Chick-fil-A fans can breathe a sigh of relief – the fast-food chain is not ditching its iconic waffle fries. Despite rumors circulating on social media, Chick-fil-A has officially confirmed that its beloved waffle fries are not going anywhere.
Rumor Sparked by TikTok Video
The rumor began when a TikTok user, @bri.daniela1, posted a video claiming to be a Chick-fil-A employee with insider information about the chain discontinuing its waffle fries. The video, viewed over 3 million times before being deleted, sparked widespread concern among fans.
In a follow-up video, @bri.daniela1 clarified that the original post was not true and that she hadn’t expected it to gain so much attention.
However, the damage was already done, as another TikToker, @imjusmike, further fueled the fire with a video viewed 1 million times, stating, “So it’s true Chick Fil A stop (sic) selling waffle fries.”
Chick-fil-A’s Response
Chick-fil-A officially dispelled the rumors in a statement to USA TODAY, saying, “Chick-fil-A Guests do not need to worry ― our much-loved Waffle Fries are not going anywhere!”
Little Blue Menu Offers New Items
While Chick-fil-A is not discontinuing its waffle fries, the chain is introducing new menu items through its Little Blue Menu side project.
Little Blue Menu, a single-location virtual kitchen inspired by the original restaurant opened by Chick-fil-A’s founder, is offering French fries, Sweet Potato Tots, and Onion Rings alongside Chick-fil-A classics.
However, these new items are currently only available at the Little Blue Menu location in College Park, Maryland. As the restaurant stated on its Instagram page, “That’s the fun of our Little Blue Menu restaurant ― Guests can enjoy Chick-fil-A classics alongside our Little Blue Menu exclusives.”
Conclusion
The rumor about Chick-fil-A ditching its waffle fries has been put to rest. The chain has confirmed that its beloved waffle fries are staying on the menu. While Chick-fil-A is offering new items through its Little Blue Menu side project, these are exclusive to the Maryland location and do not replace the classic waffle fries available at all other Chick-fil-A restaurants.