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Oct 31, 2016

Review: Wendy's - Taco Salad

Wendy's Taco Salad features a blend of iceberg and Romaine lettuce topped off with the chain's signature chili, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese. Tortilla chips, sour cream, and salsa come on the side to add as you will.

Cajun Turkeys are Back at Popeyes for 2016 Holiday Season

Heading into November, it's once again Cajun Turkey season at Popeyes.

Oct 30, 2016

Fajita Flatbreads Return to Arby's

Fajita Flatbreads are back at Arby's, bringing with them a touch of Mexican (or Mexican-inspired) flavor to the menu.

50-Cent Corn Dogs at Sonic on October 31, 2016

Sonic will be celebrating Halloween this year by selling their Corn Dogs for 50 cents each, all day long.

Oct 29, 2016

Burger King Offers New Orange Halloween Whopper in Finland

Perhaps in a move to make their signature Whopper look more pumpkin-like for the season, Burger King offers the new Orange Halloween Whopper over in Finland as well as Norway and the Netherlands.

Del Taco Debuts New Platos

Del Taco unveils new Platos--a new plated meal option that pairs a choice from a selection of entrees with a number of sides.

Oct 28, 2016

KFC Introduces New $10 Chicken Share Bucket

KFC adds a new, shorter version of their iconic bucket with the arrival of the $10 Chicken Share bucket starting Sunday, October 30, 2016.

Sponsored Tasting: Jack in the Box's New Brunchfast

The following is written by me and sponsored by Jack in the Box.

Jack in the Box's new Brunchfast menu aims to offer the breakfast-lunch combination all day long. I recently stopped by my local Jack in the Box to try the whole menu all at once.

Here's what you can expect from the new menu:

Oct 27, 2016

Review: Subway - Apple Pie Cookie

Subway's Apple Pie cookie includes chunks of Granny Smith and Fuji apples lightly coated in cinnamon as well as nutmeg, cloves, and natural apple flavor in the cookie dough.

Bojangles' Adds New Cheddar Bo with Country Ham Sandwich

Bojangles' adds some meat to their Cheddar Bo by pairing it with a cured slice of country ham.

Carl's Jr. / Hardee's Launch New Budweiser Beer Cheese Burger

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's features beer cheese in their latest burger: the new Budweiser Beer Cheese Bacon Burger.

Starbucks Frappula Frappucino Returns for Halloween 2016

Starting today through Halloween, the Frappula Frappuccino returns to Starbucks at participating locations in the US and Canada.

Oct 26, 2016

Arby's Serving Up Deer Meat in Select Locations

Starting in November, Arby's will be serving up venison (deer meat) in a select number of restaurants located in popular hunting markets.

Green Burrito Switches to Charbroiled Chicken and Steak

As part of a larger menu overhaul, dual-branded Green Burrito/Carl's Jr. restaurants are now charbroiling and hand-slicing their chicken and steak.

Free Sushi at P.F. Chang's on October 27, 2016

P.F. Chang's will be giving away free sushi rolls on Thursday, October 27, 2016 in an event they're calling, aptly enough, "Free Sushi Day."

Oct 25, 2016

Review: Denny's - Pumpkin Cream Pancakes

Denny's Pumpkin Cream Pancakes feature two pumpkin pancakes layered and topped with pumpkin cream.

Hershey's Hot Chocolate Brownie Returns to Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut's Hershey's Hot Chocolate Brownie is back for the 2016 holiday season.

A Look at Some New and Exclusive Walmart Halloween Candies for 2016

As one of the biggest companies in the world, Walmart has quite a bit of clout. So, it's no surprise that the superstore chain gets its fair share of exclusive candies for Halloween.

Oct 24, 2016

Taco Bell UK Serves Up New Kit Kat Chocadilla

Taco Bell introduces what's basically a new Kit Kat Quesadilla, but with chocolate instead of cheese, over in the UK.

Buy Any Sub and Drink at Subway on November 3, 2016 and Get a Sub Free

In celebration of National Sandwich Day and to help feed less fortunate Americans, Subway will be offering a deal where you can buy any sub and any drink on Thursday, November 3, 2016, and get a free sub of equal or lesser value at participating locations.

McDonald's UK Serving Nacho Cheese Covered in Tortilla Chips

McDonald's is offering a slight twist to the jalapeno cheese bite/popper by crusting it with crushed tortilla chips over in the UK.

Oct 23, 2016

Bellisio Foods Debuts New Eat! Frozen Meals

Bellisio Foods, the makers of Boston Market and Chili's frozen entrees, introduces new EAT! frozen entrees featuring Asian, Latin American, and American flavors (although apparently not all together).

McDonald's Japan's New Texas Burger is Somehow a Single Patty Big Mac

McDonald's Japan's new Texas Burger takes a Big Mac for its base but while it includes the three-part club-style bun it only comes with a single beef patty.

Oct 22, 2016

Qdoba Adds Two New Buffalo Bacon and Verde Queso Flavors

Qdoba expands their queso cheese sauce selection with the addition of two new, limited time flavors: Buffalo Bacon and Verde.

