The chicken concept is partnering with Cheetos to debut with distinctive menu items
Dine Brands Global Inc. is the latest casual-dining chain to roll out a virtual chicken concept with the launch Wednesday of Cosmic Wings.
The delivery-only brand features fried chicken wings and boneless wings, which are battered and fried chicken breast pieces, as well as chicken tenders, waffle fries, onion rings and cheese bites. The items will be prepared out of nearly 1,300 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar kitchens and will be available exclusively via third-party delivery company Uber Eats, according to Dine Brands.
To add a bit of distinctiveness to the concept, Dine Brands is teaming up with Frito-Lay North America to offer menu items coated in a choice of regular or Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Regular and spicy Cheetos sauces are also available, along with other sauces including honey barbecue, blue cheese and ranch.