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Flame Broiler Launches Charbroiled Wings to Get Some Skin in the Wing Game
Flame Broiler, well-known for serving simple and delicious Korean-inspired rice bowls, is spicing up their menu with a healthy and Korean BBQ take on chicken wings with a signature charbroiled flavor. The Charbroiled Wings are flying in for a limited time and are now available to devour at participating Flame Broiler locations across the nation. Flame Broiler fans can excite their taste buds with these delectable wings, crisped to perfection.
The bone-in, no antibiotics ever (NAE) chicken Charbroiled Wings are made with zero oil...
Celebrate the Ho-Ho-Holidays this Season With a Feast From Boston Market
The iconic family-oriented brand Boston Market, is decking the halls this season with multiple holiday meal options available nationwide starting at $11.99 per person, prices may vary by market. With over 36 years of placing convenient home-style meals and creating cherished family moments by the dinner table, Boston Market has options to suit every family for the holidays.
The "Holiday Experts" are offering guests multiple choices to take the guesswork out of cooking this year. Customers can order ahead chilled and fully-cooked Heat...
Wingstop Debuts New Flavor That Tastes as Good as Gold
Wingstop stepped up its flavor game today, this time with its new limited-time flavor Carolina Gold BBQ that's said to taste as good as gold. Inspired by the southern BBQ traditions of the Carolinas, Wingstop applied its flavor expertise to concoct a bold, distinct spin on a familiar classic, available today in restaurants nationwide while supplies last.
Barbecue is popular from coast to coast, but each region has its distinct traditions, techniques and ingredients that make their sauces unique. Traditional Carolina Gold barbecue sauce is exactly that, with roots...
Blue Apron Launches a Fireside Feast Box as Its Next Limited-Time, Seasonal Meal Kit
Blue Apron launches a Fireside Feast Box as its next limited-time, seasonal offering. Available to order now, the meal kit is part of the company’s occasion-based offerings designed to provide customers with everything they need to make entertaining easier, with minimal effort.
Blue Apron’s Fireside Feast Box was designed as an elevated dinner party solution for cozy winter nights spent indoors. The French-inspired recipes feature a duck confit and slow-cooked pork belly cassoulet with a variety of sides, including a bright...
Casey’s Brings Offers and Excitement to Guests During ‘24 Days of Casey’s Rewards’
Amidst the holiday frenzy, Casey’s is spreading cheer, today announcing the return of “24 Days of Casey’s Rewards” to help bring joy to its guests looking for a reason to treat themselves this holiday season.
Each day from December 1 through December 24, Casey’s will reveal surprise offers for its Rewards members. Guests who participate in the program will find free and exclusive offers to unwrap daily in the Casey’s app, including some of its guests’ favorites – a variety of candy, drinks, snacks, and...
Bojangles Wants You to Celebrate “12 Days of Bo*” This Holiday Season
Can you hear the Bo-jingle bells? The holiday season has officially begun, and this year, Bojangles is encouraging fans to celebrate “12 Days of Bo*” with a series of fun promotions to go along with its delicious – and convenient – meals perfect for a family gathering or on-the-go life.
To celebrate the most wonderful time of year and help customers stretch their holiday budgets, Bojangles’ “12 Days of Bo*” features surprise and delights for its most loyal fans, rewards for app users and a fun celebrity...
KFC® Gives The Gift of $5 Famous Bowls and Limited-Edition Holiday Buckets This Season
Just in time for the holiday season, Kentucky Fried Chicken® is debuting new bargains and buckets to make it even easier to enjoy all of your celebrations. Whether you are looking to sneak away for a quick bite to fuel your holiday shopping, in search of comfort to cope with holiday-related stress or seeking a meal for your holiday gathering, KFC has you covered.
Starting today, KFC is bringing back its popular offer of Famous Bowls for only $5*, a...
