News: Sonic - New Super Crunch Chicken Strips

Sonic has revamped their chicken strips with a new, crunchier version with a fairly descriptive name: new Super Crunch Chicken Strips. The strips replace the previous strips across the menu board.

The Sonic website promises "Crispy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside, these all-white meat chicken strips are packed with a super crunch."

News: McDonald's - New Steak Breakfast Sandwiches

McDonald's is slowly rolling out steak as the third meat option for their breakfast sandwiches (the other two being bacon and sausage). The steak comes chopped and seasoned in a formed patty and is an available option on any breakfast sandwich.

Review: Carl's Jr. - Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich

Carl's Jr.'s Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich is a test item and features two snickerdoodle cookies sandwiching a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

I bought one for $1.49.

News: Jack in the Box - New Late Night Munchie Meal

Jack in the Box caters to the late-night crowd with a new late night menu that's only available from 9pm to 5am anchored by the new Late Night Munchies Meal.

The meal features one of four new, late night-only entrees plus two Tacos, Halfsie fries (half seasoned curly fries and half regular fries), and a 20-ounce fountain beverage for $6.

News: Taco Bell - Two New Mountain Dew Freeze Flavors

Taco Bell has updated their ice-slush drink selection with two new Mountain Dew-flavored Freezes: "Mtn Dew Distortion Freeze" and "Mtn Dew Typhoon Freeze." They've joined the Baja Blast Freeze on the menu (Pina Colada and Pink Lemonade are out) and Taco Bell is marketing them as the "House of Dew."

Review: McDonald's - Pumpkin Spice Latte

McDonald's new, limited-time Pumpkin Spice Latte is made with a choice of steamed whole or nonfat milk, espresso, and pumpkin spice-flavored syrup.

A 12-ounce small was $2.29.

News: Dunkin' Donuts - National Coffee Day Deals

National Coffee Day is coming up this Sunday, September 29 and Dunkin' Donuts will be celebrating with a trio of deals including free coffee, discounted coffee beans, and discounted K-Cups for Keurig home-brew coffee machines.

On the day of, Dunkin' will be giving out free small hot or iced coffee redeemable only via the "My Offers" tab of their mobile app. This offer is only good on Sunday.

News: Popeyes - Dip'n Chick'n Back for a Limited Time

Dip'n Chick'n is back at Popeyes for a limited time and bringing a new sauce in Cajun Chili Garlic.

Dip'n Chick'n is similar to the chain's chicken tenders except the chicken is cut into scoop-shaped, bite-sized pieces to better pick up sauce.

Review: Burger King - Satisfries

Burger King's new Satisfries are crinkle-cut fries with a light batter that absorbs less oil during frying and results in less fat and calories than typical fries.

I bought a large order for $2.39 (compared to $2.09 for a large order of regular French fries at my local BK).

News: El Pollo Loco - New Puffy Shell Tacos

New at El Pollo Loco for a limited time, Puffy Shell Chicken Tacos feature thick flour tortillas that are cooked to develop a "super-crisp" crust while remaining soft and airy within.

News: Burger King - New Satisfries

Burger King is offering new lower-fat, lower-calorie crinkle-cut French fries in their restaurants and calling them "Satisfries."

The company is touting that the new fry option, which features a tagline of "Big Taste. Less Fat," contains 40% less fat and 30% less calories than a similarly weighted serving of McDonald's fries.  The Satisfries are an additional option and do not replace Burger King's regular fries.

Review: Starbucks - Sage and Butternut Squash Croissant

Starbucks' Sage and Butternut Squash Croissant is part of their new La Boulange line of bakery goods and features a "flaky savory pastry with butternut squash, sage, and crunchy toasted pumpkin seeds."

It came warm and cost $3.45.

News: Krispy Kreme - Free Coffee on September 29

September 29 is National Coffee Day and Krispy Kreme will be celebrating by offering free 12-ounce cups of hot brewed coffee at participating Krispy Kreme US and Canada locations.

News: McDonald's Franchisee Tests Chicken and Waffles

A Southern California McDonald's franchisee is testing a "McD's Style Chicken & Waffles" combo at at least one location in Fullerton, CA, according to Foodbeast.

The "McD's" designation makes sense as the dish isn't chicken and waffles per se, but rather fried chicken and McGriddle pancakes. The combo appears to come with three Mighty Wings, two McGriddle pancakes, and hotcake syrup on the side for $3.99 and is available for purchase all day long.

Review: Pumpkin Spice M&M's Candy

Pumpkin Spice M&M's are pumpkin spice-flavored chocolate M&M's. They're new and only available at Target for a limited time.

A 9.90-ounce bag was $2.50 on sale.

News: 7-Eleven - New Better-for-you Snack Options

7-Eleven is getting into the fancy snacks market with a selection of gourmet, organic, and better-for-you snacks under their "7-Select" snack brand as well as the addition of several better-for-you brands to their snack aisle.

The new 7-Select snacks come mostly in 7-ounce containers with a price ranging from $2.49 to $3.99. The selection includes:

News: Krispy Kreme - Peach Pie for Grocery Stores

Krispy Kreme is offering Glazed Peach Pies and new Blueberry Krispy Juniors in retail packages for a limited time at participating grocery, mass merchants, and convenience stores.

The Glazed Peach Pie comes in individual servings with peach filling in a glazed turnover-style crust.

Review: Nestle Crunch Girl Scout Candy Bars

Nestle Crunch Girl Scout Candy Bars come in three flavors: Caramel & Coconut (better known as Samoas), Peanut Butter Creme (better known as Tagalongs), and Thin Mints.

I picked up one of each flavor on sale at 88 cents a pop.

Neat! Kit Kat Has Fans Taking a Break for Nexus Tablets

Taking advantage of the partnership between Kit Kat and Google, which saw Google naming their latest version of Android, "Kit Kat," Kit Kat held a promotion in Amsterdam where participants would receive a free tablet computer by taking a break (playing on the "gimme a break" Kit Kat slogan).

Specifically, they put up ads around the cities featuring a special red bench with text stating that anyone "having a break" at a designated time on September 14 would receive a free Nexus 7 tablet.

Frozen Friday: Safeway Select - Chicken Tikka Masala

The Safeway Select Chicken Tikka Masala frozen dinner consists of white meat chicken in a tomato and yogurt masala sauce with a basmati and rice blend and green beans and carrots.

A 9-ounce box was $1.99.