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Jan 7, 2016

Fast Food Trend Watch: Ireland's Spice Bag

It usually takes generations of cooking tradition passed down from chef to chef before a type of cuisine becomes a staple of a nation’s diet. For the humble spice bag, it took less than 18 months.

Sonic Introduces $9.99 Meal for Two

While many-a-chain looks to the $4 to $5 mark for value this January, Sonic tries a different tack by offering a meal for two for $9.99.

Jan 6, 2016

Review: Burger King - Flame Grilled Chicken Burger

Burger King's Flame Grilled Chicken Burger features a flame-grilled, ground chicken burger patty, tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, ketchup, pickles, and onions on a toasted brioche-style bun.

Dairy Queen Offers New KC BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger $5 Buck Lunch

Dairy Queen offers a new option for their $5 Buck Lunch with the introduction of the KC BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger as an entree option.

The Triple Chocolate Donut Returns to Krispy Kreme

The Triple Chocolate Donut is back for a limited time at participating Krispy Kreme locations along with the Caramel Mocha Latte.

The Coffee Bean Offering New Hazelnut Americanos for $2 on January 14, 2016

The Coffee Bean is offering new flavored Americanos for a limited time and will be discounting Hazelnut Americanos and Mexican Chocolate for $2 for a small on January 14, 2016, from 2 to 6 PM.

Jan 5, 2016

Review: Taco Bell - Spicy Beef Nacho Crunchwrap Slider

Taco Bell's Spicy Beef Nacho Crunchwrap Slider features seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese sauce, chipotle sauce, and Fritos Corn Chips folded inside of a flour tortilla into a hexagon and grilled.

Dairy Queen Brings Back the Salted Caramel Truffle Blizzard

The Salted Caramel Truffle Blizzard is back at Dairy Queen this January as the Blizzard of the Month.

Baskin-Robbins Starts the New Year with Chocoholic's Resolution Ice Cream

Baskin-Robbins brings back Chocoholic's Resolution ice cream as their first Flavor of the Month for 2016.

Burger King Debuts New "5 for $4" Value Deal

Burger King's latest promo, the new 5 for $4 deal, consists of five menu items for four dollars: a Bacon Cheeseburger, small fries, small drink, 4-piece Chicken Nuggets, and a chocolate chip cookie.

McDonald's Australia Gets Guacamole for Their Fries

McDonald's Australia revamps their fry game with the introduction of new Loaded Fries, which come in two topping variations: Guacamole & Salsa and Bacon & Cheese Sauce.

Jan 4, 2016

Review: McDonald's - Mozzarella Sticks

McDonald's Mozzarella Sticks feature mozzarella cheese breaded with wheat flour, onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt. They come with marinara sauce for dipping.

All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes Back at IHOP to Start 2016

IHOP's popular "All You Can Eat" pancakes is back for a limited time to kick off 2016.

Starbucks Adds New Latte Macchiato

Starbucks introduces the new Latte Macchiato as part of their core espresso line up.

Pizza Hut Unveils New $5 Value Menu

Calling it the "$5 Flavor Menu," Pizza Hut adds a new value menu with a $5 price point that includes 8 current menu options.

Jan 3, 2016
Jan 2, 2016

McDonald's New "McPick 2" Menu Replaces Dollar Menu

McDonald's new McPick 2 value menu arrives this month and replaces the Dollar Menu & More with a $2 price point for two items together.

Dunkin' Donuts Introduces New Fudge Croissant Donut

Dunkin' Donuts kicks off the new year by launching the new Fudge Croissant Donut. They've also brought back the Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Sandwich.

Jan 1, 2016

The Top 10 New Fast Food Items of 2015

Once again, I tried a whole lot of new fast food menu items this year. Here are my top ten picks for 2015 of fast food items that brought something new and interesting to the table and were also great to eat:

Free Bloomin' Onion with Any Purchase at Outback Steakhouse on January 2, 2016

Outback Steakhouse will be giving out free Bloomin' Onion appetizers tomorrow, January 2, 2016, for their fourth-annual nationwide appetizer giveaway.