Subway wants you to stop by its hoagie-production line before you hit the gym. On Sept. 10, Subway announced the return of its Fresh Fit menu, which includes four new sandwiches with 20 grams or more of protein, a full serving of vegetables and fewer than 500 calories in a six-inch. Subway’s new Fresh Fit …
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Dunkin’ Hires ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Jen Affleck and Ben Affleck For New Ad
Like moths to a flame, so the Afflecks are to Dunkin’. On Sept. 15, Dunkin’ released its newest ad featuring an Affleck, except this time “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Jennifer Affleck takes the lead. In a spot titled, “Value Affleck,” the third Jennifer Affleck to enter Ben’s life finds herself inside a Dunkin’ …
Goodles Mac and Cheese Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergens
Goodles has some not-so-good news for customers with food allergies. The mac and cheese brand just announced a recall of two of its products after discovering they contain ingredients that aren’t listed on the label. If you have a few boxes of Goodles mac and cheese in your pantry, read on for everything you need …
Papa Johns Is Giving out Free Croissant Pizzas on Sept. 10
Papa Johns is soft-launching a new pizza to U.S. customers in a delightful way. For one day only, the pizza chain will offer free Croissant Pizzas to its rewards members. Want to cash in on the deal? Here’s everything you need to know. The Offer is Only Valid on Sept. 10 Papa Johns rewards members …
Shake Shack Introduces French Onion Burger and Onion Rings
A cold-weather classic, French onion soup, is coming to a fast-food chain — but not in a crock. Shake Shack just announced it is launching a French onion-inspired menu, with flavors inspired by the soup — at restaurants nationwide Sept. 12. (Shack App users got early access, though, starting Sept. 9.) The leading star of …
McDonald’s Extra Value Meals Return With $8 Big Mac, $5 McMuffin
The House of Ronald McDonald is putting in extra work to win back cash-strapped customers. On Sept. 8, McDonald’s brought back its Extra Value Meals. The incentive, which was first introduced in 1991, gave customers savings on an entree, side and drink, until it was discontinued in 2019. The chain is starting things off with …
Cracker Barrel Suspends Remodeling Plans After Conservative Backlash
Cracker Barrel’s remodeling plans have gone the way of its new logo in the wake of a backlash over the changes. The country-themed restaurant chain announced on Sept. 9 that it has suspended plans to remodel some of its 660 locations in the aftermath of unhappy customers and conservatives sharing their opinions about the proposed …
Smokey Bones Barbecue Chain Is Closing More Locations
It’s a sad day for fans of one popular barbecue chain. Smokey Bones, a restaurant with locations across the U.S., is in the process of closing its underperforming locations. Twin Hospitality Group Inc., the parent company of Smokey Bones and Twin Peaks restaurants, shared the news in a press release while introducing customers to Ken …
Red Lobster Replaces ‘Endless Shrimp’ With New ‘Spendless Shrimp’ Deal
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 …
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 …