KFC Japan Debuts New Ring Churros with Pumpkin Maple Sauce

KFC is offering new Ring Churros with Pumpkin Maple Sauce over in Japan as part of a festive Halloween Barrel.

Oct 21, 2016

Original Barbeque Sauce is Coming Back to Chick-fil-A

Back in July, Chick-fil-A replaced their original Barbeque Sauce with new Smokehouse Barbeque Sauce. Apparently enough people were displeased with the change that they're switching back to the original sauce.

Papa Murphy's Jack-O-Lantern Pizza Now Available for 2016 Halloween

It's once again Jack-O-Lantern Pizza season at Papa Murphy's. Through October 31, 2016, you'll be able to order the Halloween-themed pizza at participating locations.

Oct 20, 2016

Review: Burger King - Bacon King

Burger King's Bacon King features two quarter-pound beef patties, six strips of thick-cut bacon, two slices of American cheese, ketchup, and mayo on a toasted sesame seed bun.

Krispy Kreme Frying Up Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed Donuts for One Day Only

For the first time ever, Krispy Kreme is changing their Original Glazed donut recipe but only for one day to offer a new pumpkin spice version of the iconic donut.

Maltesers Coming to the US in 2017

British Maltesers candies are slated to come to the US and will be available domestically starting January of next year.

Rolled Chicken Tacos Return to Taco Bell

Rolled Chicken Tacos are back at Taco Bell for a limited time. Each features shredded white meat chicken rolled up in a corn tortilla and deep-fried (and are probably better known as "taquitos" to most).

Oct 19, 2016

Review: Subway - Autumn Carved Turkey Sub

Subway's Autumn Carved Turkey Sub features thick-sliced, carved turkey and new Sweet Cranberry Mustard Sauce.

Taco Bell Will Give Away Free Tacos If a Base is Stolen During the 2016 World Series

Taco Bell is once again running their "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" promotion during the World Series. Basically if any player steals a base during the Major League Baseball finals, the fast food chain will be giving out tacos on a specified day.

Oct 17, 2016

Corner Bakery Introduces New "Choose Any Two" Meal Option

For those looking for more flexibility in their ordering options, Corner Bakery Cafe now lets you choose any two "menu favorites" for less than $9 in what they're calling the "Choose Any Two option."

If You Live in the Right Part of England, You Can Get Domino's Pizza by Canoe

In what seems to be more of a market gimmick than a test, Domino's is delivering pizza via canoe along the River Loose in Kent County in the UK.

Oct 16, 2016

El Pollo Loco Adds Two New Signature Bowls to the Menu

For a limited time, El Pollo Loco has introduced two new bowls, the Chicken Avocado Fajita and Triple Chicken Protein, to their Signature Bowls menu.

IHOP Pouring New Frosted Mint Hot Chocolate

Some might think it a bit early but IHOP offers up new Frosted Mint Hot Chocolate as a fall flavor to go along with this year's seasonal pancakes.

Oct 15, 2016

KFC Serves Up New Pumpkin & Feta Wrap in Australia

It might be a coincidence, but KFC joins the pumpkin parade with the new Pumpkin & Feta Twister over in Australia.

Denny's Launches 2016 Fall/Holidays Menu

In case, you're looking to skip Halloween and Thanksgiving and go straight to Christmas, Denny's is already offering their Rudolph Pancake Breakfast and new Holiday Cookie Milkshake.

Oct 14, 2016

Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups Get New Halloween Treatment This Year

Nestle gives their Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups a new look with two Halloween-themed variations this month.

The two new seasonal items are:

Peet's Readies 2016 Holiday Drink Menu

It's still October but Peet's is already announcing their 2016 holiday/Christmas season drink menu.

New this year are a number of drinks including:

Oct 13, 2016

Burger King Selling Coupon Book of Freebies for $1 to Benefit Scholars Program

You can score two free soft serve cones, two chocolate chip cookies, a value-sized order French fries or onion rings, as well as a small frozen drink at Burger King for $1 at participating locations in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Dickey's Offers $7.50 Anniversary Combo for October 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit celebrates 75 years in business with a Anniversary Combo for $7.50 through the end of October.

McDonald's Italy Serves Up a Sundae Taco

McDonald's gives their sundae new form in Italy with the what's essentially a sundae taco called the "Pocket Sundae."

Review: Papa John's Pan Pizza

Papa John's Pan Pizza features a new "hearty" tomato sauce and a thick and crunchy crust with cheese to the edges.

Oct 12, 2016

Get a Buy One, Get One Free Burrito Coupon from Chipotle for Playing Their Latest Online Game

You can get a buy one, get one free coupon for burrito (or bowl, salad, or tacos) from Chipotle if you play their new online memory game.

P.F. Chang's 2016 Fall Menu Includes New Surf and Turf and Vietnamese Chocolate Lava Cake

For this Fall, P.F. Chang's introduces a few new dishes including a new Surf and Turf entree and Vietnamese Chocolate Lava Cake for dessert.

Here's what's new at P.F. Chang's for fall 2016:

Get Five Free Jr. Frosty Coupons for $1 at Wendy's Through Halloween

Through October 31, 2016, Wendy's is selling Frosty Coupon Books, which include five free Jr. Frosty coupons for $1.