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Jul 25, 2013

News: The Cheesecake Factory - Half-Off Cheesecake Slices on July 30

The Cheesecake Factory will be celebrating National Cheesecake Day on July 30 by offering dine-in customers any slice of cheesecake for half-price (limit one slice per customer; good on July 30 only).

The company has also posted a Facebook offer for the same half-off discount on any slice, but valid a day early on July 29.

Jul 24, 2013

Review: Del Taco - Chipotle Beef Taco

Del Taco's Chipotle Beef Taco is their Regular Taco with the addition of a chipotle sauce. Other than that it's the same seasoned beef, shredded lettuce, and grated cheese in a crunchy taco shell.

The price is 75 cents each (compared to 59 cents for the regular one).

News: Pizza Hut - $6.55 Carryout Large 1-Topping Pizza Deal

Pizza Hut's latest limited-time deal is on a Large 1-Topping Pizza for $6.55 with carryout orders only and only from Monday through Thursday.

The deal compares to a carryout promotion being offered by rival Domino's where you can get a Large 3-Topping Pizza for $7.99 from Monday through Thursday (because people tend to order more pizza during the weekend).

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.

Jul 23, 2013

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.

Jul 22, 2013

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.