Perkins American Food Co. And Cocomelon Team Up to Bring Families a Colorful and Engaging Dining Experience

Perkins American Food Co. partners with Cocomelon for kids' menu

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Perkins American Food Co. And Cocomelon Team Up to Bring Families a Colorful and Engaging Dining Experience

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Perkins American Food Co. has partnered with Cocomelon to offer a limited-time kids' menu and in-restaurant activities. The partnership aims to create a fun and engaging dining experience for families, featuring Cocomelon-themed meals and interactive placemats.

Starting now, kids at Perkins will be treated to exclusive CoComelon themed meals and fun in-restaurant activities that turn every dining experience into a memorable occasion. Bringing the magic of JJ, the beloved character from CoComelon who loves breakfast as much as Perkins guests, to life. This special offering promises to delight both kids and parents alike.

The limited-time kids' menu features JJ’s Pancake Party, vibrant rainbow pancakes that can brighten any child’s day. For those leaning towards a savory option, the CoComelon Cheesy Grin Grilled Cheese, is a delicious grilled cheese sandwich accompanied with one side.

“Perkins is dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere where families gather to share delicious meals and lasting memories,” said Kimberly Bean, VP of Marketing for Perkins American Food Co. “Our collaboration with CoComelon enables us to bring these moments to life for families across the nation.”

To add to the excitement, every child will receive interactive placemats featuring CoComelon-inspired activities. Kids can color, play, and learn through engaging educational games—all while waiting for their meals. These fun-filled placemats are available while supplies last, creating an engaging atmosphere for every family visit.

“As a mom of three under six, I know how helpful fun activity menus are when eating out with little ones,” said Katelynn Heil, Head of Brand Marketing and Franchise Strategy at Moonbug Entertainment. “CoComelon is all about making learning fun through music, storytelling, and shared family moments. Partnering with Perkins lets us bring that experience off the screen and into real life—into the places where families are already coming together.”

The fun doesn’t stop there. Kids can experience more Perkins and CoComelon activities online. Restaurants will feature a QR code that links to exclusive content that kids and parents may enjoy together. CoComelon is on a mission to help parents and has launched its biggest marketing campaign yet, CoComelon Can Help, offering tools and support for families from trying new veggies to winding down for bed.

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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on May 6, 2025. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.

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