Archive
Jul 30, 2016

Every McDonald's in Japan is a Poke Stop or Pokemon Gym

In a move that might portent the future of Pokemon Go sponsorship here in the US, McDonald's Japan has partnered up with Niantic, the developer of Pokemon Go, to have almost all McDonald's restaurants in the country appear as a Poke Stop or Pokemon Gym in the game.

KFC Testing Georgia Gold Fried Chicken

KFC looks to follow up their Nashville Hot Chicken with another regionally-inspired dish: new KFC Georgia Gold chicken.

Jul 29, 2016

Checkers / Rally's Launches New 4 for $3 Deal

Perhaps looking to one-up other fast food rivals in the four-for-$4-deal-department, Checkers and Rally's debut the 4 for $3 deal.

Starbucks Japan Gets a New Crushed Orange Frappuccino

Starbucks Japan's latest summer time treat is the new, limited-time Crushed Orange Frappuccino.

While there doesn't appear to be any crushing involved, there are sizable chunks of orange pulp in the icy beverage as well as an over-sized straw to suck them up.

Blueberry Biscuit is Back at Hardee's

The Blueberry Biscuit has returned to Hardee's and combines the chain's scratch-made biscuits with the sweetness of blueberries.

Jul 28, 2016

Review: Starbucks - Teavana Youthberry White Tea Granita

Starbucks' Teavana Youthberry White Tea Granita consists of lemonade-flavored shaved ice topped with Teavana Youthberry White tea (a blend of white tea, tropical pineapple, fruity acai, and hibiscus) and is part of the new Sunset Menu the chain introduced for the summer.

Taco Bell Priming to Test New Walking Nachos

New Walking Nachos may be coming to Taco Bell soon if a test that starts next month goes well. I was able to try them at a recent media event.

Charleys Philly Steaks Adds New Nacho Deluxe Fries

Charleys Philly Steaks offers two new menu items for a limited time this summer: Nacho Deluxe Fries and Raspberry Signature Lemonade.

Arby's Adds New Italian Meatball Sub

Arby's latest new menu item is the limited-time Italian Meatball Sub.

Trending into competitor Subway's territory, the sub features four Italian meatballs, roasted garlic marinara, and provolone cheese on a toasted sub roll.

Jul 27, 2016

First Look: Taco Bell's New Cheetos Burrito Test

Cheetos fans rejoice! Taco Bell has come up with a new Cheetos Burrito that they'll be testing starting next month in Cincinnati, OH and I got an early first look/taste test today.

Totino's Now Available in New Portable Pizza Sticks

Looking to serve a growing trend in snack foods as accompanying or even replacing meals, General Mills offers new Totino's Pizza Sticks.

Coffee Nut Wins M&M's Flavor Vote

Coffee Nut beat out two other flavors to win M&M's first-ever Flavor Vote and earn a spot on the shelves.