Kroger Promises a Thanksgiving Fresh for Everyone
The Kroger Co., America's grocer, today shared its efforts to cushion customers from the impacts of inflation as they prepare holiday meals, including a zero-compromise shopping guide with meal options that can feed 10 people for as little as $5 per person. The grocer, who estimates the cost of turkey has risen 20 cents per pound this year, will not shift the rising cost to customers.
"At Kroger, we are committed to making the holiday season memorable and accessible for everyone," said Stuart Aitken, Kroger Senior Vice President and Chief Merchant...
Freddy's Features All-New French Onion Steakburger & OREO® Cookie Peppermint Shake for Limited Time
Fast-casual restaurant concept, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers®, announced today the launch of its new limited-time holiday menu items featuring the French Onion Steakburger and OREO® Cookie Peppermint Shake. Both limited-time offers are available Nov. 2 through Jan. 3 or while supplies last. The cooked-to-order French Onion Steakburger is prepared with two sizzling patties topped with Swiss cheese, grilled and crispy onions, bacon and creamy French Onion sauce.
"Our FredHead fans always anticipate what limited-time offers we'll be..."
TacoTime Introduces New Tostada Wrap for a Limited Time
TacoTime® (www.TacoTime.com), known for serving freshly prepared, home-style Mexican fare, is offering a new option with the Tostada Wrap now available for a limited time in stores until January 24, 2023.
The Tostada Wrap features refried pinto beans, cheese sauce, seasoned beef, crispy tostada, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and sour cream layered inside a flour tortilla.
"We are excited to feature this new menu item that is the perfect combination of flavor and texture," said Steve Evans, senior vice president of marketing for Kahala Brands®, parent company of...
The Famously Saucy McRib® Returns For A Farewell Tour
We have good news, and we have bad news. The elusive McRib® is finally back…BUT this could be your last chance to get it. After three straight years headlining McDonald's® nationwide menu each fall, the iconic sandwich is embarking on a "Farewell Tour" – giving fans across the country one more chance to experience a taste of the McRib at participating McDonald's restaurants starting Oct. 31.
Like any true farewell tour, we're hoping this isn't a "goodbye" but a "see you later." Because as our McRib stans have...
Soak Up Last Night's Fun with Einstein Bros. Bagels New All-Nighter Breakfast Box
Einstein Bros. Bagels is launching the All-Nighter Breakfast Box just in time for the Halloween party circuit. Specially curated to help guests recover from over-imbibing, the All-Nighter Breakfast Box is available exclusively through online ordering.
Guests can feast on the exclusive bundle box featuring Einstein Bros. Bagels' tastiest sweet and savory breakfast items when they order online for a limited time. The All-Nighter Breakfast Box, for only $13.99, includes:
No Tricks, All Treats with 7-Eleven's BOGO Pizza Deal
Creep it real this Halloween with 7-Eleven, Inc.! The world's largest convenience retailer is offering 7Rewards® and Speedy Rewards® loyalty members a buy one, get one free deal on any large pizza on October 31*. And for ghouls and goblins who want to celebrate early, stop by the nearest location for a $5 large pizza all Halloween weekend long**! Both eerie-sistible offers are available at participating 7-Eleven®, Speedway®, and Stripes® stores.
Be the ghost—or ghostess—with the mostess and get...
KFC's New Buffalo Ranch Sauce Pairs Perfectly With its Finger Lickin' Good Fried Chicken
Beginning today, fried chicken fans can now dip their favorite menu items in an all-new Buffalo Ranch dipping sauce at Kentucky Fried Chicken® restaurants nationwide. KFC's Buffalo Ranch is a perfect pairing of the classic kick of Buffalo sauce smoothed out with a creamy ranch, blended peppers, buttermilk, herbs and spices.
To celebrate its new Buffalo Ranch sauce hitting restaurants today, KFC is collaborating with a partner that knows a thing or two about creating perfect pairings: Tinder. Together with the world's most popular...
