2018 Mother's Day Fast Food and Restaurant Deals and Specials

Mother's Day is coming up this Sunday, May 13, 2018 and if you need some ideas on how to celebrate, here are a few Mother's Day fast food (and restaurant) specials and/or deals:

Taco Bell Tests New Caramel Apple Freeze

Inspired by their Caramel Apple Empanada, Taco Bell begins testing their new Caramel Apple Freeze in select Orange County locations starting today.

McDonald's Completes Roll-Out of Made-to-Order, Fresh Beef Quarter Pounder Patties

McDonald's has completed the nationwide roll-out of their made-to-order, fresh beef Quarter Pounder patties at participating restaurants.

New Cherry Cola, Kettle Corn, and Pina Colada Oreos Now Available Nationwide

New Cherry Cola-flavored, Kettle Corn-flavored, and Pina Colada-flavored Oreos can now be found on store shelves nationwide as a result of last year's #McOreoCreation Contest, which asked fans to submit their Oreo flavor ideas for a chance to see them actually produced.

Hi-Chew Trots Out New Acai Flavor and New Tropical Mix

Hi-Chew welcomes summer with new Hi-Chew Acai and new Hi-Chew Tropical Mix chewy candies.

Quiznos Bring Back BBQ Pulled Pork Subs with a "Buy One, Get One Free" Deal

Quiznos brings back BBQ Pulled Pork subs for the summer starting on May 8, 2018 and will be running a promotion where users of their mobile app will get a "buy one BBQ Pulled Pork sub, get one free" digital coupon good from May 16 - 23 (May 16 is National BBQ Day).

Review: Starbucks - Ultra Caramel Frappuccino

Starbucks' Ultra Caramel Frappuccino features a bottom layer of sweet cold brew whipped cream and dark caramel sauce, layered with a blend of dark caramel sauce, Frappuccino Roast coffee, milk, and ice, and then crowned with yet more sweet cold brew whipped cream and dark caramel sauce.

Haagen-Dazs Adds Three New Trio Ice Cream Varieties

Haagen-Dazs expands their Trio line of layered ice cream with three new flavors that add various sauces to the mix, including Lemon Raspberry White Chocolate.

El Pollo Loco Puts Together Four New Double Protein Avocado Bowls

El Pollo Loco's latest special is the new Double Protein Avocado Bowl menu, each featuring a double portion of various proteins plus sliced avocado.

Dairy Queen Offers Two for $4 Treat Nights

Dairy Queen offers a new deal where you can get any two medium dipped cones or sundaes for $4 after 8 PM at participating locations for a limited time.

Einstein Bros. Launches New Mac & Cheese Bagels and "Flavors Across America" Sandwiches

Einstein Bros. debuts the new Mac & Cheese Bagel as well as the new "Flavors Across America" sandwich menu.

Noodles & Company Introduces New Zucchini Noodles

Noodles & Company introduces new zucchini noodles to all locations nationwide.

Free Cone Day at Haagen-Dazs Shops on May 8, 2018

Haagen-Dazs will be running their annual Free Cone Day promotion at participating shops in the US on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, from 4 PM to 8 PM.

Corner Bakery's 2018 Summer Options Include New Strawberry Lemon Pancakes

Ready for the summer, Corner Bakery rolls out a number of new menu items for the warmer months including new Strawberry Lemon Pancakes.

$1 Frozen Custard at Culver's on May 3, 2018

Culver's will be selling $1 single scoops of their signature fresh frozen custard on Thursday, May 3, 2018 for Scoops of Thanks Day.

Baskin-Robbins Debuts New Sundae Shakes

In case you can't (or don't want to) decide between one or the other, Baskin-Robbins debuts new Sundae Shakes.

Starbucks Releases New Triple Mocha and Ultra Caramel Frappuccinos

Starbucks gets set for summer with the release of two new Frappuccinos: the Triple Mocha Frappuccino and Ultra Caramel Frappuccino.

Review: Pizza Hut - Double Cheesy Pan Pizza

Pizza Hut's Double Cheesy Pan Pizza features a ring of melted cheese lining the edge of a pan pizza crust. Additionally, the pizza also includes a toasted parmesan crust and comes sprinkled with parmesan oregano.

$1 Big Yellow Cups at Dickey's for May 2018

Priming for the warmer months, Dickey's Barbecue Pit discounts their signature Big Yellow Cup to $1 throughout the month of May.

Ben and Jerry's Whips Up Three New Dough-Filled, Scoop Shop-Exclusive Flavors

Ben and Jerry's selects a dough theme for the launch of three new ice cream flavors with chunks of various sweet dough exclusively at their scoop shops.

The three varieties are:

Popeyes Offers $5, $10, and $20 Fried Chicken Deals

Heading into May 2018, Popeyes' latest promotion is a series of limited-time fried chicken deals at the $5, $10, and $20 price points.

Dunkin' Donut Launches New Cosmic Coolattas and Comet Candy Donut

Dunkin' Donuts launches two space-themed beverages and a space-themed donut with the launch of new Cosmic Coolattas and the Comet Candy Donut.

Review: Burger King - Sourdough King

Burger King's Sourdough King features one or two quarter-pound flame-grilled beef patties, American cheese, bacon, sliced onions, and creamy signature sauce on a toasted sourdough bun.

Pop-Tarts Unveils New Split-Sided, Dual-Flavored Toaster Pastries

For those who get bored with a single flavor of Pop-Tart halfway through eating, Pop-Tart has come up with new dual-flavored, split-sided toaster pastries that they're calling "Pop-Tarts Splitz."

