Around the World: Burger King Japan - New Garlic Meat Beast Whopper

Burger King Japan will offer two new garlic-themed burgers for the summer, including one they're calling the "Garlic Meat Beast" in English (but translates to "Garlic Meat Monster" in Japanese). The theme for this limited-time two-burger menu is garlic as a stamina-replenishing food. As such, both burgers include plenty of fried garlic slices.

The burgers are slated to arrive on July 26.

News: Taco Bell - New Smothered Burrito

Taco Bell's latest permanent menu item, the new Smothered Burrito, launches tomorrow, Thursday, July 25. The dish is an enchilada-burrito combination and is also called a "wet burrito" in some places.

The Smothered Burrito features a warm flour tortilla filled with Latin rice, refried beans, creamy chipotle sauce, and the choice of shredded chicken, seasoned beef, or steak (being Taco Bell, you can also get the regular chicken as well; it just won't be listed on the menu). The burrito is then covered in red sauce, a melted 3-cheese blend, and reduced-fat sour cream.

Review: Five Guys - Bacon Cheese Dog

Five Guys' Bacon Cheese Dog comes with a split hot dog, bacon, and American cheese plus your choice off of their list of free toppings.

It's a bit pricey at $5.49 for one hot dog.

News: Dunkin' Donuts - New Royal Munchkins in Honor of New Royal Baby

To welcome the newest member of the British Royal family, Dunkin' Donuts has come up with new Royal Munchkins (get it?). Additionally, sister brand Baskin-Robbins offers a Baby Shower Cake year round and is offering a new Royal Baby ice cream cake over in the UK.

News: Carl's Jr. - New Strawberry Pop-Tart Ice Cream Sandwich

Apparently, there was so much buzz surrounding Carl's Jr.'s test of a strawberry Pop-Tart ice cream sandwich back in April that they decided to release it nationally.

In case you haven't tried breaking a Pop-Tart in half and putting a scoop of ice cream between the halves (or just don't have the inclination), you can now try the new Hand-Scooped Strawberry Pop-Tart Ice Cream Sandwich at any Carl's Jr. location.

News: Burger King - $4.99 Pulled Pork Sandwich Combo

Burger King is offering a little incentive to try/buy the Memphis BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with a new, limited-time $4.99 combo including the sandwich, a small order of fries, and a drink.

Review: Sonic - Cinnasnacks

Sonic's Cinnasnacks feature a warm, buttery shell filled with a gooey cinnamon-roll-like filling. They come with cream cheese frosting for dipping

A 3-piece order was $2.49.

News: McAlister's Deli - Free Sweet Tea on July 25

McAlister's Deli celebrates their 5th annual "Free Tea Day" this Thursday, July 25. Customers who drop by any participating McAlister's locations can pick up a free 32-ounce McAlister's Famous Sweet Tea.

News: Jamba Juice - Free Smoothies for Kids on July 27

Jamba Juice is hosting a "Jamba Kids Day" this upcoming Saturday, July 27, and will be giving out free Jamba Kids smoothies from 11am to 4pm to kids under 8 years old at participating Jamba locations.

News: Taco Bell Discontinues Kid's Meals

Starting this month, Taco Bell will begin removing kid's meals and toys at select restaurants and chainwide by January 2014.

The move makes Taco Bell the first national fast food chain to get rid of kid's meals with Taco Bell CEO Greg Creed stating, "As we continue our journey of being a better, more relevant Taco Bell, kid’s meals and toys simply no longer make sense for us to put resources behind."

Review: Del Taco - Mini Bacon Quesadilla

Del Taco's Mini Bacon Quesadilla is part of their new Buck & Under menu and features a mini flour tortilla folded over hand-grated cheddar cheese and crispy bacon pieces and flat-grilled.

I picked one up for 75 cents, which is a quarter over the 50-cent plain Mini Cheddar Quesadilla.

News: Nestle - Hot Pockets Relaunch

Nestle has upgraded their Hot Pockets line with better meats, new buttery seasoned crusts, and real cheese (as opposed to substitute cheese) as well as a limited-time money back guarantee. The change was brought about to better appeal to the more discerning Millennial generation.