Review: Pepperidge Farm - Cinnamon Bun Cookies

Pepperidge Farm Cinnamon Bun Cookies are part of their Coffee Shop line and feature soft-baked cookies dusted with cinnamon sugar and cream cheese-flavored chips.

I got a 8.6-oz bag for $1.99 on sale.

Is a Pretzel Pizza in the Works for Pizza Hut?

Pizza Hut recently filed as trademarks a series of names that hints at future pizzas from the chain, or perhaps a new line of pizzas to come. The names aren't a lot to go by, but they do take a bit more artistic license than usual.

White Chocolate Mocha Back at McDonald's

McDonald's is once again offering the White Chocolate Mocha for this fall-holiday season.

Additionally, they've added a new Hot White Chocolate and White Chocolate Latte.

Frozen Friday: Haagen Dazs - Bourbon Pecan Praline Ice Cream

Haagen Dazs' Bourbon Pecan Praline ice cream features bourbon ice cream with a bourbon-brown sugar swirl and pecan praline pieces.

I bought a 14-oz carton for $2.99 on sale.

KFC Unleashes New Double Shell Tacos on New Zealand

While there aren't any Taco Bell restaurants in New Zealand, fellow Yum brand KFC looks to pick up the slack with new Double Shell Tacos.

Starbucks Set for Mobile Ordering Starting Next Year

Starbucks plans to launch mobile ordering across the United States next year, except in the Portland, OR area, where it will be rolling out by the end of this year.

The system will enable customers to place and pay for their orders on their phone before going to their selected Starbucks location and picking it up.

Crisp Burritos Back at Green Burrito

Crisp Burritos are back at Green Burrito-Carl's Jr. dual-branded restaurants. Basically Carl's Jr.'s version of a chimichanga, the burritos feature seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, and jalapenos rolled up in a flour tortilla and "crisped" to a golden brown.

Secret Menu: Taco Bell - Country Gravy Waffle Taco

Taco Bell is one of those places who will pretty much make whatever you want given the ingredients on hand, so I had them make me a Waffle Taco with the new Country Gravy.

It ended up costing me 30 cents extra for the gravy for a total of $2.29. They offered me syrup on the side, but I declined. I also nixed the cheese.

McDonald's Offers New Top Chef Burger in Spain

McDonald's latest in Spain is a burger created by a contestant in the country's season of Top Chef, chef Javier Pena. The burger was the winning recipe from an in-show competition where the contestant had to come up with a simple McDonald's burger.

El Pollo Locos Intros New "Create Your Own" Bowls

El Pollo Loco introduces new "Create Your Own" Bowls, a build-your-own take on their signature Pollo Bowls, for a limited time

Dunkin' Donuts' Boston Scream Donut Back for Halloween 2014

Just in time for Halloween, Dunkin' Donuts trots out their seasonal Boston Scream Donut, a festive take on their classic Boston Kreme Donut.

The Boston Scream Donut is basically a Boston Kreme Donut decorated with a drizzle of orange icing.

Wasabi Ginger is 2014's Lay's Do Us a Flavor Winner

The votes are in, and Lay's Kettle Cooked Wasabi Ginger-flavored chips is this year's winner of the Lay's Do Us a Flavor contest. That means it will remain in stores and that Meneko Spigner McBeth, who submitted the winning flavor, will be pocketing the greater of a $1 million grand prize or 1% of the flavor's sales through July 1, 2015.

Review: Sonic - Boneless Wings

Sonic's new Boneless Wings feature crispy-fried, bite-sized white meat chicken pieces that come tossed in one of three sauces: Buffalo, Asian Sweet Chili, or Barbecue.

I got three orders (one of each flavor) of six Boneless Wings per order. They were $3.99 per order, but I received them courtesy of Sonic.

New Double Loaded Omelet Biscuit at Carl's Jr. and Hardee's

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's offers twice the omelet with the new Double Loaded Omelet Biscuit.

Essentially a doubled-up version of their Loaded Omelet Biscuit, the Double Loaded Omelet Biscuit comes with a slice of American cheese plus two folded-egg omelets, each filled with crumbled sausage, diced ham, and chopped bacon, plus shredded Jack and cheddar cheeses.

Outback Launches Date Night Deal

Outback Steakhouse caters to lovers with the new Date Night Meal for Two. Apparently, over 66% of people prefer dining out at a restaurant on date night over making dinner at home, so Outback came up with a special menu that's only available Thursday through Sunday.

Outbacks' Date Night Meal includes:

McDonald's Offering Sirloin Steak in Australia

McDonald's is grilling up sirloin steak for new salad and wraps over in Australia. They actually call sirloin "rump steak," so it's new "Rump Steak Salad & Wraps." Their "sirloin" is what we call a "porterhouse." Interesting, no?

Carl's Jr. Testing a Cinnamon French Toast Sandwich

Perhaps looking for the next big breakfast "thing," Carl's Jr. is testing a Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Breakfast Sandwich in at least one location here in Southern California.

Site Redesign Feedback - Please Comment!

Dear Readers,

It's been a little less than a month into the new site redesign and some of you have expressed concerns. So I wanted to see what you guys like and don't like about the new (and old) site.

I know some of you have already expressed your opinions in various comments but I was hoping you would elaborate further here.

I'm trying to decide how to improve the site for everyone so please be specific. Please don't just say you like or don't like it, but let me know exactly what you like/don't like and why. I may or may not change the site depending on the feedback.

Thank you all for commenting and reading!

Best Regards,
Q (the guy who runs Brand Eating)

Review: Carl's Jr. - Mile High Bacon Thickburger

Carl's Jr.'s Mile High Bacon Thickburger features thick-cut Applewood-smoked bacon, a 1/3- or 1/2-pound charbroiled Black Angus beef patty, American cheese, red onion, tomato, lettuce, and mayo, on a toasted fresh baked bun.

I picked up a 1/3 version for $6.29.

$2 Drinks at The Coffee Bean on October 25, 2014, 2pm - 6pm

The Coffee Bean is offering $2 Fall Drinks on Saturday, October 25, 2014, from 2 pm to 6 pm.

The available selection of drinks include the Small Pumpkin Latte, Small Pumpkin Chai Ice Blended, Small Pure Pumpkin Ice Blended, and Small Hot Chocolate. It's limit one drink per customer, per visit.