News: Sonic Offers a Pair of Minty Desserts for Holidays

Sonic is offering some seasonal flair with two minty desserts: the Holiday Mint Shake and Chocolate Holiday Mint Molten Cake Sundae.

Review: Wendy's - Brioche Bun

Wendy's new brioche bun comes packaged with the limited-time Bacon Portabella Melt... on Brioche. The bun promises buttery sweetness. The rest of the burger consists of a quarter-pound beef patty, sautéed portabella mushrooms in cheddar cheese sauce, thick-cut Applewood Smoked Bacon, and two slices of American cheese.

I picked one up for $4.69.

News: Baskin-Robbins - December 2013 Flavor of the Month

Baskin-Robbins' Flavor of the Month for December is new Peppermint Bark in the Dark.

The new flavor features crunchy peppermint bark mixed into chocolate ice cream along with peppermint candy and a white chocolate-flavored ribbon. Besides getting it by the scoop in a cup or cone, it's also available in a layered sundae, milkshake, or Cappuccino Blast.

News: Krispy Kreme - 2013 Holiday Donuts

Krispy Kreme is offering a trio of Holiday Donuts this year as well as a couple of holiday deals.

The Christmas selection is available through December 30, 2013 at participating Krispy Kreme US and Canada locations and includes the Snowman Donut, Holiday Sprinkles Donut, and Red Velvet Cake Donut.

Review: Subway - Gingerbread Cookie

Subway's Gingerbread Cookie is new and just here for the holidays (although past limited-time cookies like the Birthday Berry Cookie and Raspberry Cheesecake have made a habit of sticking around... at least, at select Subway stores).

I bought one for 60 cents but they can also be had at 3 for $1.25 (may vary).

News: Domino's - Half-Price Pizza This Week

Domino's is running a weeklong promotion they're calling Global Domino's Week (as in the promotion is valid in 42 of the countries that have Domino's locations including the US) and offering a 50% discount on the regular menu price of any pizza ordered online this week.

News: Dairy Queen - December 2013 Blizzard of the Month

December sees the Candy Cane Chill Blizzard returning to Dairy Queen as the Blizzard of the Month.

The Candy Cane Chill Blizzard consists of candy cane pieces and choco chunks blended into vanilla soft serve.

Review: Gingerbread Twix

Gingerbread Twix are a holiday flavor for the well-known cookie bars and feature a gingerbread-flavored caramel rather than actual gingerbread cookies.

A 10-ounce bag was $3.00 on sale.

News: Panera Bread - 2013 Holiday Menu

Panera Bread's holiday menu this year is anchored by the new Signature Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows and the new Fontina Grilled Cheese sandwich.

There's also new Chicken Tortellini Alfredo and Country Style Mushroom with Truffle Soup as well as some returning favorites.

Here's Panera's full 2013 Holiday Menu:

News: Subway - December 2013 Featured $5 Footlong

Subway's $5 Featured Footlong returns this December, after a hiatus last month, with the Chipotle Chicken and Cheese.

The sub features a base of sliced, grilled chicken, a choice of melted cheese, and Chipotle Southwest Sauce plus you choice of veggies, bread, and condiments.

December is also Subway's Customer Appreciation Month and to celebrate, they're offering 6" Cold Cut Combo and Meatball Marinara Subs for a discounted $2 each.

Review: M&M's White Chocolate Peppermint Candies

M&M's White Chocolate Peppermint candies are a seasonal holiday twists on the popular chocolates. They appear to be a Target exclusive (I haven't spotted them anywhere else).

A 9.90-ounce bag was $2.89 at Target.

News: Del Taco - Cyber Monday Extra Gift Card Bonus

Del Taco is offering double their holiday gift card bonus on this upcoming Monday AKA Cyber Monday, December 2, 2013.

While they are offering a coupon for a free combo meal with every $25 in gift cards purchased online on their website throughout the holiday season, on Monday only, purchasers will get two coupons with every $25 in gift cards purchased.

Frozen Friday: Ben & Jerry's - Truffle Trifecta

Ben & Jerry's Truffle Trifecta is an exclusive flavor you can only get at Walgreen's. It features chocolate ice cream with marshmallow, fudge, and caramel truffles.

I picked up a pint for $4.99.

Reference: 2013 Holiday Gift Card Bonuses

It's the holiday shopping season and that means gift cards for the hard to please or just as an obligatory gift for that co-worker you don't know very well (or at all really).

Brand Eating's annual Holiday Gift Card Bonuses Reference Guide is a running list of bonuses that some of the biggest restaurant chains are offering as an incentive to buy their gift cards for a loved one (or sorta loved one) this holiday season.

News: Caribou Coffee - 2013 Holiday Menu

Caribou Coffee returns the Spicy Mocha and Maple Bacon Gruyere Sandwich as some of the featured items for this year's seasonal holiday menu . Also in season are the Fa La Latte, Ho Ho Mint Mocha, Gingerbread, and Reindeer Blend coffee.

Review: Popeyes - Cajun Turkey

Popeyes' Cajun Turkey is only available around the holiday season. Each Thanksgiving bird is a 9-to-13 pound turkey that's marinated with the Popeyes' signature blend of Louisiana seasonings, slow-roasted, and then flash-fried for a crispy coating.

Review: Starbucks - Pecan Tart

Starbucks' Pecan Tart is a new seasonal menu item featuring a buttery tart crust filled with pecans, honey, and spices.

It's served warmed and costs $2.95.

News: Dunkin' Donuts - 2013 Holiday Deals

Dunkin' Donuts has a couple of deals going for the holidays.

There's the currently available packaged coffee deal where you can buy three pounds of coffee for $19.99 either online or at participating Dunkin' locations (the deal doesn't start until December 2 for the New York Metropolitan area though). The regular price per 1-lb bag is $8.99, so you're saving about $7. Details on the offer can be found on the Dunkin' website here.

News: Chick-fil-A - Peppermint Shake is Back for Holidays

The Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshake is back at Chick-fil-A for this holiday season.

The shake is made with Chick-fil-A's Ice Dream soft serve blended with their milkshake base, peppermint syrup, and dark chocolate peppermint pieces, topped with whipped cream and a cherry on top.

Review: 7-Eleven - Pepperoni Pizza

7-Eleven's Pepperoni Pizza is available at participating locations (namely those with an oven) and are heated right in the oven in about 90 seconds when you order a one.

I picked a large 14" pie up for $5.55. It's also available by the slice.