Chester's Chicken Launches Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Bowl and Buffalo Mac Chicken Sandwich
Chester's Chicken, the fresh fried chicken quick-service restaurant concept with 1,100 locations across the U.S., is giving its most popular side the entrée treatment: introducing the Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Bowl and the Buffalo Mac Chicken Sandwich. The two new entrées are a spicy, bold twist on the classic comfort food and are available for a limited time, now through Jan. 17, 2023, at participating Chester's locations.
Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese is Chester's take on the loaded bowl trend; it's made with two servings of...
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Adds New Saucy Brisket Poblano Taco to its Menu for a Limited Time
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop announces the addition of the Saucy Brisket Poblano Taco to its menu, available for a limited time. The new taco offers a twist on Fuzzy’s famous Butt Burnin’ sauce with the addition of Dr Pepper, providing the perfect sweet and spicy combination with each bite.
The Saucy Brisket Poblano Taco is prepared with the shredded brisket drizzled with a special Butt Burnin’ sauce blended with Dr Pepper and topped with roasted poblano peppers, house-pickled red onions, avocado slices, Fuzzy’s signature...
Baja Fresh Introduces New Poblano and Mexi-Poblano Burritos
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill® (www.BajaFresh.com), the fast-casual Mexican food chain, is introducing two new menu items this month featuring the rich flavor profile of poblano peppers. Additionally, the popular Chicken Tortilla Soup is returning to stores just in time for some cooler weather.
The Poblano Burrito features roasted chile poblano, your choice of chicken or steak, mixed cheese, poblano sauce, avocado slices and pico de gallo wrapped in a flour tortilla. The Mexi-Poblano Burrito includes roasted chile poblano, your choice of chicken or steak, mixed cheese, poblano sauce...
Red Robin Announces New Cheese Lovers Remix Menu
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews is leaning into all things cheese with its new Cheese Lovers Remix menu. Following the success of last winter's Cheese Lovers Lineup, Red Robin is delivering cheesy goodness to their guests again, introducing the new Pretzel Bacon Beer-Cheese Burger and bringing back the fan favorite Cheesy Bacon Fondue Burger. Both are served with their own unique fondue, encouraging guests to dip, dunk, or douse their way to cheesy satisfaction.
For more information about the Cheese Lovers Remix menu, please visit www.redrobin.com/cheese-lovers-remix...
CurderBurger™ Returns to the Culver's® Menu on October 12 by Popular Demand
Culver's, the Midwest restaurant chain popular for its ButterBurgers, Wisconsin Cheese Curds and Fresh Frozen Custard, made guests' dreams a reality last October when they debuted the CurderBurger™ for one day only on National Cheese Curd Day. Now, after nearly one full year of guest pleas and requests for the CurderBurger to return, Culver's is bringing the curd-topped burger back to restaurant menus on October 12th through the end of the month or while supplies last.
On April Fool's Day in 2021, Culver's teased...
Zaxby's Introduces New Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries
Zaxby's®, the premium quick-service restaurant, beloved for its Chicken Fingerz™, wings and legendary Zax Sauce®, rolls out new Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries systemwide after successfully testing the saucy sharable in select markets. It's Chicken Fingerz meets crinkle fries for a palate-pleasing, family-friendly addition to any Zaxby's meal—available at participating locations for a limited time only while supplies last.
"Our new Loaded Fries are the culmination of Zaxby's most craveable ingredients," said Patrick Schwing, chief marketing and strategy officer at Zaxby's...
Potbelly Heads into Fall with a Deli Classic
Potbelly is bringing the 'strami back! A hit with Potbelly fans, the Pastrami Sandwich made its anticipated return on Monday, Oct. 3rd for a limited time.
Layered with signature spiced and smoked beef, the savory Pastrami Sandwich is topped with Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard, then served Potbelly style, always toasted at 500 degrees.
