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Osmow's™ and Doritos® Debut The Walking Shawarma™ Collaboration

— July 10, 2025 — Lifestyle
Doritos and Osmow’s introducing an all-new Canadian collaboration dubbed The Walking Shawarma™. This limited-time creation that transforms a bag of Sweet Chili Heat® Doritos into a crave-worthy, customizable shawarma experience.

Inspired by the viral "Walking Taco" trend that’s taken TikTok by storm, The Walking Shawarma™ infuses the concept with bold Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors, delivering a handheld meal worth savoring. Each serving starts with a base of Doritos Sweet Chili Heat® chips and is loaded with Osmow’s signature shawarma ingredients. The meal allows customers to fully personalize their creation with a range of proteins, toppings, and sauces.

Now available at nearly 200 Osmow’s locations across Canada, this mashup brings together two fan-favorite brands in a fun, flavorful format built for summer snacking.

Image Credit: Doritos, Osmow’s

Trend Themes

  1. Fusion Food Collaborations — The collaboration between Osmow's and Doritos exemplifies the growing trend of fusion food collaborations, where iconic snacks are paired with ethnic cuisines to create unique and adventurous dining experiences.
  2. Customizable Fast Foods — Customizable fast food options, like the Walking Shawarma™, are becoming increasingly popular as consumers seek personalized dining experiences tailored to their own taste preferences.
  3. Snack Hack Culture — The adaptation of the 'Walking Taco' into the Walking Shawarma™ reflects the evolution of snack hack culture, where traditional snack foods are repurposed into innovative and fully customizable meal options.

Industry Implications

  1. QSR (quick Service Restaurants) — QSRs are capitalizing on collaborative innovations like The Walking Shawarma™ to broaden their appeal and integrate global flavors into their offerings.
  2. Retail Snack Industry — The retail snack industry benefits from brand collaborations that transform their existing products into new culinary experiences that expand market reach.
  3. Food and Beverage Marketing — The partnership between Osmow's and Doritos highlights new marketing strategies in food and beverage where cross-brand promotions leverage viral food trends.
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