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Oct 5, 2017

Taco Bell Releases New Crispy Chicken Quesadilla

Naked Chicken Chips returns to Taco Bell with the arrival of the new Crispy Chicken Quesadilla.

Red Robin Adds New Taco Tavern Double Burger and More

Red Robin goes with a Latin theme for the fall and early winter by adding the new Taco Tavern Double as well as the new Chimi Fresco Finest Burger.

$2 Small Pumpkin Drinks at The Coffee Bean on Thursdays in October, 2 to 6 PM

The Coffee Bean is offering a deal where you can get a small-size cup of any of their seasonal pumpkin drinks for $2 on every Thursday in October, from 2 to 6 PM at participating locations.

Pumpkin Spice Glazed Donut Returns to Krispy Kreme for Four Days in October

In case you missed out on the very limited-run of Krispy Kreme's Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed donut back in September, the chain is giving you another chance by offering them at select locations for four days this month.

Quiznos Introduces New Gyros

Quiznos is serving up new Gyro Flatbreads, Salads, and Subs for a limited time.

Oct 4, 2017

Preview of Exclusive National Taco Day Taco Bell Test Kitchen Dinner

It's National Taco Day today and as part of the festivities at Taco Bell, they're holding an exclusive dinner for 32 lucky fans tonight at their Test Kitchen at Taco Bell headquarters in Irvine, CA. It's a reservation-only event that was fully booked in seconds.

Fortunately, I was able to attend a media preview of the event to learn what's going to be on the 5-course taco-focused menu as well as try a few of the dishes.

$4 Pizza After 4 PM at Blaze Pizza on October 4, 2017

Blaze Pizza is running a deal today, October 4, 2017, where you can get any pizza for $4 after 4 PM to celebrate what they're calling "Noncon4mist Day."

Oct 3, 2017

2017 National Taco Day Deals

Wednesday, October 4, 2017 is National Taco Day and many-a-taco-slinging chain will be celebrating with some sort of deal.

So for your reference, here's a list of 2017 National Taco Day deals:

Halo Top Announces Seven New Non-Dairy, Vegan Flavors

Low-calorie ice cream maker Halo Top adds seven new non-dairy and vegan flavors this month.

Review: Popeyes - Popcorn Chicken

Popeyes' new Popcorn Chicken comes in a quarter-pound serving along with a side and biscuit for $4.

Jack in the Box Brings First Ribeye Burger to Fast Food Industry

Featuring a fast food-first of 100% ribeye beef patties, Jack in the Box introduces two new Ribeye Burgers. the All-American Ribeye and the Havarti & Grilled Onion Ribeye.

Oct 2, 2017

Szechuan Sauce Returns to McDonald's for One Day Only on October 7, 2017

Szechuan dipping sauce will be returning to McDonald's for a very limited engagement on Saturday, October 7, 2017.

Olive Garden Offers New Caramel Apple Butter Latte This Fall

Olive Garden welcomes the fall with the new Caramel Apple Butter Latte. Also, Pumpkin Cheesecake has found its way back on the menu.

Tastykake Launches New Kake Chips

Purporting to combine the crunch of a chip with the flavor and sweetness of cake, Tastykake launches new Kake Chips.

Dairy Queen Unveils New Royal Reese's Brownie Blizzard

Dairy Queen goes with the classic combo of chocolate and peanut butter for the launch of the new Royal Reese's Brownie Blizzard, their Blizzard of the Month for October 2017.

Popeyes Debuts New Loaded Cajun Fries

Popeyes adds a new, limited-time side with the debut of Loaded Cajun Fries.

Oct 1, 2017
Sep 30, 2017

Captain D's Fishes Up New Lobster Feast Menu

With prices starting at $4.99 for a meal, Captain D's launches the new, limited-time Lobster Feast menu.at participating locations.

Sonic Adds New Pumpkin Pie Master Shake and Pumpkin Pie Custard Concrete

Sonic's entries into this year's fall pumpkin parade are the new Pumpkin Pie Master Shake and Pumpkin Pie Custard Concrete.

Sep 29, 2017

Review: Del Taco - Chips and Queso Blanco Dip

Del Taco's Chips and Queso Blanco Dip features a cup of queso made with cheese, milk, jalapenos, and heavy cream served with tortilla chips for dipping.

Mars Bar Returns under Premium "Ethel M" Brand

Ethel M Chocolates, a gourmet chocolate maker that is also a subsidiary of Mars, Inc. resurrects the original Mars Bar using the original recipe from 1932.

Hard Rock Cafe Introduces New Kingsman-Themed Burger

In partnership with the Kingsman: The Golden Circle movie currently in theaters, Hard Rock Cafe has put out a limited-time Kingsman-themed burger.

Sep 28, 2017

Checkers and Rally's Offering New Big Daddy Bacon at Two for $5

Checkers and Rally's restaurants are offering new, limited-time Big Daddy Bacon sandwiches with either hamburger patties or chicken at two for $5.

7-Eleven Releases New Pillsbury Stuffed Waffle

Collaborating with Pillsbury, 7-Eleven releases the new Pillsbury Stuffed Waffle.

New Latte Lover's Pancakes Menu Arrives at IHOP

Just ahead of National Coffee Day, IHOP introduces new, limited-time Latte Lover's Pancakes menu, which draws inspiration from the morning beverages as well as common flavors for it.

