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Shake Shack Offers Free ShackBurger with Smoky BBQ Sandwich Purchase Through June 17, 2026

2026-06-08T13:00:00.000-07:00

Shake Shack is offering a deal where you can get a free Single ShackBurger with the purchase of a Smoky BBQ Sandwich or Burger through June 17, 2026.

The offer is only available when ordering through the Shake Shack mobile app, website, or in-restaurant kiosk using the code "BONUSBURGER" at checkout.

The ShackBurger features a quarter-pound Angus beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and ShackSauce on a toasted potato bun. Prices vary, but it normally costs $7.99 near me in Los Angeles.

The Smoky BBQ Sandwich is Shake Shack's limited-time version of a McRib and features boneless baby back pork ribs topped with smoky BBQ sauce, coleslaw, and pickles on a toasted potato bun. It costs $14.99 near me.

The Smoky Classic BBQ Burger is also available for a limited time and features a quarter-pound Angus beef patty, American cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, pickles, crispy-fried onions, and smoky BBQ sauce on a toasted potato bun. It starts at $10.99 near me for the Single (a Double is $13.49 and a Triple is $15.99).

In addition to the Bonus Burger deal, Shake Shack has increased the price of its "$1 Sodas, $3 Fries, and $5 Shakes" promotion by one dollar (so it's now the "$2 Sodas, $4 Fries, and $6 Shakes" promotion). The discounted price is only available when ordering through the Shake Shack mobile app or website (no code required; the pricing is available with other deals).

Photo via Shake Shack.

Sonic Debuts New $7 Big Deal Meal and Updates $1.99 Value Menu

2026-06-08T11:00:00.000-07:00

Sonic introduces a new discounted combo meal: the $7 Big Deal Meal. Along with the new promotion, the fast-food chain has updated its $1.99 value menu.

The $7 Big Deal Meal includes:

A Sonic Cheeseburger
Small Premium Chicken Bites
A medium fountain drink
Your choice of Medium Tots or Fries

The refreshed $1.99 Menu has swapped out the Buffalo Crispy Tender Wrap (which is now discontinued) and added a Vanilla Soft Serve Cup. The lineup now includes:

Jr Bacon Cheeseburger
Vanilla Soft Serve Cup
Cheesy Baja Crispy Tender Wrap
Small Root Beer Float

Photo via Sonic.

Taco Bell Tests New Sweet Chipotle Lime Crispy Chicken

2026-06-08T09:00:00.000-07:00

Taco Bell looks into adding a new flavor of its crispy chicken with a limited-time test of new Sweet Chipotle Lime Crispy Chicken at participating locations in the Salt Lake City, UT area.

The sweet heat offering features crispy-fried, tortilla-chip-coated white-meat chicken coated in a sweet chipotle lime agave-based glaze. It is available in a soft taco, burrito, or Crunchwrap. Here are the details:

- Sweet Chipotle Lime Crispy Chicken Soft Taco (priced at $3.19) - A crispy chicken strip coated with chipotle lime agave sauce, Spicy Ranch sauce, lettuce, purple cabbage, a three-cheese blend (mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar), and pico de gallo wrapped in a soft tortilla, priced at $3.19.

- Sweet Chipotle Lime Crispy Chicken Burrito (priced at $6.49) - Crispy chicken strips coated with chipotle lime agave sauce, seasoned rice, Spicy Ranch sauce, pico de gallo, and a three-cheese blend, wrapped up inside a flour tortilla and grilled.

- Sweet Chipotle Lime Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap (priced at $6.99) - Crispy chicken strips coated with chipotle lime agave sauce, Spicy Ranch sauce, pico de gallo, and a three-cheese blend hexagonally-folded in a flour tortilla and grilled.

Sweet Chipotle Lime Crispy Chicken is also featured in a $9 Discovery Luxe Box. The box varies by location, and each location will either offer a Sweet Chipotle Lime Crunchwrap, a Crunchy Taco, Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce, and a medium fountain drink, or a Sweet Chipotle Lime Burrito, a Crunchy Taco, Cinnamon Twists, and a medium fountain drink.

Photo via Taco Bell.

New at Church's Chicken: Churchie Sauce

2026-06-08T07:00:00.000-07:00

Church's adds new Churchie Sauce to its sauce lineup.

The fast-food fried chicken chain describes the new sauce as "the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a smooth, creamy finish that keeps you coming back for more. Rich, bold, and just bright enough to wake up your taste buds."

