News: Arby's Testing Grilled Artisan Melts

Arby's is testing new Grilled Artisan Melts out in Evansville, Indiana. Besides a grilled/pressed version of the chain's classic Reuben, there's also the Steak & Garlic Toast, Turkey Avocado & Bacon, and Steak & Portabella sandwiches.

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like they'll be making an appearance nationally (at least not any time soon). I reached out to the company and a company spokesperson had this to say:

News: Dunkin' Donuts - New Arnold Palmer Coolatta

Dunkin' Donuts unveiled the new Frozen Arnold Palmer Coolatta, which is available throughout the summer. They've partnered up with Arizona Beverages and Arnold Palmer Enterprise for the flavor because otherwise they'd have to call it the "Frozen Lemonade Ice Tea Coolatta."

The Frozen Arnold Palmer Coolatta is an icy slush drink with a half iced tea and half lemonade flavor.

News: Sonic - New Candy-Inspired Slushes Including Nerds Slushes

Sonic is offering new Nerds candy Slushes as well as a number of other candy-flavored Slushes as part of their seasonal summer drink menu.

The Nerds candy Slushes feature the typical mix of flavored-syrup and ice but throws in a blend of Nerds and rainbow candies to sweeten the deal. Each slush features its own unique syrup rather than a blend of existing syrups.

News: Pizza Hut Commissions Pizza Box Derby Hats for Kentucky Derby

In one of the odder promotions I've seen (when people think horseracing, pizza tends not to figure into the equation), Pizza Hut has partnered with Project Runway alum Angela Bacskocky to create custom derby hats out of Pizza Hut pizza and wing boxes as well as other various materials found in Pizza Hut restaurants in honor of the Kentucky Derby, which takes place tomorrow. In other words, it's a cardboard and paper derby hat.

Review: Starbucks - Caffe Espresso Frappuccino

Starbuck's new Caffe Espresso Frappuccino features Frappuccino Roast coffee and milk, blended with ice, and topped with new espresso-infused whipped cream and Italian Roast Drizzle.

I picked a Venti-sized cup during their Happy Hour promotion for $2.62 (normally $5.25).

Around the World: Pizza Hut Singapore Promotes X-Men Movie by Slapping a Huge "X" of Cheese on Pizza

In one of the weirder (but perhaps fitting) cross-promotions I've seen, Pizza Hut Singapore is pushing the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past movie by offering a pizza with a huge "X" painted on it with what appears to be nacho cheese. They're calling it the "X-Treme Pizza."

News: Dairy Queen - May 2014 Blizzard of the Month

Dairy Queen's Blizzard of the Month for May 2014 is the new Strawberry Shortcake Blizzard.

Based on the classic dessert, the Strawberry Shortcake Blizzard features the chain's signature vanilla soft serve blended with strawberry topping and shortcake pieces. It's available at participating Dairy Queen locations throughout the month of May.

News: Church's Chicken - Spicier Spicy Chicken Returns

Church's Chicken's Spicier Spicy Chicken is back for a limited time. As the name suggests, it's a spicier version of their spicy fried chicken.

News: Jamba Juice - $2 Coconut Water Fruit Refreshers

Fruit Refreshers with coconut water are back at Jamba Juice as a spring-summer offering and to promote them the smoothie chain is offering them at $2 for a small-size cup at participating locations through Tuesday, May 6, 2014.

As with most Jamba Juice deals, you'll need a coupon to take advantage of it and you can find it on their website here.

News: Subway - May 2014 Featured $5 Footlong

Subway's Featured $5 Footlong for May 2014 is the Italian B.M.T. "B.M.T." initially stood for "Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit," which the sub was named after, and it used to be the chain's flagship sub (it would make more sense if the chain had actual locations in NY at the time). It was later changed to stand for "Biggest. Meatiest. Tastiest."

Review: Papa John's - Sweet Chili Chicken Pizza

Papa John's new, limited-time Sweet Chili Chicken Pizza features pineapple, onions, red peppers, and breaded white meat chicken with a sweet chili sauce in lieu of pizza sauce.

It cost me $12 for a large.

News: Starbucks - Summer 2014 Drink Menu

With spring in full swing and summer just around the corner, Starbucks is trotting out a trio of Frappuccinos for a limited time, including the new Caffe Espresso Frappuccino and the return of the Caramel Ribbon Crunch (tried it) and Mocha Cookie Crumble (ditto) Frappuccinos.

News: Del Taco - New $1 Jacked Up Chicken Taco and Crunchtada

Del Taco adds to their Buck & Under value menu with the new Jacked Up Grilled Chicken Taco and Jacked Up Crunchtada Tostada. The term "Jacked Up" refers to the items' shredded pepper jack cheese and fire-roasted green chile sauce, which is also featured in the Jacked Up Value Bean, Rice, and Cheese Burrito.

News: Dunkin' Donuts - New Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Sandwich

Dunkin' Donuts' newest breakfast offering is the limited-time Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Sandwich.

Coming in at under 400 calories, the new sandwich features egg, reduced fat cheddar cheese, and a split chicken apple sausage on a toasted English muffin (technically the whole sandwich is toasted in an oven including the English muffin).

News: Arby's Pecan Chicken Salad Sandwich and Wrap Returns

The approach of summer means the annual return of the Pecan Chicken Salad sandwich and wrap at Arby's.

The Pecan Chicken Salad features chunks of grilled chicken, pecans, diced red apples, chopped celery, and sliced red grapes, tossed in mayonnaise and served with green leaf lettuce on nutty honey wheat bread or whole grain wrap.

Review: Wendy's - BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad

Wendy's new BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad features fire-roasted corn, diced tomatoes, applewood-smoked bacon, chopped grilled chicken breast drizzled with a honey barbecue sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, and a field green-lettuce blend, served with BBQ Ranch dressing.

I picked up a full-size salad (it's also offered in a half size) for $4.29 after a $2 off coupon.

Around the World: Burger King Japan's Revamped Breakfast Menu Looks Suspiciously Like Lunch

Burger King has revamped their BK Morning breakfast menu over in Japan and it looks suspiciously like lunch, eschewing (American) breakfast staples like eggs and sausage that is offered by rival McDonald's.

The new menu features 5 new items and totals 7 items in all.

News: Culver's Brings Back Pepper Grinder Pub Burger

The Pepper Grinder Pub Burger returns to the Culver's menu for a limited time.

Available through June 21, the burger features a choice of one, two, or three beef patties plus real Wisconsin cheddar and Swiss cheese, bacon, dill pickles, and a four-peppercorn mayo on a "Pub Bun."

News: Popeyes - New $3.99 Louisiana Trios and Raspberry 'N Cream Cheese Pie

Popeyes' new Louisiana Trios deal offers a slight twist on the previous Three of a Kind promotion by including fairly new Cajun Fish (a permanent menu item introduced in March) to the choices.

News: Starbucks - Half-Price Frappuccino Happy Hour on May 1 through 10

It's almost summer and that means Starbucks will be promoting their ice-blended Frappuccinos by holding a half-price Frappuccino Happy Hour starting this Thursday, May 1 through Saturday, May 10, from 3 to 5 pm.