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Dec 31, 2015

Whole Foods Thinks Wine in a Can Will Be Big in 2016

The product expert team at Whole Foods Market has predicted the top 10 food trends for 2016, including wine in a can due to its portability and convenience.

Free Knockout Tacos at Qdoba on January 1, 2016

Qdoba will be handing out free Knockout Tacos on New Year's Day at participating locations.

Dec 30, 2015

Starbucks Reveals 2015's Top Holiday Drinks in the US

Starbucks has revealed their top holiday drinks for 2015 regionally in the US and there's some pretty interesting tidbits such as iced holiday beverages being the number one choice here in California where the holidays have been somewhat summer-ish.

Red Robin Debuts 450-Calorie "Wedgie" Burger

Red Robin aims for those with "eat healthier" New Year's resolutions by launching the 450-calorie The Wedgie Burger.

Dec 29, 2015

Review: Arby's - Loaded Curly Fries

Arby's Loaded Curly Fries feature an order of seasoned Curly Fries with warm cheddar cheese sauce, chopped pepper bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and a drizzle of parmesan peppercorn ranch sauce.

Wienerschnitzel Kicks Off 2016 with 99-Cent Chili Cheese Fries Deal

Wienerschnitzel plans to welcome the new year by offering their Chili Cheese Fries for 99 cents all day on Friday, January 1, 2015.

Papa John's Introduces the New Brookie

Papa John's finishes up the year with the introduction of the new Brookie, a combination of brownie and cookie.

Dec 28, 2015

Review: Taco Bell - Sriracha Chicken Crunchwrap Slider

Taco Bell's Sriracha Chicken Crunchwrap Slider features the chain's version of Sriracha sauce, shredded chicken, and Fritos Corn Chips, wrapped hexagonally in a flour tortilla and grilled.

Sonic Offering Grilled Cheese for 50 Cents on December 30, 2015

Sonic will be offering their Grilled Cheese sandwiches for 50 cents all day on December 30, 2015 at participating locations.

Popeyes Launches New Spice Packed Wings

Popeyes introduces new Spice Packed Wings featuring fried chicken wings tossed in a dry seasoning blend.

Dec 27, 2015
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Dec 23, 2015

Review: Arby's - Fiery Steak Fajita Flatbread

Arby's Fiery Steak Fajita Flatbread features sliced Angus beef with Fajita seasoning, Ghost Pepper Avocado sauce, a slice of Colby cheese, red and yellow peppers, red onion, shredded iceberg lettuce, and tomatoes folded inside of a pita.

Sonic Adds New Sriracha Seasoned Popcorn Chicken

Sonic adds some extra flavor to their Jumbo Popcorn Chicken with new Seasoned Jumbo Popcorn Chicken, which comes in three flavors including Sriracha.

Dec 22, 2015

New "FlavorFilled" Pastas at the Olive Garden

Olive Garden's most recent limited-time promotion features new FlavorFilled Pastas featuring various extra-stuffed pasta including Sausage Stuffed Giant Rigatoni.

Sonic Selling Jr. Deluxe Cheeseburgers for 79 Cents on December 23, 2015

Sonic will be offering their Jr. Deluxe Cheeseburgers at a discounted rate of 79 cents all day this Wednesday, December 23, 2015.

Dec 21, 2015

Starbucks Slinging Fruit Cake-Flavored Lattes in Hong Kong

This year's holiday drink menu at Starbucks Hong Kong includes the new Christmas Panettone Latte, which is basically a fruit cake-flavored latte.

Pizza Hut is Basically Offering Lox on a Star-Shaped Pizza in Luxembourg

Calling it the "Nordic Star," Pizza Hut Luxembourg offers a new, limited-time, star-shaped pizza topped with cream cheese and smoked salmon, something you'd normally find on a bagel, at least here in the U.S.

Dec 20, 2015

Burger King Serves Up Wasabi Sauce on Fries, Nuggets, and Fish in Singapore

Burger King Singapore is currently offering a new wasabi sauce with a trio of items including fries, chicken nuggets, and fried fish sandwiches.

McDonald's New Mozzarella Sticks Have Arrived

McDonald's has been quietly rolling out their new Mozzarella Sticks this month. The new side comes in orders of three for a buck (may vary), with marinara sauce for dipping.

Dec 19, 2015

New $1 Sriracha Crunchwrap Sliders at Taco Bell

$1 Crunchwrap Sliders at back at Taco Bell for a limited time starting Tuesday, December 22, 2015. New this time around are the Sriracha Chicken Crunchwrap Slider and the Spicy Beefy Nacho Crunchwrap Slider.

Starbucks Japan Pouring New Hot Apple Tea for Christmas

Starbucks is offering a fairly complex new Hot Apple Tea over in Japan this holiday season.