Taco Bell Partners with Forever 21 for New Fashion Line

While you can already get the chain's clothing and other merchandise at their online store, Taco Bell has partnered with Forever 21 for the new limited-edition Forever 21 x Taco Bell clothing collection set to launch at select Forever 21 stores and online at Forever21.com starting October 11, 2017.

Sep 27, 2017

McDonald's Brings Back Chicken Strips with New Buttermilk Crispy Tenders

Fans of McDonald's discontinued Chicken Selects might be pleased to know that the fast food chain is once again offering fried chicken strips in the form of new Buttermilk Crispy Tenders.

Corner Bakery Cafe Brings Back "Italian Inspirations" Menu

Corner Bakery Cafe brings back the Italian Inspirations menu for a limited time this fall, which features a trio of Italian-themed menu items.

Here's what you can expect from each dish:

Panda Express Wok-Tosses New Peking Pork

Panda Express chooses 'the other white meat' this fall with the arrival of new, limited-time Peking Pork.

Bojangles' Reveals New $1.99 Pork Chop Griller

Bojangles' aims to offer value with the launch of the new Pork Chop Griller biscuit sandwich for $1.99 at participating locations.

New Cookie Butter Oreos on Store Shelves for Fall 2017

Cookie Butter Oreos have arrived for fall 2017 and are the latest limited edition cookies from the Nabisco brand.

Sep 26, 2017

Bruegger's 2017 Fall Menu Includes New Chipotle Brisket Melt

Besides the normal run of pumpkin menu items, Bruegger's Bagels is serving up the new Chipotle Brisket Melt as part of the 2017 fall menu at participating locations.

Here's this year's lineup:

Never Ending Pasta Bowl Deal is Back at Olive Garden

Olive Garden's all-you-can-eat "Never Ending Pasta Bowl" deal makes its annual return in time to kick off fall 2017.

50-Cent Corn Dogs at Sonic on September 27, 2017

Sonic will be frying up corn dogs for 50 cents a piece on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at participating locations.

Sep 25, 2017

Popeyes Unveils New $4 Popcorn Chicken Deal

For a limited-time, Popeyes is serving up popcorn chicken in the new $4 Popcorn Chicken Deal.

2017 National Coffee Day Deals and Freebies

National Coffee Day is coming up this Friday, September 29, 2017 so here's a list of coffee deals and freebies to celebrate (I'll update as they come in):

Review: Arby's - Chicken Pepperoni Parm Sandwich

Arby's Chicken Pepperoni Parm Sandwich features a crispy-fried buttermilk chicken filet topped with roasted garlic marinara, slices of pepperoni, and fresh mozzarella on a toasted, star-cut bun.

Starbucks Introduces New Maple Pecan Latte and Dark Mocha Frappuccino

It hasn't been all that long since Starbucks announced their fall 2017 drink menu but they're already bolstering it with two new drinks: the Maple Pecan Latte and Dark Mocha Frappuccino.

Sep 24, 2017

El Pollo Loco Releases New Four New Fire-Grilled Chicken Burritos

El Pollo Loco expands their burrito selection with the release of four new Fire-Grilled Chicken Burritos, including two that celebrates the brand's Los Angeles roots.

Here's what you can expect:

Sep 22, 2017

New Unicorn Froot Loops Arrive in the UK Because They Don't Get Regular Froot Loops

Kellogg's pushes the unicorn trend in the UK with the arrival of new Unicorn Froot Loops, which is mostly colorful special packaging but notable because Froot Loops have been discontinued over there since 2015.

Nashville Hot and Georgia Gold Return to KFC Along with Yet Another New Colonel

Nashville Hot and Georgia Gold fried chicken are back at KFC for the near future and are being promoted with yet another new celebrity Colonel.

Starbucks' 2017 Fall Food Menu Includes New Fox Cookies and Hedgehog Cake Pops

Starbucks' seasonal food menu for fall 2017 include new Fox Iced Sugar Cookies and Hedgehog Cake Pop plus the usual round of pumpkin items and more.

Here are the details on the full seasonal food menu for this fall:

Sep 21, 2017

Arby's Debuts New Cookie Butter Shake

Arby's heads into fall with the debut of the new Cookie Butter Shake as well as the return of the Cinnamon Apple Crisp.

Cinnabon Releases New Biscoff-Topped Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnabon partners with Lotus Biscoff brand speculoos cookies to offer the limited-time option to top any cinnamon roll with Biscoff Cookie crumbles.

7-Eleven Adds New Chicken Dippers

7-Eleven bolsters their hot prepared foods selection in time for tailgating season with the addition of new Chicken Dippers.

Chipotle Discontinues Chorizo

Chorizo is off the menu at Chipotle, which recently discontinued the protein option.

Sep 20, 2017

Review: Starbucks - Vanilla Bean Whoopie Pie

Starbucks' Vanilla Bean Whoopie Pie features two chocolate cakes with a layer of vanilla bean cream filling between them. The cake sandwich is then topped with a white chocolaty drizzle and some sprinkles.


Carl's Jr. and Hardee's Launch $5 "All Star" Combo Meals

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's aim to offer value at the $5 price point with the launch of new, limited-time $5 All Star Meals.

Arby's Unveils New Chicken Pepperoni Parm Sandwich

Calling it "piling meat on top of meat," Arby's unveils the new Chicken Pepperoni Parm sandwich as their latest limited-time sandwich.