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January 2021
- Arby’s – White Cheddar Mac N Cheese
- Arby’s – Crispy Fish Sandwich
- Arby’s – King’s Hawaiian Fish Deluxe
- Arby’s – Mint Chocolate Shake
- Boston Market – Nashville Hot Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- Carl’s Jr. – BLT Ranch Big Chicken Sandwich
- Carl’s Jr. – BLT Ranch Double Cheeseburger
- Carl’s Jr. – Fiery Famous Star
- Carl’s Jr. – Double Fiery Famous Star
- Carl’s Jr. – Triple Fiery Famous Star
- Carl’s Jr. – Beyond Fiery Famous Star
- Carl’s Jr. – Fiery Chicken Sandwich
- Chick-fil-A – Grilled Spicy Chicken Deluxe Sandwich
- Chick-fil-A – Cilantro Lime Sauce
- Church’s Chicken – Texas Tenders
- Chipotle – Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice
- Chipotle – Shawn Mendes Bowl
- Dairy Queen – Mint Chip Shake
- Dairy Queen – Red Velvet Cake Blizzard
- Dairy Queen – Rotisserie-Style Chicken Bites
- Dairy Queen – Brownie Dough Blizzard
- Del Taco – Honey Mango Crispy Chicken Taco
- Del Taco – Epic Honey Mango Crispy Chicken & Bacon Burrito
- Del Taco – Honey Mango Crispy Chicken & Churros Box
- Dickey’s – Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Dickey’s – Spicy Brisket Sandwich
- Dickey’s – Double Berry Cobbler Dessert
- Dog Haus – Mr Miyagi
- Dunkin’ – Dunkfetti Donut
- Dunkin’ – Extra Charged Coffee
- Dunkin’ – Southwest Veggie Power Breakfast Sandwich
- El Pollo Loco – Double Protein Avocado Pollo Fit Bowl
- El Pollo Loco – Double Protein Fajita Pollo Fit Bowl
- El Pollo Loco – Double Protein Mexican Caesar Pollo Fit Bowl
- Firehouse Subs – Everything Hook & Ladder sub
- IHOP – The Classic (wrap/bowl)
- IHOP – Country Breakfast (wrap/bowl)
- IHOP – Spicy Poblano Fajita (wrap/bowl)
- IHOP – Southwest Chicken (wrap/bowl)
- IHOP – New Mexico Chicken (wrap/bowl)
- IHOP – Spicy Shredded Beef (wrap/bowl)
- KFC – Classic Chicken Sandwich
- KFC – Spicy Classic Chicken Sandwich
- Krispy Kreme – Mini Dessert Doughnuts
- MrBeast – A whole new brand launches
- Noodles & Co – Cauliflower Gnocchi Rosa
- Noodles & Co – Cauliflower Gnocchi with Roasted Garlic Cream
- Panda Express – Firecracker Chicken Breast
- Panera – Pepperoni Flatbread
- Panera – Four Cheese Flatbread
- Pizza Hut – Detroit-style Double Pepperoni
- Pizza Hut – Detroit-style Double Cheesy
- Pizza Hut – Detroit-style Meaty Deluxe
- Pizza Hut – Detroit-style Supremo
- QDOBA – Healthy eats menu
- Quiznos – Old Bay Lobster Club
- Quiznos – Lobster Classic
- Red Lobster – Wagyu-Bacon Cheeseburger
- Rubios – Impossible Taco Salad
- Rubios – Impossible Burrito Especial
- Rubios – Impossible California Bowl
- Shake Shack – Korean-style Fried Chick’N Sandwich, our review
- Shake Shack – Korean Gochujang Chick’N Bites, our revew
- Shake Shack – Korean Gochujang Fries, our review
- Shake Shack – Black Sugar Vanilla Shake
- Shake Shack – Brownie Batter Hot Cocoa Shake
- Sonic Drive-In – Spicy Chicken Slinger
- Starbucks – Pistachio Frappuccino
- Starbucks – Kale and Portabella Mushroom Sous Vide Egg Bites
- Starbucks – Earth Cake Pop
- Steak ‘n Shake – Red Velvet Shake
- Steak ‘n Shake – OREO Red Velvet Shake
- Whataburger – Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Whataburger – Updated brioche bun
- Wienerschnitzel – Pastrami Sandwich
