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Apr 13, 2015

Review: 7-Eleven - Italian Melt

7-Eleven's Italian Melt features Genoa salami, pepperoni, ham, provolone cheese, pepperoncini peppers, and creamy Italian sauce on an artisan, herbed ciabatta roll.

Boston Market Introduces Slow Braised Pulled Pork

Boston Market follows their recent foray into barbecue (with ribs) with the another slow-cooked meat, new Slow Braised Pulled Pork.

New Red Velvet Cake at KFC; Free with 10-Piece Meal Purchase

KFC is offering a new Red Velvet Cake for free with any 10-piece meal (or larger) for a limited time time at participating locations.

Apr 12, 2015

Review: Sbarro - X-treme Double Duo Pepperoni Pizza

Sbarro's X-treme Double Duo Pepperoni Pizza comes topped with Sbarro's regular pepperoni, Hormel Rosa Grande Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and pepper jack cheese.

Wienerschnitzel Debuts Four New Varieties of Chili Cheese Fries

Wienerschnitzel adds some options to their chili cheese fries with four new varieties: Buffalo Bacon, Bacon Ranch, Triple Cheese Double Bacon, and Ultimate.

Unilever Releases Tootsie Pops Popsicles

A box of Tootsie Pops Popsicles.
Mirroring the iconic lollipops, Unilever introduces new Tootsie Pops Popsicles as well as a few other new lines of Popsicle ice pops this month.

Apr 11, 2015

Review: Corner Bakery Cafe - Banana Walnut Pancakes

Corner Bakery's Banana Walnut Pancakes are available at select locations and feature buttermilk pancakes topped with sliced bananas, walnuts, and powdered sugar. A small cup of syrup comes on the side.

Dairy Queen Rolls Out New "DQ Bakes" Menu

Dairy Queen is quietly rolling out a new DQ Bakes menu featuring oven-baked sandwiches, hot desserts, and snack melts baked in a turbo convection oven (like the ones you'll find at Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks, and Subway).

Schwan's Launches New Bon Appetit Line of Gourmet Pizzas

Schwan's looks to supplement their portfolio of frozen pizza brands with a new line of gourmet pizzas under the "Bon Appetit" name.

Apr 10, 2015

Frozen Friday: Dairy Queen - Salted Caramel Truffle Blizzard

Dairy Queen's Salted Caramel Truffle Blizzard features salty caramel truffles, toffee, cocoa fudge, and choco chunks blended into vanilla soft serve.

Krispy Kreme Debuts New Campfire-Inspired Donuts

Krispy Kreme taps the Great Outdoors to come up with a new, limited-time trio of campfire-inspired donuts that can be found at participating Krispy Kreme locations through May 17, 2015.

The new donuts are:

New Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwich and Fries at Wendy's

Wendy's jumps on the ghost pepper wagon with the new, limited-time Jalapeno Fresco Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Ghost Pepper Fries set for a national launch next week (although they're already available in some areas). Both items feature a ghost pepper sauce.

Apr 9, 2015

Review: KFC - Zesty Tex Mex Chicken & Rice Bowl

KFC's Zesty Tex Mex Chicken & Rice Bowl features Popcorn Nuggets, pico de gallo, a three-cheese blend, chopped green onions, and spicy ranch sauce on a bed of white rice.

Buy One, Get One Free Individual Meals at Boston Market on 4/15/15

Boston Market is once again offering a "buy one, get one free" deal on their individual meals on April, 15, 2015, AKA Tax Day, the last day to file your income tax return on time.

IHOP Adds Two New Flavors of Brioche French Toast

IHOP adds two new, limited-time flavors to their Brioche French Toast line-up: Caramel Apple and Strawberry Creme. They've also brought back Classic Bananas Foster.

Apr 8, 2015

Q's Take on Carl's Jr.'s Thickburger El Diablo

Carl's Jr.'s Thickburger El Diablo features sliced jalapenos, Jalapeno Poppers, habanero bacon sauce, pepper jack cheese, a 1/2- or 1/3-lb. seasoned Black Angus patty, and bacon on their signature Fresh Baked Bun.

7-Eleven Letting You Bring Your Own Slurpee Cup on April 11

7-Eleven is letting you bring your own cup, or anything remotely cup-like, and fill it up to the brim with Slurpee goodness on Saturday, April 11, 2015. They're calling the promotion "Bring-Your-Own-Cup Slurpee Day."

Review: Hardee's - Thickburger El Diablo

The Hardee’s/Carl’s Jr. Thickburger El Diablo features Jalapeno Poppers, sliced jalapenos, habanero sauce, bacon and pepper jack cheese with a ½ or ⅓ lb. patty served on a fresh baked bun.

New Bundt Cakes and Petite Pastries at McDonald's in Southern Callfornia

In addition to the long-awaited return of fried pies, McDonald's restaurants in Southern California are offering the new Bundt Cakes and Petite Pastries that were testing last year and have been rolling out in select markets.

Apr 7, 2015

Review: Taco Bell - Sriracha Taco

Taco Bell's Sriracha Taco is basically their Crunchy Taco (filled with seasoned beef, lettuce, and cheese) with the addition of their version of Sriracha sauce.