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S'mores Frappuccino Returns to Starbucks Along with New S'mores Cold Brew

2026-07-10T07:00:00.000-07:00

Starbucks brings back its S'mores Frappuccino for a limited time for summer 2026. It's joined by the new S'mores Cold Brew and Iced S'mores Chai.

Last seen six years ago, the S'mores Frappuccino features a blend of vanilla syrup, coffee, milk, and ice poured over a layer of marshmallow-flavored whipped cream and milk chocolate sauce, topped with whipped cream and a graham cracker crumble. It's slightly changed from when it first debuted in 2015. It was made with a graham-flavored syrup instead of vanilla syrup.

The new S'mores Cold Brew features cold brew coffee mixed with marshmallow syrup topped with marshmallow cream cold foam, a milk chocolate drizzle, and a graham cracker crumble.

An Iced Smore's Chai is also available for a limited time. It takes an iced chai latte, mixes it with marshmallow syrup, and tops it off with marshmallow cream cold foam, a milk chocolate drizzle, and a graham cracker crumble.

Photo via Starbucks.

2026 National French Fry Day Deals and Specials

2026-07-09T11:00:00.000-07:00

Friday, July 10, 2026, is National French Fry Day. Here are some deals and specials to help celebrate the fried tater:

- Arby's - Through Sunday, July 12, 2026, Arby's Rewards members can get an XL order of fries (curly or crinkle) for $1.99 with a purchase of $5 or more at participating locations.

- Carl's Jr. / Hardee's - On July 10, 2026, MyRewards members can get free large fries with any purchase. The same deal is also available at sister chain Hardee's.

- Checkers & Rally's - From July 10 through July 12, 2026, they're offering a BOGO any size fry deal at participating locations.

- Del Taco - From July 10 through July 12, 2026, Del Yeah! Rewards members can get a free regular order of crinkle-cut fries with a $3 minimum purchase at participating locations.

- Five Guys - From July 8 through July 10, 2026, buy a burger, sandwich, or hot dog through the Five Guys website or app and get a free Little Fry.

- Jack in the Box - On July 10, 2026, Jack Pack members can get free fries with a minimum $1 purchase. The free fries can be any size with a choice of regular French fries, seasoned curly fries, and Halfsies fries (half French fries-half curly fries).

- McDonald's - On July 10, 2026, you can get free medium fries with a $1+ purchase using an offer in the McDonald's mobile app.

- Shake Shack - From July 10 through July 13, 2026, you can get a free order of fries with any burger/sandwich purchase using the code "FRYDAY26" when ordering through an in-restaurant kiosk or the Shake Shack website or mobile app.

- Whataburger - On July 10, 2026, you can redeem an offer for free medium fries (no purchase necessary) in the Whataburger app.

- Wendy's - On July 10, 2026, you can find a Wendy's mobile app offer good for free fries (any size) with a purchase of $5 or more.

Photo via Five Guys.

Baskin-Robbins Introduces New Brookie Batter Ice Cream

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

Baskin-Robbins has launched new Brookie Batter ice cream and brought back Oreo S'mores ice cream for a limited time.

The new Brookie Batter flavor features a mix of brown sugar- and brownie batter-flavored ice creams with Oreo cookie pieces, chocolate chip cookie dough, brownie dough, and brownie batter-flavored swirls.

Oreo S'mores features toasted marshmallow- and graham-flavored ice creams with Oreo cookie pieces and chocolate cookie swirls.

The limited-time flavors can be ordered by the scoop or as part of other treats, including:

- Oreo Brookie Batter Sundae, featuring two scoops of Brookie Batter ice cream topped with hot fudge, whipped cream, Oreo cookie pieces, and a maraschino cherry.

Oreo S’mores Shake - Oreo S'mores ice cream blended with milk and simple syrup.

Additionally, in celebration of National Ice Cream Day, from July 19 through July 25, 2026, Baskin-Robbins Rewards members can get $5 off an order of $20 or more when ordering in-shop or online through the BR website or mobile app.

Photo via Baskin-Robbins.

New at Krispy Kreme: Girl Scout Cookie Donuts

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

Krispy Kreme partners with the Girl Scouts to launch its new Girl Scout Cookie-Inspired Dozen, featuring a lineup of donuts inspired by popular Girl Scout Cookie flavors.

Available now for a limited time at participating locations across the US, the lineup includes:

- Thin Mints Donut - An Original Glazed donut dipped in chocolate icing, topped with Thin Mints cookie crumbles, dark chocolate chips, and a drizzle of mint green icing.

