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Sep 30, 2015

Review: Quiznos - SatisFire Ciabatta Sandwich

Quiznos' SatisFire Ciabatta sandwich features slow-roasted pork, honey ham, bacon, cheddar cheese, serrano pepper aioli, sauteed onions, fresh jalapenos, pickles, lettuce, and tomato on ciabatta bread.

Papa John's Debuts New XL Monster Toppings Pizza

Papa John's latest limited time play is the new, limited-time XL Monster Toppings pizza for $12.

Taco Bell Introduces New Starburst Cherry Freeze

Taco Bell introduces new Starburst Cherry as their latest Freeze slush drink flavor.

Starbucks Adds PB&J and Sriracha to the Menu

Starbucks adds a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to the menu as part of a new Bistro Box. They've also added new sriracha in packets that you can add to any of their food items.

Sep 29, 2015

Review: Hostess - Pumpkin Spice Twinkies

Hostess Pumpkin Spice Twinkies feature the signature golden sponge cakes piped with a pumpkin spice-flavored creme.

Pumpkin Pancakes are Back at IHOP

Pumpkin Pancakes once again make their seasonal return to IHOP this fall.

Arby's Launches New Pumpkin Cheesecake Shake

Arby's joins fall's annual pumpkin onslaught with the launch of their new Pumpkin Cheesecake Shake.

Popeyes Works Szechuan Peppercorns into New Wild Pepper Tenderloins

Popeyes includes the numbing heat of Szechuan peppercorns in their newest offering: Wild Pepper Tenderloins. The menu item also draws on Aji Amarillo and Habanero peppers for added kick.

Burger King New Zealand's New Breakfast Stack is Pretty Much a Breakfast Big Mac

Burger King is serving up a new, limited-time breakfast sandwich that they're calling the "Breakfast Stack" over in New Zealand and it's a breakfast sandwich with a club sandwich set up, much like McDonald's Big Mac.

Half-Prices Blasts at Sonic on September 30, 2015

Sonic will be offering their mixed ice cream Blasts for half the regular price on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at participating locations.

Sep 28, 2015

Review: Starbucks - Toasted Graham Frappuccino

Starbucks Toasted Graham Frappuccino features coffee, milk and ice blended together and then topped with, sweetened whipped cream, cinnamon sprinkle, and graham crumbles

Burger King's New Halloween Whopper Includes An A.1. Flavored Black Bun

Burger King introduces a pitch-black bun infused with A.1. steak sauce for the new Halloween Whopper.

Mobile Ordering and Payment Now Available Nationwide at Starbucks

Starbucks Mobile Order & Pay is now available nationwide. The new feature to Starbucks mobile app allows you to order and pay from your smartphone prior to going to pick it up at a participating Starbucks store.

Taste Test: Dunkin' Donuts Cheese-Topped Donuts

While on a recent trip to Dunkin' Donuts headquarters, they put out a few of their international donuts including their cheese-topped donut from Indonesia. While people weren't exactly jumping for a chance to try it, I had to give it a go.

Boneless Wings Return to Sonic with Four New Flavors

Boneless Wings are back at Sonic with six flavors in all; four of them new.

Sep 27, 2015

Review: Tastykake - 2015 Fall Mini Donuts

Tastykake's 2015 Fall Mini Donuts come in two varieties: Caramel Apple and the almost obligatory Pumpkin Spice.


The Coffee Bean Offering Half-Priced Coffee on September 29, 2015

This year for National Coffee Day, The Coffee Bean will be offering will be offering their iced coffee, flavored iced coffee, and iced Americanos for half price.

Krispy Kreme Giving Out Free Coffee and Donuts on September 29, 2015

Krispy Kreme will be giving out free coffee and donuts on September 29th in celebration of National Coffee Day.

Free Coffee at Dunkin' Donuts on September 29, 2015

This Tuesday, September 29, 2015, is National Coffee Day and Dunkin' Donuts will be celebrating with free cups of Dark Roast Coffee.

Sep 25, 2015

Frozen Friday: Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Caramelized Oat Ice Cream

Haagen-Dazs' Chocolate Caramelized Oat ice cream features chocolaty, caramelized oat clusters mixed into caramel ice cream.

Dunkin' Donuts Testing "Blended Shakes"

Dunkin' Donuts is currently testing what looks to be their answer to Starbucks Creme Frappuccino: the "Dunkin' BlenDDed Shake."

Carl's Jr. / Hardee's Release New Tex Mex Bacon Thickburger

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's go for a southwestern taste profile with the release of the new Tex Mex Bacon Thickburger. 

Arby's Pairs Bacon, Jalapenos, and Brisket in New Sandwiches

Arby's pairs their smoked brisket with jalapenos and with bacon in two new, limited time sandwiches: the Spicy Jalapeno Brisket sandwich and the Brisket Bacon Flatbread.

Sep 23, 2015

Starbucks Debuts New Toasted Graham Latte

New to Starbucks this fall is the Toasted Graham Latte, the coffee chain's first autumn espresso drink in four years.

Mountain Dew Aims New "Black Label" Craft Soda Towards College Students

The folks at Mountain Dew are once again delving into craft soda with the release of new Mtn Dew Black Label, which they're marketing as a "deeper, darker Dew."

Yoplait Unveils 2015 Fall Limited Edition Flavors

Yoplait brings back four limited-edition seasonal yogurt flavors for this fall, including the seemingly mandatory pumpkin flavors.

Sep 19, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts Working on Bacon Sausages

Dunkin' Donuts is working on a new breakfast sandwich featuring bacon-stuffed sausage.

"Buy One, Take One" Deal Returns to Olive Garden

The popular "buy one, take one" deal is back at Olive Garden this fall. The offer lets you buy one dine-in entree from a limited selection and receive another one for free to take home for later.

Sep 18, 2015

Doritos Launches Rainbow Chips to Celebrate LGBT Community

Doritos is offering rainbow-colored Doritos tortilla chips in partnership with the It Gets Better Project to celebrate and support the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.

Jamba Juice Debuts New Almond Milk Smoothies

Jamba Juice expands their non-dairy smoothie selection with new Almond Milk Smoothies.

Jones Soda Brings Back Pumpkin Pie Soda

Jones Soda brings back Pumpkin Pie Soda for the fall. They're also offering a couple of Halloween flavors.

Sep 17, 2015

Review: Subway - Italian Hero

Subway's Italian Hero is something they're offering here in Southern California. It comes with a combination of mortadella, capicola, and Genoa salami.

Oscar Mayer Launches Bacon Lovers Dating App

Oscar Mayer looks to help bacon lovers connect (the ones with iPhones anyway) with the launch of Sizzl, their dating app for people who really love bacon.

Dunkin' Donuts Introduces New Pumpkin Macchiato

Expanding their pumpkin and espresso drink selection, Dunkin' Donuts introduces the new Pumpkin Macchiato.

Sep 16, 2015

Canada's Top-Selling Ruffles Flavor Comes to the U.S.

Canada's favorite Ruffles chips, Ruffles All Dressed, are now available for a limited time here in the U.S.

Talk Like a Pirate to Get a Free Donut from Krispy Kreme on September 19, 2015

Krispy Kreme once again celebrates Talk Like a Pirate Day, this Saturday, September 19, 2015, by offering a free Original Glazed donut to anyone who walks into a participating Krispy Kreme and talks like a pirate.

Sep 15, 2015