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Sep 15, 2017

Taste Test: Taco Bell's Forbidden Rice Bowl

Taco Bell's Forbidden Rice Bowl features new seasoned black rice, crispy fried avocado, and Forbidden sauce along with black beans, Romaine lettuce, diced tomato, sour cream, and a choice of meat (shredded or grilled chicken, steak, or seasoned beef).

Sonic Rolls Out New $2.99 "Car Hop Classic" Deal

Sonic pairs their cheeseburger with an order of onion rings for the new Carhop Classic meal deal for $2.99.

Sep 14, 2017

General Mills' Monster Cereals are Back for 2017 Halloween Season

If you're a fan of Halloween-themed cereals like Count Chocula and Boo Berry, you'll be pleased to know that General Mill's monster cereals have started to arrive at retailers across the US for the 2017 Halloween season.

Cheez-It Releases New Tailgate-Inspired Flavors

Cheez-It releases a trio of tailgate-inspired flavors to their line of cheese snack crackers this fall just in time for football season.

Wienerschnitzel Debuts New Quarter-Pound Gourmet Sausage for Oktoberfest

Looking to offer a taste of Oktoberfest, Wienerschnitzel debuts new quarter-pound gourmet bratwursts and Italian sausages to the menu for a limited time.

Sep 13, 2017

Checkers / Rally's Adds New $2 Chicken Dippers & Fries Box

Checkers / Rally's hits the value trail with the addition of the new, limited-time $2 Chicken Dippers & Fries Box.

Jamba Juice Introduces New Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

For those seeking a healthier alternative to the pumpkin spice lattes of the fall, Jamba Juice looks to fit the bill with the introduction of the new Pumpkin Protein Smoothie.

Olive Garden's 2017 Never Ending Pasta Pass Goes on Sale at 2 PM EST on September 14, 2017

In what has turned into a yearly event, Olive Garden is once again selling a limited number of Pasta Passes at 2 PM EST on September 14, 2017. Each pass is good for eight weeks of unlimited pasta dishes from a limited selection plus all-you-can-eat soup, salad, and breadsticks.

Sep 12, 2017

Taco Bell Features "Forbidden" Black Rice in New Burrito Bowl Test

Taco Bell is set to test new black rice in a new burrito bowl that they're calling the "Forbidden Bowl." Black rice is sometimes called "forbidden rice" as it was once exclusively reserved for Chinese royalty.

The name also plays on the fact that the bowl will be testing at only one location for only one week.

Jack in the Box Tests New "Food Truck Series" Sandwiches

Jack in the Box is testing a trio of food truck-inspired sandwiches in at least a few locations near their headquarters in San Diego, CA.

New Buffalo Wing Cheez-Its Arrive Exclusively at Walmart

Welcoming the football season, new Buffalo Wing Cheez-It crackers arrive exclusively at Walmart. Also for the season, there's Walmart-exclusive Brach's Football Candy Corn.

Bottled McDonald's McCafe Frappes Coming in 2018

Come 2018, McDonald's will launch new ready-to-drink, bottled renditions of their McCafe Frappe line at grocery stores and other retailers nationwide.

Sep 11, 2017

Review: Jack in the Box - Smoky Jack

Jack in the Box's Smoky Jack features hickory-smoked bacon, smoky Hickory Grill sauce, smoked cheddar, a grilled beef patty, lettuce, and tomato on an artisan poppy seed bun.

Thanksgiving-Themed Autumn Carved Turkey Sub is Back at Subway

The Thanksgiving-themed Autumn Carved Turkey Sub returns to Subway for a limited time starting this month.

Pumpkin Spice Pretzel Nuggets are Back at Auntie Anne's

Auntie Anne's is once again baking Pumpkin Spice Pretzel Nuggets for a limited time this fall.

TGI Fridays Adds New Mac & Cheese Burger

TGI Fridays adds to their recently introduced Burger Bar menu with the introduction of the new Mac & Cheese Burger.

Taco Bell Pours New Strawberry Poppin' Candy Freeze

Taco Bell's latest ice slush drink is the new, limited-time Strawberry Poppin' Candy Freeze.

Sep 9, 2017

Burger King Offering Value-Priced "Mystery Burger" in France

Burger King is offering a different take on value with the introduction of the Mystery Burger for two euros (~$2.41 US) over in France.

Sep 8, 2017

Review: Krispy Kreme - Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed Donut

Krispy Kreme's Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed Donut takes the chain's signature Original Glazed Donut and adds some pumpkin spice flavor into the dough before frying.

Review: Taco Bell - Naked Egg Taco

Taco Bell's Naked Egg Taco features a fried egg shell filled with a choice of bacon or sausage, plus crispy potatoes, nacho cheese sauce, and shredded cheese.

Sonic Launches New Iced Coffee Twists

Sonic bolsters their iced coffee options by adding new Iced Coffee Twists to the menu.

Sep 7, 2017

Red Lobster Brings Back Endless Shrimp for Fall 2017

Red Lobster brings back their annual Endless Shrimp deal for the 2017 fall season.

Sbarro Introduces New Mama's Meatball Pizza

Sbarro showcases their new all-beef meatballs with the introduction of the a new specialty pizza: the Mama's Meatball Pizza.

Dairy Queen Debuts New Best Chocolate Cake Blizzard; Brings Back Pumpkin Pie Blizzard

Dairy Queen debuts the new Best Chocolate Cake Blizzard and DQ Bakes Molten Lava Cake a la Mode starting this month.