While the sauce's name may seem silly, it's a throwback reference to the chain's original mascot. Churchie was introduced in the 1960s as a cartoony, plump, and happy chef. His image is featured on each cup of Churchie Sauce.

Photo via Church's Texas Chicken.

Crumbl Features Soccer Theme This Week Through June 13, 2026

2026-06-07T17:00:00.000-07:00

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off this week, Crumbl features a soccer theme for its rotating dessert menu from June 8 through June 13, 2026.

Here's what the limited-time lineup looks like this week:

- New Soccer Field Dubai-Style Cheesecake (pictured) - A chocolate cheesecake on a chocolate graham crust, topped with crispy katatifi (toasted or fried shredded phyllo dough) in pistachio filling, a drizzle of pistachio cream, a whipped cream rosette, and a soccer ball topper.

- New Mango Cookie featuring Tajin - A chilled mango sugar cookie rolled in a Tajin sugar crust, topped with a swirled mango-and-Tajin whipped frosting, and a Tajin mango sauce.

- New Blue Raspberry Sports Drink Cookie - A chilled chocolate cookies & cream cookie topped with a swirled blue raspberry cream cheese frosting.

- New Dot Cake Cookie - A chilled cakey vanilla sugar cookie topped with vanilla cream cheese frosting and dipped in rainbow dot sprinkles.

- Brownie Sundae Cookie - A warm brownie cookie topped with vanilla mousse, hot fudge, rainbow sprinkles, and a cherry.

- Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookie - A warm peanut butter cookie filled with peanut butter and topped with a melted peanut butter drizzle.

- Nanaimo Bar Cookie - A chilled chocolate cookie rolled in toasted graham and coconut, topped with vanilla custard and chocolate ganache.

- Snickerdoodle Cookie Thins - Two thin vanilla sugar cookies rolled in a cinnamon-sugar coating.

Photo via Crumbl.

New FIFA World Cup Meals Arrive at McDonald's

2026-06-06T13:00:00.000-07:00

McDonald's partners with FIFA to release new FIFA World Cup Meals, featuring nine collectible cups featuring famous soccer players (and Grimace).

Beyond the cups, the FIFA World Cup Meals are otherwise regular McDonald's combo meals. You can choose from a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets to go with fries and a drink. McDonald's has also rolled out limited-time FIFA World Cup packaging for certain menu items.

Prices vary, but the FIFA World Cup Meal with either entree option costs $12.79 at my local McDonald's here in Los Angeles (a regular combo meal with either entree costs $10.29, i.e., you're paying $2.50 for the cup)

There's also a breakfast version of the FIFA World Cup Meal that includes a Sausage McMuffin with Egg or Sausage Egg Biscuit, served with Hash Browns, coffee, and a collectible World Cup-themed cup. The Sausage McMuffin with Egg FIFA World Cup Meal costs $10.49 near me, while the Sausage Egg Biscuit FIFA World Cup Meal costs $10.79 (their regular menu counterparts cost $7.99 and $8.19, respectively).

Additionally, McDonald's has released a limited-edition, gold-labeled Big Mac Sauce Cup, which is available as a sauce option for Chicken McNuggets and McCrispy Strips. It can also be purchased by itself. Prices vary, but a sauce cup costs $0.29 at my local McDonald's here in Los Angeles.

Players featured on the plastic cups include:

Giménez
Henry
Beckham
Davies
Ronaldinho
Son
Pulisic
Lamine Yamal
Grimace

The cups come in a blind bag, so you won't find out which one you received until you open it up.

Finally, starting June 9, 2026, McDonald's will launch new FIFA World Cup 26 Happy Meals, which will each include one of 23 Squishmallows plush toys dressed in soccer-inspired jerseys.

Photo via McDonald's.

Culver's Welcomes New Jalapeno Jack Pub Burger and Chicken Sandwich

2026-06-05T09:00:00.000-07:00

Culver's welcomes summer 2026 with the introduction of its new Jalapeno Jack Pub Burger and Jalapeno Jack Chicken Sandwich.

The Jalapeno Jack Pub Burger features beef patties (single, double, or triple), pepper jack cheese, creamy jalapeno sauce, lettuce, and tomato, served on a lightly toasted buttered brioche bun. The Jalapeno Jack Chicken Sandwich is the same, but with a crispy, spicy crispy, or grilled chicken breast filet instead of beef.

Both sandwiches are available now for a limited time at participating locations chain-wide, while supplies last.