Jose Ole Adds Rolled Tacos to Frozen Line-Up

Similar to what you'd find in many-a-convenience store, Jose Ole releases new Rolled Tacos.

Breyers Introduces New 2in1 Ice Cream

Breyers now offers two of their candy and/or cookie varieties together in new Breyers 2in1 ice cream.

The new line sports four combinations:

Limited-Edition BBQ Menu is Back at Shake Shack

Shake Shack's limited-time BBQ Cheddar & Bacon menu is back nationwide starting Tuesday, May 1, 2018 (but you can get it right now if you order via their mobile app).

The menu features the following items:

Cape Cod Brings Back Russet Potato Chips

Cape Cod Potato Chips brings back their Russet Potato Chips after over a decade since they were discontinued.

Bourbon BBQ Sandwiches Return to Arby's

Bourbon BBQ sandwiches have found their way back to the Arby's menu and, this time around, include a new crispy chicken sandwich option.

Nestle Crunch Now Available in Dark Chocolate

Looking to offer more options for the Nestle Crunch candy bar, the brand introduces new Nestle Crunch Dark.

Devour Branches Into Frozen Sandwiches

Devour adds new sandwiches to their line of frozen meals and partners with Marvel character Deadpool, from the upcoming Deadpool 2 movie, to promote them.

Sonic Ventures Into Packaged Goods with New Ice Pops, Gelatin, Pudding, and Lollipops

Through a number of licensing partnerships, Sonic gets into packaged goods with the debut of new ice pops, gelatin, pudding, and lollipops.

New Dunkin' Donuts Coffee-Flavored Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Lands in Grocery Stores

The Baskin-Robbins packaged ice cream line expands with three new flavors featuring Dunkin' Donuts coffee.

Pizza Hut Releases New Stuffed Crust Pan Pizza

Calling it the "Double Cheesy Pan Pizza," Pizza Hut finally releases a new stuffed crust version of their signature pan pizza.

"Create Your Own Shrimp Trios" Special Arrives at Red Lobster

Calling it the most variety of shrimp preparations that they offer all year, Red Lobster brings forth the Create Your Own Shrimp Trios promotion for a limited time.

New McDonald's Headquarters Restaurant Offers International Menu Items

Opening today on the ground floor of McDonald's new corporate headquarters in Chicago, McDonald's newest restaurant offers a rotating menu of popular international McDonald's menu items in addition to the standard US menu.

Del Taco Brings Back Carnitas and Reveals New Caramel Creme Churro

Braised and shredded pork carnitas makes its annual return to the Del Taco menu as summer 2018 approaches.

Wendy's Unveils New "Two for $6" Deal

Wendy's introduces a new "Two for $6" mix-and-match deal where you can get two items from a limited selection for $6.

The options include:

Review: Krispy Kreme - Lemon Glaze Donut

Krispy Kreme's Lemon Glaze Donut is only available through April 29, 2018 and features a yeast ring donut covered in a lemon glaze.

Sonic Introduces New Cookie Jar Shakes

Sonic expands their milkshake selection heading into the summer with the introduction of new Cookie Jar Shakes featuring Chips Ahoy, Oreo, and Nutter Butter cookies.

Dunkin' Donuts Serves Up Giant Donut Cakes in Bulgaria

Perhaps pulling a page from sister brand Baskin-Robbins' playbook, Dunkin' Donuts offers giant ring donuts as cakes over in Bulgaria.

New Orange Vanilla Cream M&M's Only Available at Dollar General

M&M's adds a taste of the summer to the flavor line-up with the introduction of new Orange Vanilla Cream M&M's candies. The limited-time flavor is exclusive to Dollar General.

Review: KFC - Crispy Colonel Sandwich

KFC's Crispy Colonel Sandwich features an Extra Crispy fried chicken filet, pickles, and mayo on a plain toasted bun.

Burger King Pours New Frosted Frozen Coke and Frosted Frozen Fanta Lemonade

Burger King adds some variety to their Icee line up with the debut of new Frosted Frozen Cokes and Frosted Frozen Fanta Lemonade.

Limited Edition All Pink Starbursts Return

For the second year in a row, All Pink Starburst candies find their way back onto store shelves but only for a limited time.

Boston Market Adds New Rotisserie Prime Rib and Rosemary Lemon Chicken

Boston Market adds another meat option with the arrival of new Rotisserie Prime Rib just in time for dinner after 5 PM on Wednesday and Sunday at participating locations.

The chain also introduces Rosemary Lemon Rotisserie Chicken to the menu for a limited time.

Shake Shack Tests New Veggie Burger

Shake Shack just launched a test of the new Veggie Shack, the chain's first veggie burger at select locations in NYC, LA, and Austin.

Taco Bell Updates $5 Cravings Box with Chalupa Supreme

Taco Bell's $5 Cravings Box gets a minor face-lift with the replacement of the Gordita Crunch by the slightly cheaper Chalupa Supreme.

Spicy Chicken Nuggets Back at Burger King for a Limited Time

Spicy Chicken Nuggets return to Burger King for a limited time at participating locations.

Review: Arby's - Gyro Loaded Curly Fries

Arby's Gyro Loaded Curly Fries features seasoned curly fries topped with sliced gyro meat, tzatziki sauce, gyro seasoning, red onions, and diced tomato.