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Nov 30, 2017

Review: 7-Eleven - Oreo Mint Hot Chocolate

7-Eleven's Oreo Mint Hot Chocolate features hot cocoa with Oreo pieces and mint flavoring.

Taco Bell Tests Fry-Filled Burrito

Taco Bell integrates the fries they've been trialing into the new Loaded Fries Burrito, an item testing over in the Charleston, WV area.

The test item comes in three varieties: Supreme, California, and Chipotle.

Checkers / Rally's Offers $2 Extra Crispy Chicken Strips & Fries Box

Checkers and Rally's latest $2 box is the $2 Extra Crispy Chicken Strips & Fries Box that's available for a limited time at participating locations.

Free Pie with Online Order of $20 or More at Denny's

Aiming to offer convenience and value this holiday season, Denny's is offering a free whole pumpkin or pecan pie when you place an online order totaling $20 or more.

Nov 29, 2017

Red Lobster Kicks Off Ultimate Surf & Turf Holiday Menu

Red Lobster enters the holiday season with the release of their limited-time Ultimate Surf & Turf menu, featuring various seafood and steak pairings.

The menu includes the following options:

Burger King Fries Up New Flamin' Hot Mac n' Cheetos

Burger King turns out a spicy version of their previously offered Mac 'n Cheetos with the arrival of new Flamin' Hot Mac n' Cheetos.

Cinnabon Unveils New Cookie-Cinnamon Roll Mashup Called "Cookie BonBites"

For a limited time, Cinnabon will be baking up mini cinnamon rolls inside of a chocolate chip cooking and selling them as new "Cookie BonBites" (BonBites being their name for mini versions of their signature cinnamon roll).

69-Cent Cheeseburgers at Checkers and Rally's on November 30, 2017

Checkers and Rally's are running a promotion where you can get an All-American Cheeseburger for 69 cents on November 30, 3017.

Nov 28, 2017

Review: Doritos Crunch Nuts

Doritos Crunch Nuts feature roasted peanuts covered in a crunchy Doritos shell, dusted with the iconic Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch flavor. The Crunch Nuts are available by themselves or as part of the Crunch Mix, which adds 3-D triangles, puffs, corn sticks, and pretzel bites.

El Pollo Loco Launches New "Authentic Platters"

El Pollo Loco's latest is a line of new, limited-time Authentic Platters. The menu features four entrees, each accompanied by a side of rice and beans.

The available entree choices are as follows:

Popeyes Launches $5 Holiday Feast Combo

Popeyes launches the $5 Holiday Feast as their limited-time value meal heading into December 2017.

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's Offering 50 Percent Discount on Angus Thickburgers to Competitors' Employees on November 29, 2017

Looking to highlight the chains' possible popularity among competiting fast food chains, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's will be extending their "employee discount" of 50 percent on any Angus Charbroiled Thickbruger to any competitor employee in uniform on Wednesday, November 29, 2017.

Nov 27, 2017

Review: Wendy's - Sugar Cookie

Wendy's Sugar Cookie features a "traditional" sugar cookie baked in each restaurant daily.

Sonic Adds New "Lil' Breakfast Burritos"

Sonic aims to serve up some breakfast value with the addition of new Lil' Breakfast Burritos for $1.49 a piece (may vary).

Popeyes Tests New Chicken Sandwiches and Milkshakes

Popeyes has been spotted testing new Chicken Sandwiches in Phoenix, Arizona.

Starbucks Debuts New Toffee Almond Milk Hot Cocoa

Starbucks offers a number of seasonal hot cocoa drinks for the 2017 holiday season including new Toffee Almond Milk Hot Cocoa.

Half-Priced Pizzas at Domino's Through December 7, 2017

There's a deal for 50 percent off the menu price of pizzas ordered online at Domino's for a limited time through Thursday, December 7, 2017.

Nov 26, 2017
Nov 24, 2017

Review: Trader Joe's - Hasselback Potatoes

Trader Joe's Hasselback Potatoes feature russet potatoes that are sliced thinly almost all the way through and are seasoned simply with butter and sea salt.

Nov 23, 2017

Shake Shack 2017 Holiday Shakes Have Arrived

A trio of shakes have arrived for the 2017 holiday season at Shake Shack.

Available for a limited time through January 2, 2018, you can find the following festive flavors at participating locations:

Nov 22, 2017

Free Movie Rental with Pizza Purchase at 7-Eleven Through January 2, 2018

7-Eleven hopes to be your one-stop shop for a movie night in by offering a free Redbox movie rental with each pizza purchase.

Arby's Introduces New Thick-Cut, Smoked Chicken

For a limited-time, Arby's adds new thick-cut, smoked chicken with the launch of the new Smokehouse Chicken sandwich. They've also brought back smoked pork belly.

Nov 21, 2017

Skittles Sweet Heat Coming December 2017

Coming next month, Skittles will offer a spicy sweet treat with the introduction of new Skittles Sweet Heat.

IHOP Debuts New Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast for 2017 Holiday Season

IHOP heads into the holidays with a trio of new Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast.

The three varieties include:

Nov 20, 2017

Review: Pepperidge Farm - Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Milano Cookies

Pepperidge Farm's Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Milano cookies feature a layer of salty dark chocolate between two cookies.

Half Price Cheeseburgers at Sonic on November 21, 2017

Sonic will be offering their cheeseburger for half the regular price on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 to celebrate what they're calling "Unturkey Day."

