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Aug 18, 2016

McDonald's Gets Rid of Artificial Preservatives in Several Items

McDonald's has removed artificial preservatives from several items that make up their menu, including their pork sausage patties and omelet-style eggs.

Aug 17, 2016

Jamba Juice Adds New Protein Smoothies

While the chain has always offer the option to add protein to any their smoothies, Jamba Juice introduces a new line of Protein Smoothies that contain at least 28 grams of protein each.

Trader Joe's Debuts New Tikka Masala-Flavored Popcorn

Calling it "Bollywood Popcorn," Trader Joe's introduces new popcorn flavored with Indian spices to create a chicken tikka masala-like flavor.

Aug 16, 2016

Review: Keebler - Birthday Cake Fudge Stripes Cookies

Keebler's Birthday Cake Fudge Stripes Cookies feature shortbread cookies embedded with confetti sprinkles and striped with vanilla-frosting flavored icing.

Domino's Now Offers Salads Nationwide

Looking to those who want salad rather than pizza (or salad with their pizza), Domino's now offers salads on the menu nationwide including a new Chicken Apple Pecan salad.

Fill Up a Bucket or Other "Cup" of Choice at 7-Eleven for $1.50 on August 18-19, 2016

If you're looking to indulge/over-indulge on sweet icy slush this week, 7-Eleven will once again be running a Bring Your Own Cup deal, where you can bring a bucket or any "cup" of your choice and fill it up for $1.50 this Friday and Saturday.

Aug 15, 2016

Hostess Introduces New Deep-Fried Twinkies

In case you can't make it out to your local county fair, Hostess is rolling out new packaged deep-fried Twinkies at Walmart stores nationwide. A wider release to other retailers is planned for later this year.

Review: Taco Bell - Spicy & Crunchy Cheesy Core Burritos

Taco Bell's Cheesy Core Burritos feature a "core" of nacho cheese sauce and 3-cheese blend wrapped up in a flour tortilla, surrounded by seasoned ground beef, Latin rice, and reduced-fat sour cream, and red sauce and wrapped up into a burrito. Basically, each is a cheese burrito stuffed inside of a beef and rice burrito.

Wendy's Offering 50-Cent Frosties

Starting today, you can get a Frosty at Wendy's for only 50 cents for a limited time at participating locations.

Aug 13, 2016

Endless Apps with Endless Choice Deal is Back at TGI Fridays for Less

TGI Fridays has brought back their Endless Apps with Endless Choice promotion for a limited time this summer.

After you pay a fixed price, they'll keep bringing you appetizers of your choice (from a limited selection) for as long as you can fill your pie hole.

Starbucks Adds Almond Milk Option

Starting September 6, 2016, almond milk joins soy milk and coconut milk as a non-dairy alternative at Starbucks.

Aug 12, 2016

Frozen Friday: Devour - Chicken and Waffles

Devour's Chicken and Waffles frozen entree features white meat chicken patty strips and Belgian waffle sticks with a side of syrup for dipping.

Dunkin' Donuts' Used to Have a Namesake Donut with a Handle

Dunkin' Donuts Handle Donut.
Dunkin' Donuts used to actually offer a donut called "The Dunkin' Donut" and it came with a handle that you could hold onto to dunk the donut in your coffee (per the chain's name).

Starbucks Offering Five "Starbucks for Life" Prizes This Summer

Starbucks has launched a new summer edition of their Starbucks for Life game where the prizes include Starbucks for Life, Starbucks for a Year, Starbucks for a Month, Starbucks for a Week, and millions of Bonus Stars (which can be redeemed for free food/drinks).

Aug 11, 2016

New Cheesy Core Burritos Arrive at Taco Bell

Cheesy Core Burritos are the latest new menu item at Taco Bell. The new dish features a burrito wrapped around a core of melted cheese.

Girl Scouts Announces Two New S'mores Cookies for 2017

The Girl Scouts are going with a campfire favorite with the unveiling of two new S'mores cookies for next year's cookie-selling season.

Panda Express Introduces New General Tso's Chicken

Panda Express takes on a Chinese-American classic with the introduction of their own rendition of General Tso's Chicken.

Aug 10, 2016

Baconator Fries are Back at Wendy's

Baconator Fries make a return to Wendy's menu nationally for a limited time.

Qdoba Unveils New Smoked Brisket

Qdoba adds a new meat option for a limited time with the launch of new Smoked Brisket.

Half-Price Cheeseburgers at Sonic on August 11, 2016

Sonic will be offering discounted half-price Cheeseburgers on Thursday, August 11, 2016.

Lean Cuisine Adds New Regionally and Internationally-Inspired Limited Edition Entrees

Drawing inspiration from select international and regional flavors, Lean Cuisine introduces four new Limited Edition frozen entrees.

Jack in the Box Testing New Breakfast Bacon Chipotle Melt

Jack in the Box is testing a new option for the morning crowd (or the breakfast-for-lunch/dinner crowd) with the Breakfast Bacon Chipotle Melt.

Aug 9, 2016

Olive Garden Offers New Take-Out Family Meal

One of Olive Garden's latest special is the Family-Style Lasagna Bundle that's meant to feed eight people at $7.50 per person ($60 total).

