Red Lobster is now offering a more restrictive version of its “Endless Shrimp” promotion after discontinuing it last year and emerging from bankrutpcy. “Since stepping into this role, I’ve gotten questions about Endless Shrimp — ‘Is it coming back? ‘What really happened with the promotion?’ ‘How much shrimp is too much shrimp?’ And it’s time …
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Tootsie Pop Remakes Iconic ‘How Many Licks’ Ad
A classic candy commercial from the 1970s has gotten one or two — or, rather, a-one or ta-hoo — updates. On Sept. 8, Tootsie Roll unveiled a refresh of its “How Many Licks” commercial, still starring the iconic Mr. Owl scamming a little boy out of his Tootsie Pop. Tootsie Roll Industries debuted the campaign …
Deals for a Slice of Savings
Personally, we never need a special occasion to chow down on a cheesy pizza, but when National Cheese Pizza Day falls on a Friday, it’s an extra cause for celebration. Luckily, many restaurants are equally as excited about the annual food holiday, and they’re firing up some delightful deals to help us kick off the …
What Does McDonald’s Special Edition Gold Sauce Taste Like?
McDonald’s has a new sauce that matches the hue of its famous golden arches. On Sept. 3, the fast-food chain released the Special Edition Gold Sauce, which blends a “vinegary North Carolina BBQ sauce” with notes of honey, smoke and mustard. It’s now available nationwide, while supplies last. Has McDonald’s struck gold?McDonald’s McDonald’s is offering …
Costco’s Controversial Early Shopping Restrictions Go Into Effect
Costco customers are divided over a new store policy that offers extended shopping hours to only some of its members. In a move that has some customers all fired up and others jumping for joy, the warehouse store recently announced that its Executive-level members would be able to to shop as early as 9 a.m. …
Does Wendy’s Sell Buckets of Chili?
If you’re lucky, all you need to do to get a whole bucket of beefy goodness is head to your local drive-thru. On TikTok, people have been raving about Wendy’s giant buckets of chili for a couple years now. Filmed mostly from their cars, videos show the item sloshing around in its container, threatening the …
McDonald’s and BTS Release New Happy Meal With TinyTAN Toys
McDonald’s and BTS Release New Happy Meal With TinyTAN Toys
Health Alert Issued for Trader Joe’s Uncured Pepperoni Pizza
A public health alert has been issued for a Trader Joe’s frozen pizza after the product was imported from Italy and not reinspected, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the alert on Aug. 29 for Trader Joe’s Uncured Pepperoni Pizza, a frozen, not-ready-to-eat product imported from Italy. …
Burger King Brings Back Cini Minis After 13 Years
A sweet and spiced breakfast treat is coming back to Burger King — and you’ll be able to get it any time of day. On Aug. 27, Burger King announced on Instagram that its highly-requested, once-discontinued sweet teat — Cini Minis — have made a nationwide return to menus for a limited time. (The company …
Starbucks Puts Protein Cold Foams and Lattes on Permanent Menu
The Green Siren is officially joining the protein-maxxing movement. Starbucks announced today that its cafes in the U.S. and Canada will permanently offer Protein Cold Foams, along with a line of Protein Lattes made with protein-boosted 2% milk, starting Sept. 29. The chain says its new, macronutrient-packed drinks will come in a “variety of flavors,” …









