Chick-fil-A has more than just peppermint shakes for the holidays
Everyone has their favorite flavors of the holidays. For some, it’s gingerbread. Others prefer pumpkin (or pumpkin spice). At Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, it’s peppermint.
The peppermint chip milkshake has returned for its 15th year. This year, however, it’s bringing some friends home for the holidays — peppermint iced coffee, frosted peppermint chip coffee and an Icedream cup with peppermint chips.
“Throughout the holidays, we’re going all out to celebrate the season alongside our guests, creating even more opportunities for them to come together and connect with each other during the festivities, both inside and outside of our restaurants,” Dustin Britt, senior director for brand strategy, investment and entertainment, said in a press release.
Peppermint shakes aren’t the only item back on the menu right now.
For a limited time, you can get the fast food restaurant’s chicken tortilla soup, made “with a blend of shredded chicken breast and beans, in a white creamy soup base with a blend of vegetables and spices, all topped off with seasoned corn and tortilla strips,” the press release adds.
Food isn’t the only way the restaurant plans to make the season merry, however. There are also games, merchandise and an animated film for the whole family.
If you’re a diehard fan of the eatery — or need a gift for someone who is — check out the holiday collection, with everything from sweaters and T-shirts to an iconic cow stuffed toy.
Looking for something new to watch with your kids? On Monday, the brand premiered a short animated film, “The Spark Tree.” It’s the fifth installment of its Stories of Evergreen Hills series.
And Chick-fil-A’s first original brand for kids, pennycake, is releasing games, puzzles and conversation starters perfect for road trips or while the little ones are helping you in the kitchen.
Our picks this week
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is your No. 1 source for things to do, see, make, buy and eat through the holidays. Here are our recommendations:
LISTEN: What’s on Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ holiday playlist?
DRINK: Here’s the holiday spirit Atlanta’s sipping this Christmas
DO: Seven places to show off your ice skating moves in and around Atlanta
VISIT: Full AJC holiday guide for things to do, buy and enjoy
For our full coverage of holiday events around metro Atlanta, check out the AJC’s Things to Do page.
Some of the restaurant’s holiday offerings have already begun, with the rest available later this week. Shopping can be done online, except for stocking stuffers, which are only available at participating Chick-fil-A locations.
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Nancy Clanton is a lead producer for The AJC's platforms team, but also writes stories about health, travel, events and entertainment. A native of Knoxville and graduate of the University of Tennessee, she has worked at the AJC for 24 years.