Dec 18, 2015

Jack in the Box Peppermint Oreo Shake Menu Hacks

The folks at Jack in the Box have suggested a number of menu item mash-ups for their holiday-themed Peppermint Oreo Shake that I thought I'd share with you guys.

Papa John's to Serve Only Antibiotic-Free Chicken on Pizzas

Papa John's has committed to making sure all of their grilled chicken pizza toppings and chicken poppers will come from chickens that are raised without human and animal antibiotics by next summer (2016).

Caribou Coffee Testing Fizzy Coffee

Caribou Coffee is testing nitro coffee, a slightly bubbly, cold-brewed coffee with a creamy Guinness beer-like head of foam due to an infusion of nitrogen as its poured.

Dec 17, 2015

Review: Jack in the Box - Jalapeno Breakfast Burrito

Jack in the Box's Jalapeno Breakfast Burrito features hickory-smoked bacon, scrambled eggs, pepper jack cheese, hash browns, jalapenos, and smoky chipotle sauce wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla.

Dickey's Adds New Creamed Spinach and Three New Desserts

Dickey's Barbecue Pit introduces four new permanent menu items including Asiago Creamed Spinach and a new version of their Southern Pecan Pie.

McDonald's Testing Mac & Cheese as a Happy Meal Option

McDonald's is trying out new Mac & Cheese out in Ohio.

Dec 16, 2015

Review: Wendy's - Gouda Bacon Cheeseburger

Wendy's Gouda Bacon Cheeseburger features a slice of aged Gouda, Swiss Gruyere sauce, a quarter pound beef patty, garlic aioli, three strips of applewood-smoked bacon, red onions, tomato, and spring mix on a toasted brioche bun.

Half-Price Footlong Hot Dogs at Sonic on December 17, 2015

Sonic will be selling their Footlong Hot Dogs for half-off the regular price all day on December 17, 2015. The deal celebrates the Winter Solstice (AKA the longest night of the year).

This Starbucks Tumbler is Good For Free Coffee or Tea Every Day in January 2016

Starbucks is once again offering a special tumbler this holiday season that's good for a free hot coffee or tea every day in January 2016.

Dec 15, 2015

Pizza Hut's New Online Swag Shop Sells Pizza Scarves

For their fans, Pizza Hut recently opened a new online swag shop and, among the more interesting branded apparel and knick knacks, you can get a pepperoni pizza scarf.

Burger King Giving Public Kitchen Tours and Letting Customers Make Their Own Burgers in Singapore

In a new promotion, Burger King Singapore is giving behind-the-counter kitchen tours to customers where they will also build their own burgers.

Dec 14, 2015

Review: Del Taco - Epic Carne Asada Burrito

Del Taco's Epic Carne Asada Burrito features their new grilled carne asada, slow-cooked beans, fresca lime rice, guacamole, and pico de gallo, wrapped in a warm, large flour tortilla.

Church's Debuts New Red Velvet Oreo Biscuit Bites

If red equals festive, Church's Chicken gives a festive take to last year's Oreo Biscuit Bites with new Red Velvet Oreo Biscuit Bites.

Peet's Offering Half-Off Any Holiday Drink Through December 23, 2015

Peet's is offering a 50% discount on all holiday beverages after noon (12 PM) until December 23, 2015 at participating locations.

Dec 13, 2015

McRib Back at McDonald's for 2015 But Only in Select Markets

It's once again McRib season at McDonald's, but only in select markets.

Starbucks Offers Luxe Blue Steel Gift Card Adorned with Swarovski Crystals This Christmas

Continuing their tradition of offering gifts for the more luxury-inclined around Christmas, Starbucks is offering a limited-edition deep-blue, stainless steel Starbucks Card decorated with blue Swarovski crystals for $200.

Dec 12, 2015

Baskin-Robbins Selling Star Wars: The Force Awakens Cakes

Looking to capitalize on the rampant demand of all things Star Wars leading up to the release of the new movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this month, Baskin-Robbins is offering two Star Wars-themed cakes for those looking to celebrate.

McDonald's Customizable Taste Crafted Menu Comes to Southern California

McDonald's semi-customizable Taste Crafted Burgers and Chicken menu is now available at McDonald's restaurants in their Southern California market (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties).

Dec 10, 2015

Review: Wendy's - Bacon Fondue Fries

Wendy's Bacon Fondue Fries feature an order of natural-cut, sea salt fries topped with Swiss Gruyere sauce and bits of applewood-smoked bacon.

Starbucks 2015 Holiday Treats Includes New Mini Snowman Donut

Starbucks stocks their bakery display with new Mini Snowman Donuts and Ugly Sweater Cookies for the 2015 holiday season.

Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshake and Chicken Tortilla Soup Return to Chick-fil-A

The Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshake and Chicken Tortilla Soup have made their annual return to Chick-fil-A.