- Wienerschnitzel – Pastrami All-Beef Hot Dog
- Wienerschnitzel – Pastrami Chilli Cheese Fries
- Zaxby’s – General Tso’s sauce
February 2021
- A&W – Cod Sliders
- Bojangles – Bojangler
- Bojangles – Bo’s Chicken Sandwich
- Buffalo Wild Wings – Haddock Sandwich
- Captain D’s – Southern-Stye Fish Tenders
- Captain D’s – Ultimate Seafood Platter
- Carl’s Jr. – Beer Battered Fish Sandwich
- Carl’s Jr. – Really Big Carl
- Checkers & Rally’s – Super Loaded Buford
- Culver’s – North Atlantic Cod Fish Sandwich
- Dairy Queen – Wild Alaskan Fish Sandwich
- Del Taco – Honey Mango Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Taco
- Del Taco – Epic Crispy Fish & Guac Burrito
- Del Taco – Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Taco
- Del Taco – Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Burrito
- Del Taco – Beer Battered Crispy Fish Taco
- Denny’s – Nashville Hot Chicken Melt
- Denny’s – The Big Dipper Melt
- Denny’s – Double Moons Over My Hammy Melt
- Denny’s – Mama D’s Pot Roast Bowl
- Denny’s – Chicken Addiction Bowl
- Einstein Bros. Bagels – Texas Brisket Egg Sandwich
- El Pollo Loco – Baja Shrimp Taco
- El Pollo Loco – Loco Lunch Boxes at El Pollo Loco
- Golden Chick – Hand Battered Cod Sandwich
- Golden Chick – Crispy Butterfly Shrimp
- Golden Chick – Spring Sampler
- Habit Burger – Patty Melt
- Hardee’s – Beer Battered Fish Sandwich
- Jack In The Box – Fish Sandwich
- Jack In The Box – Deluxe Fish Sandwich
- Jersey Mike’s – Grilled Portabella Mushroom and Swiss Sub
- Jimmy John’s – Smokin’ Kickin’ Chicken
- KFC – Best Chicken Sandwich Ever
- Red Lobster – Lobsterfest 2021
- Red Lobster – Baja Shrimp Bowl
- Red Robin – Cauliflower Wings
- McDonald’s – Shamrock Shake
- McDonald’s – OREO Shamrock McFlurry
- McDonald’s – Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- McDonald’s – Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- McDonald’s – Deluxe Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- PDQ – Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- PDQ – Spicy Nuggets
- PDQ – Cap’n Crunch Berry Shake
- P.F. Chang’s – Fire & Ice Dessert
- P.F. Chang’s – Red Lantern Cocktail
- Pollo Campero – Chicken Sandwich
- Popeye’s – Cajun Founder Sandwich | our review
- Popeye’s – Cajun Crispy Shrimp | our review
- Popeye’s – Cajun Crispy Shrimp Surf & Turf
- Roy Rogers – Beer Battered Cod Sandwich
- Shake Shack – Berryz II Men Shake
- SONIC Drive-In – Extra-Long Ultimate Cheesesteaks
- SONIC Drive-In – Spicy Extra-Long Ultimate Cheesesteaks
- SONIC Drive-In – Mesquite Butter Bacon Cheeseburger
- Taco John’s – Queso Blanco
- Taco John’s – Queso Chicken Boss Burrito
- Taco John’s – Queso Blanco Boss Bowl
- Taco John’s – Queso Loaded Nachos
- Taco Time – Fish Taco
- Wendy’s – Crispy Panko Fish Sandwich
- White Castle – Shrimp Nibblers
- White Castle – Crab Cake Sliders
- Wienerschnitzel – Backyard Veggie Dog (CA, TX, NM test)
- Wienerschnitzel – Barbeque Veggie Dog (CA, TX, NM test)
- Wienerschnitzel – Chicago Veggie Dog (CA, TX, NM test)
- Wienerscnitzel – Fish and Chips
March 2021
March sees many restaurants offer up seafood specials with an eye on Lent, and “Fish Fridays”. We’ve rounded up all the fish sandwiches, burritos, tacos and more here.