Culver's has also brought back the Oreo Reese's Cheesecake Concrete Mixer for a limited time this summer. The frosty dessert features vanilla frozen custard mixed with Oreo cookie pieces, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and cheesecake pieces.

A Culver's restaurant in Milwaukee charges $5.39 for a Single Jalapeno Jack Pub Burger ($7.89 for a Double and $10.39 for a Triple), $7.79 for a Crispy Jalapeno Jack Chicken Sandwich ($7.89 for Spicy Crispy and $8.39 for Grilled), and $4.49 for a mini Oreo Reese's Cheesecake Concrete Mixer (up to $7.89 for a large).

Photo via Culver's.

Baskin-Robbins Introduces New Futbol Fireworks Ice Cream

2026-06-05T07:00:00.000-07:00

With the World Cup taking place this month, Baskin-Robbins runs with a soccer theme in launching its June 2026 Flavor of the Month: Futbol Fireworks.

Calling a "flavor that tastes like sweet victory," Baskin-Robbins' Futbol Fireworks features Sweet Cream Soda ice cream mixed with Cherry sherbet, green apple popping candy, blue raspberry popping candy, and blue raspberry swirls.

The new flavor is featured in the Futbol Fireworks Milkshake, which takes the limited-time ice cream and blends it with milk and simple syrup.

Photo via Baskin-Robbins.

New at Burger King: 2026 Summer Menu

2026-06-04T09:00:00.000-07:00

Burger King's 2026 summer menu has landed, and it includes the new Loaded Jalapeno Whopper and more. Here's what's on the seasonal menu:

- New Loaded Jalapeno Whopper - The latest customer-created "Whopper By You" burger features a 4.4-oz (just a little more than a quarter of a pound) flame-grilled beef patty, crispy-fried jalapenos, pickled jalapenos, a creamy jalapeno sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and American cheese, served on a toasted sesame seed bun. Prices vary, but it costs $6.99 at one location here in Los Angeles (you may want to check ahead, as my local BK isn't offering the burger yet).

- New Orange Dreamsicle Freezee King - "Freezee King" is Burger King's new name for its frozen slush beverages (which were previously just called "Frozen Fantas" or "Frozen Cokes"). The Orange Dreamsicle Freezee King is a creamsicle-inspired slush featuring a frozen orange-flavored base, topped with orange cream cold foam and sprinkles. It costs $2.99 near me. The chain also added a new Hi-C Orange Lavaburst Freeze King earlier this spring.

- New Firecracker Cookie Pie - A sweet, creamy base on crisp sugar cookie crust, topped with red, white, and blue star-shaped sprinkles that arrives in time for America’s 250th birthday. It costs $2.99 near me.

Burger King is also keeping the following limited-time menu items on for the summer:

- Bacon Swiss BBQ Whopper - A flame-grilled, quarter-pound beef patty, melted Swiss cheese, crispy-fried pickle chips, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and creamy BBQ Sauce, served on a toasted sesame seed bun.

- Cheddar Ranch Tots - Crispy-fried tots stuffed with melted cheddar cheese, potatoes, and ranch seasoning.

Photo via Burger King.

2026 National Donut Day Deals and Specials

2026-06-04T07:00:00.000-07:00

Friday, June 5, 2026, is National Donut Day. If you've got a hankering for some fried dough, here are some deals to help celebrate:

- 7-Eleven - 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can get classic glazed donuts for 50 cents each (no limit) as well as 7-Select mini donut packs for $1 at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores nationwide.

- Casey's - On June 5, 2026, rewards members can claim a free donut, chocolate croissant, or Danish through the Casey's mobile app.

- Ducks Donuts - On June 5, 2026, you can get a free classic donut (no purchase necessary) at participating locations.

- Dunkin' - On June 5, 2026, you can get a free donut with any beverage purchase.

- Honey Dew Donuts - On June 5, 2026, you can get a free donut with any drink purchase.

- Krispy Kreme - On June 5, 2026, you can stop by a participating location to get a free donut of your choice (no purchase necessary). The deal is limited to one free donut per guest and is available in-shop and at the drive-thru. You can also get a dozen Original Glazed donuts for $2 with the purchase of any dozen donuts at the regular price.

- Paris Baguette - On June 5, 2026, PB Rewards members can get a free sugar mochi or a small twist donut with any purchase.

- Shipley Donuts - Through June 30, 2026, you can get a free original glazed donut with any purchase every Friday beginning on June 5th at participating locations. Use the code "DonutMonth26" if ordering online.

