Starting April 19, 2024, Wendy's will be offering its rewards members a deal where they can get free any size Hot & Crispy fries with any purchase every Friday through the end of 2024. Wendy's rewards members can find the deal on Fridays when signed in on the Wendy's app or website. It can be redeemed in a mobile order or in person by loading the offer before scanning your phone at the register. Wendy's Hot & Crispy fries were first introduced in 2021 and have a light batter to them to help them stay hot and crispy. They replaced the Natural Cut Fries with Sea Salt that were first int ..read more

Denny's adds new Liège-style waffles to the menu with the arrival of the new Berry Waffle Slam. Denny's Berry Waffle Slam features two Liège-style waffles made with butter and pearl sugar, topped with seasonal berries and caramel sauce. The same also includes two eggs cooked how you like, two bacon strips, and two sausage links.  Prices vary but the Berry Waffle Slam costs $14.59 at my local Denny's here in Los Angeles. A Liège-style waffle differs from an American or Belgian waffle in that it's made with a brioche dough embedded with pearl sugar rather than a batter. It also tends ..read more

Chipotle will be offering a buy-one-get-one-free-entree deal if you show up wearing a hockey jersey on Monday, April 22, 2024, after 3PM local time at participating locations in the US and Canada. The BOGO promotion serves to highlight the Mexican-themed, fast-casual chain's sponsorship of the NHL (National Hockey League). Chipotle also sponsors the USA Hockey Youth National Championships as well as the USA Hockey men's and women's US National Teams and National Junior Team. According to the fine print, the deal is limited to five free menu items per check, which amounts to getting 50% o ..read more

Blue Bunny adds new Twist Pints as a line of frozen dairy desserts that sees two flavors twisted together with a gooey ribbon. The new pints are meant to be an elevated take on dual-flavored soft serve. At launch, Twist Pints come in the following flavors: Chocolate Vanilla - "Chocolate vanilla fudge twist soft frozen dairy dessert swirled with ribbons of fudge." Strawberries & Cream - "Strawberries and cream twist soft frozen dairy dessert swirled with ribbons of strawberry." Cookies & Cream - "Cookies & cream chocolate twist soft frozen dairy dessert with ribbons of fudge." Ca ..read more

Saturday, April 20, 2024, is 4/20, which sees some fast-food and restaurant chains offer up some deals to help quell the munchies. It also happens to be National Cold Brew Day so I've included those deals as well. Here's a list of 2024 4/20 deals and specials: - Arby's - The roast beef chain has been running a free sandwich promotion with any purchase throughout April, including on 4/20, for Arby's Rewards members. The deal refreshes weekly. - Buffalo Wild Wings - Through April 30, 2024, you can get 6 free wings with any $10 purchase at participating locations. Use the code "GOWINGS" if orde ..read more

Einstein Bros. adds a sweet and savory breakfast option to the menu with the debut of the new Maplehouse Egg Sandwich. The new breakfast sandwich features cage-free eggs, pork sausage, bacon, cheddar cheese, Honey Almond Cream Cheese Shmear, and syrup, served on a new, fresh-baked Maple French Toast Gourmet Bagel. The Maple French Toast Gourmet Bagel, which is also available on its own, is a fresh-baked bagel with maple, vanilla, and cinnamon baked into the dough, topped with cinnamon sugar streusel. Prices vary but the Maplehouse Egg Sandwich costs $9.29 here in Los Angeles (compared to ..read more

The BBQ Cuban Sub makes a limited-time return to the Firehouse Subs and can be found now at locations nationwide. Firehouse Subs BBQ Cuban Sub features smoked pulled pork, honey ham, melted Swiss cheese, sweet & smoky chipotle slaw, spicy pickle chips, mayo, and golden mustard BBQ sauce on a toasted white or wheat sub roll. The sandwich is basically a non-pressed twist on a Cuban sandwich that adds in slaw, mayo, and BBQ sauce. Prices vary with location but you're looking at around $6.99 for a small, $9.99 for a medium, and $13.99 for a large. Photo via Firehouse Subs. Read more at Brand ..read more

Purporting to have "all your bacon bases covered," Applebee's introduces new Whole Lotta Bacon Burger, which offers bacon seared into a beef patty, a bacon sauce, and bacon slices. Available for $9.99 for a limited time at participating restaurants nationwide, Applebee's new Whole Lotta Bacon Burger consists of a beef patty with applewood-smoked bacon seared into the meat, three bacon slices, tangy bacon sauce, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles, served on a toasted brioche bun. Classic fries are included on the side. The concept is similar to when Carl's Jr. offere ..read more

General Mills launches new Wheaties Protein cereal as the brand's "highest protein offering in the cereal aisle to date," clocking in at 21-to-22 grams of protein per serving (versus 3 grams of protein per serving in regular Wheaties). The new cereal features nut-clustered whole grain flakes, almonds or pecans, pumpkin seeds, and honey or maple syrup. According to the ingredients, part of the extra protein comes from soy protein isolate. Wheaties Protein comes in two flavors at launch: Maple Almond and Honey Pecan. You can find the new protein-packed cereal at select Walmart stores this month ..read more

New Little Debbie Birthday Cake Creme Pies arrive as the latest snack product in the brand's lineup. Little Debbie Birthday Cake Creme Pies features two cookie sandwiching a layer of birthday cake-flavored creme filling, covered in white icing and colorful confetti candy. A 12.5-oz box contains 8 individually-wrapped creme pies and are currently rolling out to retailers across the US. The new dessert joins a rather extensive selection of Little Debbie creme pies that includes:  Banana Marshmallow Pies Jelly Creme Pies Raisin Creme Pies Oatmeal Creme Pies Fudge Rounds Chocolate Chip Crem ..read more