Hunt Brothers Pizza is bringing back one of its previously popular LTOs—the Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza. Available June 10, the pizza features Hunt Brothers Pizza’s original crust with ranch sauce, diced chicken, bacon, a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses and a sprinkle of Hunt Brothers Pizza’s signature Just Rite Spice.
“The Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza is one of our more popular limited time offerings, and we look forward to helping our store partners bring back this one-of-a-kind flavor favorite to their stores,” says Dee Cleveland, director of marketing at Hunt Brothers Pizza. “We love to watch the excitement build in the weeks leading up to this return as consumers see that their favorite LTO is coming back, resulting in increased foot traffic and profits for our partners.”
Hunt Brothers Pizza’s Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza is available as a whole 12-inch pizza or Hunk A Pizza (1/4 of a 12” pizza) while supplies last.
This is the 10th time the store has offered the flavor.
Meanwhile, blend-it-yourself shake and smoothie company f’real announced a Mystery Flavor milkshake LTO for the summer. While it didn’t say exactly what the flavor is, it “promises an indulgent and nostalgic experience for consumers inviting them to relive memories of visiting their favorite childhood ice cream shop with a fruity and familiar flavor that celebrates the heyday of summers past and present.”
“Our new Mystery Flavor caters to our customers' changing tastes and provides a fun and engaging experience that will drive excitement," said Elizabeth Collins, Rich Products Corporation director of customer marketing. "This milkshake is not just a treat; it's a trip down memory lane. We've crafted a flavor that pays homage to a beloved favorite, creating a wave of nostalgia with every sip. We're confident that the element of surprise will make this flavor a huge hit this summer."
The Mystery Flavor follows a trend of consumers wanting nostalgic flavors. According to Datassential, Gen Z consumers are especially interested in nostalgic desserts, with 62% saying they love old-school treats.