Best New Fast Food Items of 2017

With the year rapidly winding down, here's my picks for the best new fast food items for 2017 (in no particular order):

General Mills Rolls Out New Blasted Shreds Cereal

Looking to add bold flavor to shredded wheat cereal, General Mills rolls out new Cinnamon Toast Crunch Blasted Shreds cereal as well as new Peanut Butter Chocolate Blasted Shreds cereal.

$1 Pretzels at Pretzelmaker Every Tuesday in January 2018

Pretzelmaker celebrates their Customer Appreciation Month by offering their pretzels for $1 a piece every Tuesday in January 2018.

Fish Sandwiches Return to Arby's Along with New Nashville Hot Fish Sandwich

Crispy Fish sandwiches are back at Arby's for a limited time and bring with them the new Nashville Hot Fish sandwich.

Review: McDonald's - Steak, Egg, & Cheese Bagel Sandwich

McDonald's Steak, Egg, & Cheese Bagel sandwich features a steak patty, grilled onions, American cheese, folded egg, and Breakfast sauce on a toasted and buttered bagel. The breakfast sandwich is largely discontinued but still available at some participating locations.

99-Cent Chili Cheese Fries at Wienerschnitzel on January 1, 2018

Wienerschnitzel will be offering a deal for 99-cent Chili Cheese Fries all day on January 1, 2018 in celebration of the new year.

Church's Chicken Introduces New Chicken MegaBites

For a limited time, Church's Chicken adds a chicken nugget-type option with the introduction of new Chicken MegaBites.

Starbucks Releases Trio of Black & White Mocha Beverages

Getting ready for the upcoming new year, Starbucks releases a new trio of Black and White Mocha beverages for a short time through the first week of January 2018.

Kellogg's Debuts New Special K Cereal with Probiotics

Kellogg's adds probiotics to their portfolio of cereals with the introduction of new Special K Nourish Berries & Peaches with Probiotics.

Papa John's Launches New Salted Caramel Topping for Desserts

Papa John's adds an extra dose of salty sweetness to their dessert selection with the launch of new Salted Caramel Desserts.

Cookies 'n' Cream and Birthday Cake Rice Krispies Treats Coming in January 2018

Claiming inspiration from the "most sought-after flavors of homemade Rice Krispies Treats on social media," Kellogg's is set to release new Birthday Cake and Cookies 'n Creme Rice Krispies Treats starting in January 2018.

Krispy Kreme Offers Donut Waterfall Footage as Yule Log Fireplace Alternative

As some of you may know, around this time of year, there are several options to play a video of a roaring fireplace on your TV (or other screen) for Christmas. This year, Krispy Kreme offers their own take on the holiday fireplace video with the Happy Holiglazer.

Wacky Wafers Return after Six Years

Wacky Wafers are back on store shelves starting this month after being gone for six years.

Ghost Pepper Wings Return to Popeyes

Ghost Pepper Wings are back at Popeyes for a limited time at participating locations this winter just in time for peak wing season.

Buy One, Get One Free Pizza Deal at Papa John's Through January 28, 2018

Papa John's is running a buy one, get one free deal on regular menu-priced pizzas for a limited time through January 28, 2018.

KFC Trots Out Non-Celebrity "Value" Colonel and $3.99 Pot Pies

KFC continues their parade of Colonels but takes a slightly different tack with the debut of the first non-celebrity Colonel since the launch of the campaign.

Red Lobster Adds Tasting Plates and Globally-Inspired Entrees

Red Lobster adds new options and variety with the roll-out of new Tasting Plates and Globally-Inspired entrees.

Del Taco Bolsters Value Menu with New Salsa Chicken Taco

Looking to highlight their Buck and Under Menu, Del Taco is set to debut the new Salsa Chicken Taco nationwide starting December 28, 2017.

Dunkin' Donuts Dark Roast Coffee Makes Its Way Into Beer

In celebration of the "darkest day of the year," Dunkin' Donuts and Wormtown Brewery will introduce DDark Roasted Brew, the first beer brewed with Dunkin' Donuts Dark Roast beans on the winter solstice at 11:28 AM on December 21, 2017.

Review: Arby's - Smokehouse Chicken Sandwich

Arby's Smokehouse Chicken sandwich features smoked chicken breast, pepper bacon, smoked gouda cheese, crispy onions, mayo, and BBQ sauce on a toasted star-cut bun.