News: Del Taco - Cyber Monday Extra Gift Card Bonus

Del Taco is offering double their holiday gift card bonus on this upcoming Monday AKA Cyber Monday, December 2, 2013.

While they are offering a coupon for a free combo meal with every $25 in gift cards purchased online on their website throughout the holiday season, on Monday only, purchasers will get two coupons with every $25 in gift cards purchased.

Frozen Friday: Ben & Jerry's - Truffle Trifecta

Ben & Jerry's Truffle Trifecta is an exclusive flavor you can only get at Walgreen's. It features chocolate ice cream with marshmallow, fudge, and caramel truffles.

I picked up a pint for $4.99.

Reference: 2013 Holiday Gift Card Bonuses

It's the holiday shopping season and that means gift cards for the hard to please or just as an obligatory gift for that co-worker you don't know very well (or at all really).

Brand Eating's annual Holiday Gift Card Bonuses Reference Guide is a running list of bonuses that some of the biggest restaurant chains are offering as an incentive to buy their gift cards for a loved one (or sorta loved one) this holiday season.

News: Caribou Coffee - 2013 Holiday Menu

Caribou Coffee returns the Spicy Mocha and Maple Bacon Gruyere Sandwich as some of the featured items for this year's seasonal holiday menu . Also in season are the Fa La Latte, Ho Ho Mint Mocha, Gingerbread, and Reindeer Blend coffee.

Review: Popeyes - Cajun Turkey

Popeyes' Cajun Turkey is only available around the holiday season. Each Thanksgiving bird is a 9-to-13 pound turkey that's marinated with the Popeyes' signature blend of Louisiana seasonings, slow-roasted, and then flash-fried for a crispy coating.

Review: Starbucks - Pecan Tart

Starbucks' Pecan Tart is a new seasonal menu item featuring a buttery tart crust filled with pecans, honey, and spices.

It's served warmed and costs $2.95.

News: Dunkin' Donuts - 2013 Holiday Deals

Dunkin' Donuts has a couple of deals going for the holidays.

There's the currently available packaged coffee deal where you can buy three pounds of coffee for $19.99 either online or at participating Dunkin' locations (the deal doesn't start until December 2 for the New York Metropolitan area though). The regular price per 1-lb bag is $8.99, so you're saving about $7. Details on the offer can be found on the Dunkin' website here.

News: Chick-fil-A - Peppermint Shake is Back for Holidays

The Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshake is back at Chick-fil-A for this holiday season.

The shake is made with Chick-fil-A's Ice Dream soft serve blended with their milkshake base, peppermint syrup, and dark chocolate peppermint pieces, topped with whipped cream and a cherry on top.

Review: 7-Eleven - Pepperoni Pizza

7-Eleven's Pepperoni Pizza is available at participating locations (namely those with an oven) and are heated right in the oven in about 90 seconds when you order a one.

I picked a large 14" pie up for $5.55. It's also available by the slice.

News: Auntie Anne's Brings Back Snowball Pretzel Nuggets

Auntie Anne's Snowball Pretzel Nuggets are back for the holidays. First introduced last year, the wintry snacks are basically pretzel nuggets covered in powdered sugar.

News: KFC Festive Feast is Back

KFC is once again trotting out their Festive Feast meal deal for the holiday season. While not as festive as they offer in some other countries, the meal includes eight pieces of chicken, two large sides, four biscuits and a dozen chocolate chip cookies for $19.99.

News: Applebee's - Spirited Cuisine Menu Returns

Applebee's is featuring spirits to get you in the holiday spirit with the return of their Spirited Cuisine menu for a limited time.

The Spirited Cuisine line up features various entrees infused with flavors from wine, bourbon, beer, and tequila. It includes two new entrees: the Marsala Mushroom Sirloin and Chicken & Shrimp Tequila Tango.

Here's the full menu: