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May 5, 2017

Long John Silver's Brings Back $1.99 Fish and Fries Deal

Long John Silver's welcomes back the $1.99 Fish and Fries deal for a limited time this month.

Steak 'n Shake Releases New Kit Kat Milkshake and More

Steak 'n Shake releases three new items for their summer menu: the Kit Kat Milkshake, Bacon 'n Cheese Triple Xtreme Steakburger, and Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake.

Here are the details on the new items:

May 4, 2017

Half-Price Frappuccino Happy Hour Back at Starbucks to Kick Off Summer 2017

Perhaps looking to prime the pump before the warm summer months, Starbucks' Frappuccino Happy Hour returns starting this Friday May 5, 2017 through Sunday, May 14, 2017, from 3 to 6 PM local time.

Moe's Southwest Grill Unveils New Moe-Ritas

Offering a non-alcoholic take on the traditional margarita, Moe's Southwest Grill releases the new Moe-Rita.

Popeyes Offers New "$5 Flavor Favorites" Deal

Popeyes latest promotion is the "$5 Flavor Favorites" deal, which offers a choice of three entree options plus a side, biscuit, and dipping sauce for $5.

Starbucks Adds New Midnight Mint Mocha Frappuccino

Starbucks blends up the new Midnight Mint Mocha Frappuccino for their summer drink menu along with the returning S'mores Frappuccino.

50-Cent Corn Dogs at Sonic on May 4, 2017

Sonic is offering corn dogs for just 50 cents a piece all day today, Thursday, May 4, 2017.

May 3, 2017

Hershey's New "Flavors of America" Collection Includes Strawberry Kit Kats and Cherry Cheesecake Hershey's Bars

Hershey's introduces the new summer-inspired "Flavors of America" collection which features a number of new flavors to some of their biggest candy brands including new Strawberry-Flavored Kit Kats and Cherry Cheesecake Hershey's candy bars.

50 Percent Off Pizzas at Pizza Hut Through May 7, 2017

Pizza Hut is running a deal that nets you half-off the price of the regular price of any pizza you order through May 7, 2017.

May 2, 2017

Taco Bell Launches New Naked Chicken Chips

Taco Bell follows up on the Naked Chicken Chalupa with new Naked Chicken Chips, which give the chicken taco shell a new but familiar shape.

Little Caesars Announces New Half-N-Half Deep Dish Pizza

Typically when you go to Little Caesars and want one of their Hot-N-Ready pizzas, your choices are either cheese or pepperoni. They've now added just a bit more variety to the mix with the new, limited-time Half-N-Half pizza.

May 1, 2017

Review: Walmart - Crotilla

Walmart's Crotilla is described on the box as "a flaky flatbread fusion of croissant and tortilla made with butter."

McDonald's Debuts New Signature Crafted Recipes Sandwiches and a "Frork"

Similar to "The Straw" that they came up with to promote the Chocolate Shamrock Shake earlier this year, McDonald's launches new Signature Crafted Recipes sandwiches along with a fry-fork combination utensil that they're calling the "Frork."

Apr 30, 2017

McAlister's Celebrates 400th Location with Free Club Sandwich Deal Through May 4, 2017

McAlister's Deli recently opened their 400th location in Cedar Hill, Texas and, to celebrate, the chain is giving away a free club sandwich with the purchase of a cup of McAlister's Famous Tea through McAlister's mobile app from May 1 to May 4, 2017.

Mars Chocolate Introduces New M&M's Ice Cream Bars

Ready for the summer, Mars Chocolate launches new M&M's Ice Cream Bars featuring chopped Milk Chocolate M&M's mixed into reduced fat ice cream and covered in milk chocolate.

Apr 29, 2017

Checkers / Rally's Serve Up New Varieties of Steak-Topped Burgers

Shaved Philly steak is back on the menu at Checkers and Rally's restaurants for a limited time and featured in the new Melty Steakzilla as well as the new Peppercorn Steak Burger.

Review: Carl's Jr. - Breakfast Burger

Carl's Jr.'s Breakfast Burger features bacon, egg, hash browns, a charbroiled beef patty, American cheese, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.