- 7-11 – Fish Bites
- Arby’s – Crinkle Cut Fries
- Arby’s – Spicy Gyro (extra spicy)
- Baja Fresh – Enchiladas Rojas
- Baja Fresh – Enchiladas Verde
- Bruegger’s – Western Brisket Sandwich
- Buffalo Wild Wings – Bacon Smashed Hatch Chile Burger
- Buffalo Wild Wings – Buffalo Chicken Tots
- BurgerFi – Spicy Wagyu Burger
- Burger King – Sourdough King
- Carl’s Jr. / Hardee’s – Godzilla Burger
- Carl’s Jr. / Hardee’s – Kong Burger
- Carl’s Jr. / Hardee’s – King Kong Chicken Sandwich
- Chronic Tacos – Fajita Burrito
- Cracker Barrel – Prime Rib Heat n Serve Family Dinner
- Chipotle – Quesadilla, digital only
- Del Taco – Honey Chipotle BBQ Crispy Chicken Taco
- Del Taco – Epic Honey Chipotle BBQ Crispy Chicken & Bacon Burrito
- Del Taco – Honey Chipotle BBQ Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries
- Del Taco – 3 pc. Crispy Chicken & Fries Box
- Del Taco – Lemonade Poppers
- Del Taco – Mini Shake Poppers
- Dickey’s – releasing BBQ sauce into Walmart
- Firehouse Subs – Pepperoni Pizza Meatball Sub
- Jack In The Box – Donut Holes
- Panda Express – Wok Seared Steak And Shrimp
- Pei Wei – Mongolian Green Beans
- Pei Wei – House Special Chicken
- Slim Chickens – Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- Slim Chickens – Cayenne Ranch Chicken Sandwich
- Slim Chickens – Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich
- Slim Chickens – Chicken Club Sandwich
- Smashburger – Cod Sandwich
- SONIC – OREO Big Scoop Cookie Dough Sundae
- SONIC – OREO Big Scoop Cookie Dough Sundae Blast
- SONIC – Bacon Jam Cheeseburger
- SONIC – Red Bull Summer Edition Dragon Fruit Slush
- Starbucks – Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
- Starbucks – Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso
- Starbucks – Honey Oatmilk Latte
- Starbucks – Chickpea Bites & Avocado Protein Box
- Taco Bell – Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes
- Taco Bell – Spicy Potato Soft Taco
- Taco Bell – Beyond Meat Taco
- Taco Bell – Crispy Chicken Sandwich/Taco (limited market test)
- Taco Bell – Deep Fried Cheese Curds (limited market test)
- Taco Bell – Quesalupa
- Taco John’s – Crispy Fish Taco
- Taco John’s – Chicken Snack Quesadilla
- Taco John’s – Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
- Taco John’s – Spicy Chicken & Potato Griller
- Taco John’s – Chicken, Bacon Guacamole Street Taco
- Taco John’s – Sirloin Steak & Potato Griller
- Taco John’s – Cheesy Bacon Ranch Loaded Potato Olés
- TGI Fridays – Amazing Blazing Pound of Cheese Fries
- TGI Fridays – Famous Whiskey-Glazed Skewer
- TGI Fridays – Whiskey-Glazed Donut Burger
- TGI Fridays – Oooey Gooey Mozz Stick Melter
- TGI Fridays – Flaming Donut Chicken Sandwich
- TGI Fridays – Giant Churro Twists
- Whataburger – Buffalo Ranch salad
- Wienerschnitzel – Aussie Dog
- Wienerschnitzel – Cabo Dog
- Wienerschnitzel – Texas BBQ Dog
- Wienerschnitzel – OREO Cookie Chocolate Shake
- Wienerschnitzel – Berry creamy OREO Cookie Strawberry Shake
- Wienerschnitzel – OREO Cookie Mint
April 2021
- Chik-fil-A – Lemon Kale Caesar Salad
- Habit Burger – Brunch Charburger
- IHOP – Steakhouse Premium Bacon BreakFEAST
- IHOP – Steakhouse Premium Bacon Burger
- IHOP – Steakhouse BLT
- IHOP – Candied Bacon Pancakes
- IHOP – Maple Bacon Milkshake
- IHOP – OREO ‘N Bacon Waffle Sundae
- IHOP – Bacon Lovers Combo
- Jack In The Box – Sausage Cheddar Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich
- Jack In The Box – Bacon Cheddar Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich
- Jack In The Box – Chicken Cheddar Biscuit Sandwich