They've also brought back the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard as September 2017's Blizzard of the Month.

Sep 6, 2017

Applebee's Adds Three New Entrees to 2 for $20 Deal

For a limited-time, Applebee's adds three new entrees to the available choices for their long-running 2 for $20 value menu deal.

The new entree choices are as follows:

Chipotle Taking New Queso Nationwide

Following a test in Southern California and Colorado, Chipotle is set to take their new queso nationwide starting Tuesday, September 12, 2017.

Free Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich with Purchase at Wienerschnitzel on September 9, 2017

Wienerschnitzel is offering a free Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich with any purchase on September 9, 2017 in celebration of National Wiener Schnitzel Day at participating locations.

Review: Wendy's - Giant Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger

Wendy's Giant Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger is a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger with double the beef, double the cheese, and double the bacon.

KFC Serves Up Crispy Fried Angus Beef Patty in New Zealand

Calling it the new "Kentucky Angus" burger, KFC New Zealand serves up a crispy-fried Angus beef patty atop an Original Recipe Chicken filet between two burger buns.

Sep 5, 2017

$5 Large Cheese Pizzas at Pizza Hut Today; Half-Price Pizzas Through September 11, 2017

To celebrate National Cheese Day, Pizza Hut is slinging large cheese pizzas today, September 5, 2017, for $5 a piece.

Additionally, they're running a 50 percent off deal on menu-priced pizzas through September 11, 2017.

99-Cent Large Drinks, Including Slushes at Sonic on September 6, 2017

Sonic will be running a deal tomorrow, September 6, 2017, where you can get any large drinks for 99 cents each.

Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte Returns Along with 2017 Fall Drink Menu

Starbucks welcomes the colder months with the annual return of their signature Pumpkin Spice Latte, which headlines 2017's trio of seasonal fall beverages.

Krispy Kreme's Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed Donut Returns for One Day Only on September 8, 2017

Krispy Kreme welcomes the fall pumpkin season with the return of the Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed donut for one day only on Friday, September 8, 2017, at participating locations.

The Coffee Bean Rolls Out 2017 Fall / Pumpkin Menu

The Coffee Bean's seasonal fall drink menu for 2017 features the flavors of pumpkin and salted caramel.

Sep 4, 2017

Review: Kroger - Prime Rib & Horseradish Wavy Potato Chips

Kroger Prime Rib & Horseradish Wavy Potato Chips feature a seasoning blend that purports to taste of slow-roasted beef and its classic sauce pairing. Despite being prime rib-flavored, there is no beef listed in the ingredients.

Free Breakfast Item for Chick-fil-A App Users Through End of September

As an incentive for customers to download and set up the chain's mobile app, Chick-fil-A is offering a free breakfast entree through September 30, 2017 to mobile app users.

Sep 3, 2017

Steak 'n Shake Releases New Line of Cereal Milkshakes

Calling them "breakfast milkshakes," Steak 'n Shake introduces a new line of (mostly) cereal milkshakes they hope will have you eating dessert in the mornings.

Sep 1, 2017

McPick 2 for $5 Deal Returns to McDonald's

The McPick 2 for $5 deal is back at participating McDonald's restaurants nationwide for a limited time this fall.

Taco Bell's Adds New $5 Steak Quesarito Box

Taco Bell offers the new $5 Steak Quesarito Box which gets you about $9 worth of food and drink and a small chance to win a new Xbox One X.

Blueberry Waffles Return to Waffle House

Blueberry waffles are back at Waffle House for a limited time just in time to celebrate National Waffle Week for 2017.

Aug 31, 2017

Review: Chick-fil-A - Hash Brown Scramble Bowl

Chick-fil-A's Hash Brown Scramble Bowl features hash brown tots, scrambled eggs, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, and a choice of either sliced chicken nuggets or sausage. Jalapeno salsa is included on the side.

Taco Bell's Naked Egg Taco Available Starting Today

As previously reported, Taco Bell's Naked Egg Taco officially launches today at locations nationwide.

Starbucks Mexico Gets New Mermaid Frappuccino

Over in Mexico, Starbucks follows up the limited-edition Unicorn Frappuccino with the debut of the exclusive and limited-time Mermaid Frappuccino.

Long John Silver's Bolsters Menu with New Deep Fried Twinkie and Sweet n' Tangy Shrimp

Long John Silver's hits the tail end of summer with the introduction of two new, limited-time menu items: Deep Fried Twinkies and Sweet n' Tangy Panko Butterfly Shrimp.

Aug 30, 2017

Sonic Brings Back "Buy One, Get One Free" Boneless Wing Deal on Thursday Nights

With football season set to start, Sonic brings back their "buy one, get one free" Boneless Wings deal on Thursday nights for a limited time.

Tim Hortons Releases 2017 Fall Menu

Tim Hortons embraces the 2017 fall pumpkin season with a line up that includes pumpkin donuts, muffins, and coffee.

Here's what they have available for this early fall season:

Great American Cookies Trots Out New Pumpkin Brownies

In their nod to the fall/pumpkin season, Great American Cookies debuts the new Pumpkin Brownie and brings back the Pumpkin Spice cookie.

New Cough Drop-Flavored Kit Kats Available in Japan

In perhaps what is one of the weirdest/utilitarian Kit Kat offering ever, Nestle is selling new cough drop-flavored Kit Kats over in Japan.