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Cheese-Topped Curly Fries

Arby’s Loaded Curly Fries are Sprinkled with Savory Toppings

— July 23, 2016 — Lifestyle
Arby's recently gave one of its most popular side dishes a makeover in the form of the new Loaded Curly Fries. While Arby's is largely known for its roast beef, its Curly Fries are just as popular. Now the chain is giving its customers a new way to enjoy the deep-fried potato corkscrews by adding a smattering of savory toppings.

Arby's Loaded Curly Fries are comprised of the chain's original Curly Fries topped with various types of cheese and sauces. The toppings include shredded cheddar cheese, cheddar cheese sauce, parmesan peppercorn ranch sauce and big pieces of pepper bacon. Similar to poutine, the condiments help to give consumers a new way to enjoy a traditional side dish.

The Loaded Curly Fries are part of an ongoing shift towards experimental side dishes made with unexpected ingredients.
Trend Themes
1. Experimental Side Dishes - Restaurants are shifting towards offering unique and unconventional side dishes to attract customers.
2. Cheese Toppings - Cheese is being used as a popular topping choice for enhancing the flavor of traditional side dishes.
3. Savory Condiments - The addition of savory sauces and condiments is giving consumers a new way to enjoy familiar side dishes.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - Fast food chains like Arby's are continuously innovating their menu offerings to cater to changing consumer preferences.
2. Restaurant - Restaurants are exploring creative ways to enhance traditional side dishes and provide unique dining experiences.
3. Snack Food - Companies in the snack food industry can experiment with toppings and flavors to create new and exciting products.
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