"At Potbelly, we are always putting tasty twists on classic sandwiches." said David Daniels, CMO of Potbelly. "As the temperature drops this time of year and our fans are seeking the toasty, warm comfort of our craveable..."
Hormel® Black Label® Bacon Revives the Little Sizzlers® Original Pork Sausages for a Limited Time
The Makers of Hormel® Black Label® bacon brand is celebrating National Sausage Month during October in sizzling style. The brand team heard the pleas of sausage lovers far and wide and for a limited time, while supplies last, is bringing back its fan favorite Little Sizzlers™ original pork sausages at select retail locations for all October!
"Consumers asked, and we answered! We know that consumers have loved our Little Sizzlers™ sausages for years, and we're so excited to..."
Smashburger® Unveils New Menu Item with Launch of Chicken Wings
In time for football season, Smashburger®, the better burger fast casual restaurant, has introduced a new line of chicken wings, offering three new wing flavors that span from spicy to savory. Available for a limited time at participating locations nationwide starting today, the wings are freshly made to order, and hand tossed with BBQ, Scorchin' Hot or Garlic Rosemary. To 'kick off' the launch, Smashburger will offer a special promotion from Tuesday, October 4 through Friday, October 7, giving guests a free order of wings with any...
Tyson® Brand Launches Eerie-sistable Limited-Edition Halloween-Shaped Nuggets
No tricks, only treats! Just in time for the Halloween season, Tyson® brand is introducing Spooky Nuggets with the same scrumptious chicken nugget recipe fans know and love. The limited-edition Halloween nuggets come in three shapes: pumpkins, bats and ghosts. Made with 100% white meat chicken raised with no antibiotics ever, Tyson Spooky Nuggets are now available for a limited time through a giveaway on the brand's Instagram page.
"Our Fun Nuggets are a fan favorite, and we want to give people more ways to celebrate the..."
KFC is Testing New Kentucky Fried Chicken Wraps in Select Atlanta Restaurants
The fans asked, and we listened! Kentucky Fried Chicken® is shaking up its menus with the release of its new Kentucky Fried Chicken Wraps in select Atlanta restaurants for a limited time, starting today.
Kentucky Fried Chicken Wraps are packed with flavor and available in three mouthwatering options for fans to choose from, starting at only $3 each or in a two-wrap combo*. Varieties include:
- The Classic Chicken Wrap, a hand-breaded Extra Crispy™ Tender, crunchy pickles, and creamy mayo, wrapped up...
California Pizza Kitchen is Boycotting Pizza During National Pizza Month
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the creator of California style pizza, is tossing pizza to the side during National Pizza Month in favor of spotlighting its extensive array of non-pizza menu items. Any guest who skips ordering pizza and instead chooses to order a CPK salad, pasta, entrée, or the new “West Coast Burger” will be rewarded with a complimentary seven-inch pizza that can be redeemed on their next visit. CPK is giving guests a free pizza for NOT ordering pizza!
The month-long boycott is a lighthearted jab...
Taco Bell® Turns National Taco Day Into Month Long Celebration with Return of Taco Lover's Pass
To celebrate National Taco Day, Taco Bell is firing up celebrations for the supreme holiday this year! Taco Bell is determined to make National Taco Day a month's long celebration with the limited-time return of its digital taco subscription, Taco Lover's Pass*. Available exclusively on the Taco Bell app for Rewards members for only one day, October 4, the Taco Lover's Pass allows fans to redeem one of seven iconic tacos a day for 30 consecutive days all for $10...
Taco Bell Fans Vote Between The Double Decker Taco & Enchirito On Which Will Briefly Return to Menu
Two of the most requested menu items will face off in Taco Bell's first-ever in-app vote as Rewards members determine which will return for a limited time
Following years of pleas and requests to bring back former menu items, Taco Bell is introducing a unique in-app voting experience* that puts the power to decide in the palm of its most loyal fans for the first time in the brand's history. The matchup pits two fan-favorites against each other and...
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