- Jack In The Box – Jumbo Egg Rolls
- Krispy Kreme – Strawberry Glaze
- Nathan’s Famous – Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
- Nathan’s Famous – Sticky, Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- Quiznos – The Big Easy
- Red Lobster – Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
- Red Lobster – Crispy Cod Sandwich
- Red Robin – Bacon Jammin’ Burger
- Red Robin – Bacon Jammin’ Wings
- Red Robin – Caramel & Cookie Crumb Milkshake
- Shack Shack – Avocado Bacon Burger
- Shack Shack – Avocado Bacon Chicken
- Smashburger – Scorchin’ Hot Crispy Chicken Sandwich – our review
- Wing Zone – Colossal Chicken Sandwich
May 2021
- 7-Eleven – Breakfast Taquito
- Blaze Pizza – Chipotle Ranch Chicken Pizza
- Bob Evans – Fresh Berry Farmer’s Choice Breakfast
- Bob Evans – Fresh Berry Hotcakes
- Bob Evans – Fresh Berry French Toast
- Bob Evans – Strawberry Banana Oatmeal
- Bob Evans – Summer Berry Salad
- Burger King – Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- Burger King – Spicy Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Sandwich – our review
- Burger King – Hand-Breaded Lettuce & Tomato Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- Burger King – Spicy Hand-Breaded Lettuce & Tomato Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- Carl’s Jr / Hardee’s – Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich – our review
- Carl’s Jr / Hardee’s – Hand-Breaded Chicken & Waffle Breakfast Sandwich
- Carl’s Jr / Hardee’s – Hand-Breaded Chicken Biscuit
- Church’s Chicken – Bourbon Black Pepper Smokehouse Chicken
- Del Taco – Queso Beef Crunchtada
- Del Taco – Chicken Guacamole Crunchtada
- Dickey’s – Sweet King’s Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sandwich
- Dickey’s – Caramel Crunch Brownie
- Johnny Rockets – Impossible Original
- Johnny Rockets – Vegan shakes / vegan Daiya cheese
- Krispy Kreme – Pina Colada Doughnut
- Krispy Kreme – Island Time Doughnut
- Krispy Kreme – Key Lime Pie Doughnut
- McDonald’s – BTS meal with two new sauces
- Mountain Mike’s Pizza – Mini Churrs
- Pie Five Pizza – Impossible Tuscan Pizza
- Pilot Flying J – Southern Chicken Sandwich
- Pilot Flying J – The Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Pilot Flying J – The Greek Chicken Wrap
- Pilot Flying J – The Smoked Turkey & Bacon Wrap
- Pollo Campero – Camperitos
- Rubio’s – Hula Hula Carnitas
- Rubio’s – Blaised & Glazed Crispy Chicken
- Rubio’s – Ancho Po-Boy Shrimp
- SONIC – Twisted Texan Cheeseburger
- SONIC – Twisted Texan Footlong Quarter Pound Coney
- SONIC – Cheesecake Blast
- SONIC – Strawberry Cheesecake Blast
- SONIC – Popcorn Chicken Po’ Boy
- Subway – Ham & Cheese Melt
- Subway – Steak & Cheese Melt
- Subway – Tuna Melt
- Wendy’s – Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger
- Zaxby’s – Fried Pickles
June 2021
- 7-Eleven – AHA Sparkling Water Big Gulp
- 7-Eleven – Craft Lemonade Big Gulp
- 7-Eleven – Replenish Zero Big Gulp
- 7-Eleven – Power Berry by Quake Big Gulp
- 7-Eleven – vitaminwater zero squeezed Big Gulp
- Applebee’s – Blue Bahama Mama
- Applebee’s – Boom Berry Daiquiri
- Applebee’s – Quesadilla Chicken Salad
- Applebee’s – Buffalo Chicken Wedge Salad
- Arby’s – Chicken Nuggets
- Arby’s – New Kids Meal
- Chili’s – Chicken Sandwich
- CPK – California Focaccia Malibu
- CPK – California Focaccia Smashed Avocado
- CPK – California Focaccia Spicy Honey Bee
- CPK – Avocado Super Green Pizza
- CPK – Spicy Honey Bee Pizza
- CPK – Crispy Artichoke Salad
- CPK – Chickpea Crust Pizza (limited markets)
