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Dec 31, 2021

BrandEating Top-Viewed Reviews of 2021


As 2021 comes to a close, I thought it'd be interesting to show the top ten most-read BrandEating fast food reviews of 2021.

Pillsbury Puts Out New Funfetti Cake Donut Mix

Pillsbury expands the reach of their Funfetti line with the addition of new Pillsbury Funfetti Cake Donut Mix.
Dec 30, 2021

Hardee's Debuts New $5 Meal Deals

Hardee's debuts new $5 Meal Deals, which offer an entree, small fries, and a small drink for $5.

Mint Chocolate Shake Returns to Arby's

The Mint Chocolate Shake is back at Arby's for a limited time to round out the winter.

Chick-fil-A Reveals Most-Ordered Menu Items Across the US in 2021

Chick-fil-A reveals the top 11 most-ordered menu items in various regions across the US for 2021 and, interestingly, for the most part, they sell more orders of Chick-fil-A Nuggets than their signature chicken sandwich.

Get Two Dozen Original Glazed Donuts from Krispy Kreme for $12 Through January 2, 2022

Krispy Kreme welcomes 2022 with a deal where you can get two dozen Original Glazed donuts for $12 through Sunday, January 2, 2022.
Dec 29, 2021

El Pollo Loco Launches Three New Dos Locos Salads

El Pollo Loco launches three new Dos Locos Salads as we head into 2022. They include the Cheesy Quesadilla Dos Locos Salad, Chicken Taquitos Dos Locos Salad, and the Unwrapped Burrito Dos Locos Salad.

The Habit Brings Back the Patty Melt

The Patty Melt is back on the menu at The Habit for a limited time this winter at select locations.

New Torani Salted Egg Yolk Syrup Coming January 2022

Torani is set to introduce new Torani Puremade Salted Egg Yolk Syrup starting mid-January 2022.

White Cheddar Mac & Cheese Makes Limited Time Return to Arby's

Mac and cheese is back on the menu at Arby's where they're once again serving their White Cheddar Mac & Cheese for a limited time.

Ben & Jerry's Reveals Their Top Ten Flavors of 2021

Ben & Jerry's reveals their top ten, best-selling ice cream flavors of 2021 and the top flavor is once again Half Baked. Here's the full list:
Dec 28, 2021

Crumbl Goes with Kentucky Butter Cake Cookie and More Heading into 2022

Crumbl Cookies' final weekly cookie line-up of 2021 sees a number of returning cookies heading into 2022, including the Kentucky Butter Cookie.

You Can Get a Whole Rotisserie Chicken for $3.60 from Boston Market Through December 30, 2021

Boston Market continues their 36th birthday celebration by offering a deal where you can get your choice of a whole Rotisserie Chicken, any large side, or whole apple pie, while supplies last, for $3.69 each (limit 2 of each item) in-store (for dine-in, takeout or at the drive-thru) at participating locations chain-wide through December 30, 2021.

Taco Bell Brings Back $5 Chalupa Cravings Box

The $5 Chalupa Cravings Box is back on the menu at Taco Bell for a limited time at participating locations nationwide.

Church's Offers 10-Piece Leg & Thighs Starting at $10.99

Church's Chicken is currently running a limited-time deal where you can get a 10-piece order of fried chicken legs and thighs starting at $10.99 (varies with location).

Arby's Puts Together New Brisket Bacon 'N Beef Dip

Arby's takes their signature French Dip sandwich and adds more meat variety to come up with the new, limited-time Brisket Bacon 'N Beef Dip.
Dec 27, 2021

Buy One ShackBurger, Get One Free at Shake Shack Through January 2, 2022

Shake Shack closes out 2021 by offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal on their signature ShackBurgers through January 2, 2022 when you order online through their website or app at participating locations chain-wide.

Boston Market Offers Quarter Chicken Meal for $3.60 Through December 28, 2021

Boston Market celebrates their 36th anniversary by offering a quarter chicken (white or dark meat) individual meal for $3.60 when you order in-restaurant through December 28, 2021 at participating locations chain-wide.

The Patty Melt is Back at Sonic for a Limited Time

The Patty Melt is back at Sonic for a limited time through February 27, 2022.

Crispy Fish Sandwich Makes Annual Return to Arby's for 2022

Arby's seasonal fish sandwich, the Crispy Fish Sandwich, is back for a limited time heading into 2022.

Taco Bell Introduces New Island Berry Freeze

Taco Bell offers a taste of the tropics this winter with the introduction of the new, limited-time Island Berry Freeze.
Dec 24, 2021

Review: Papa John's - NY Style Pizza

Top-down view of Papa John's NY Style Pizza.

