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Apr 25, 2016

Burger King Introduces New Chicken Fries Rings

Apparently, the next big thing at Burger King is new ring-shaped versions of their Chicken Fries that they're calling "Chicken Fries Rings."

Apr 24, 2016

Cinnabon Debuts New Mini Chillattas and Oreo Strawberry Chillatta

In case you don't want a lot of Chillatta, Cinnabon now offers new 10-ounce size Mini Chillattas. They've also introduced a new, limited time Chillatta flavor: Oreo Strawberry.

Starbucks Brings Back the S'mores Frappuccino

Since s'mores are a summer campfire favorite, Starbucks has brought back the S'mores Frappuccino starting this month.

Apr 23, 2016

The Doubledilla is Back at Taco Bell

The Doubledilla has returned to Taco Bell and might be making an extended stay this time around.

Jack in the Box Tests English Breakfast Sandwiches

Jack in the Box is testing English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches out in Dallas, TX. Adding English muffins would be a first for the chain, which currently offers burger buns, toasted sourdough, biscuits, and croissant for their breakfast sandwiches.

Apr 22, 2016

Sprite Remix Tropical Returns for a Limited Time

Sprite Tropical Remix returns for the warm weather months with a new, slightly shorter name: Sprite Tropical Mix.

Papa John's Nixes High Fructose Corn Syrup From Menu

Papa John's has fully removed high fructose corn syrup across their entire food menu, including all pizza toppings, desserts, and sauces.

Apr 21, 2016

Review: Subway - Carved Turkey Sub

Subway's Carved Turkey sub features thick-cut, white-meat carved turkey with your choice of veggies, cheese, and bread.

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.

2016 Tax Day Specials

Tax Day, the day when your income tax returns are due is coming up this Monday, April 18, 2016, and, to help you celebrate, a number of your favorite eateries are offering some money-saving deals and freebies:

Here's where you can stretch your buck on Tax Day 2016:

Apr 14, 2016

Pei Wei Introduces Quinoa to Menu

Pei Wei adds quinoa this spring as a "better-for-you" option. The gluten-free grain is featured for a limited time in the new Korean Spicy with Quinoa.

Review: Church's Chicken - Honey-Butter Biscuit Tenders

Church's Honey-Butter Biscuit Tenders feature chicken breast strips dipped in Honey-Butter Biscuit batter and then fried.

Is "Create Your Taste" Customized Desserts Coming to McDonald's?

With the rollout of McDonald's "Create Your Taste" burger platform well underway here in the U.S., it wouldn't be usual for the chain to expand the customizable concept to, say, their desserts. Apparently, they're set to do just that in at least one soon-to-be-open location.

Apr 13, 2016

Starbucks Japan Gets New Cantaloupe Melon & Creme Frappuccino

Starbucks Japan rolled out their latest new icy drink, the Cantaloupe Melon & Creme Frappuccino, in high fashion. Literally. They introduced the drink at a fashion event in Tokyo.

Wawa Giving Away Free Coffee on April 14, 2016

Wawa convenience stores will be giving away free coffee all day on Thursday, April 14, 2016.

IHOP Debuts New Cupcake Pancakes

IHOP adds new Cupcake Pancakes as part of a new, limited-time Bakery Favorites lineup, which also includes new Red Velvet Crepes and Cinnamon Swirl Brioche French Toast.

Apr 12, 2016

Starbucks Giving a Year of Gold Membership with Any Purchase Through May 2, 2016

Starbucks just kicked off the revamp of their Starbucks Rewards customer loyalty program and are celebrating by giving a free year of Gold membership to any member who makes any purchase at participating locations through May 2, 2016.

BBQ Ribs are Back at Boston Market

St. Louis-style BBQ ribs are back at Boston Market as a seasonal offering for the warmer months.

Wendy's Brings Back Jalapeno Fresco Spicy Chicken and Ghost Pepper Fries

Wendy's brings the heat this month with the limited-time return of the Jalapeno Fresco Spicy Chicken sandwich as well as Ghost Pepper Fries.

TGI Fridays Launches New "Fast, Fresh" Lunch Menu for Those Short on Time

TGI Fridays looks to address those with a time crunch during lunch hours with the launch of the new "Fridays Fast, Fresh Lunch Pairings" menu.


Review: Carl's Jr. / Hardee's - Midnight Moonshine Burger

Carl's Jr.'s / Hardee's Midnight Moon Moonshine Burger features a charbroiled Black Angus beef patty, a smoky-sweet Midnight Moon Moonshine glaze, pepper jack cheese, crispy garlic-pepper onion straws, thick-cut, Applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, and tomato on a signature Fresh Baked Bun.

Apr 11, 2016

Chick-fil-A Tests Gluten-Free Bun

Chick-fil-A is currently testing a Gluten-Free Bun for their Grilled Chicken Sandwich over in Boise, ID, Jackson, MS, and Seattle, WA.

Taco Bell Testing Strawberries & Cream Empanadas and French Toast Dippers

Taco Bell is working on new strawberries and cream empanadas called "Popanadas" as well as French Toast Dippers as possible dessert options on their $1 breakfast value menu.

Subway Introduces New Carved Turkey

Subway debuts new thick-cut Carved Turkey starting today. The new poultry option consists of white-meat, oven-roasted turkey breast free of artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

Apr 10, 2016

Review: White Chocolate and Chocolate Travel Edition Oreo Cookies

White Chocolate and Chocolate Travel Edition Oreos feature original Oreo sandwich cookies covered in white chocolate or milk chocolate.

Unilever Rolls Out 17 New Frozen Treats for 2016 Including an Oreo Cone

Unilever introduces 17 new frozen treats for 2016 across five of their ice cream brands: Breyers, Good Humor, Klondike, Magnum, and Popsicle.

Bruegger's 2016 Spring Menu Includes a Bacon, Egg & Brie Sandwich

Bruegger's Bagels' 2016 spring menu includes two new sandwiches featuring Brie and green apples. The bagel chain has also added new Cold Brew Coffee.

Apr 9, 2016

McDonald's Testing Chicken Sausage Patty

McDonald's is trying a chicken sausage patty as a healthier alternative to pork in their breakfast sandwiches.

Jack in the Box Switches in New Panko Onion Rings

Jack in the Box adds new Panko Onion Rings to permanently replace their previous onion rings.

Review: Starbucks - Spicy Chorizo Breakfast Sandwich

Starbucks Spicy Chorizo Breakfast Sandwich features a spiced chorizo sausage patty, slice of aged Monterey Jack cheese, and caramelized onion egg patty on stone-baked potato bun.

Apr 8, 2016

7-Eleven Will Offer Free Food with Every Drink Purchase from April 11 - 17, 2016

7-Eleven will be including a free 7-Select food item valued up to $2 with any 7-Eleven cup drink purchase to their 7Rewards loyalty program members starting Monday, April 11, 2016 through Sunday, April 17, 2016.