Every new item on fast food chain restaurants in January - from KFC to Popeyes

Here is what you can get on fast food menus this month 🍔

  • McDonald’s, KFC and more have launched new items for January
  • New and returning items have been introduced to kick off the new year
  • Offerings include breakfast, lunch and dinner options

Popular fast food restaurants across the UK are offering exciting new menus in January - from the likes of KFC, Popeyes, McDonald’s and more.

They might be a guilty pleasure, but sometimes a visit to a fast food restaurant is what we need.

While fine-dining restaurants are great for special occasions, fast food spots can be an excellent choice for the everyday moments, with many offering breakfast, lunch and dinner items.

To kick off the new year, a selection of fast food restaurants have introduced new menu items.

Here is a list of every new item at some of the most famous fast food restaurants across the UK.

McDonald’s

McDonald’s launched its ‘Secret Menu’ on Monday January 5. The menu is inspired by fan-hacks and twists on usual items. Products include the Surf N’ Turf burger, the Apple Pie Mini McFlurry and the chicken cheeseburger. The January menu also includes returning fan-favourites such as Chilli Cheese Bites, the Big Arch and The Fajita Chicken One.

Subway

Subway launched two new menu items as part of its January menu. The new items the Breaded Chicken and the Smashed Falafel. Both of the new menu items are available as a footlong or 6-inch sub, or as a wrap, salad or spud.

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Every new item on fast food chain restaurants in January - from KFC to Popeyes | McDonald's / Subway / Popeyes

KFC

KFC launched an exciting sweet and spicy duo named the Hot Honey Drip. The range features two items, the Hot Honey Drip burger and the Hot Honey Drip wings. Both menu items will be available until Sunday February 8.

Popeyes

For January, New Orleans chicken brand Popeyes is launching its new Shatter Crunch Savers menu. The range includes The Chicken Cruncher, as well as 27 other menu items where prices start at just £1.99.

Burger King

Burger King launched a ‘menu refresh’ on Tuesday January 13, which featured a selection of delicious new burgers and other menu items. Products on the menu include the Gourmet Kings Ultimate Philly Cheese Angus and Ultimate Philly Cheese Crispy Chicken, as well as new sides such as the Garlic & Jalapeño Chicken Fries and the Gravy Loaded Fries.

If you’re interested in reading more about fast food chains, you can read our story on the best and worst fries from fast food restaurants, here.

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