KFC Brings Back $5 Bowls and Debuts New Cheese Curds

KFC starts 2026 with the return of $5 Bowls for a limited time. It also debuts new Cheese Curds.

Dairy Queen Welcomes New Oreo Snowdrift Blizzard and Mocha Brownie Mudslide Blizzard

Dairy Queen launches two new Blizzards this month: the Oreo Snowdrift Blizzard and the Mocha Brownie Mudslide Blizzard. They're joined by the returning Choco-Dipped Strawberry Blizzard.

Aldi Finds for January 2026

It's a new year, and Aldi has revealed its Aldi Finds release schedule for January 2026. As is typical of this time of year, the lineup features a selection of healthier options alongside the regular seasonal fare and Valentine's Day treats. Here's what the schedule looks like:

Crumbl's Weekly Rotating Menu Through January 10, 2026

Entering the new year, Crumbl has switched up its weekly rotating dessert menu so that there is now a permanent Classics Menu with six flavors and four rotating "specialties" each week.

Will It Creami? Wendy's Chocolate Frosty

As I mentioned earlier on the BrandEating Patreon, I received a Ninja Swirl Creami ice cream maker to experiment with courtesy of SharkNinja. I'm going to use it to see how and if various fast-food desserts could be made into ice cream or soft serve. I decided to start off with something easy: Turning Wendy's Chocolate Frosty into soft serve. It's almost soft serve already, so I figured, why not? I'm calling the segment, "Will it Creami?" ("Will it Swirl Creami" just doesn't sound right)

Jersey Mike's Offers $10.99 Boardwalk Bundle

Jersey Mike's introduces a limited-time meal deal called the Boardwalk Bundle.

Arby's Introduces New Meat & 3 Box Meal

Arby's launches a new discounted value meal called the "Meat & 3 Box."

PB&J Cookies Return to Insomnia Cookies

Late-night cookie chain Insomnia Cookies welcomes back two limited-time flavors to kick off 2026: the PB&J Filled Classic Cookie made with Jif and the Fruity Cereal 'N Milk Filled Classic Cookie.

Taco Bell Tests Supreme and Loaded Taco Nacho Fries

Taco Bell is testing "Everyday Nacho Fries" for a limited time at participating locations in the Charlotte, NC area.

Nothing Bundt Cake Reveals Limited-Time Cakes for January and February 2026

Cake bakery chain Nothing Bundt Cakes reveals its upcoming limited-time selection of bundt cakes in January and February 2026. The upcoming lineup is as follows:

Wendy's Offers 1-Cent Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger with Purchase on December 30, 2025

Wendy's celebrates National Bacon Day today, December 30, 2025, with a deal where you can get a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for $0.01 with any purchase.

2026 New Year's Deals and Specials

2026 is coming in fast, and some eateries are celebrating with promotions for your dining dollars. Here's a list of 2026 New Year's fast-food deals and specials: