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Jun 11, 2014

News: Boston Market - New Kentucky Bourbon BBQ Ribs

Boston Market is offering new Kentucky Bourbon BBQ Ribs for a limited time. The new menu item takes their existing St. Louis Style BBQ Ribs and sauces with a new Kentucky BBQ sauce that is described by the chain as "a smoky, sweet taste with just the right amount of heat."

News: Dunkin' Donuts Announces the First Five Traditional Locations in California

Dunkin' Donuts recently announced the planned locations of the first traditional Dunkin' restaurants in California. Permits have been acquired for locations in the cities of Downey, Long Beach, Modesto, Santa Monica, and Whittier with construction scheduled to begin this month.

Jun 10, 2014

Review: Taco Bell - Quesarito

Taco Bell's Quesarito features seasoned ground beef, Latin rice, chipotle sauce, and reduced-fat sour cream, rolled up in a grilled cheese quesadilla.

I bought one for $1.99. It's also available with shredded chicken for $2.79 and marinated steak for $2.99.

Around the World: Mos Burger Japan's Latest is a French Cruller Burger with Chorizo

Japanese burger chain Mos Burger is offering a new, limited-time French Cruller Burger with a spiraled chorizo sausage instead of a beef patty. The donut burger is part of a collaboration with Mister Donut (they call it "MOSDO!") and also includes a few other cross-over menu items like a dessert version of Mos Burgers' signature Rice Burgers exclusively available at Mister Donut locations in Japan.

News: Coca-Cola Offers New Personalized Bottles of Coke

For those who prefer a more personalized soda drinking experience, Coca-Cola is offering bottles of Coke, Diet Coke, and Coke Zero with their logo switched out for one of 250 of the most popular names among teens and Millennials. The bottles are the key part of their "Share a Coke" campaign this summer.

News: Taco Bell - New Dr. Pepper Vanilla Float Freeze

Taco Bell introduces the new Dr. Pepper Vanilla Float Freeze to their drink selection this summer. The icy slush beverage mirrors the flavor of the recently-introduced, limited-time Dr. Pepper Vanilla Float soda.

Jun 9, 2014

Review: Burger King - Orange Freeze

Burger King's new Orange Freeze features a blend of ice, orange juice, and natural flavors to make a slushy citrus drink.

I picked up a 12-oz cup for $2.49.

Around the World: Wendy's New Zealand Offers Team Baconator

While we have the Baconator and Son of Baconator here in the States, over in New Zealand, Wendy's offers two other versions of the Baconator to make up the new, limited-time Team Baconator line up.

In addition to the Baconator, there's the Spiceanator and the BBQnator. While the names kinda make me laugh, the burgers sound pretty good:

News: Del Taco - New Epic Cali Steak & Guac Burrito

Del Taco offers the new, limited-time Epic Cali Steak & Guac Burrito as part of their line of Epic Burritos.

The new burrito features carne asada (grilled steak), guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo (salsa), and crinkle-cut fries.

The suggested price for the new burrito is $4.99 (may vary). You can also get it in a combo with a drink for $6.49.

News: Togo's - New Toasted Cuban Sandwich

Togo's introduces the new Toasted Cuban sandwich for the summer as part of their Signature Sandwiches line.

It features pulled pork, Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and a Cuban-inspired Dijon mustard vinaigrette on toasted white bread.

Jun 8, 2014

Review: Keebler - Cashew Sandies

Keebler's Cashew Sandies are shortbread cookies with cashews in them.

A 12.8-oz package was $2.50.

Feature: A Look at Recent Fast Food Slogan Changes

Every so often, fast food companies will change their slogans to maintain relevance with their target demographic or to highlight marketable company features.

With Burger King recently changing their slogan from "Have It Your Way" to "Be Your Way," I thought it'd be fun to take a look at some of the recent slogan changes made by some of the larger fast food chains with some bonus Brand Eating commentary.