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May 5, 2016

7-Eleven Follows Up Red Slurpee Donut with New Blue Slurpee Donut

7-Eleven introduces a new Blue Raspberry Slurpee Donut with a Shark Week tie-in (only because it's blue). It's a bit early though as The Discovery Channel's shark-themed, week-long TV event doesn't start until June 26, 2016.

Starbucks Introduces New Caramel Waffle Cone Frappuccino

Starbucks debuts the new Caramel Waffle Cone Frappuccino as this year's featured summer drink.

May 4, 2016

Review: Papa John's - Pepperoni Rolls

Papa John's Pepperoni Rolls feature pepperoni plus Fontina, Asiago, and provolone cheeses with ranch sauce rolled in fresh pizza dough and then baked.

Krispy Kreme Just Finished Offering Gelato-Filled Donut Sandwiches in Japan

Looking to grab on to the ice cream donut sandwich trend happening in some spots here in the U.S., Krispy Kreme just recently wrapped up a limited-time offer of ice cream and gelato-filled donut sandwiches over in Japan.

Taco Bell's Diablo Sauce Returns May 5, 2016; Salsa Verde Discontinued

Diablo sauce returns to Taco Bell just in time for Cinco de Mayo (May 5, 2016) and this time, it's back permanently.

McDonald's Testing Chicken McNuggets Made with "Simpler" Recipe

McDonald's is testing a "simpler" clean-label recipe for Chicken McNuggets in the Southwest Washington and Portland, OR area.

Caribou Coffee Updates Caribou Coolers with Simpler Ingredients

Caribou Coffee has reworked the recipes for their Caribou Coolers blended iced coffee drinks so that they're made with "real, simple" ingredients.

There's also three new flavors for the summer: Mint Chocolate, Salted Caramel, and Raspberry.

Sonic Offering Half-Price Boneless Wings on May 5, 2016

Because it's apparently Wingman Day, Sonic will be offering their Boneless Wings for half-price on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

May 3, 2016

Bacon Stuffed Crust Returns to Pizza Hut with Upgraded Bacon

The Bacon Stuffed Crust Pizza is back at Pizza Hut for a limited time and gets an upgrade with new applewood-smoked bacon in the crust.

Half-Price Frappuccinos at Starbucks from 3-5 PM Through May 15, 2016

Starbucks is once again running their Frappuccino Happy Hour deal through May 15, 2016. During the promotion, you can grab any Frappuccino for half the regular price from 3 to 5 PM.

Taco Bell Tests New Jalapeno Popper Quesarito

Taco Bell is currently testing a new Jalapeno Popper Quesarito out in Charlotte, NC.

Create Your Own Seafood Trio is Back at Red Lobster

Red Lobster brings back their limited-time Create Your Own Seafood Trio menu for 2016, where you can choose three dishes from a limited selection for $15.99 (may vary).