- Lemon-Ups Donut - A shell donut filled with Lemon Crisp Kreme filling, dipped in lemon-flavored icing, and decorated with a lemon-inspired design.

- Coconut Caramel Donut - An Original Glazed donut dipped in chocolate icing and topped with coconut and caramel.

You can buy the new Girl Scout donuts individually or by the dozen. You can also find them at select grocery retailers in a six-pack that includes three Thin Mints Donuts and three Original Glazed donuts.

Photo via Krispy Kreme.

Firehouse Subs Welcomes New Smokin' Honey Melts

2026-07-07T09:00:00.000-07:00

Firehouse Subs has introduced two new melts to its menu: the Smokin' Honey Chicken Melt and Smokin' Honey Steak Melt.

Available now at participating locations nationwide, the new melts feature a new honey chipotle sauce that delivers a "sweet, smoky, and a little spicy" flavor profile. Beyond the sauce, you can get sliced grilled chicken breast or flame-seared USDA Choice prime rib, served with extra melted provolone, brown sugar-caramelized onions, red and green bell peppers, on the chain's signature top-sliced toasted roll.

A medium (8-inch) Smokin' Honey Chicken Melt costs $11.29 at a location here in Los Angeles, while the steak version is $11.69.

Also new is the Cookies & Creme Cookie. It's a limited-time blonde cookie with white creme chips and chocolate sandwich cookie pieces. It costs $1.95 here.

Photo via Firehouse Subs.

Jack in the Box Serves Up New Hot Ones Menu

2026-07-07T07:00:00.000-07:00

Jack in the Box is currently serving its new Hot Ones Menu for a limited time.

Inspired by the spicy heat of the YouTube show, Hot Ones, the menu includes (I've included the prices at my local Jack in the Box here in Los Angeles):

- Hot Ones Sriracha Jr. Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger ($3.99) - A grilled beef patty, American cheese, tomato, pickles, lettuce, onions, and Hot Ones Sriracha Sauce, served on a toasted regular bun. You can also get it with two patties ($4.99) and/or in a combo meal.

- Hot Ones Buffalo Jr. Chicken Sandwich ($3.99) - A crispy-fried breaded chicken patty, lettuce, and Hot Ones Buffalo Sauce on toasted regular bun. It is also available with two patties and two slices of Swiss-style cheese ($4.99) and/or in a combo meal.

- Hot Ones Sriracha Curly Fry Burger ($7.99) - A jumbo beef patty, American cheese, seasoned curly fries, pickled jalapenos, and Hot Ones Sriracha Sauce, served on a toasted buttery bakery bun.

- Hot Ones Buffalo Chick-N-Tater Melt ($7.99) - A chicken patty, hickory-smoked bacon, a hash brown, Swiss-style cheese, shredded cheddar, cheese sauce, and Hot Ones Buffalo Sauce on a warm croissant.

- Hot Ones Munchie Meal ($14) - A choice of a Hot Ones Sriracha Curly Fry Burger or Buffalo Chick-N-Tater Melt, served with seasoned curly fries, two tacos, a regular-size fountain drink, and a Jack's Soccer Swag Blind Bag.

- Hot Ones The Last Dab Apollo Packet ($1.25) - A very spicy hot sauce made with Apollo Pepper and vinegar.

- Hot Ones Munch Better Deal Meal (5.49) A choice of a Hot Ones Sriracha Jr. Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger, a Buffalo Jr. Chicken Sandwich, a Sriracha Double Jr. Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger ($1 extra), or a Buffalo Double Jr. Chicken Sandwich ($1 extra), served with small fries and a small drink.

- Hot Ones Buffalo Sauced & Loaded Curly Fries ($4.00) - Seasoned curly fries topped with shredded cheddar cheese, cheese sauce, and Hot Ones Buffalo Sauce.

- Hot Ones Sriracha Sauced & Loaded Curly Fries ($4.00) - Seasoned curly fries topped with shredded cheddar cheese, cheese sauce, and Hot Ones Sriracha Sauce.

Photo via Jack in the Box.

99-Cent Corn Dogs at Sonic on These Days in July

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

In case you have a hankering for discounted battered and fried hot dogs this month, Sonic will be selling its corn dogs for 99 cents each at participating locations nationwide on the following days:

July 7, 2026
July 9, 2026
July 16, 2026
July 23, 2026
July 30, 2026

Additionally, Sonic App users can get four Mozzarella Sticks for $1.49 every Tuesday from July 14 through July 28, 2026, when ordering online.

Sonic App membership is not required for the 99-cent corn dog promotion.

Photo via Sonic.