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Oct 25, 2016

A Look at Some New and Exclusive Walmart Halloween Candies for 2016

As one of the biggest companies in the world, Walmart has quite a bit of clout. So, it's no surprise that the superstore chain gets its fair share of exclusive candies for Halloween.

Oct 24, 2016

Taco Bell UK Serves Up New Kit Kat Chocadilla

Taco Bell introduces what's basically a new Kit Kat Quesadilla, but with chocolate instead of cheese, over in the UK.

Buy Any Sub and Drink at Subway on November 3, 2016 and Get a Sub Free

In celebration of National Sandwich Day and to help feed less fortunate Americans, Subway will be offering a deal where you can buy any sub and any drink on Thursday, November 3, 2016, and get a free sub of equal or lesser value at participating locations.

McDonald's UK Serving Nacho Cheese Covered in Tortilla Chips

McDonald's is offering a slight twist to the jalapeno cheese bite/popper by crusting it with crushed tortilla chips over in the UK.

Oct 23, 2016

Bellisio Foods Debuts New Eat! Frozen Meals

Bellisio Foods, the makers of Boston Market and Chili's frozen entrees, introduces new EAT! frozen entrees featuring Asian, Latin American, and American flavors (although apparently not all together).

McDonald's Japan's New Texas Burger is Somehow a Single Patty Big Mac

McDonald's Japan's new Texas Burger takes a Big Mac for its base but while it includes the three-part club-style bun it only comes with a single beef patty.

Oct 22, 2016

Qdoba Adds Two New Buffalo Bacon and Verde Queso Flavors

Qdoba expands their queso cheese sauce selection with the addition of two new, limited time flavors: Buffalo Bacon and Verde.

KFC Japan Debuts New Ring Churros with Pumpkin Maple Sauce

KFC is offering new Ring Churros with Pumpkin Maple Sauce over in Japan as part of a festive Halloween Barrel.

Oct 21, 2016

Original Barbeque Sauce is Coming Back to Chick-fil-A

Back in July, Chick-fil-A replaced their original Barbeque Sauce with new Smokehouse Barbeque Sauce. Apparently enough people were displeased with the change that they're switching back to the original sauce.

Papa Murphy's Jack-O-Lantern Pizza Now Available for 2016 Halloween

It's once again Jack-O-Lantern Pizza season at Papa Murphy's. Through October 31, 2016, you'll be able to order the Halloween-themed pizza at participating locations.

Oct 20, 2016

Review: Burger King - Bacon King

Burger King's Bacon King features two quarter-pound beef patties, six strips of thick-cut bacon, two slices of American cheese, ketchup, and mayo on a toasted sesame seed bun.

Krispy Kreme Frying Up Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed Donuts for One Day Only

For the first time ever, Krispy Kreme is changing their Original Glazed donut recipe but only for one day to offer a new pumpkin spice version of the iconic donut.

Maltesers Coming to the US in 2017

British Maltesers candies are slated to come to the US and will be available domestically starting January of next year.

Rolled Chicken Tacos Return to Taco Bell

Rolled Chicken Tacos are back at Taco Bell for a limited time. Each features shredded white meat chicken rolled up in a corn tortilla and deep-fried (and are probably better known as "taquitos" to most).

Oct 19, 2016

Review: Subway - Autumn Carved Turkey Sub

Subway's Autumn Carved Turkey Sub features thick-sliced, carved turkey and new Sweet Cranberry Mustard Sauce.

Taco Bell Will Give Away Free Tacos If a Base is Stolen During the 2016 World Series

Taco Bell is once again running their "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" promotion during the World Series. Basically if any player steals a base during the Major League Baseball finals, the fast food chain will be giving out tacos on a specified day.

Oct 17, 2016

Corner Bakery Introduces New "Choose Any Two" Meal Option

For those looking for more flexibility in their ordering options, Corner Bakery Cafe now lets you choose any two "menu favorites" for less than $9 in what they're calling the "Choose Any Two option."

If You Live in the Right Part of England, You Can Get Domino's Pizza by Canoe

In what seems to be more of a market gimmick than a test, Domino's is delivering pizza via canoe along the River Loose in Kent County in the UK.

Oct 16, 2016

El Pollo Loco Adds Two New Signature Bowls to the Menu

For a limited time, El Pollo Loco has introduced two new bowls, the Chicken Avocado Fajita and Triple Chicken Protein, to their Signature Bowls menu.

IHOP Pouring New Frosted Mint Hot Chocolate

Some might think it a bit early but IHOP offers up new Frosted Mint Hot Chocolate as a fall flavor to go along with this year's seasonal pancakes.

Oct 15, 2016

KFC Serves Up New Pumpkin & Feta Wrap in Australia

It might be a coincidence, but KFC joins the pumpkin parade with the new Pumpkin & Feta Twister over in Australia.

Denny's Launches 2016 Fall/Holidays Menu

In case, you're looking to skip Halloween and Thanksgiving and go straight to Christmas, Denny's is already offering their Rudolph Pancake Breakfast and new Holiday Cookie Milkshake.

Oct 14, 2016

Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups Get New Halloween Treatment This Year

Nestle gives their Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups a new look with two Halloween-themed variations this month.

The two new seasonal items are:

Peet's Readies 2016 Holiday Drink Menu

It's still October but Peet's is already announcing their 2016 holiday/Christmas season drink menu.

