One of Arby's best-known products is its Curly Fries and now the brand has a new fry for fans to fall in love with: Crinkle Fries.
Arby's originally began testing the new Crinkle Fries back in December of 2020. After finding success with the new product, Arby's has announced the launch of Crinkle Fries at locations nationwide. The new side dish is described as French fries seasoned with fine kosher salt and cut with accordion-style groves for maximum crispiness.
The new fries pair perfectly with the return of another Arby's favorite, the Spicy Greek Gyro. For its 2021 return, the Spicy Greek Gyro now features more spicy sauce, along with Greek gyro meat, tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and Greek seasoning, all served on warm flatbread.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Crinkle Fry Popularity
- As Arby's Crinkle Fries find success, other fast food chains could follow suit and create their version of the crinkle fry.
- Accordion-style Fries
- The unique shape and texture of Arby's Crinkle Fries could inspire other food companies to experiment with cutting potatoes in different shapes or methods.
- Fry Seasoning
- The success of Arby's Crinkle Fries proves that adding unique seasoning to fries can differentiate a fast food chain's menu and possibly lead to increased sales.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fast Food Chains
- Fast food chains could capitalize on the trend by creating their version of the crinkle fry or experimenting with different shapes and seasoning for their fries.
- Potato Product Manufacturers
- Manufacturers could introduce new potato cutting methods or equipment to help create different potato shapes and help meet the demand for unique fry products.
- Seasoning and Spice Companies
- Companies that specialize in seasoning and spices could create new blends specifically for use on fries or partner with fast food chains to create signature seasoning blends.
