Fast Food Week: Quick Service Restaurants And Snacks News!

Many of the Fast Food players remained silent this past week… Holed-up, preparing for the next bat-tle in the Value Wars. But Taco Bell, Dunkin’s, Church’s, and A&W Canada popped new Deals. And Baskin Robbins named Cinnamon Roll its January Flavour of the Month!

$7 Luxe Box Update - © 2024 Taco BellThe Updated $7 Luxe Cravings Box from Taco Bell…

The rundown…

We have a few new Value Deals… And seasonal specials on the board this week. And Winter Menu an-nouncements from Taco Bell and Dunkin’s…

Mains

Taco Bell updates Luxe Cravings Box

The $7 LCB is being freshened up with the replacement of the Chalupa Supreme with a Cheesy Gordita Crunch, and the Double Stacked Taco with a Doritos Locos Taco. The updated Luxe Box includes: a Beefy 5-Layer Burrito; an order of Chips & Nacho Cheese Sauce; and a Medium fountain drink…

A&W Canada launches $6 Buddy Bundle

For a limited time, Canuck ‘Dubs fans can get a new A&W Buddy Burger (topped with freshly grilled onions, ketchup, mustard and zippy Teen sauce)…

$6 Buddy Bundles - © 2025 A&W Canada

… or crispy Chicken Buddy Burger (topped with pickles and mayo), with a small fountain drink and fries for just $6. “We think this is the best-tasting Value Meal you can find in Canada,” says Susan Senecal, CEO and President of A&W Canada.

Dunkin’s unveils $5 Value Deal

The breakfast deal includes: two Wake-Up Wrap sandwiches (egg and a choice of bacon, sausage, turkey sausage, or no meat folded in a flour tortilla), plus either a medium (14-oz. / 415 ml) hot coffee or medium (24 oz. / 700 ml) iced coffee for $5.

Church’s hatches Chicken Sandwich Deal

For a limited time, you can get 2 Classic Classic Chicken Sandwiches for just $4. (Price may vary depending on where you live.)

2 For $4 Sandwich Deal - © 2025 CHurch's

The Classic consists of a crispy-fried boneless chicken patty, mayo (spicy or regular), and pickles on a plain bun. The new value deal is around for a limited time only…

Beverages

Dunkin’s wants you to ‘Shake That Ess’

Dunkin’s is now running a promo collab with Sabrina Carpenter featuring her hit song Espresso. The campaign slogan is, ‘Shake That Ess’. The bev consists of espresso, brown sugar flavor, oat milk, and ice, shaken together like a cocktail.

Desserts & Snacks

Krispy Kreme Original Doughnuts Deal

Today and tomorrow (January 4-5) only, get a dozen KK Original Glazed donuts or Classic Assorted donuts for just $12 (limit four per customer).

January 3-5 Deals - @ 2025 Krispy Kreme

The deal is available pretty much any way you choose to order: in-shop, at the drive-thru, and online for pickup or delivery. And you don’t have to be a member of any loyalty/rewards plan!

Dunkin’s adds Winter Menu items

Dunkin’s is also adding 4 new items to its Winter 2025 Menu: Lava Cake Signature Latté; Lava Cake Coffee; a Chocolate Whoopie Pie Doughnut; and an Iced Lemon Loaf. Aavailable now for a limited time at Dunkin’ locations US-wide.

Baskin-Robbins scoops Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream

BR is featuring a new winter comfort themed ice cream as its January Flavour of the month: Cin-namon Roll. It’s described as cinnamon roll ice cream with dough pieces and cinnamon cream cheese-flavored swirls

Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream - © 2025 Baskin Robbins

And… If you’re a ‘joiner’, be advised that BR is also launching an new loyalty program. They’ll even gift you a free scoop if ice cream for signing on…

Events

Taco Bell January Deals Menu unveiled

The Bell has released its January Digital Deals menu. The complete list is available at a dedicated page. Digital Deals must be or ordered online or through the mobile app…

McDonald’s Snack Wraps update:

They’re definitely returning sometime this year, though no date or duration of availability has been revealed. We DO know they’ll probably be billed as ‘McCrispy Snack Wraps’ and ‘McCrispy Tenders’. And there’s talk he much love wraps will be back permanently, head-to-head with similar offerings introduced last year at Burger King, KFC, Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s, Arby’s SONIC and elsewhere…

And that’s the skinny…

… On what’s going to be making some of us as stuffed as a triple-burger over the coming days and weeks. See you back here in 7 for the next rich and hearty edition of Fast Food Week!

~ Maggie J.