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Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz Was Made Exclusively for Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company is the only restaurant chain with a dedicated Mac Menu, and now, guests can enjoy dishes like Buffalo Chicken Mac or Pulled Pork Mac with the new Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz, created by Coca-Cola exclusively for the company. This custom beverage blends Fanta Cherry, Sprite Vanilla, and Minute Maid Cherry Limeade for a sweet and refreshing experience that complements the rich, creamy, classic and comforting taste of macaroni and cheese meals.

The limited-time Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz, available in regular and zero sugar versions, officially becomes available July 1st, only at Noodles & Company. On National Mac & Cheese Day (July 14th,) Noodles Rewards members can look forward to getting any Mac entrée 50% off with the purchase of any entrée.

Trend Themes

  1. Menu-paired Beverages — Custom drinks designed around signature entrées create more differentiated dining experiences and turn beverage programs into a stronger driver of meal attachment and brand identity.
  2. Exclusive Restaurant Sodas — Limited proprietary soda blends give restaurant chains a defensible point of distinction while helping beverage partners test new flavor combinations in controlled, high-traffic environments.
  3. Zero-sugar Flavor Extensions — Sugar-free versions of indulgent limited-time beverages broaden appeal for health-conscious guests without weakening the novelty and treat-based positioning of the launch.

Industry Implications

  1. Fast-casual Restaurants — Menu-specific beverage collaborations expand the role of fast-casual chains from meal providers to curated flavor destinations with more reasons for repeat visits.
  2. Soft Drinks — Restaurant-exclusive fountain blends offer soda companies a flexible channel for rapid flavor experimentation, consumer feedback, and co-branded product discovery.
  3. Loyalty Programs — Reward-linked food and beverage promotions strengthen customer data collection while connecting limited-time menu innovation to measurable purchase behavior.

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