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Aug 31, 2018

Review: Ajinomoto - Yakiniku Don

Ajinomoto's Yakiniku Don features BBQ-seasoned beef with vegetables over a bed of sticky rice.

Dunkin' Donuts Adds New Pumpkin Spiced Bottled Iced Coffee

Dunkin' Donuts increases their number of pumpkin spice items with the addition of new bottled Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee at retailers nationwide starting September 10, 2018.

Orbit Gum Introduces new Freeze Mint Flavor

Promising "intense mint flavor" and an "extreme icy burst," Orbit brand sugar-free gum introduces new Freeze Mint flavor.

Aug 30, 2018

Review: Starbucks - Herbed Chicken and Manchego Cheese Sandwich

Starbucks' Herbed Chicken and Manchego Cheese Sandwich features shredded chicken breast tossed in a chimichurri sauce, shaved manchego cheese, and a red pepper-almond spread on a soft ciabatta roll. It's part of the Mercato line that they're rolling out and, as a hot item, they toast up the sandwich for you in store.

The Coffee Bean's 2018 Pumpkin Menu Includes Pumpkin Chai Tea and Pumpkin Cold Brew

Joining the chorus of fall pumpkin-flavored beverages, The Coffee Bean's 2018 fall menu includes a trio of pumpkin-themed drinks, including the Pumpkin Cold Brew Almond Milk Latte.

Buffalo Wild Wings Readies for Fall with $5 and Up Football Menu

Buffalo Wild Wings gets ready for football season with a new, value-priced, football-themed menu arriving at participating locations on September 6, 2018.

Kraft Partners with Hershey's for New Hershey's and Reese's Whipped Toppings

Giving new form to two iconic chocolate candies, Kraft Heinz partners with The Hershey Company to debut new Hershey's Milk Chocolate Dairy Whipped Topping and Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Dairy Whipped Topping.

Free Chicken Nuggets for Chick-fil-A Mobile App Users Through September 29, 2018

As a "thank you" to customers, Chick-fil-A is giving away a free eight-count order of grilled or crispy-fried chicken nuggets to anyone who creates or signs onto their Chick-fil-A One account with the Chick-fil-A Mobile App.

Aug 29, 2018

McDonald's Tests "Made-to-Order" Chicken Sandwich and Tenders

While it hasn't been long since McDonald's added the Buttermilk Crispy Chicken filet and Buttermilk Crispy Tenders to the menu, it looks like they're already looking at what comes next with a test of the new, made-to-order Ultimate Chicken Sandwich and Ultimate Chicken Tenders.

Taco Bell Releases New Caramel Apple Freeze

With fall being prime apple season, Taco Bell whips up the new Caramel Apple Freeze for a limited time.

Review: KFC - Double Crispy Colonel Sandwich

KFC's Double Crispy Colonel Sandwich features two crispy-fried chicken filets, pickles, and mayo on a plain toasted bun.

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's Unveil New Froot Loops Mini Donuts

In a collaboration with Kellogg's, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's introduce new Froot Loops Mini Donuts for a limited time at participating locations nationwide.

Aug 28, 2018

Bratwurst Set to Return to Wienerschnitzel for Oktoberfest

Wienerschnitzel will once again be serving bratwurst sausages in celebration of Oktoberfest this year starting September 10, 2018 at participating locations nationwide.

Pizza Hut Offering New Fish Filet-Topped Pizza in Taiwan

Pizza Hut's latest over in Taiwan is a pizza topped with crispy-fried fish filets (no chips though).

Subway Adding New Herb Garlic Oil and More

In a staggered launch, Subway is updating their menu with new sauces, fresh-ground spices, and beverages, including new Herb Garlic Oil and Watermelon Cucumber Agua Frescas.

Starbucks Kicks Off 2018 Pumpkin Spice Latte Season

Starting today, the Pumpkin Spice Latte is once again on the menu at Starbucks stores in the US and Canada, along with a couple of other seasonal drinks.