Kinder Joy Eggs Arrive in US

Ferrero brings their Kinder brand to the US for the first time with the arrival of Kinder Joy eggs.

25 Percent Off "To-Go" Orders at Red Robin Through November 26, 2017

In case you don't want to cook anymore this Thanksgiving holiday, Red Robin is offering a discount of 25 percent off to-go (takeout) orders through Sunday, November, 26, 2017.

2017 Holiday Gift Card Bonuses

With the 2017 holiday season ramping up, many-a-restaurant is offering an extra bonus when you buy a gift card from them. For your reference, I've put together a list of what's available.

Nov 19, 2017

Tim Hortons Rolls Out 2017 Holiday Menu Complete with Ugly Sweater Koozies

Tim Hortons rolls out their 2017 holiday menu and cups to locations nationwide and are also offering a limited number of free knit Ugly Sweater Koozies with any latte purchase at select locations, while supplies last.

The holiday menu includes:

Nov 18, 2017

Frito-Lay Unleashes New Doritos-Flavored Peanuts

Frito-Lay looks to branch out that signature Doritos flavor with the launch of new Nacho Cheese and Cool Ranch Doritos Crunch Nuts as well as Nacho Cheese and Cool Ranch Doritos Crunch Mix.

Nov 17, 2017

Pringles Tests New Thanksgiving Dinner Variety Pack

This Thanksgiving, Pringles is testing a new and exclusive, limited-edition tray of Thanksgiving-themed potato crisps flavors that they're calling the "Pringles Thanksgiving Dinner" but, chances are, you won't get to try it, at least not this year.

Nov 16, 2017

Hostess Launches New Butterfinger Brownies

Hostess expands their brownie selection with the launch of new Hostess Brownies made with Butterfinger.

Great American Cookies Unveils New Premium Double Doozie Cookie Sandwiches

Great American Cookies presents a new more upscale take on their Double Doozies cookie sandwiches with the introduction of new Premium Double Doozies featuring several new premium icings.

Rolled Chicken Tacos Return at Taco Bell

Rolled Chicken Tacos make their way back to Taco Bell for a limited time just in time for any Friendsgiving celebrations you might be taking part in.

Nov 15, 2017

White Castle Brings Back Turkey Sliders and Sweet Potato Fries for 2017 Holiday Season

White Castle brings back Turkey Sliders and sweet potato fries for a limited-time this holiday season.

New Holiday Mint Shakes and Blasts Arrive at Sonic

Sonic features the combination of mint and Oreos this holiday season with the arrival of the new Holiday Mint Master Shake as well as the Holiday Mint Master Blast.

7-Eleven Releases New Oreo Mint Hot Chocolate

7-Eleven welcomes the colder months with new, limited-time Oreo Mint Hot Chocolate and will also be carrying a number of Oreo Mint products for a limited time.

Nov 14, 2017

Review: Boulder Canyon - Pumpkin Pie and Turkey & Gravy-Flavored Potato Chips

Boulder Canyon's Pumpkin Pie-flavored and Turkey & Gravy-flavored potato chips are back for this Thanksgiving season and feature kettle-cooked potato chips flavored like pumpkin pie or turkey and gravy.

Hershey's Goes with Gold Caramelized Creme for New Candy Bar

Hershey's unveils new Hershey's Gold as the fourth flavor profile for their namesake candy bar. The new bars feature caramelized creme with salty peanut and pretzel bits.

Bojangles' Seasoned Fried Turkey Available Now for 2017 Holiday Season

Like rival Popeyes, Bojangles' offers a fried Thanksgiving turkey annually and it's again that time of year when you can pre-order one for your holiday spread at participating locations.

Applebee's Introduces New Topped Steaks & Twisted Potatoes Menu

Applebee's introduces an updated take on steak and potatoes with the addition of the new, limited-time Topped Steaks and Twisted Potatoes menu.

Nov 13, 2017

Pizza Hut Brings Back Crazy Cheesy Crust Under Different Name

Pizza Hut has brought back the Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza, which features pockets of cheese in the crust, in time for the holidays as the "Ultimate Cheesy Crust Pizza."

Review: Popeyes - Smokehouse Boneless Wings

Popeyes Smokehouse Boneless Wings feature marinated and crispy-fried boneless chicken breast pieces with ""real pecan smoked flavor in every bite."

Dairy Queen Adds New Western BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger $5 Buck Lunch

Dairy Queen expands their $5 Buck Lunch selection for addition of the new Western BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger as one of the entree options at participating locations.

Dunkin' Donut Welcomes New Cookie-Flavored Donuts for 2017 Holiday Season

Dunkin' Donuts welcomes new cookie-flavored donuts for the holidays and also brings back a couple of seasonal coffee flavors.

Nov 12, 2017

50-Cent Grilled Cheese Sandwiches at Sonic on November 15, 2017

Sonic will be running a deal for 50-cent Grilled Cheese Sandwiches all day on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at participating locations.

Nov 11, 2017

Halo Top Branches Out with New Scoop Shop

Halo Top Creamery looks beyond the frozen food section in opening the brand's first Halo Top Scoop Shop in Canoga Park, CA on Wednesday, November 15, 2017.

Burger King Debuts New Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich

Burger King debuts the new Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich as the latest addition to their chicken sandwich offerings.