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Oct 4, 2018

Popeyes Frying Up 24 Karat Champagne Wings at These Four Locations on October 4, 2018 Only

To commemorate the opening of their 3000th restaurant, Popeyes is offering 24 Karat Champagne Wings at four select locations today, October 4, 2018, including the 3000th restaurant.

Cold Stone Serves Up Waffles Tacos on October 4, 2018 Only

In celebration of National Taco Day today, October 4, 2018, Cold Stone Creamery will be serving up ice cream-filled waffle tacos.

Oct 3, 2018

Review: Asahi - Clear Latte

Asahi's Clear Latte is a "clear espresso & milk" drink that is low in calories and contains neither caffeine or fat.

All You Can Eat Ribs for $19.99 at Dickey's Barbecue Pit Through October 28, 2018

Dickey's Barbecue Pit's deal for October is an all-you-can-eat ribs special for $19.99 that runs through October 28, 2018 at participating locations nationwide.

Free Wisconsin Mac & Cheese with Entree Purchase at Noodles & Company on October 6, 2018 (Rewards Memberships Req'd)

Noodles & Company will be celebrating National Noodle Day on Saturday, October 6, 2018 by offering a free small bowl of Wisconsin Mac & Cheese with the purchase of any regular entree to NoodlesRewards members.

Baskin-Robbins Offers Trick Oreo Treat Ice Cream and Fang-Tastic Monster Cake for Halloween 2018

Baskin-Robbins brings back Trick Oreo Treat ice cream as October 2018's Flavor of the Month and the fuzzy Fang-Tastic Monster Cake to help celebrate Halloween.

Smashburger Again Offering $100 Smash Pass Good for 100 Days of Free Entrees

Smashburger is once again offering the $100 Smash Pass, which is good for one free burger (or entree) every day from November 5, 2018 to February 14, 2019 at participating locations.

If you manage to go every single day during the promotional period, you're looking at about $700's worth of food.

Chili's Introduces New Queso Burger and Mushroom Jack Chicken Fajitas

Chili's adds to their burger selection with the introduction of the new Queso Burger. They also welcome new Mushroom Jack Chicken Fajitas to the menu.

Oct 2, 2018

Review: Burger King - Jalapeno King

Burger King's Jalapeno King features two quarter-pound Whopper beef patties, thick-cut bacon, pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, and new green chili aioli on a toasted sesame seed bun.

Ribeye Burgers Return to Jack in the Box with New Blue Cheese Version

Ribeye Burgers find themselves back on the Jack in the Box menu for a limited time and are available in two varieties: the returning All-American and new Blue Cheese & Bacon.

Taco Bell Turns Up the Heat with New Diablo Tortilla Chips

Taco Bell's line of packaged tortilla chips gets its first limited-edition flavor with the arrival of new Diablo Tortilla Chips.

New Creamy Snickers with Various Nut Butters Set to Arrive in January 2019

Mars is set to offer a new line of crunch-less Creamy Snickers to launch nationwide starting January 2019 featuring creamy nut butters rather than whole roasted nuts.

2018 National Taco Day Deals and Freebies

National Taco Day is coming up on Thursday, October 4, 2018 and a number of taco-serving fast food chains hope to help you celebrate with a taco deal or freebie.

Here's a list of National Taco Day specials:

99-Cent Mozzarella Sticks at Sonic on October 3, 2018

Sonic will be offering orders of Mozzarella Sticks for 99 cents all day on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at participating locations.

Oct 1, 2018

Review: Popeyes - %@$# (Bash) Spicy Sauce

Popeyes' %@$# Spicy Sauce (apparently, the employees call it "Bash Sauce") is described by the chain as "so good, there are no words." Fortunately, I do have a few words to say about it.

I got the sauce as part of a $5 Boneless Bash combo, which includes six boneless "wings," a side, a biscuit, and a sauce of your choice.

Sonic Launches New Footlong Philly Cheesesteaks

Sonic launches new Footlong Philly Cheesesteaks for $3.99 a piece for a limited time at participating locations.

Hershey's 2018 Halloween Candy Line-up

As with a lot of candy manufacturers, Hershey's rolls out the red (orange?) carpet for a number of Halloween-themed candies around this time of year.

Here's what's new (and what's back) for Halloween 2018:

New Heinz Mayochup Now Available

New Heinz Mayochup, a combination of mayo, ketchup, and a "special blend" of spices can now be found at retailers nationwide.

New Skippy P.B. & Jelly Minis Arrive in the Freezer Aisle

Sounding a bit like a mini version of rival Smucker's Uncrustables, new Skippy P.B. & Jelly Minis are basically mini buns filled with peanut butter and jelly.

Sep 29, 2018

$1.99 The Original Sandwich at Schlotzsky's on October 2, 2018

Schlotzsky's celebrates 47 years of business by offering customers a small The Original sandwich for $1.99 on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at participating locations.

"$5 Real Big Deal" Combo Returns to Church's for the Second Time in 2018

The $5 Real Big Deal combo is back on the menu at Church's Chicken for the second time this year.

Sep 28, 2018

Review: Screamin' Sicilian - Supremus Maximus Supreme Pizza

Screamin' Sicilian Pizza Co.'s Supremus Maximus Supreme Pizza features Italian tomato sauce, Wisconsin whole milk mozzarella, rough cut pepperoni, sweet Italian sausage, fire roasted red and green bell peppers, onions, and olives on a medium stone-fired crust.

New Boursin Maple Bourbon Cheese Available This Fall

Rather than join the annual parade of various pumpkin items, Boursin brand Gournay cheese introduces new, limited-edition Maple Bourbon Cheese instead this fall.