- Tim Hortons - Through June 7, 2026, US customers can get a free donut with the purchase of a small, medium, or large beverage using an offer in the chain's mobile app.

- Voodoo Doughnut - On June 5, 2026, Fan Club members can get a free donut (excluding specialties; no purchase required) at participating locations, while supplies last.

Photo via Duck Donuts.

Taco Bell Debuts New Strawberry Cinnabon Delights

2026-06-03T13:00:00.000-07:00

Since it's peak strawberry season, Taco Bell has released new Strawberry Cinnabon Delights for a limited time.

A variant on the chain's regular menu, Cinnabon Delights, the new flavor features bite-sized yeasted donut holes filled with Cinnabon cream cheese frosting and dusted with strawberry-flavored sugar (i.e., it's Cinnabon Delights with strawberry sugar instead of cinnamon sugar).

Strawberry Cinnabon Delights are available in a 2-pack for a suggested price of $2.29 and a 12-pack for $6.99 (they cost $2.69 for a 2-pack and $7.99 for a 12-pack near me in Los Angeles).

Photo via Taco Bell.

Nutritional Info - Taco Bell Strawberry Cinnabon Delights (2-pack)
Calories - 170
Fat - 11g (Saturated Fat - 3.5g)
Sodium - 70mg
Carbs - 15g (Sugar - 9g)
Protein - 2g

Aldi Finds for June 2026

2026-06-03T11:00:00.000-07:00

Aldi has released its schedule of Aldi Finds for June 2026. Items of interest this month include breaded ranch-flavored pickle chips in the frozen food section, Pizza Rollups (which are like flautas but with pizza toppings inside), and hot honey brioche buns.

Here's what's available for a limited time at Aldi this month:

Available now:

Avocado Oil Flavored Sweet Potato Chips - $2.99
Bremer Ranch Pickle Chips - $6.19
Mama Cozzi's Hand-Tied Garlic Knots - $2.59
Mama Cozzi's Pit Smoked Beef Brisket with Southern Style Cheese Sauce Flatbread Pizza - $6.99
Mama Cozzi's Buffalo Style Chicken or Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza - $4.99
The Grill Master Collection (a 7.37-lb selection of beef, pork, and chicken) - $64.99
Sundae Shoppe Stracciatella Dipped Cookie Sandwiches - $3.99
Benton's Dipped Ice Cream Cones - $2.99
Barissimo Banana Split Ice Cream or Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Ground Coffee - $6.69
VitaLife Organic Electrolytes Spritzer - $1.79

Available starting June 10, 2026:

Clancy's Honey Jalapeno or Hot Cheddar & Sour Cream Ridged Potato Chips - $2.19
Bremer Pizza Roll Ups - $4.99
Specially Selected Giant Brioche Buns - $4.99
Fusia Asian Inspirations Spicy Tuna or Kimchi & Tofu Frozen Kimbap - $3.49

Available starting June 17, 2026:

Specially Selected Frozen Multigrain or Sourdough Baguettes - $2.99
Aldi Seasoned Sweet Potato Tots - $3.99
Fusia Asian Inspirations Bao Buns - $4.99
Breakfast Best Apple Cinnamon or Blueberry Stuffed Waffles - $4.99
Specially Selected Multilayer Gelato - $3.99

Available starting June 24, 2026:

Sundae Shoppe Tiny Cones - $3.99
Specially Selected Hot Honey Brioche Buns - $3.99
Specially Selected Brioche Pretzel Rolls - $4.59
Sundae Shoppe Italian Ice - $2.89

Photo via Aldi.

Domino's Offers Half-Off Pizzas Through June 7, 2026

2026-06-03T09:00:00.000-07:00

Domino's is offering a deal where you can get 50% off the menu price of any pizza through Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Unlike the online-only version of this deal that Domino's offers several times a year, this deal is available when ordering over the phone or in person, in addition to ordering through the Domino's website or mobile app.

Menu prices vary by location, but here are the discounted prices on popular pizza orders at my local Domino's here in Los Angeles:

Large Cheese Pizza - $8.50
Large 1-Topping Pizza - $9.75
Large 2-Topping Pizza - $10.99
Large 3-Topping Pizza - $12.25
Large Specialty Pizza - $11.49
Medium, 1-Topping Handmade Pan Pizza - $8.99
Medium, 2-Topping Handmade Pan Pizza - $9.99
Medium, 3-Topping Handmade Pan Pizza - $10.99
Medium, 1-Topping Parmesan Stuffed Crust Pizza - $9.99

Photo via Domino's.

Sonic Launches 2026 Summer Menu

2026-06-03T07:00:00.000-07:00

Sonic has launched its 2026 summer menu, which includes the new Tropical Heat Sonic Smasher, the new Tropical Cream Slush, and the returning Red, White & Blue Slush Float.

The Tropical Heat Sonic Smasher features two smashed Angus beef patties (a triple-patty version is also available), a sweet-and-spicy jalapeno-pineapple glaze, melted pepper jack cheese, bacon, shredded lettuce, and mayo, served on a toasted soft potato bun. Prices vary, but the burger costs $8.49 near me in Los Angeles (the triple-patty version is $1 more).

The Tropical Cream Slush is a blend of pineapple and coconut slush swirled with vanilla soft serve and pineapple pieces. A 20-oz medium-size costs $6.09 near me.

The returning Red, White & Blue Slush Float celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States and features layers of blue raspberry slush, vanilla soft serve, and strawberries. As part of the festivities, it is served in limited-edition cups featuring various American landmarks and is priced at $2.50 for a 20-oz size all summer long.

Sonic's 2026 summer menu is available now for a limited time at participating locations nationwide.

Photo via Sonic.

New Hot Pockets Snack Breaks Arrive in the Freezer Aisle

2026-06-02T09:00:00.000-07:00

Hot Pockets adds a new snackable line with the launch of Hot Pockets Snack Breaks, which the brand describes as "a line of bite-sized squares of pure awesomeness for all-day, everyday snacking."

Hot Pockets Snack Breaks kick off with an apple pie flavor, which is available now. Four other flavors arrive starting July 2026, for five flavors in all. They are:

- Hot Pockets Snack Breaks Gooey Apple Pie - A flaky cinnamon-sugar crust filled with apples and spice in a cinnamon sugar sauce. With America's 250th birthday soon, it's available in limited-edition packaging.

- Hot Pockets Snack Breaks Ultimate Cheddar - A crispy, cheddar cracker crust filled with a melted blend of classic, reduced-fat cheeses and savory cheese sauce.

- Hot Pockets Snack Breaks Spicy Jalapeno Popper - A pretzel crust filled with jalapenos, cream cheese, and a blend of reduced-fat cheeses.

- Hot Pockets Snack Breaks Melty Nacho Beef - A corn chip-style crust blasted with cheddar and filled with beef crumbles, nacho seasoning, and reduced-fat cheese.

- Hot Pockets Snack Breaks Cheesy Stuffed Pretzel with Bacon - A salty pretzel crust filled with bacon and reduced-fat cheese.

Each pack includes two connected squares with a perforated line between them for easy separation. You can find Hot Pockets Snack Breaks in a single pack for a suggested price of $1.79 and in a 4-count box for a suggested price of $5.49.

Like regular Hot Pockets, they are meant to be prepared in the microwave or air fryer.

This is not the first time that Hot Pockets has launched a snack-sized or dessert product. Back in 2015, it launched Snack Bites. It also once offered Hot Pocket Snackers. On the dessert side, "Hot Pocket Sweet Treats" lasted from 2019 to 2020.

Photo via Hot Pockets.

The $6 Big Box Meal is Back at Popeyes

2026-06-02T07:00:00.000-07:00

Popeyes brings back the $6 Big Box meal deal for a limited time nationwide ahead of summer 2026. The fast-food chain also offers a $20 Family Meal and introduces the new Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Cup.

The $6 combo meal (may vary; it's $7 here in California) includes a choice of two pieces of fried chicken or three tenders, two individual sides, and a buttermilk biscuit.

Popeyes is also offering a $20 Family Meal (it's $23.99 here in Los Angeles) as a limited-time, discounted meal for groups. Available at participating locations, the meal includes a choice of nine pieces of fried chicken or 11 tenders, a large side, and four buttermilk biscuits.

Finally, the limited-time Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Cup features cheesecake swirled with a blueberry lemon filling on a buttery graham cracker crust. Prices vary, but it costs $4.49 near me.

Photo via Popeyes.

Taco Bell Digital Deals Through Mid-June 2026

2026-06-01T11:00:00.000-07:00

These are the digital deals from Taco Bell through mid-June 2026. As usual, the slate includes Tuesday Drops, Taco Bell mobile app promotions, and third-party deals.

