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.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Industries Being Reshaped
- 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.
- Soft Drinks
- Restaurant-exclusive fountain blends offer soda companies a flexible channel for rapid flavor experimentation, consumer feedback, and co-branded product discovery.
- Loyalty Programs
- Reward-linked food and beverage promotions strengthen customer data collection while connecting limited-time menu innovation to measurable purchase behavior.
