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Apr 21, 2016

New Ray Kroc Biopic Explores McDonald's Origins

There's a new movie coming this August that covers how McDonald's became McDonald's, starring Michael Keaton (as Ray Kroc), called The Founder.

Bear Naked Now Offering Customized Granola

For those looking to mix and match their own blend of granola, Bear Naked now offers Custom Made Granola, where you can choose from 50 different ingredients.

What's New for Snyder's-Lance in 2016

Snack-maker Snyder's-Lance has a bunch of new items across their various brands for 2016, including S'mores Snyder's of Hanover pretzel pieces and Roasted Black Garlic Cap Cod potato chips.

Apr 20, 2016

Dairy Queen Launches New Royal Blizzards

Dairy Queen takes a page out of Ben & Jerry's playbook with launch of new Royal Blizzards, featuring a topping or sauce-filled center.

$1 Subs at Jimmy John's on April 21, 2016

Jimmy's John's will be offering their subs for only $1 tomorrow, April 21, 2016, as a Customer Appreciation Day deal.

Carl's Jr.'s and Hardee's New Breakfast Sandwich Comes on an Auntie Anne's Pretzel Roll

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's partnered up with Auntie Anne's for the new Pretzel Breakfast Sandwich, featuring a sausage patty, egg, and American and Swiss cheeses on an Auntie Anne's soft pretzel roll.

Review: 1893 Original and Ginger Cola from Pepsi

1893 Original Cola and 1893 Ginger Cola are the latest attempt from Pepsi to offer a more premium, craft-type of soda.

Apr 19, 2016

Tostitos Adds New Spicy Chips, Queso, and Salsa

Frito-Lay goes with heat this spring with three new spicy Tostitos products: Tostitos Cantina Chipotle Thins, Tostitos Dip-etizers Spicy Queso, and Tostitos Habanero Salsa.

McDonald's Testing Bigger and Smaller Big Macs

L to R: Mac Jr., Grand Mac, and Big Mac.
McDonald's is testing both larger and smaller versions of their signature Big Mac calling them the Grand Mac and Mac. Jr., respectively.

Carvel's Giving Away Free Ice Cream on April 21, 2016

Carvel will be celebrating their annual Free Cone Day this Thursday, April 21, 2016, by giving away free junior cones of soft serve ice cream.

Apr 18, 2016

Review: Shake Shack - Rainbow Connection Concrete

Shake Shack's Rainbow Connection Concrete is unique to Los Angeles and features vanilla frozen custard mixed with pieces of a Cofax spiced crumb donut, Sqirl Seascape Strawberry & Rose Geranium Jam, and rainbow sprinkles.

Wendy's Japan's Latest Burgers Include Baby Corn and Cream Cheese

Wendy's Japan's newest pair of burgers sport some unconventional ingredient combinations with one combining baby corn and cream cheese, while the other features Buffalo wing sauce and cubes of avocado.

Quaker Introduces New Breakfast Flats

The Quaker Oats Company adds yet another portable breakfast option with new Breakfast Flats, which are thin crispy baked snack bars that looks a lot like rival food maker Kraft's (Nabisco) Belvita breakfast biscuits.

Cold Stone Debuts New Blueberry Donut Shake That Comes Topped with a Donut

Cold Stone Creamery welcomes the spring with the new Blueberry Donut Shake along with a number of other seasonal ice cream desserts.

Apr 17, 2016

Hong Kong Gets a Tandoori Pulled Chicken Burger from McDonald's

The latest out of Hong Kong from McDonald's is a chef-driven burger with pulled chicken tossed in tandoori sauce.

Checkers / Rally's Adds a New Twix Shake and Fruit Smoothies

Checkers and Rally's offer a few new frozen desserts as the temperatures start to rise with the introduction of two new Twix-based items and three Fruit & Cream Smoothies.

Apr 16, 2016

Jack in the Box Offers New $4.99 Bacon Ranch Sourdough Combo

Jack in the Box looks to entice you with the new, limited-time $4.99 Bacon Ranch Sourdough Combo.

Here's Why McDonald's McWraps Are No Longer on the Menu

McDonald's McWraps have been off the menu since last September and those of you who loved/liked the healthier option might be wondering why.

Apr 15, 2016

Frozen Friday: Lean Cuisine - Sweet Sriracha Braised Beef

Lean Cuisine's Sweet Sriracha Braised Beef features braised beef with snap peas, broccoli florets, and red bell peppers in a sweet and spicy Sriracha sauce.

Carl's Jr. Tests Burgers Topped with Meatballs, Mac 'N Cheese, and More

Carl's Jr. has been trying all sorts of off-the-wall toppings for their burgers including meatballs (but not spaghetti... yet), macaroni and cheese, and Taco Bell-like burrito fillings.