Review: Starbucks - Chocolate Caramel Muffin

Starbucks' new Chocolate Caramel Muffin is a chocolate muffin with a caramel center.

I paid $2.45 for one and it was closer in size to muffins you'd make at home than some of the giant bakery ones.

News: Subway - New "Flatizzas" Flatbread Pizzas

Because "flatbread pizza" was apparently too long, Subway now offers new Flatizzas.

The new menu item basically takes a square of flatbread (i.e. a roughly six-inch flatbread) and tops it with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and one of four topping combinations.

News: Taco Bell - New Chili Cheese Burrito

Along with the introduction of the new Chili Cheese Fries Loaded Griller, select Taco Bell locations are also offering the new Chili Cheese Burrito, since they both use the same chili.

The Chili Cheese Burrito follows a simple combination of chili and cheddar cheese wrapped in a warm, soft, flour tortilla.

News: Fazoli's - $1 Fettuccine Alfredo on February 7

Fazoli's will be celebrating National Fettuccine Alfredo Day this Friday, February 7, by offering their Fettuccine Alfredo at a discounted $1 with the purchase of a drink.

To take advantage of the deal, you'll need a coupon found on the Fazoli's Facebook page here.

Review: Jack in the Box - Bacon Insider Burger

Jack in the Box's new Bacon Insider Burger features a beef patty with bacon pieces mixed in, six half-slices of hickory-smoked bacon, bacon mayo sauce, lettuce, tomato, and American cheese on a new brioche bun.

The price tag was $5.19 (same price as the Sirloin Burgers) in my area, but I got this one courtesy of Jack in the Box.

News: Papa John's - New Double Cheeseburger Pizza

Papa John's latest limited-time pizza is the new Double Cheeseburger Pizza.

The new pizza features "zesty burger sauce," layers of beef, Roma tomatoes, dill pickles, and "100% real cheese made from mozzarella" (key words being "made from" i.e. it's not 100% mozzarella, which is pretty standard for the big pizza chains).

News: Dunkin' Donuts Revamps DDPerks Loyalty Program

Dunkin' Donuts has revamped their DD Perks loyalty program to be based on points rather than "Dunkin' Dollars."

Under the new program, registered users earn five points for every dollar they spend at Dunkin' Donuts when paying with a registered Dunkin' Donuts Card (either by card or via the Dunkin' Mobile App).

News: Starbucks - New Caramel Bakery Items

Along with the Caramel Flan Latte, Starbucks is currently featuring a trio of caramel desserts; two of them new.

There's the new Chocolate Caramel Muffin, new Salted Caramel Square, and Salted Caramel Cake Pop.

Review: Subway - Fritos Chicken Enchilada Melt

Subway's new Fritos Chicken Enchilada Melt features pulled chicken in enchilada sauce and Fritos corn chips along with the standard choice of bread, veggies, cheese, and condiments.

I picked up a footlong for $7.25.

News: Bruegger's Bagels - Three Free Bagels on February 6th

Bruegger's Bagels will be celebrating National Bagel Day and the chain's birthday on Thursday, February 6, 2014.

News: Pinkberry - Free Frozen Yogurt on February 6, 3-7pm

Pinkberry will be celebrating National Frozen Yogurt this Thursday, February 6, 2014, from 3 to 7pm, by offering free small-sized frozen yogurts with selectable toppings 

News: Subway - New Fritos Chicken Enchilada Melt

Subway's goes a little bit into Taco Bell territory with the launch of the new, limited-time Fritos Chicken Enchilada Melt.

The base ingredients for the sub are pulled chicken in enchilada sauce and Fritos corn chips. Beyond that, it's your typical choice of bread, cheese, veggies, and condiments.