Totino's Stuffed Nachos Return

Introduced and discontinued in the '90s, Totino's Stuffed Nachos are back. Stemming from the same vein as the brand's signature Pizza Rolls, the returning item features triangular rolls stuffed with nacho-type fillings.

Hardee's Offers New $5 Frisco Combo

Hardee's celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Frisco Burger with the new $5 Frisco Combo, which includes a Frisco Thickburger, small fries, and a small drink for $5.

Aug 8, 2016

Burger King Unleashes New Whopperrito Burger-Burrito Hybrid

Calling it a "Tex-Mex twist" to their signature Whopper burger, Burger King unveils the new Whopperrito. If you haven't guessed by the name, it's a fusion of a Whopper and a burrito.

Review: Carl's Jr. - Bacon 3-Way Burger

Carl's Jr.'s Bacon 3-Way Burger features bacon strips, crumbled bacon, and bacon jam plus the fairly standard combination of lettuce, tomatoes, American cheese, and a beef patty.

Aug 7, 2016

Sonic Adds New Island Breeze Frozen Drinks

Sonic expands their already large drink selection with the addition of new Island Breeze Frozen Drinks.

This Burger King Fry Box is Shiny for the Oddest Reason...

Burger King's Australia branch, or Hungry Jack's as it's known there due to another fast food eatery already holding the trademark to "Burger King" in the country, recently put out limited-edition shiny holographic boxes for their French fries for a very peculiar reason...

Aug 6, 2016
Aug 5, 2016

Einstein Bros. Introduces Two New Fresh-Cracked Egg Sandwiches

Einstein Bros. welcomes fresh-cracked eggs to the menu with the introduction of two new, limited-time sandwiches: The Farmhouse and Chorizo Sunrise.

Review: Jack in the Box - Garlic Herb Fries

Jack in the Box's Garlic Herb Fries feature their regular French fries topped with garlic herb sauce.

Aug 4, 2016

Criss-Croissants Return to IHOP in Three New Flavors

Criss-Croissants, the waffle-croissant hybrids, are back at IHOP for a limited time with three new flavors to try.

Free Root Beer Floats at Wienerschnitzel on August 6, 2016

Wienerschnitzel will be handing out free Root Beer Floats with any purchase this Saturday, August 6, 2016 in celebration of National Root Beer Float Day.

Review: Arby's - Italian Meatball Sub

Arby's Italian Meatball Sub features four Italian meatballs, roasted garlic marinara, and provolone cheese on a toasted sub roll.

Aug 3, 2016

Little Caesars Brings Back Box Set at a Lower Price

Little Caesars has brought back their Box Set, which includes their Detroit-Style Deep Dish Pizza and Italian Cheese Bread in one box, for a buck less than before.

Krispy Kreme Offering a Dozen Donuts for $4.99 on August 5, 2016

Krispy Kreme will be selling a dozen of their Original Glazed Donuts for a discounted price of $4.99 all day on this Friday, August 5, 2016.

Aug 2, 2016

Kraft Heinz Introduces New "Devour" Frozen Meal Line

Kraft Heinz looks to expand their frozen food reach with the launch of the new Devour frozen meals line.

Kids Eat Free with Adult Entree Purchase at IHOP Through September 25, 2016

IHOP is offering a "Kids Eat Free" deal where kids ages 12 and under can get a free dish from the kid's menu with the purchase of adult entree.

Beer Can Chicken Returns to Popeyes

Beer Can Chicken is back at Popeyes and gets a slightly longer name: Beer Can Rip'n Chick'n.

Aug 1, 2016

Denny's Backs New Pancakes with Satisfaction Guarantee

Denny's is so sure that you'll like their new "fluffier, tastier" buttermilk pancakes that they're backing them with a limited-time "Love 'Em or They're Free Guarantee."

Baskin-Robbins Debuts New Oreos and Cereal Milk Ice Cream

Baskin-Robbins' August Flavor of the Month is new Oreo Milk 'n Cereal, which combines the iconic sandwich cookie with various cereal elements.

Review: S'mores Chips Ahoy Cookies

S'mores Chips Ahoy cookies feature soft-baked chocolate chip cookies with a chocolaty filling and marshmallow-flavored chips.

Taco Bell's Fried Chicken Shell Tacos Launch Nationally Next Year

Taco Bell's new Naked Chicken Chalupa, which is essentially a taco with a shell made of fried chicken is set to launch sometime next year (although I got to try it a little early).

Del Monte Targets New Fruit Cups Towards Adults

Del Monte aims specifically at adults with new Fruit Refreshers fruit cups, which they're pushing as a "healthy adult snacking option."

Jul 31, 2016

White Castle Unveils New Pretzel Chicken Rings

White Castle gets in on the pretzel trend not with new pretzel slider buns but instead with new pretzel-crusted ring-shaped ground chicken that they're calling "Pretzel Chicken Rings."

Jack in the Box Introduces New Garlic Fries

Getting ahead of McDonald's new regional garlic fries, Jack in the Box introduces new Garlic Herb Fries chain-wide.