Aug 27, 2018

Review: Arby's - Smokehouse Beef Short Rib Sandwich

Arby's Smokehouse Beef Short Rib Sandwich features smoked, pulled beef short ribs, crispy-fried onions, cheddar, and BBQ sauce on Texas toast.

Del Taco Offers Two for $5 Mix & Match Classic Burrito Deal

Taking aim at rival Taco Bell's $5 Box combos, Del Taco goes a different route with a limited-time two for $5 deal on any Classic Burritos.

Half-Price Shakes, Floats, and Ice Cream Slushies at Sonic on August 29, 2018

Perhaps as a last hurrah before the summer's end, Sonic will be offering their shakes, floats, and ice cream slushes for a half-price discount all day on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.

Free Delivery at Denny's Through September 9, 2018

Denny's is running a promotion where you can get free delivery on orders placed online on their website or through their mobile app until the end of September 9, 2018.

Aug 26, 2018
Aug 25, 2018

Oprah's "O, That's Good!" Brand Introduces New Frozen Pizzas

Kraft and Oprah's O, That's Good! brand releases a new line of frozen pizza following last year's launch of refrigerated soup and side dishes.

Aug 23, 2018

Boston Market Serves Up New Roasted Garlic & Herb Rotisserie Chicken

Boston Market welcomes the fall with new, limited-time Roasted Garlic & Herb Rotisserie Chicken as well as two new seasonal sides: Loaded Roasted Potatoes and Cinnamon Apple Streusel.

Review: Little Caesars - 5 Meat Feast Pizza

Little Caesars' 5 Meat Feast Pizza is their round pizza topped with extra cheese, bacon, sausage, ham, pepperoni, and beef.

Aug 22, 2018

White Castle Offers "$3 Bacon Threesomes" Value Combos

White Castle offers three bacon-themed value meals that they're calling "$3 Bacon Threesomes."

Available for a limited time at participating locations, the options include:

Lemon Glazed Donut Returns to Krispy Kreme to Close Out the 2018 Summer

Lemon Glazed Donuts are returning to participating Krispy Kreme shops across the US and Canada for one week to close out the summer starting Monday, August 27, 2018.

Olive Garden Selling Limited Quantities of Unlimited Pasta Passes to Welcome Back Never Ending Pasta Bowl Promotion

Olive Garden is offering fans a chance to buy an Annual Pasta Pass good for an entire year of unlimited pasta (plus unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks) as part of a promotion to welcome back the Never Ending Pasta Bowl special.

Aug 21, 2018

Review: Starbucks - Chicken Sausage & Bacon Biscuit

Starbucks' Chicken Sausage & Bacon Biscuit features a chicken sausage patty, double-smoked bacon, country-style gravy, and honey chipotle butter on a cornbread biscuit.

Arctic Zero Launches New Non-Dairy, Plant-Based Line of "Ice Cream"

Arctic Zero expands beyond low-calorie, whey-protein-based ice cream with the launch of new Arctic Zero Non-Dairy frozen desserts, which is made with vegetarian-friendly faba bean protein.

Aug 20, 2018

50-Cent Frosty Back for a Limited Time at Wendy's

The Frosty is again being offered at a discounted rate of 50 cents for a small at Wendy's to finish up the summer.

KFC Releases New Sausage and Potato "German Twister" in Japan

While the KFC Twister has been long gone from the chain's US menu, KFC still offers it in a number of countries including Japan, where the fried chicken chain recently released the new German Twister.

50-Cent Corn Dogs at Sonic on August 23, 2018

As a one-day, back-to-school special, Sonic will be offering corn dogs for 50 cents a piece all day on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at participating locations.

Starbucks to Switch Plastic Lids in Place of Straws

With the stated goal of getting rid of plastic straws from their stores globally by 2020, Starbucks plans to replace plastic straws with strawless lids and/or "alternative-material straw options."