Tuesday Drops

6/2/26 - $1 Cheesy Gordita Crunch (pictured) for the first 20,000 rewards members from 2 to 3PM PT.
6/9/26 - $1 Crunchwrap for the first 20,000 rewards members from 2 to 3PM PT.
6/16/26 - $1 Chalupa Supreme for the first 20,000 rewards members from 2 to 3PM PT.

In-App Offers

Through 6/17/26 - Order Taco Bell Delivery twice before June 17th and get a free Bean Burrito on your second Taco Bell Delivery Order.
Through 7/22/26 - Sign up for Taco Bell Rewards and get an offer for $1 off a Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla.

Third-Party Delivery Deals

6/2/26 - Get free Regular Nacho Fries with a $20+ order for Uber One student customers.
6/3/26 - Get $2 off a $20 order with the purchase of a Pepsi-Cola beverage on DoorDash.
6/5/26 - Get free Chips & Nacho Cheese Sauce with a $22+ order on DoorDash.
6/5/26 - Get a free Taco with a $20+ order on Grubhub.
6/5/26 to 6/6/26 - Get a free 2-Pack Strawberry Cinnabon Delights with the purchase of a Chicken or Cheese Quesadilla on Uber Eats.
6/5/26 to 6/7/26 - Get a free Cheesy Gordita Crunch with a $20+ order with DashPass.
6/9/26 - Get free Regular Nacho Fries with a $20+ order for Uber One student customers.
6/10/26 - Get $2 off a $20 order with the purchase of a Pepsi-Cola beverage on DoorDash.
6/11/26 - Get a free Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla with a $22+ order on Grubhub.
6/11/26 to 6/13/26 - Get a free Cantina Chicken Burrito with a $22+ order on Uber Eats.
6/11/26 to 6/14/26 - Get a free Beefy 5-Layer Burrito with a $22+ order with DashPass.
6/12/26 - Get a free Taco with $20+ on Grubhub.
6/12/26 to 6/14/26 - Get a free Medium Pink Passion Fruit Refresca Freeze with a $20+ order on DoorDash.
6/16/26 - Get free Regular Nacho Fries with a $20+ order for Uber One student customers.
6/16/26 - Get a free Beefy 5-Layer Burrito with a $22+ order on Grubhub.
6/19/26 to 6/21/26 - Get a free Beefy 5-Layer Burrito with a $22+ order on Uber Eats.
6/20/26 to 6/21/26 - Get free Cinnamon Sugar Churros with a$22+ order on Grubhub.

Photo via Taco Bell.

Olive Garden Introduces New Calabrian Summer Menu

2026-06-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

Olive Garden brings spicy heat this summer with the debut of its new Calabrian Summer menu, with entrees starting at $12.99.

Available now through July 19, 2026, the new Calabrian spice-inspired menu includes:

- New Spicy Sausage & Peppers Rigatoni ($14.99 here in Los Angeles) - Sliced sausage, mixed bell peppers, and rigatoni pasta tossed in a spicy Calabrian cream sauce and a blend of Italian cheeses.

- New Spicy Chicken & Peppers Rigatoni - ($20.79 near me) Grilled chicken, mixed bell peppers, and rigatoni pasta tossed in a spicy Calabrian cream sauce and a blend of Italian cheeses.

- Calabrian Steak & Shrimp Bucatini ($26.49 near me) - Grilled sirloin tips, shrimp, and bucatini pasta tossed in a spicy Calabrian cream sauce with spinach and tomatoes.

- New Calabrian Hot Honey Chicken Bites - Crispy chicken bites tossed in a sweet-and-spicy Calabrian hot honey sauce. The new appetizer is served with ranch and starts at $10.99 ($12.29 here in Los Angeles).

Calabrian cuisine is known for its use of Calabrian chili peppers, which have a lingering medium heat, some fruitiness, and a bit of smokiness.

Photo via Olive Garden.

Del Taco's New Value Menu Includes $1 Bean & Cheese Burrito

2026-06-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

With $2 or more being the norm with most fast-food value menus these days, Del Taco looks to dial back to the $1 value menu days with its new "Get A Lot For What You’ve Got" Value Menu featuring over 10 items starting at $1 each (may vary by location).

Items on the value menu include:

- $1 Value Bean & Cheese Burrito (the only designated $1 item) A snack-sized bean and cheese burrito available with red or green sauce.

- Snack Taco ($1.29 near me in Los Angeles) - Seasoned beef, lettuce, and house-grated cheddar cheese in a crispy corn shell or soft flour tortilla.

