News: 7-Eleven - $1 Big Bite Hot Dogs on July 23, 2014

Like Sonic, 7-Eleven is celebrating National Hot Dog Day on July 23, 2014, by offering their Quarter-Pound Big Bite all-beef hot dogs for a discounted $1 (they're normally over $2) at participating stores, while supplies last.

7-Eleven hot dogs can be topped with a number of condiments free of charge, including nacho cheese and chili.

News: Sonic - $1 Hot Dogs on July 23, 2014

Sonic is celebrating National Hot Dog Day on July 23rd by offering their All-American Dogs and Chili Cheese Coney Dogs for a discounted $1 each. The hot dogs normally go for around $2.

A Look at Panda Express' New Innovation Kitchen

Panda Express recently opened a new "Innovation Kitchen" here in Southern California as a restaurant where they can test out new concepts and see how a different interior and exterior might work for the Chinese-American food chain. Since it's not too far away, I popped on by to take a look (and try some food of course).

News: Lay's 2014 "Do Us a Flavor" Finalists Arrive in Stores

Lay's 2014 "Do Us A Flavor" contest finalist flavors have been announced.

The four flavors that made the cut and will be subject to nationwide consumer voting to determine the winner of the $1 million grand prize are: Cappuccino (?!), Cheddar Bacon Mac & Cheese, Kettle Cooked Wasabi Ginger, and Wavy Mango Salsa.

News: Arby's - Free Jamocha Shakes on July 23, 2014

Arby's will be giving away free 12-oz value-sized Jamocha shakes this Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in celebration of their 50th anniversary at participating locations.

Review: Jollibee - Crunchy Chicken Sandwich

Jollibee's Crunchy Chicken Sandwich is a value-priced chicken strip slider and comes with two crunchy strips of chicken, lettuce, and mayo on a slider bun.

The price was two for $3.

Review: Sonic - Coconut Cream Pie Shake

Sonic's Coconut Cream Pie Shake features vanilla ice cream mixed with the "rich flavor of coconut cream pie," and finished with whipped topping, pie crumbs, and a maraschino cherry.

It was $1.99 for a 12-oz, mini-sized cup.

Frozen Friday: Sam's Choice - Bavarian Style Pretzel Burger

Sam's Choice Bavarian Style Pretzel Burgers can only be found at Walmart (the Sam in question being Walmart founder Sam Walton) and feature a flame-broiled chopped beef steak, slices of smoked ham, stone-ground mustard, and cheese on a pretzel bun.

I picked up a 16.52-oz box of two burger for $5.82 (your votes at work! )

News: The Cheesecake Factory - Half-Price Slices on July 30th and 31st

In an annual tradition, The Cheesecake Factory will be once celebrating National Cheesecake Day by offering any slice of cheesecake for half-price on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 (which is National Cheesecake Day) as well as Thursday, July 31, 2014.

News: Pei Wei Asian Diner Adds Sushi to the Menu

Pei Wei Asian Diner is trying their hand at sushi with two new sushi rolls on the menu: the Mango California Roll and Sriracha Tuna Roll. They've also introduced new small-size entree salads for those looking for a lighter option.

Review: Church's Chicken - Chicken and Biscuit Bites

Church's Chicken's Chicken & Biscuit Bites feature marinated, battered, and deep-fried chicken breast chunks and new bite-sized versions of their signature Honey Butter Biscuits.

It cost me $3.49 for 8 breast chunks and 4 Biscuit Bites.

News: Taco Bell - New Grilled Breakfast Burrito

It's only been a little more than three months, but Taco Bell is already bolstering their breakfast menu with the new Grilled Breakfast Burrito as well as the new Grande Scrambler.