Aug 18, 2018

Cinnabon Debuts New Cinnabon Churro Swirl

Cinnabon debuts new round churros that they're calling the Cinnabon Churro Swirl, which you can enjoy alone of as as part of a decadent churro sandwich with a layer of cream cheese frosting in the middle.

Aug 17, 2018

Review: Taco Bell - Double Cheesy Gordita Crunch

Taco Bell's Double Cheesy Gordita Crunch takes the original Cheesy Gordita Crunch and adds a helping of seasoned beef to the layer of cheese between the crunchy taco shell and the fluffy Gordita flatbread.

McDonald's Offers Golden Arches Churro Over Pudding Soft Serve in China

McDonald's is offering a jumbo Oreo waffle ice cream cone filled with pudding-flavored soft serve topped with two curved churros to resemble the chain's signature golden arches.

Taco Bell Tests New Rattlesnake Fries in Columbus, OH

Taco Bell is testing new Rattlesnake Fries as a potential menu item in Columbus, OH.

"Buy One, Get One Free" Entree Deal at Chipotle for Students on August 18, 2018

As a back-to-school special, Chipotle is offering a "buy-one-get-one-free" deal on any entree to students on Saturday, August 18, 2018.

Taco Bell Introduces $2 Steak and Egg Breakfast Stacker

Taco Bell introduces the new $2 Steak and Egg Breakfast Stacker as a limited-time breakfast menu item.

Aug 16, 2018

Review: Lime YQ by Yoplait

Lime-flavored YQ by Yoplait is not technically "yogurt" as defined by the FDA as it's not made with traditional milk. Instead, it's yogurt made with ultra-filtered milk.

Taco Bell Releases New Double Cheesy Gordita Crunch

Taco Bell's Cheesy Gordita Crunch gets an upgrade with the arrival of the new, limited-time Double Cheesy Gordita Crunch.

Burger King Turns Up the Heat with Jalapeno King and Spicy Crispy Jalapeno Chicken Sandwich

Burger King adds a spicier version of their King burger and Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich with the arrival of the new Jalapeno King and Spicy Crispy Jalapeno Chicken Sandwich.

Dunkin' Donuts Readies For Fall 2018 with Pumpkin and Maple Flavors

Dunkin' Donuts reveals 2018's fall menu selection, including the return of pumpkin and maple pecan syrups for any coffee drinks, which should arrive at participating locations nationwide by August 27, 2018.

Taco Bell Tests New Reaper Ranch Fries with Sauce Made from Carolina Reaper Peppers

Perhaps looking to give customers all the spicy heat they can handle, Taco Bell is testing new Reaper Ranch Fries featuring Reaper Ranch sauce made from Carolina Reaper chili peppers.

The Carolina Reaper, a hybrid of a ghost pepper and red habanero, has held the Guinness World Records title of "the world's hottest chili pepper" since 2013. Reaper Ranch sauce is a blend of Reaper Pepper hot sauce and ranch.

Aug 15, 2018

Buy One Get One Large Iced Beverages at The Coffee Bean on Weekday Afternoons Through August 24, 2018

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is running a deal where you can buy a large iced drink and get the second one for free at participating locations.

Tasting: Taco Bell - Volcano Chicken Taco

Taco Bell Korea Volcano Chicken Taco
Taco Bell's Volcano Chicken Taco is a spicier version of the Naked Chicken Chalupa that is currently only available in South Korea. It features lettuce, tomato, shredded cheddar cheese, Lava sauce, and jalapenos in a crispy fried chicken taco shell.

McDonald's Adds New Sweet N' Spicy Honey BBQ Glazed Tenders

McDonald's adds new Sweet N' Spicy Honey BBQ Glazed Tenders to the menu for a limited time at participating locations nationwide starting next week.

Pumpkin Spice Pretzel Nuggets Returns to Auntie Anne's in September 2018

Auntie Anne's pumpkin spice season kicks off starting September 3, 2018, when Pumpkin Spice Pretzel Nuggets return to locations nationwide.