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Jan 5, 2017

Starbucks Debuts New Cascara Latte

Starbucks starts the year by introducing the new Cascara Latte, which purports to highlight the flavors of the fruit of coffee cherry (whereas coffee beans are its seeds).

Baskin-Robbins Releases New Warm Lava Cake Sundaes

Baskin-Robbins adds to their warm dessert lineup with the launch of new Warm Lava Cake Sundaes this month.

Review: Ruffles - Flame-Grilled Cheeseburger Chips

Frito Lay's Ruffles Flame-Grilled Cheeseburger-flavored chips feature the brand's crunchy, ridged chips with a seasoning blend that purportedly tastes like a bacon cheeseburger.

These are the Five Most Popular Menu Items at Taco Bell in 2016

It's probably not a surprise that the best-selling item at Taco Bell in 2016 was the Crunchy Taco but the other four of the five most popular items on the Taco Bell menu might surprise you.

Here are they are:

Jan 4, 2017

Taco Bell Testing Value-Priced "Taco Burrito"

Taco Bell looks to offer a taco inside of a burrito for the test of the new $1.49 Loaded Taco Burrito out in Toledo, Ohio.

Dunkin' Donuts Adds New Americano and Winter Frosted Donut

Dunkin' Donuts welcomes 2017 with the new Americano as well as the new Winter Frosted Donut.

Dairy Queen Introduces New Deluxe Bacon Cheeseburger $5 Buck Lunch

Dairy Queen expands their $5 Buck Lunch selection with the new, limited time Deluxe Bacon Cheeseburger $5 Buck Lunch.

Review: Papa John's - Bacon Cheddar Stuffed Cheesesticks

Papa John's Bacon Cheddar Stuffed Cheesesticks include a filling of melted cheddar and cheese made from mozzarella, topped with garlic sauce, hickory-smoked bacon, and Parmesan Romano cheese.

I bought an order for $5.

Jan 3, 2017

Subway Discounts Footlong Steak & Cheese Sub to $6

Subway's latest deal lets you pick up a Footlong Steak & Cheese sub for $6 for a limited-time at participating locations.

Little Caesars Debuts New $5 Value Menu and New Cinnamon Loaded Crazy Bites

Little Caesars starts the new year trying to earn your dollar with the new, value-focused, shareable "5 Items at $5 Each" menu, which includes new Cinnamon Loaded Crazy Bites.

Chicken McGriddles Now Available at McDonald's in Florida

The Chicken McGriddle is available for a limited time on the McDonald's menu at participating restaurants in Florida. The Chicken Biscuit is also available.

All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes Are Back at IHOP Through 2/12/17

It's that time of the year again when the "all-you-can-eat pancakes" deal returns to IHOP at participating locations.

Jan 2, 2017

Half-Off Pizzas Ordered Online at Pizza Hut Through January 9, 2017

Pizza Hut kicks off the new year with a 50 percent off deal on all regular-price pizzas ordered online through January 9, 2017.

Free Bloomin' Onion with Any Purchase at Outback on 1/3/17

Outback Steakhouse will be offering free Bloomin' Onion appetizers with any purchase tomorrow, January 3, 2017. Just mention "Outback Bowl."

Sonic Testing New "Carving Block" Chicken Nuggets

It looks like Sonic is testing new Chicken Nuggets made from "Carving Block Premium Chicken" out in Arkansas.

Wienerschnitzel Offers New Hearty Chili

Perhaps taking a page out of the Wendy's playbook, Wienerschnitzel has been spotted testing new Hearty Chili at a few locations here in California.

Honey-Butter Biscuit Tenders Return to Church's

Honey-Butter Biscuit Tenders are back for a limited time at Church's Chicken through February 25, 2016 at participating locations, while supplies last.

The Best KFC Colonel of 2016 Might Have Been the One You Missed

KFC tapped several actors to portray their iconic founder, Colonel Harland Sanders, in 2016, but perhaps the best portrayal was the wrestling Colonel by WWE professional wrestler Nick Nemeth (better known as "Dolph Ziggler").

You might not have caught it though as it never aired as a traditional TV commercial.

Jan 1, 2017

Review: Burger King - Oreo Cookie Cheesecake

Burger King's Oreo Cookie Cheesecake is a cheesecake with an Oreo cookie crust topped with crushed Oreo wafers and icing.

I bought a slice for $2.19.