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Aug 31, 2017

Review: Chick-fil-A - Hash Brown Scramble Bowl

Chick-fil-A's Hash Brown Scramble Bowl features hash brown tots, scrambled eggs, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, and a choice of either sliced chicken nuggets or sausage. Jalapeno salsa is included on the side.

Taco Bell's Naked Egg Taco Available Starting Today

As previously reported, Taco Bell's Naked Egg Taco officially launches today at locations nationwide.

Starbucks Mexico Gets New Mermaid Frappuccino

Over in Mexico, Starbucks follows up the limited-edition Unicorn Frappuccino with the debut of the exclusive and limited-time Mermaid Frappuccino.

Long John Silver's Bolsters Menu with New Deep Fried Twinkie and Sweet n' Tangy Shrimp

Long John Silver's hits the tail end of summer with the introduction of two new, limited-time menu items: Deep Fried Twinkies and Sweet n' Tangy Panko Butterfly Shrimp.

Aug 30, 2017

Sonic Brings Back "Buy One, Get One Free" Boneless Wing Deal on Thursday Nights

With football season set to start, Sonic brings back their "buy one, get one free" Boneless Wings deal on Thursday nights for a limited time.

Tim Hortons Releases 2017 Fall Menu

Tim Hortons embraces the 2017 fall pumpkin season with a line up that includes pumpkin donuts, muffins, and coffee.

Here's what they have available for this early fall season:

Great American Cookies Trots Out New Pumpkin Brownies

In their nod to the fall/pumpkin season, Great American Cookies debuts the new Pumpkin Brownie and brings back the Pumpkin Spice cookie.

New Cough Drop-Flavored Kit Kats Available in Japan

In perhaps what is one of the weirdest/utilitarian Kit Kat offering ever, Nestle is selling new cough drop-flavored Kit Kats over in Japan.

Aug 29, 2017

New Queso Blanco Lands at Del Taco

Del Taco upgrades their nacho cheese with the introduction of new Queso Blanco at locations nationwide starting Thursday, August 31, 2017.

Review: IHOP - Apple Fritter French Toasted Donut

IHOP's Apple Fritter French Toasted Donut features an apple fritter dipped in vanilla French toast batter, griddled, then topped with sweet cinnamon apples, powdered sugar, and whipped topping.

Cracker Barrel Reveals 2017 Featured Fall Menu

Cracker Barrel rolls out their seasonal fall menu for 2017 featuring dishes like Maple Pecan Fried Chicken and Pumpkin Custard.

Here's the complete line up for this fall:

Sonic Unveils New Sweet Sesame and Fire-Roasted Chipotle Boneless Wings

Sonic buoys their Boneless Wing line up with the addition of two new flavors: Sweet Sesame and Fire-Roasted Chipotle.

Aug 28, 2017

Starbucks Releases New Turmeric Latte in London

Citing a growing trend of "golden-colored milk", Starbucks introduces the new Latte with Turmeric to the greater London area in England.

Church's Chicken Offers $5 Real Big Deal

Church's Chicken trots out the new $5 Real Big Deal combo as their latest promo for a limited time.

Dunkin' Donuts Goes with Maple (and Pumpkin) Flavors for Fall 2017

To go with the typical pumpkin coffees and baked goods this time of year, Dunkin' Donuts adds new maple-flavored menu items for fall 2017, including new Maple Pecan-flavored coffees.

Wendy's Introduces New Giant Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger

Fans of Wendy's Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger who may have been looking for something beefier are in luck as the fast food chain introduces the new, limited-time Giant Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger.

Aug 27, 2017

Review: Arby's - Smoked Turkey Leg

Arby's Smoked Turkey Leg is available today only at just nine locations across the US (and one happens to be in my area). It features a turkey leg seasoned with salt and brown sugar, smoked, and then slow-roasted.

Shake Shack's 2017 Late Summer / Early Fall Shake Menu Includes Salted Caramel Pretzel

Shake Shack's featured shake rotation heading into fall 2017 actually does not include pumpkin (at least not yet). Instead you'll find flavors like Salted Caramel Pretzel and Raspberry Cheesecake.

Aug 26, 2017

Burger King Debuts New Rodeo King Burger

The Rodeo Cheeseburger gets another shot (in over-sized form) at the Burger King menu with the debut of the new Rodeo King Burger.

Aug 25, 2017

Review: Sandwich Bros. - Pizza Burgers

Sandwich Bros. Pizza Burgers feature an Italian-seasoned beef and pork patty with provolone cheese inside half a pita pocket.

New Mango & Sticky Rice Spring Rolls Arrive at Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's takes a staple dessert of Thai restaurants and gives it a portable form-factor with the introduction on new Mango & Sticky Rice Spring Rolls to the freezer aisle.

McDonald's Japan Offers Roast Beef and Breaded Cutlets for a Limited Time

McDonald's Japan is offering two special burgers during a limited-time campaign that pits Tokyo against Osaka, including a Twitter voting period to put to rest the McDonald's feud between the two regions.

The Tokyo burger features slices of roast beef whereas Osaka's variation makes a breaded beef cutlet the star.

Aug 24, 2017

Review: Hostess - Chocolate Twinkies

Hostess Chocolate Twinkies feature chocolate cake rather than golden sponge cake to go with the standard vanilla creme filling.

McDonald's Rolls Out New Vanilla Cappuccinos and More; Brings Back Pumpkin Spice Latte

McDonald's has started rolling out their a number of new espresso-based drinks, including new vanilla cappuccinos, to upgrade their McCafe menu and are also in the process of bringing back their pumpkin spice latte for the fall.