- Mini Cheddar Quesadilla - ($1.39 near me) - House-grated cheddar cheese, folded in a flour tortilla and grill-pressed.

- Grilled Chicken Snacker ($1.79 near me) - Grilled marinated chicken and house-grated cheddar folded in a flour tortilla and grill-pressed.

- Bean & Cheese Cup ($1.99 near me) - A side of slow-cooked beans topped with house-grated cheddar.

- Two-Piece Mini Cinnamon Churros ($1.99 near me) - Two crispy mini churros rolled in cinnamon-sugar.

- Mini Shakes ($2 near me) - Available in Chocolate, Vanilla, and Strawberry

- Ranch Crispy Chicken Taco ($1.99 near me) - A crispy-fried chicken strip, shredded lettuce, house-grated cheddar, and ranch sauce, in a warm flour tortilla. Also available with chipotle sauce.

- Chicken Cheddar Rollers ($2.29 near me) - Grilled marinated chicken, house-grated cheddar, with chipotle or ranch sauce, rolled up in a flour tortilla.

- Grilled Chicken Street Taco ($1.89 near me) - Grilled, marinated chicken topped with diced onions, chopped cilantro, and tangy green sauce, in a warm corn tortilla.

- 3-Layer Queso Nachos ($2.29 near me) - House-made tortilla chips topped with slow-cooked beans, Queso Blanco, and tangy green sauce.

Additionally, Del Taco has added two discounted combo meals featuring items from the new value menu:

- $8.99 "Get A Lot Pack" (pictured) - Two Snack Tacos, two Grilled Chicken Snackers, two Value Bean & Cheese Burritos, and a 16-oz fountain drink.

- $6.99 Fresh Deal (available exclusively through digital channels) - A Value Bean & Cheese Burrito, Grilled Chicken Snacker, Chicken Cheddar Roller, Crispy Chicken Taco, and a 16-oz fountain drink.

Photo via Del Taco.

Crumbl Goes with a Breakfast Week Theme Through June 6, 2026

2026-05-31T17:00:00.000-07:00

Crumbl serves up a Breakfast Week theme for its limited-time rotating menu available June 1 through June 6, 2026.

Here's what you'll find on the lineup:

- New Fruity Cereal Milk Tres Leches Cake (pictured) - A tres leches cake with fruity cereal pieces, soaked in cereal-flavored tres leches sauce, topped with whipped cream and a "crunchy fruity cereal streusel" (ed note - looks like plain fruity cereal to me).

- Frosted Strawberry Cookie featuring Pop-Tarts - A warm buttery cookie with strawberry filling, topped with a layer of melted white drops, crunched Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts, and rainbow sugar.

- Blueberry Pancake Cookie - A warm blueberry pancake cookie topped with blueberry buttermilk glaze and a dollop of buttercream.

- Sea Salt Cookie featuring Nutella - A warm cookie with cocoa hazelnut filling drizzled with Nutella and sprinkled with a bit of sea salt.

- Pink Donut Cookie - A warm vanilla cookie with a donut-style hole, topped with pink glaze and rainbow sprinkles.

- French Toast Cookie - A warm, fluffy, buttery cookie topped with a cinnamon egg wash, a dollop of buttercream, and a dusting of powdered sugar. A side of syrup is included for drizzling.

- Chocolate Chip Cookie Thins - Two thin, crisp cookies with semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Photo via Crumbl.

New Oreo x BTS Cookies Arrive Starting June 8, 2026

2026-05-31T07:00:00.000-07:00

Oreo partners with popular K-pop group BTS to release new Limited Edition Oreo x BTS Cookies as a worldwide launch across over 80 markets, including here in the US, where it launches starting June 8, 2026.

The new sandwich cookies consist of purple chocolate wafers with a hotteok-flavored creme ( or "Brown Sugar Pancake" on the packaging). Hotteok is a popular street food that features a chewy fried pancake with a slightly cinnamony brown sugar filling.

Oreo & BTS Cookies feature 13 embossments designed by BTS for their fans to celebrate the group's 13th year. The designs include the band member names, a BTS light stick, and three OREO cookies that form a special message to BTS fans. Here's a picture of the embossments in case you're wondering what they look like:

The suggested price per package of the new cookie sandwiches is $5.49.

Photos via Oreo.