Apr 28, 2017

$1 Subs at Jimmy John's on May 2, 2017, 4 to 8 PM

Jimmy John's will be offering their subs for $1 each to celebrate their annual Customer Appreciation Day on May 2, 2017.

Sweet Cinnamon Tostitos Arrive in Time for Cinco De Mayo

Frito-Lay hopes you'll celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year with new, limited-time Sopapilla-flavored Tostitos tortilla chips.

Sopadillas are a type of fried pastry/bread.

Apr 27, 2017

Kraft Releases New Capri Sun Sport

Citing a desire for parents to keep their kids hydrated paired with a wariness of adult sport drinks, Kraft Heinz unveils new Capri Sun Sport, a flavored water beverage aimed at active kids (or rather the parents of active kids).

Dairy Queen Introduces New Guardians of the Galaxy Blizzard

Dairy Queen teams up with the upcoming "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" movie by introducing the new, limited-time Guardians Awesome Mix Blizzard.

Taco Bell Set to Offer Very Limited Reservations to Eat at Their Test Kitchen

For the first time, Taco Bell will be opening their test kitchen in to the general public via a very limited number of reservations available through OpenTable.com.

Review: KFC - Zinger Chicken Sandwich

KFC's Zinger Chicken Sandwich features features a chicken breast filet double hand-breaded and deep-fried daily at each KFC location. It's served with lettuce and mayo on a toasted sesame seed bun.

Apr 26, 2017

KFC Serves Up New Tabasco-Marinated Fried Chicken in Australia

Fans of Tabasco sauce and fried chicken might want to consider booking a trip down under (Australia) where KFC recently introduced new "KFC Marinated in Tabasco Sauce."

Smoked Pork Belly is Back at Arby's For a Limited Time

Citing positive response and customers' requests, Arby's has brought back their Smokehouse Pork Belly Sandwich for a limited time.

Bojangles' Debuts New Chicken Supremes Sandwich

Bojangles' latest new menu item is the Chicken Supremes Sandwich, which can be found for a limited time at participating restaurants.

Hostess Unveils New Chocolate Twinkies

As part of the brand's efforts to offer new flavors, Hostess introduces new Chocolate Cake Twinkies.

Apr 25, 2017

Panera's 2017 Spring Menu Features New Southwest Chile Lime Ranch Salad with Chicken

Panera's featured menu for spring 2017 includes the new Southwest Chili Lime Ranch Salad with Chicken as well as a few other new items, plus some returning/seasonal ones.

Here's what you can expect:

Sonic Launches New Custard Concretes

Sonic adds to their frozen dessert repetoire with the debut of new Custard Concretes, which the chain describes as "ice cream's smoother, creamier cousin."

Pizza Hut Delivering $7.99 Large, 2-Topping Pizzas

For a limited-time, Pizza Hut is offering large, 2-topping pizzas for $7.99 for delivery or carryout.

Apr 24, 2017

Review: Denny's - New Big Burger Show Burgers

Denny's Big Burger Show Burgers features a number of new and regular menu burgers. I went and tried the new burgers--the Bacon Gouda Burger and the Honey Jalapeno Bacon Sriracha Burger--as well as the not-new Bacon Avocado Cheeseburger.

Carl's Jr. Debuts Fried Mushroom Topped Burger in Japan

To celebrate their third location opening over in Japan this Friday, April 28, 2017, Carl's Jr. will be introducing the new Super Mushroom Thickburger and Hand-Breaded Mushrooms for a limited time in the country.

79-Cent Ice Cream Slushes at Sonic on April 26, 2017

Sonic will be running a one day deal where you can get any small Ice Cream Slush for 79 cents each at participating location on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

Apr 23, 2017

Here's Where to Get a Free or Discounted Pretzel on National Pretzel Day, April 26, 2017

April 26, 2017 is National Pretzel Day and to help you celebrate a number of pretzel shop chains are offering a free or discounted pretzel.

Here's the deals/freebies that are out there:

Rob Lowe is the Latest KFC Colonel

With the launch of the new Zinger spicy chicken sandwich, KFC hires yet another actor to play their iconic Colonel Sanders. This time around Rob Lowe (of The West Wing and Parks and Recreation among others) gets the nod to don the distinguished white (astronaut) suit and mustache.