Papa John's NY Style Pizza is an extra-large (16-inch), hand-tossed pizza that promises "hand-stretched, oversized, foldable slices."
Dec 23, 2021

Taco Bell Revamps Cravings Value Menu with Three $2 Burritos

Taco Bell revamps their value menu as the "new Cravings Value Menu" with a few changes including the addition of three $2 burritos: the Beefy Melt Burrito, the Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito, and the Fiesta Veggie Burrito.
Dec 22, 2021

New Toffee Crunch and Ultimate Chocolate Oreos Coming January 3, 2022

Oreo is set to release two new flavors to kick off 2022 when new Toffee Crunch Oreo cookies and Ultimate Chocolate Oreo cookies start to land on store shelves nationwide on January 3, 2022.

New Betty Crocker Dunkaroos Complete Pancake Kit Appears in Stores

Betty Crocker adds the new Dunkaroos Complete Pancake Kit with Rainbow Sprinkles to their line of co-branded desserts.
Dec 21, 2021

New Crispy Chicken Wings Coming to Taco Bell Starting January 6, 2022 for One Week Only

Taco Bell readies to offer fried chicken wings for a very-limited time starting January 6, 2022 with the arrival of new Crispy Chicken Wings, which will only be available for one week.

Chipotle's New Chipotlane Digital Kitchen Restaurant Only Accepts Digital Orders

Chipotle is set to open their first Chipotlane Digital Kitchen restaurant at the tail end of this month in Cuyahoga Fall, Ohio. The new, prototype Digital Kitchen's key difference from the chain's other locations in that it only accepts digital orders (through the Chipotle website or app).

New Doritos Flamin' Hot Cool Ranch Chips Arrive on Store Shelves Nationwide

Doritos combines one of their most popular flavors, Cool Ranch, with theie signature Flamin' Hot seasoning for the arrival of new Doritos Flamin' Hot Cool Ranch Flavored Tortilla Chips.
Dec 20, 2021
Dec 19, 2021

Ben & Jerry's Unveils New Mint Chocolate Chance Ice Cream

Ben & Jerry's partners with Chancelor Johnathan Bennett, AKA Chance the Rapper, to unveil new Ben & Jerry's Mint Chocolate Chance ice cream.
Dec 18, 2021

New Mrs. Butterworth's Fruity Pebbles Flavored Pancake Syrup Appears at Walmart

Pancake syrup meets fruity cereal with the arrival of new Mrs. Butterworth's Fruity Pebbles Flavored Pancake Syrup at Walmart.
Dec 17, 2021

Review: Carl's Jr. / Hardee's - Monster Angus Thickburger

Carl's Jr.'s / Hardee's Monster Angus Thickburger features two 1/3-lb Angus beef patties, three slices of American cheese, bacon, and mayo on a potato bun.
Dec 15, 2021

Papa John's Reveals New NY Style Pizza

Papa John's reveals new NY Style Pizza featuring oversized, foldable slices. Papa Rewards members will get exclusive early access to the new pizza starting Monday, December 20, 2021 with a general nationwide release to follow on Monday, December 27, 2021.

Starbucks Introduces New Starbucks Zero Creamers

Starbucks introduces new Starbucks Zero Creamers at grocery retailers as a no-sugar-added line of coffee creamer.

New Reese's Pieces and Heath Toffee Crunch Brownie Brittle Land on Store Shelves

Sheila G's Brownie Brittle teams up with Hershey's to releases new Reese's Pieces Brownie Brittle and Heath Toffee Crunch Brownie Brittle.
Dec 14, 2021

Subway Protein Bowls Now Going by "No Bready Bowls"

Subway has changed the name of their Protein Bowls to "No Bready Bowls," which sounds a bit like something a four-year-old child might call the bowl if they saw you eating it.
Dec 13, 2021

Collector's Edition Gold Foil Michael Jordan Wheaties Box Goes on Sale at Noon on December 14, 2021

Wheaties continues to celebrate 100 years of the cereal (and orange boxes featuring notable athletes) with the release of the collector's edition Michael Jordan Gold Foil Box of Wheaties online at www.shop.wheaties.com starting at noon EST on Tuesday, Decmeber 14, 2021, while supplies last.

Crumbl Bakes New Turtle and Mint Chip Ice Cream Cookies

Crumbl bakes new Turtle and Mint Chip Ice Cream cookies as part of this week's cookie rotation running through Saturday, December 18, 2021.
Dec 11, 2021

Pillsbury Releases New Lisa Frank Unicorn Sugar Cookie Dough

Pillsbury partners with Lisa Frank to release new, limited-edition Pillsbury Lisa Frank Unicorn Shape Sugar Cookie Dough to the refrigerated baked goods section at retailers nationwide.
Dec 10, 2021

Review: Eggo Frosted Maple Pop-Tarts

Eggo Frosted Maple Pop-Tarts features a flaky, buttery, yellow crust with a sweet maple-flavored filling, topped with a layer of white icing decorated with a waffle-like grid pattern of yellow-string icing.

Jack in the Box Puts Together New Tiny Taco Big Box

Jack in the Box puts together the new, limited-time Tiny Taco Big Box as a shareable way to enjoy their Tiny Tacos.

Sam's Club Debuts New Colossal Cookies

Sam's Club debuts new Member’s Mark Oh My Dough Colossal Cookies for a limited time.