McDonald's Gets Rid of Artificial Preservatives, Flavors, and Colors from "Classic" Burgers

Except for the pickles, McDonald's classic burgers now are free of artificial preservatives, artificial flavors, and colors from artificial sources due to changes in certain components.

Sep 27, 2018

Review: KFC - Hot Honey Extra Crispy Chicken Tenders

KFC's Hot Honey Extra Crispy Chicken Tenders takes the chain's Extra Crispy Chicken Tenders and covers them in new Hot Honey sauce and throws in a couple of pickles as well.

Free Bratwurst with Purchase at Wienerschnitzel on October 1, 2018 (Coupon Required)

Wienerschnitzel will be giving out free bratwurst with any purchase on October 1, 2018 at participating locations.

Del Taco Brings Back Shredded Beef

After a six-year absence, Del Taco brings back shredded beef for a limited time and is running a couple of promotions today to encourage people to try it.

2018 National Coffee Day Deals and Freebies on September 29, 2018

National Coffee Day arrives on September 29, 2018 and a number of popular coffee spots will be running free or discounted coffee promotions to help you celebrate.

Here are some of the deals available:

Pretzel Pub Burger Once Again Available at Culver's

Culver's brings back the Pretzel Haus Pub Burger for a limited time through November 18, 2018, while supplies last.

Sep 26, 2018

Review: Krispy Kreme - Coffee Glazed Donut

Krispy Kreme's Coffee Glazed Donut features a yeast ring donut covered in a coffee glaze.

New Hazelnut Spread M&M's Coming April 2019

Fans of Nutella and similar chocolaty hazelnut spreads might be pleased to know that new M&M's Hazelnut Spread Chocolate Candies are set to launch nationwide starting April 2019.

The Pork Chop Griller Biscuit is Back at Bojangles'

The Pork Chop Griller Biscuit is back at participating Bojangles' restaurants for a limited time this fall.

IHOP Debuts New IHOPS Pumpkin Pancake Craft Beer But It's Hard to Get

IHOP debuts new IHOPS Pumpkin Pancake Stout, a limited-edition craft beer. Unfortunately, they won't be selling it at any of their restaurants. Instead, you can only find the new beer at select bars and festivals in the New York tri-state area in September and October.

Captain D's Whips Up Catfish-Themed Menu for a Limited Time

Captain D's bolsters their catfish offerings for a limited time with the arrival of the Catfish Craze menu.

The dishes featured on the limited-time menu include:

Sep 25, 2018

Del Taco Tests Beyond Meat Vegetarian Tacos

Del Taco is testing Beyond Meat, a "plant-based meat," as a vegetarian protein option featured in two tacos: the vegan Beyond Avocado Taco and the vegetarian Beyond Taco.

Buy One, Get One Free Deal on Hot Coffee at Dunkin' Donuts on September 29, 2018

In honor of National Coffee Day, Dunkin' Donuts will be running a deal on Saturday, September 29, 2018, where anyone who purchases a hot coffee can get a second one for free.

Little Caesars Pizza Portal Pick Up Now Available Nationwide

Automated, self-service pizza pick up is now available nationwide at Little Caesars with the completed roll-out of the Pizza Portal (previously tested as "Reserve-N-Ready") at participating locations.

Sep 24, 2018

Review: Burger King - Crispy Chicken Tenders

Burger King Crispy Chicken Tenders feature strips of white meat chicken coated in "home-style" seasoned breading and then deep-fried.

Dunkin' Donuts Launches New "Shot in the Dark" Canned Coffee

Dunkin' Donuts steps into the ready-to-drink canned coffee beverage category with the launch of new Shot in the Dark espresso-coffee blend.

Free Coffee at Pilot Flying J on September 28 and 29, 2018

Pilot Flying J will be celebrating National Coffee Day with a free coffee of any size on September 28 to 29, 2018, via the myPilot mobile app.

Sep 23, 2018

TGI Fridays Serves Up New "Fridays 5" $5 App and Drink Menu

TGI Fridays offers value at the $5 price point with the new Fridays 5 menu, which features drinks and bar appetizers for $5 each on football game days at participating restaurants.

The selection for the menu includes the following (may vary):

Sep 22, 2018

Football-Shaped Bo-Berry Biscuits Back at Bojangles'

Ready and primed for football season, Bojangles' is again serving Football-Shaped Bo-Berry Biscuits for a limited time.

Carl's Jr. Releases New Fiery Chicken Sandwich All Star Meal

Carl's Jr. releases the new Fiery Chicken Sandwich All Star Meal as a new option for their menu of All Star Meals.

Sep 21, 2018

Review: Ajinomoto Gyudon

Ajinomoto's Gyudon features beef with onions over a bed of sticky rice.

Blaze Pizza Offers "Take Two" Half-Pizza Combo

For those who want more than just pizza, Blaze Pizza offers up the "Take Two" special as a convenient alternative where you can get a half pizza and either a salad or four Dough Knots for about the same price as a whole pizza (may vary; it cost $8.65 in my area).

Subway Introduces New Sunflower Crunch Bread

Subway introduces new Sunflower Crunch Bread for a limited time and is featuring it on the new Chipotle Cheesesteak.

Pastrami Thickburger Makes It Way Back to Carl's Jr.

The Pastrami Thickburger is back at Carl's Jr. for a limited time at participating locations.

Sep 20, 2018

Popeyes Debuts New %@$# Dipping Sauce

Popeyes offers up a new dipping sauce for their $5 Boneless Wing Bash promotion that they're calling "%@$#" sauce.

IHOP Reveals 2018 Fall Seasonal Pancakes

IHOP brings back Pumpkin Spice Pancakes and Cinn-A-Stacks Pancakes as part of their limited-time 2018 fall menu. They've also combined the two in new Pumpkin Cinn-A-Stacks Pancakes.