Apr 22, 2017

New Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Thin & Crispy Cookies Arrive on Store Shelves

Pepperidge Farm introduces new Farmhouse Thin & Crispy cookies inspired by homemade cookie recipes and purposely made with fewer ingredients.

The new cookies come in three flavors: Milk Chocolate Chip, Dark Chocolate Chip, and Triple Chocolate Chip.

Free Ice Cream Cones at Carvel on April 27, 2017

Carvel will be holding their annual Free Cone Day on Thursday, April 27, 2017, from 3 to 8 PM.

Apr 21, 2017

Thomas' Releases New Limited Edition Bacon Buttermilk Pancake English Muffins

Just in case you want an extra dose of bacon and pancake flavor with your morning bacon, egg and cheese English muffin sandwich, Thomas' looks to oblige, at least for a short while, with the release of new Limited Edition Bacon Buttermilk Pancake English Muffins.

Burger King Introduces New Steakhouse King

Burger King gives the Bacon King some company, at least for a little while, with the limited-time release of the new Steakhouse King.

Apr 20, 2017

Cheddar Potato Poppers Return to Del Taco

Cheddar Potato Poppers are once again available at Del Taco for a limited time.

Review: Starbucks - Unicorn Frappuccino

Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino features a Frappuccino creme base flavored with mango syrup and sweet pink powder, layered with a sour blue drizzle, and then topped off with whipped cream plus a sprinkle of both sweet pink and sour blue powders. The drink initially comes colored purple, but once the blue drizzle is stirred in, becomes a pink drink with tart notes. It is available for a limited time until April 23, 2017.

Ben & Jerry's Chill-aco Arrives in Time for 4/20

Seeing as they already did an ice cream burrito on 4/20 a couple years ago, this year Ben & Jerry's introduces the new Chill-aco at their scoop shops to satisfy any case of the munchies you might have.

Apr 19, 2017

Walmart's New "Crotilla" is a Tortilla-Croissant Mash-Up

Walmart hopes that they've come up with the next big thing with the debut of their new Crotilla. That's "cro" as in "croissant" and "tilla" as in "tortilla." If you haven't guessed yet, it is indeed a mash-up between a croissant and a flour tortilla.

Wienerschnitzel Finally Adding Schnitzel to the Menu

Starting May 1, 2017, Wienerschnitzel will finally be serving schnitzel but not wiener schnitzel, which is made of veal. Instead they'll be launching three new Chicken Schnitzel Sandwiches.

Buy One, Get One Free Chicken Parmesan at Macaroni Grill Through April 23, 2017

Romano’s Macaroni Grill has declared today, "National Chicken Parmesan Day," (as well as the chain's birthday) and is celebrating by offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal on their Chicken Parmesan entree though Sunday, April 23, 2017.

Apr 18, 2017

Review: Applebee's - New "2 for $20" Special Entrees

Applebee's recently added four new options to their "2 for $20" special so I went and tried all four of them, including the Caprese Mozzarella Burger, Caprese Mozzarella Chicken, Spinach + Artichoke Chicken Cavatappi, and Firecracker Shrimp Cavatappi.

Burger King Launches New Froot Loops Shake

Burger King offers the familiar taste of milk and cereal in shake form with the launch of the new Froot Loops Shake.

KFC's Zinger Spicy Chicken Sandwich Finally Arrives in the US

KFC adds a new spicy chicken sandwich to the menu with the arrival of the Zinger.

The sandwich is new to us in the States but has been around sometime internationally where it's the chain's best-selling sandwich in over 120 countries. For whatever reason, KFC never saw fit to offer it in the US until now.

Starbucks Debuts Very Limited-Time, Color-Changing "Unicorn" Frappuccino

Citing unicorn-themed food and drinks appearing on social media as inspiration, Starbucks joins the trend with the launch of the new Unicorn Frappuccino, available for a fairly brief window starting tomorrow April 19 and running through April 23, 2017.

Apr 17, 2017

Johnny Rockets Features Avocado and Bruschetta for 2017 Spring Menu

Johnny Rockets celebrates longer days and spring weather with a limited-time menu featuring the Crunchy Bacon Avocado Ranch Burger and Bruschetta Chicken Sandwich among others.

Here's what you can expect from the menu: