News: Starbucks Testing Cold-Brewed Coffee

Starbucks is testing cold-brewed coffee out in Boston. Starbucks Melody reports that the test is only planned for a few weeks and is only made in small batches using a Toddy coffee maker. Given that it takes 12-plus hours to cold-brew coffee, the limited supply is only sold each day until they run out.

News: Taco Bell's New $1 Cravings Menu Includes Beefy Fritos Burrito

This coming Monday, August 18th, Taco Bell replaces the "Why Pay More" value menu with the new $1 Cravings Menu that they've been testing for some time (more on that here and here). Among the items on the menu is the new Beefy Fritos Burrito but, sorry to disappoint, it's not the return of Beefy Crunch Burrito that some of you have been clamoring for.

Review: Burger King - Chicken Fries

Burger King's Chicken Fries feature formed chicken "fries" covered in seasoned breading and deep-fried.

I picked up an order of 9 pieces for $3.49.

News: White Castle - $5 Off Any Crave Case *Online Only*

White Castle is offering a $5 off online deal on any Crave Case for a limited time. You need to use their online ordering system to get the discount.

The deal serves to highlight the The Amazing Spider-Man 2 DVD release tie-in with a specially decorated/designed Amazing Spider-Man 2 Crave Case, while supplies last.

News: Church's Chicken - 10 Piece Meal for $10

Church's Chicken has a pretty good deal going on where they're offering a 10 piece meal for only $10.

The 10 piece meal in question includes a choice of either 10 legs and thighs of fried chicken or 10 of the chain's Tender Strips plus 2 large sides, and 4 biscuits.

News: Chick-fil-A Upgrades Their Coffee; Adds Iced Coffee

Chick-fil-A has partnered with Thrive Farmers Coffee to upgrade their coffee by using new specialty-grade coffee beans, a move they're claiming is a first for a quick-service restaurant chain (i.e. a fast food or fast casual chain).

Review: Del Taco - Small Taco Salad

Del Taco's Small Taco Salad is part of their classic menu from back in the day that they've brought back for a limited time. It features seasoned ground beef, hand-grated cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and Del Taco's secret sauce on a bed of shredded lettuce with a few tortilla chips.

I got an order for $2.

News: Olive Garden - Buy One, Take One "Dinner and a Movie" Deal

Olive Garden has brought back their limited-time "Buy One, Take One" promotion, where you can buy one entree for dining in at the restaurant and get a second entree to take home.

This time around as an added bonus, they're including a "Dinner and a Movie" aspect to the deal where you get a free Redbox movie rental along with the second entree.

News: Sonic - Half-Priced Cheeseburgers on August 14, 2014

As a back-to-school deal Sonic will be offering their standard Cheeseburgers for half price on August 14, 2014 AKA National Back to School Day.

The deal runs all day and is only good on single patty Sonic Cheeseburgers at participating Sonic locations.

Review: Burger King - A.1. Ultimate Cheeseburger

Burger King's A.1. Ultimate Cheeseburger features two quarter-pound beef patties, thick-cut bacon, American cheese, onions, and A.1. Thick & Hearty steak sauce on a toasted artisan bun.

I grabbed one for $5.29.

News: Oreo Will Send Mini Oreo Deliveries to Your Friends/Family

Oreo's latest marketing campaign involves offering to send custom Oreo Mini Parcels for free to your friend, family member, or colleague. The parcels contain a mini Oreo and a personalized note to the receiver.

News: Jack in the Box - New $4.99 Spicy Chicken Club Combo

Jack in the Box's latest deal is the new Spicy Chicken Club Combo for a discounted $4.99. The combo includes the sandwich, a small order of fries, and a 20-oz fountain drink.