New at Krispy Kreme: Masters of the Universe Donuts

2026-05-30T09:00:00.000-07:00

Krispy Kreme has partnered with Mattel and Amazon MGM Studios to launch its new Masters of the Universe Collection donuts, which feature a trio of new donuts and a themed-dozen box.

The donuts have arrived ahead of the new Masters of the Universe movie, which premieres June 5, 2026. The new donuts include:

- He-Man Caramel Crunch Donut - An Original Glazed donut dipped in red caramel icing, topped with a swirl of cheesecake-flavored buttercreme, topped with graham-flavored crumble and a He-Man piece.

- Skeletor Double Chocolate Donut - A shell donut filled with chocolate custard, dipped in chocolate icing and Skeletor chocolate cookie crumble (with bits of orange and purple cookies), topped with a Skeletor piece.

- Cringer Claw Cookie Dough Donut - An Original Glazed donut dipped in green cookie dough icing and drizzled with orange cookie dough icing (to match Prince Adams cowardly green-and-orange-striped tiger).

The Masters of the Universe donuts can be purchased individually or in a themed dozen with three of each donut, plus three Original Glazed donuts.

The new donuts are available now for a limited time at participating locations throughout the US.

Photo via Krispy Kreme.

Nothing Bundt Cakes Brings Back Hershey's S'mores Cakes and Reveals 2026 Summer Schedule

2026-05-30T07:00:00.000-07:00

Nothing Bundt Cakes has revealed its slate of limited-time desserts for summer 2026, which starts off with the return of S'mores Made with Hershey's cakes starting June 1, 2026.

Here's what the summer 2026 release schedule looks like:

- June 1 through July 19, 2026 - S'mores Made With Hershey's (pictured) - A summer-inspired chocolate cake baked with Hershey's milk chocolate chips and mini marshmallows, then topped with cream cheese frosting and butter graham streusel. The limited-time cake will be available in all Bundt Cake sizes.

- June 8 through June 21, 2026 - New Peach Cobbler - Peaches and cream cake filled with cinnamon peaches and topped with cream cheese frosting and a brown sugar butter crumble.

- July 6 through July 19, 2026 - New Cinnamon Roll Bundtlet - Details not yet released, but it looks like a cinnamon-infused cake topped with cinnamon filling and cream cheese frosting)

- July 20 through August 30, 2026 - Lemon Raspberry - Lemon cake swirled with raspberry puree, topped with cream cheese frosting. It will be available in all sizes.

- July 27 through August 9, 2026 - New Turtle Cheesecake Swirl Bundtlet - Details not yet released, but it looks like white cake with a bit of chocolate cake edging the bottom, topped with cream cheese frosting, chocolate and caramel drizzles, and pecans.

Photo via Nothing Bundt Cakes.

Panda Express Unveils New Cantonese BBQ Brisket

2026-05-29T11:00:00.000-07:00

Panda Express blends Chinese and American BBQ traditions with the launch of new Cantonese BBQ Brisket on June 2, 2026.

Inspired by Cantonese BBQ char siu, the new entree features slow-cooked brisket hand-cut into thick, bite-sized portions, then flame-seared in a new char siu-style sauce. The sauce is made with soy sauce, sugar, onion, garlic, spicy fermented soybean paste, mirin, paprika, and sesame oil for a "rich, umami-packed flavor" featuring "sweet, tangy notes of BBQ" and "aromatic Chinese spices." The chain suggests pairing it with steamed white rice.

Panda Express' BBQ Brisket will be available through August 10, 2026, while supplies last. It will carry a "super-premium" pricing (an upcharge of $1.95 for Bowls, Plates, and Bigger Plates; and an additional $5.85 per entree for Family Meals) and is the chain's first time offering brisket.

A 5.61-oz (about 6-7 slices of brisket) serving contains about 44 grams of protein and 410 calories.

Photo via Panda Express.

Pizza Hut Introduces New Crispy Parm Pan Pizza

2026-05-29T09:00:00.000-07:00

Pizza Hut adds a twist to its signature Original Pan pizza crust with the launch of the new Crispy Parm Pan Pizza.

The new, limited-time pizza takes the Original Pan crust and layers parmesan on the outer crust before baking for an added toasty, cheesy flavor. It's meant to provide a contrast to the soft and fluffy crumb of the Original Pan crust.

The price tag on the Crispy Parm Pan Pizza starts at $10 for a medium with one topping and $13 for a large (may vary; here in Los Angeles, it's $11.99 for a medium and $14.99 for a large).

Photo via Pizza Hut.