronaut to prepare for the April 8 event.

Taste Tracker: Carrabba’s and Friendly’s lighten up for Spring; bowls bloom at Honeygrow and Jinya; Potbelly bakes a new cookie; and more menu news of the week.

The chain partnered with Yeastie Boys food trucks to launch the Big New Yorker Pizza Bagel.

The protein generated more requests on social media than any other LTO since its removal from the menu last August.

Taste Tracker: Starbucks flavors the menu with lavender; McAlister’s Deli, Dog Haus and Applebee’s honor St. Pat; Easter blooms at Tim Horton’s; and Black Tap goes British.

February’s most popular items lean towards crispy, cheesy, creamy foods, finds Technomic.

Taste Tracker: Spring blooms for Ruby Slipper and Cracker Barrel; it’s cereal all day at Scooter’s and Salt & Straw; Burgerville goes for waffles; and El Pollo Loco doubles up on tostadas.

The chain is partnering with the iconic Mexican seasoning blend to spice up a taco, snack and beverage, all in test at one California location.

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