Sorry ‘sides’ fans: No sides on our best-of-the-best rundown this week… But we have 5 great Mains and 7 extraordinary Snacks and Beverages for you. And for you Jerky fans out there, we’re delighted to announce the return of Jack’s Links’ Big Bag O Beef…
White Castle is bringing back its Sloppy Joe Sliders and Mac & Cheese Nibblers.
Mains
White Castle reprises winter faves
White Castle is bringing back its Sloppy Joe Sliders and Mac & Cheese Nibblers for an extended run now through February 4, 2024. The Sliders are available in Classic, Smoky and Spicy versions, as singles or in 6-packs. The Nibblers are simply chunks of Mac and Cheese coated in a crispy batter and deep-fried. They come in 5-, 10- and 20-piece orders.
Jack In The Box offers Christmas Deals
That’s a full 24 days of Holiday specials, available now through December 24. Call it an Advent Calendar on a menu! They’re calling it ‘Jackmas’, and its available to Rewards members as a special offer every day via their app. One condition: You must make a purchase of $1 or more from the regular menu to qualify.
Arby’s beefs up $4 or Less deal
The guys who boast they ‘Have The Meats’ are beefing up their current ‘Classics for $4 or Less’ deal adding their Double Roast Beef Sandwich ($4) to the list.
Also available are: the Classic Beef ‘N Cheddar for $3, the 4-piece Mozzarella Sticks for $2, a Small Curly Fries for $1, and a Small Fountain Drink for $1.
Jack In The Box brings back Breakfast Bagels
JITB is reprising its Breakfast Bagels for a limited time. The Stacked Bagel comes with grilled sausage patties, fresh-cracked eggs, ham slices, and American (Processed) cheese. The Egg & Cheese Bagel has a fresh-cracked and American (Processed) cheese. You can get 2 of the latter for $4.
SONIC Almost gives away Coney Dogs
Count on SONIC to come up with a really eye-popping deal. For a limited time, at participating locations, you can get SONIC’s Footlong Quarter Pound Coney Dog for just $1.99. It’s a grilled footlong dog topped with chili and melted cheddar cheese. Hot dog fans will already be ooh-ing and aaw-ing! $199 is approximately half-price, depending on where you live…
Snacks & Beverages
Subway brings back Foot-long Cookies
Monday, December 4 is National Cookie Day, and Subway is bringing back its elusive Foot-long Chocolate Chip Cookies to celebrate. But you’ll have to attend one of just a few select locations (in Chicago, Dallas, Miami, and New York), where they’re planning ‘Cookieway’ popups.
“[O]ur guests will get a sneak peek of an even better footlong cookie: thick, gooey, packed with chocolate chips and served warm – right out of the oven,” says Paul Fabre, Senior Vice President, Culinary and Innovation at Subway. The Cookie will become a permanent menu item early in the new year…
Krispy Kreme brings back its $1 Dozens deal
KK’s annual Day of Dozens falls on December 12 this year. On that day alone you can get a dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for a dollar. One catch: You have to purchase any dozen at the regular price in-shop, at the drive-thru, or online for pick-up or delivery.
Starbuck’s whips up Holiday Cold Foams
They’re described as flavoured toppers made with Starbuck’s signature Vanilla Cream which you can add to any cold beverage (at slight additional charge) at all locations across the US and Canada. Try all 4 flavours: Peppermint Chocolate, Sugar Cookie, Chestnut Praline or Caramel Brulée.
Shake Shack parties with Trolls
The Shack is featuring a limited-time special: 3 new shakes to mark the premiere of the new Trolls Band Together movie.
Choose from Poppy’s Sugar Cookie Shake, Branch’s Chocolate Peppermint Shake. Available for a limited time, at participating Shacks US-wide.
Jack In The Box adds Mini Cinnis
They’re bite-sized Cinnamon buns. And what better time to launch them than the Holidays? Get ’em hot and drippy in 5- and 10-piece orders. JITB offers broader ‘Minis’ menu, including Mini Churros and Tiny Tacos…
Jimmy John’s rolls out Peppermint Chocolate Cookies
They’re pretty, and chocolately, and aimed squarely at you holiday season palate. And they available now through December 22, 2023, while supplies last. It’s described as a chocolate and peppermint swirl cookie embedded with pieces of candy cane. Chewy, crunchy and zippy, all at the same time.
Dairy Queen declares Blizzards of the Month
Frosted Sugar Cookie and Candy Cane Chill are dual Blizzard of the Month flavours for December. The Frosted Sugar Cookie Blizzard starts with Dairy Queen’s signature vanilla soft serve, blending in soft sugar cookie pieces, icing, and sprinkles.
It’s back from last year. The Candy Cane Chill Blizzard is also based on vanilla soft serve, mixed with candy cane pieces and chocolaty chunks.
Novelty Alerts
Tasty Bites premieres Curry Lip Balm
Tasty Bites has popularized dry spice blends that let you make zippy Asian dishes at home in no time, with little fuss. Now, they’re celebrating the overwhelming popularity of Curries with a selection of spicy Lip Balms. Get them in Tikka Masala, Vindaloo, or Hot & Spicy varieties, via TastyBite.com/SpiceBalm, while supplies last. I guess the idea is, it’ll keep your lips warm during cold winter outings…
Jack’s Links brings back 10 lb. Bag-o-Jerky
Jack’s styles itself the go-to Jerky source if America. And it goes to great lengths to support that claim. One popular stunt in its repertoire is the 10 lb. / 4.5 kilo bag of Beef Jerky.
And this year, they’re including a special gift-wrapping kit. Order via the dedicated website. But don’t dawdle. The Big Bags ‘O Beef sold out in 15 minutes last year.
And that’s the skinny…
… On that’s going to be making some of us a little thicker over the coming Holidays. See you back here in 7 for the next amazing installment of Fast Food Week!
~ Maggie J.