Arby's Launches New Bourbon BBQ Sandwiches

Arby's launches new Bourbon BBQ Sandwiches for a limited time featuring new Kentucky Bourbon BBQ Sauce.

2017 Fall / Pumpkin Season Begins at Einstein Bros.

Starting August 31, 2017, Einstein Bros. will be offering their limited-time fall menu for 2017 (complete with obligatory pumpkin items).

Here's what you can expect:

$5 Bonafide Box is Back at Popeyes Through September 24, 2017

Popeyes is once again offering the $5 Bonafide Box for a limited time at participating locations.

Buffalo Wild Wings Adds Weck Sandwich to Celebrate Heritage

Heading into September and celebrating its 35th anniversary, Buffalo Wild Wings serves up a number of limited-time menu items including the new Thirty-Fifth Weck Sandwich, which is inspired by the chain's heritage.

Aug 23, 2017

Review: IHOP - Bacon & Maple French Toasted Donut

IHOP's Bacon & Maple French Toasted Donut features a Bavarian cream-filled donut dipped in vanilla French toast batter, griddled, and then topped with maple glaze and hickory-smoked bacon crumbles.

Steak 'n Shake Introduces New Prime Steakburger

Lauding it as "the world's best burger," Steak 'n Shake introduces the new Prime Steakburger.

Starbucks Debuts New Sushi Burrito Exclusively at Two Chicago Stores

Starbucks offers a new sushi burrito that they're calling the "Chicken Maki Roll" exclusively at two newly opened locations in Chicago.

50-Cent Corn Dogs at Sonic on August 24, 2017

Sonic will be running a deal for 50-cent corn dogs all day on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at participating locations.

Aug 22, 2017

Extra-Large Two-Topping Pizzas for $11 at Papa John's

Papa John's is running a deal where you can get an extra-large two-topping pizza for $11 for a limited time at participating restaurants.

Arby's Set to Serve Turkey Legs at Just Nine Restaurants

Arby's will be serving new Smoked Turkey Legs at just nine locations spread across the US on Sunday, August 27, 2017.

Aug 21, 2017

Review: Jack in the Box - Wakey Bakey Hash

Jack in the Box's Wakey Bakey Hash features a fried egg, bacon, pepper jack cheese, and with hash browns and white cheese sauce.

Fazoli's Offers "$5 All Day Meal Deal"

Fazoli's latest special is the $5 All Day Meal Deal, which lets you choose two menu items from a limited selection plus a drink and unlimited breadsticks (breadsticks are dine-in only) for $5 at participating locations.

The available selection includes:

Buy One, Get One for 99 Cents Blizzards at Dairy Queen Through September 3, 2017

Dairy Queen is running a deal where you can buy a Blizzard for the regular price and get a second one for 99 cents.

Aug 20, 2017
Aug 19, 2017

Are "Topped" Ice Cream Pints Next for Ben & Jerry's?

Earlier this year, over in the UK and other parts of Europe, Ben & Jerry's introduced new "Topped" ice cream featuring "spoonable" chocolaty fondant across the top of each pint.

Kraft Partners with Oprah for New "O, That's Good!" Soups and Sides

Kraft Heinz and Oprah Winfrey have teamed up to launch a new line of refrigerated soups and sides that they're calling "O, That's Good!"

Aug 18, 2017

Free Lemonade with Philly Sandwich Purchase at Charleys on August 20, 2017

To celebrate National Lemonade Day, Charleys Philly Steaks will be giving out a free regular-size cup of lemonade with the purchase of any regular or large Philly sandwich on August 20, 2017

Free Corn Dog with Lemonade Purchase at Hot Dog on a Stick on August 20, 2017

In celebration of National Lemonade Day, Hot Dog on a Stick will give out a free Original Turkey Hot Dog on a Stick with each lemonade purchase at participating locations on Sunday, August 20, 2017.

Review: Stouffer's - Fit Kitchen Beef with Broccoli Bowl

Stouffer's Fit Kitchen Beef with Broccoli Bowl features strips of steak, broccoli, and carrots over brown rice and quinoa with an "Asian-style" sauce.

Aug 17, 2017

Burger King Brings Back Cheesy Tots

Cheesy Tots return to Burger King for a limited-time at participating locations.

Boston Market Introduces New Creamy Garlic Rotisserie Chicken

Boston Market adds some extra flavor to their signature rotisserie chicken with the introduction of new Creamy Garlic Rotisserie Chicken at participating restaurants.

7-Eleven Celebrates "Bring Your Own Cup" Day on August 18th and 19th

"Bring Your Own Cup" Day returns to 7-Eleven on Friday August 18, 2017 and Saturday, August 19, 2017, which means that you can bring any cup (or something that can serve as a cup) into your local 7-Eleven and fill it up with any flavor(s) of Slurpee for $1.50.

Custom Order: Wendy's Bacon Queso Baked Potato

Wendy's Bacon Queso Baked Potato isn't on the menu but it's something you can custom order while they still have queso available. Just ask for a Bacon & Cheese Baked Potato with the queso subbed in for the cheese.

Aug 16, 2017

Taco Bell's New Naked Egg Taco Arrives August 31, 2017

Taco Bell is bringing a breakfast taco with a fried egg as the shell to the table with the upcoming debut of the Naked Egg Taco on August 31, 2017.

Jack in the Box Serves Up New Smoky Jack Burger in Select Areas

Jack in the Box introduces the new Smoky Jack Burger as their latest limited-time burger in select markets.

Sonic Brings Back $5 Sunday Chicken Dinner Deal

The $5 Sunday Chicken Dinner Deal is back at Sonic for a limited time at participating locations.