- Culver’s – Salted Caramel Pecan Pie frozen custard
- Denny’s – Red, White & Blue Pancake Breakfast
- Firehouse Subs – Chicken Gyro Sub
- Habit Burger – Balsamic Grilled Chicken and Asparagus Salad
- Honey Baked Ham – BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
- Honey Baked Ham – HoneyBaked Beans
- Honey Baked Ham – Build Your Own BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich 6 Pack
- Honey Baked Ham – Summer Meal Packs
- Jack In The Box – Triple Bacon Cheesy Jack
- Jack In The Box – Roost Fries
- Jack In The Box – Spicy Roost Fries
- Jack In The Box – Chocolate Croissant Bites
- Krispy Kreme – Lemonade Glazed Doughnut
- Krispy Kreme – Lemonade Glazed, Lemon Kreme Doughnut
- Krispy Kreme – Strawberry Lemonade Doughnut
- Krispy Kreme – Pink Lemonade Cake Doughnut
- Krispy Kreme – 4th July Collection
- Little Caesars – Pepperoni and Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza
- MOD Pizza – The Iggy Pizza
- MOD Pizza – Strawberry Summer Salad
- MOD Pizza – Strawberry Shortcake “Squad Cake
- Noodles & Company – 3-Cheese Tortelloni Rosa
- Noodles & Company – 3-Cheese Tortelloni Pesto
- Noodles & Company – Roasted Garlic Cream Tortelloni
- Noodles & Company – Asian Apple Citrus Salad (limited markets)
- Noodles & Company – Mexican Street Corn Salad (limited markets)
- Noodles & Company – Quinoa Chop Salad (limited markets)
- Papa Murphy’s – Fritos Outlaw Pizza
- Pei Wei – Spicy Drunken Noodles
- Pie Five Pizza – Parmesan Crunch Stuffed Pizza
- Pizza Hut – The Edge Ultimate
- Pizza Hut – The Edge Carnivore
- Pizza Hut – The Edge Vegetarian
- Pizza Hut – The Edge Pepperoni Lover’s
- SONIC – Bursting Bubbles Blue Burst Slush
- SONIC – Bursting Bubbles Cherry Burst Slush
- SONIC – Crave Cheeseburger with Secret Sauce
- Taco John’s – Fried Chicken Taco
- Wendy’s – Summer Strawberry Chicken Salad
July 2021
- Applebee’s – Blue Aloha Margarita
- Applebee’s – Strawberry Coconut Margarita
- Arby’s – Southwest Chicken Avocado Wrap
- Baka Fresh – Impossible Taco Combo
- Baja Fresh – Fuego Impossible Burrito
- Baja Fresh – Impossible Bowl
- BurgerFi – SWAG Burger
- Burger King – Garlic & Bacon King
- Burger King – Breakfast Bacon King
- Culver’s – Strawberry Chocolate Parfait frozen custard
- Del Taco – Egg & Cheese Breakfast Taco
- Del Taco – Hashbrowns & Beef Breakfast Taco
- Del Taco – Hashbrowns & Bacon Breakfast Taco
- Fuzzy’s Taco Shop – Hatch Green Chile Taco
- Jimmy John’s – Beefy Ranch Wrap
- Jimmy John’s – Chicken Caesar Wrap
- Krispy Kreme – 4th July Collection
- Krispy Kreme – Carnival-themed Doughnuts
- Marco’s Pizza – The Philly Pizza
- Marco’s Pizza – The Philly Pizza Bowl
- Marco’s Pizza – Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- Marco’s Pizza – Buffalo Chicken Pizza Bowl
- Newk’s – “Q” & Slaw Sandwich
- Newk’s – “Q” Salad
- Newk’s – “Q” Pizza
- Popeyes – Strawberry Cheesecake Cup
- Popeyes – Chicken Nuggets
- Round Table Pizza – Charred Lemon Chicken pizza
- Ruby Tuesday – Libby’s BBQ
- Shake Shack – Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich
- Shake Shack – Hot Honey Bites
- Shake Shack – Hot Honey Fries
- Shake Shack – Lime Agave Margarita
- Shake Shack – Piña Punch
- Shake Shack – Watermelon Mint Mojito
- Shake Shack – Cherry Pop Shake
- Shake Shack – Triple Chocolate Chip Shake
- SONIC – Red, White & Blue Slush Float
- Taco Bell – Loaded Taco Fries
- Taco Bell – Flatbread Tacos
- TacoTime – Doritos Bag n’ Go Taco
- Wendy’s – Ghost Pepper Ranch
- Zaxby’s – Southwestern Zalad
August 2021
- McDonald’s – Saweetie Meal
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