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Spiced Recipe QSR Menus

The Shake Shack Hot Menu is Bringing the Heat This Fall with Four Items

— September 5, 2023 — Lifestyle
The Shake Shack Hot Menu is being launched at participating locations as a spicy series of items perfect for patrons with a penchant for piquant fare to try out this fall. The menu includes the Spicy Shackmeister Burger alongside the Hot Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Fries with Ranch Sauce and Spicy Cheese Fries with Ranch Sauce, which are priced at $7.99, $8.39, $4.69 and $5.69, respectively. Each of the items put piquant flavor in the spotlight with ingredients like an in-house hot pepper blend.

The Shake Shack Hot Menu is launching starting September 8 but is arriving early starting September 5, 2023 for users of the Shack app to gain early access to ahead of the formal launch.

Image Credit: Shake Shack
Trend Themes
1. Spicy Fast-casual Menus - The Shake Shack Hot Menu is part of a larger trend of QSRs offering spiced-up options to cater to customers with a love for hot and spicy flavors.
2. Hot Pepper Blends - The use of in-house hot pepper blends in the Shake Shack Hot Menu highlights a trend of restaurants creating unique spice blends to enhance the flavor profile of their dishes.
3. Early Access App Launches - Shake Shack's early access launch of the Hot Menu via their Shack app exemplifies a trend of brands leveraging mobile apps to give loyal customers exclusive access and create anticipation for new offerings.
Industry Implications
1. Quick-service Restaurants (qsrs) - The Shake Shack Hot Menu showcases the potential for QSRs to differentiate themselves and attract customers by incorporating spicy items into their menus.
2. Spice Blend Manufacturing - The use of unique in-house hot pepper blends in the Shake Shack Hot Menu indicates an opportunity for spice blend manufacturers to collaborate with restaurants and provide custom-blended spices.
3. Mobile App Development - Shake Shack's early access launch via their Shack app highlights the growing importance of mobile app development in the restaurant industry, providing opportunities for app developers to create innovative solutions for brands to engage with their customers.
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