Frankie & Benny’s launches ‘big vegan takeover’ to encourage ‘more people to eat less meat’

Author: Liam Gilliver

Read Time:   |  11th January 2023


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Frankie & Benny’s has collabed with three of the UK’s leading plant-based brands for its ‘big vegan takeover’

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Frankie & Benny’s has unveiled the launch of its ‘big vegan takeover’ to encourage more people to eat less meat.

The Italian-American restaurant already offers more than 20 vegan dishes, but has recently witnessed an ‘increased demand’ in plant-based food.

As a result, it has partnered with three of the UK’s leading plant-based brands: Biffs, THIS, and OGGS.

‘The best of both worlds’

“This Veganuary our vision is to show the UK that comfort food and vegan dishes aren’t mutually exclusive– at Frankie & Benny’s you can have the best of both worlds!” Frankie & Benny’s Sasha Storey said, in a statement sent to Vegan Food & Living

“We’ve chosen some of our most loved dishes, and challenged three exciting vegan partners, Biff’s™, THIS™ and OGGS®, to give a new, plant-based spin on them. 

“So, whether you’re 100% meat-free, or just looking to make the odd sustainable switch, you can find familiar favourites at Frankie & Benny’s all this January.”

The new OGGS Vegan Carbonara has a silky garlic creamy sauce tossed with fettuccine & mushrooms, topped with THIS™ Isn’t Bacon & parsley. Image credit: Frankie & Benny's

The new OGGS Vegan Carbonara has a silky garlic creamy sauce tossed with fettuccine & mushrooms, topped with THIS™ Isn’t Bacon & parsley. Image credit: Frankie & Benny's

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New vegan options at Frankie & Benny’s

The new menu features a Biff’s Parmigiana Hoagie (£11.90), consisting of smashed wings in a baked garlic ciabatta, topped with Napoletana sauce, crispy THIS™ Isn’t Bacon, vegan cheddar sauce and fresh basil, served with skin-on fries.

Customers can also order a BBQ Spicy Banana Blossom Burger (£14.60): a crispy vegan patty topped with vegan cheddar sauce, BBQ sauce, vegan mayo, lettuce and red onion. This dish is also served with skin-on fries.

Lastly, the chain has debuted its OGGS Vegan Carbonara (£12.90) -a ‘silky garlic creamy sauce tossed with fettuccine & mushrooms, topped with THIS™ Isn’t Bacon & parsley’.

Making plant-based mainstream

“We’re on a mission to make delicious plant-based eggs mainstream, so we couldn’t be prouder to work with an institution like Frankie & Benny’s on the ultimate team up with the Vegan Carbonara,” said Hannah Carter, Founder & CEO of OGGS.

“A delicious dinner that works towards a kinder, more sustainable future is the ultimate Veganuary treat!”

Biff’s co-founder Biff Bloom-Burrows added: “With it’s tender flavour-packed jackfruit centre and deliciously crispy panko crumb, our hand-formed Crispy Fried Jackfruit is the perfect addition to any sandwich.

“But, Frankie & Benny’s have taken it to the next level with this Parmigiana Hoagie. We’re hyped to be collaborating with them on such an incredible dish for Veganuary”.

Keep up to date with all the hottest new products and menus with our ultimate guide to Veganuary products.

Written by

Liam Gilliver

Liam is a journalist working for the Mirror, Daily Express, Daily Star and OK! Magazine. He's also the author of We're Worried About Him and has been published in the likes of The Independent, Huffington Post, and Attitude Magazine.

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