New this year are a number of drinks including:

Oct 13, 2016

Burger King Selling Coupon Book of Freebies for $1 to Benefit Scholars Program

You can score two free soft serve cones, two chocolate chip cookies, a value-sized order French fries or onion rings, as well as a small frozen drink at Burger King for $1 at participating locations in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Dickey's Offers $7.50 Anniversary Combo for October 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit celebrates 75 years in business with a Anniversary Combo for $7.50 through the end of October.

McDonald's Italy Serves Up a Sundae Taco

McDonald's gives their sundae new form in Italy with the what's essentially a sundae taco called the "Pocket Sundae."

Review: Papa John's Pan Pizza

Papa John's Pan Pizza features a new "hearty" tomato sauce and a thick and crunchy crust with cheese to the edges.

Oct 12, 2016

Get a Buy One, Get One Free Burrito Coupon from Chipotle for Playing Their Latest Online Game

You can get a buy one, get one free coupon for burrito (or bowl, salad, or tacos) from Chipotle if you play their new online memory game.

P.F. Chang's 2016 Fall Menu Includes New Surf and Turf and Vietnamese Chocolate Lava Cake

For this Fall, P.F. Chang's introduces a few new dishes including a new Surf and Turf entree and Vietnamese Chocolate Lava Cake for dessert.

Here's what's new at P.F. Chang's for fall 2016:

Get Five Free Jr. Frosty Coupons for $1 at Wendy's Through Halloween

Through October 31, 2016, Wendy's is selling Frosty Coupon Books, which include five free Jr. Frosty coupons for $1.

Oct 11, 2016

Baskin-Robbins Tests Ice Cream Cones That You Dip Yourself

For any of those who have felt stiffed with only get a bare dusting of sprinkles on your ice cream cone, Baskin-Robbins is testing new Cone Dippers as a way for you to ensure sprinkles (or other toppings) in every bite.

Pei Wei Adds New Wok-Fired Noodle Bowls

Taking inspiration from the cuisines of Thailand, China, and Japan, Pei Wei welcomes three new noodle bowls to the menu this month.

The three new bowls are:

Wendy's Debuts New Swiss Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger

Wendy's gives the 4 for $4 Deal a slight refresh with the addition of the new Swiss Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger slated to arrive starting October 17, 2016.

Oct 10, 2016

Review: Chipotle - Chorizo

Chipotle's Chorizo is new spicy sausage made with a blend of pork and white-meat chicken that's seasoned with paprika, toasted cumin, and chipotle peppers. It's seared on the grill for a bit of char.

Burger King Launches New Bacon King Burger

Burger King's latest burger is the new Bacon King, which features a half-pound of flame-grilled beef and six slices of thick-cut bacon and is available at participating locations.

50-Cent Corn Dogs at Sonic on Weekends in October

Sonic is looking to have you eat more corn dogs during the weekend with their latest promotion: 50-cent corn dogs from Friday to Sunday, 5 PM to closing at participating locations.

Get a $3 Boorito at Chipotle on October 31, 2016 for Showing Up in Costume

Chipotle is once again running their annual Boorito deal where you can get a burrito for $3 when you show up at any Chipotle location on Halloween dressed in costume.

Oct 9, 2016

Baskin-Robbins Offers New Trick Oreo Treat Dark for Halloween

Baskin-Robbins introduces new Trick Oreo Treat Dark ice cream as their Flavor of the Month for October 2016. They also have two ice cream cakes and a Polar Pizza for Halloween this month.

Quiznos Launches New Loyalty Rewards Program

Quiznos debuts a new smartphone-app-based loyalty program called "Toasty Points," which lets you earn and redeem points for free Quiznos food.

Oct 8, 2016

A Look at The First Mainland Uncle Tetsu Cheesecake Location

In partnership with Panda Express, Japanese bakery chain Uncle Tetsu recently made landfall here in the continental United States in a mall here in Southern California, bringing with them their signature Japanese cheesecake.

KFC Brings Back Nashville Hot Chicken and Introduces Yet Another Colonel

Citing consumer demand, KFC returns Nashville Hot Chicken and adds the option to get Nashville Hot Chicken in your Chicken Little sandwich.

Oct 7, 2016

Review: Taco Bell - Cheddar Habanero Quesarito

Taco Bell's Cheddar Habanero Quesarito features Habanero sauce, seasoned beef (or steak or chicken), Latin rice, and reduced fat sour cream wrapped up in a cheese quesadilla.

Hostess' 2016 Fall Line Up Includes New Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Twinkies

Hostess offers even more pumpkin spice this fall season with the introduction of new Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Twinkies to join returning Pumpkin Spice Twinkies and Pumpkin Spice CupCakes in the seasonal 2016 fall line up.

This Year's Hershey's Halloween Line Up Includes New Cookies 'n' Creme Skulls

Hershey's 2016 line-up of Halloween candy includes a nod to Dia de Muertos with new festive Cookies 'n' Creme Skulls.

Oct 6, 2016

Review: Pizza Hut - Grilled Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza

Pizza Hut's Grilled Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza features cheddar and mozzarella stuffed in and baked onto the crust at the edge. The crust is then topped with toasted breadcrumbs for crunch and melted butter to add to the grilled cheese feeling.

Starbucks Offering Pumpkin Spice Whip Through October 10, 2016

Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte turns 13 this year and to celebrate, the company is offering new Pumpkin Spice Whip as a free, very-limited-time topping option through Monday, October 10, 2016 at participating locations in the US and Canada.

Subway Debuts New Turkey Cranberry Sub and Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Subway is set to launch the new Autumn Carved Turkey sub, featuring new Sweet Cranberry Mustard Sauce, starting October 10, 2016.

They're also adding two new fall-themed cookies, including the Pumpkin Spice cookie, at the same time.