Fazoli’s, the iconic Italian quick-serve brand, recently introduced five new "craveable favorites" that are all less than $5 with fewer than 500 calories. The new promotion includes five mouthwatering dishes: the Gluten-friendly Rotini with Marinara, the Keto Pepperoni & Bacon Flatbread, the 5-Piece Buffalo Boneless Wings, the Small Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, and the Small Fettuccine Alfredo.
"Our 5 Under $5 Under 500 Calories Menu allows our guests to experience classic Italian dishes at an incredible value, all while feeling confident that they’re sticking to their health goals. We’re constantly innovating our menu to best accommodate our guests’ dietary and lifestyle preferences to ensure we offer delicious options for every guest. Our new menu provides a quick, easy and delicious way to commit to better eating habits while still enjoying flavor-packed dishes," said Director of Culinary Innovation Rick Petralia.
Affordable Low-Calorie QSR Meals
Fazoli’s Debuts 5 Craveable Favorites Under $5 & Under 500 Cals
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Low-calorie QSR Meals - The trend of offering nutritious, healthy, and low-calorie fast-food options continues to grow as more fast-food chains are adopting it.
2. Gluten-free and Keto-friendly Fast Food - The increasing demand for gluten-free and keto-friendly fast-food meals has created a new growth opportunity for quick-service restaurants to expand their customer base.
3. Quick-serve Restaurant (QSR) Innovation - Fast-food chains are increasingly realizing that being innovative in menu offerings, portion sizes, and pricing can help them attract health-conscious and price-sensitive consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Quick-service Restaurants - Fast-food chains such as Fazoli’s can continue to attract health-conscious and price-sensitive consumers by offering affordable, low-calorie, and delicious meal options.
2. Healthy Food Industry - Fazoli's downward price pressure on low-calorie meal options is likely to disrupt the healthy food industry, making healthy fast food more accessible to everyone.
3. Gluten-free and Keto-friendly Food Industry - The increasing demand for gluten-free and keto-friendly meal options presents an opportunity for restaurants to develop new and innovative items that cater to these dietary preferences.