Weekly Roundup – Week of 5.2.2022

May 6, 2022

This week’s roundup includes our top 5 stories curated from our team of strategists and food enthusiasts:

Tim Hortons Celebrates Mom With A Special BOGO Offer

Exclusively on Mother’s Day, select Tim Hortons restaurant locations will offer a sweet twist to its memorable Donut Bouquet with new Timbit arrangements. Give Mom 20 Timbits for the price of a 10-pack. Each pack can be customized with Mom’s favorite flavors – birthday cake, chocolate glazed, honey dip, and more – and is placed in a decorative round red box. Use code 1512 when placing your order. Learn More.

Is Experiential Dining Making a Comeback?

Dave & Buster’s announced the acquisition of the entertainment concept Main Event for $835 million, anticipating that “consumers are ready for a return to experiential dining.” Both concepts have similar business models and hope this joint venture will broaden its audience reach with Dave & Buster’s targeting young adults and Main Event’s demographic skewing more toward families with younger children. Read Further.

Bar-Quality Cocktails Batched For At-Home Consumption

William Grant & Sons set out to offer their fans elevated, ready-to-drink batch cocktails that can be enjoyed at home. The company adds that their new “bar-quality” Batch & Bottle offerings come in four classic yet distinct flavors: Monkey Shoulder Lazy Old Fashioned, the Reyka Rhubarb Cosmopolitan, the Glenfiddich Scotch Manhattan, and the Hendrick’s Gin Martini. Read Descriptions Here.

May The Fourth Be With You

From apparel and dog toys to cutlery and chef attire, brands across multiple industries are taking advantage of the Star Wars phenomenon with themed merchandise and food and beverage offerings. In fact, Starbucks has crafted five new Star Wars-inspired recipes for the occasion – and to be enjoyed on May the Fifth, May the Sixth, and beyond. Find Recipes Here.

A New Twist To The Backyard Chicken Boom

Tyler and Diana started RentACoop as a chicken coop rental business in 2012 with a goal to introduce people to the joy of caring for chickens without the commitment of owning them. The couple and their RentACoop team say they’ve created products that are easy for the animals and their renters to use, help reduce waste and keep areas clean, and protect against predators and rodents. From feeders and waterers to DIY kits and more, RentACoop offers a variety of products and supplies to get you started and keep your animals thriving. Discover More.

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