Another major edition of Fast Food Week! We’ve got 8 MAINS items – mainly deals. There’s also solid representation in SIDES, BEVS, DESSERTS & SNACKS. And don’t forget to check out the début of McDonalds’s viral Cookie Tote!
Wendy’s latest crop of Biggie Bags deals…
The rundown…
DO scroll down to the bottom of the page to check out Heinz’s new game day KegChup pump. And get your winner’s bracket entry for the second annual Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Wienie 500 in Indianapolis…
MAINS
Wendy’s revamps Biggie Bags Value Meals
The Biggie Bags are back. In three size; $4, $6 and $8. The official news release says the new Biggie Deal, “offers a variety of meal pairings with options fit for all fans, perfect for snacking, meals, late-night cravings, and more.” Although the two smaller Deals are based on Jr. menu items, they do offer enough food to fill up the average adult or stuff a kid.
Jack In The Box goes retro on birthday menu…
JITB is marking its 75th anniversary this year. And it’s latest celebratory offering is the re-release of a whole list of classic fan-fave menu items. The Chicken Supreme is already back. And the Hot Mess burger is due next month, with Frings and Smashed Jack Sliders coming later in the year. Keep your eyes peeled for all kinds of new and nostalgic Jack’s food and merch as 2026 unfolds…
Taco Bell reprises Crispy Chicken Nuggets
The Chicken snack that eats like a meal is back at the Bell. For a limited time, of course. But this time Crispy Chicken Nuggets are accompanied by something new: Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch (see SIDES below, for details).
Fans will already know that the Bell’s CCNs differ in two significant ways from other Nuggs: They’re coated with crushed corn tortillas, and they’re somewhat larger. More like ‘tender chunks’.
Pizza Hut brings back Personal Pan pies
The Hut’s Personal Pan Pizza (see photo, top of page) has always been touted as the perfect size for the solo diner. Now, they’re back in a limited-time carry out-only deal, available on Tuesdays only. While supplies last. They’re just $3 when ordered for carry-out in-store, through the Pizza Hut app, or online.
Papa John reimagines Pan Pizza
The new-stalghic pan pie features, “crispy caramelized edges, a pillowy, airy center, and an indulgent six-cheese blend.” The thick crust is baked with Parmesan and Special Garlic Sauce between the crust and pan for a rich tan finish and extra-crispy crunch. The six-cheese blend includes Mozzarella, Pro-volone, Fontina, Asiago, Parmesan, and Romano. And a dusting of Italian seasonings tops it all off…
Domino’s bakes up $6 large 2-topping pizza deal
You can get any number of any 2-topping pies when ordering for carry-out today through tomorrow, Sunday February 1, 2026.
The deal is good on Hand Tossed, Crunchy Thin, or New York Style crust pies. Parmesan Stuffed Crust is also available at a small extra charge. At participating locations US-wide.
Fat Bastard Burritos posts Big Fat Deals
The 95-locations-and-growing Canadian Tex Mex chain is rolling out, “three crave-worthy promotions available in-store on select weekdays.” There’s Taco’Bout it Monday, Twosome Tuesday, and wrap It Up Wednesday.
“Big Fat Deals give our fans even more reasons to stop by all week long,” said Kala Patel, VP of Marketing for MBI Brands. “From tacos and burritos to value-packed meals for two, every deal delivers bold flavor, maximum value, and the quality our fans know and love.” it’s a limited-time offer…
Hardee’s intros new Brioche B’Fast Sammys
There are 5 different options… A nice change from the ho-hum: Hardee’s does their breakfast sand-wiches on buns, rather than the usual English Muffins, biscuits or bagels. They’re also bringing back their fan fave Beer battered Fish Sandwich for a limited time at a Value price of $7.
SIDES
Hidden Valley and Taco Bell partner on Diablo Ranch
The Ranch is all Hidden Valley classic and the new flavouring is genuine Taco Bell Diablo Sauce. Fans loved a previous release of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce. Now they’re trying out the new ‘icy-hot’ Ranch.
Food blogger, reviewer Hunter Wren Meile says: “I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t one of the better fast food collaborations that I’ve had the pleasure of drizzling over a taco.”
BEVERAGES
JITB celebrates 75 with Matcha
jack In The Box is into its 75th birthday celebration. And the latest special marking the milestone is the release of matcha. It’s a solo ‘plan’ matcha for now. But the chain is installing dedicated matcha platforms in all its locations. So, it appears it’s not a limited time event. And there will be more flavours in future…
Dunkin’ adds Protein Milks
Five in all, to be precise. The headliner is a partnership with Megan Three Stalion called Megan’s mango Protein Refresher. The overall menu includes Refreshers and Lattés, all made with Lactaid Protein 2% Reduced Fat Milk. Other Winter menu items include an Espresso, a Latté and a Berry Refresher.
Starbuck’s Spring Menu studded with Specialties
The premium coffee vendor has unveiled its 2026 Spring Menu, studded with special brews. There’s a returning slate of Lavender Themed coffees…
… And caucus of new Toasted Coconut Lattés. The toasted coconut bevs will also be topped with real toasted coconut. And we’re advised the coconut syrup used in the blend will be available year-round.
Hardee’s pours Iced Coffees
Hardee’s is adding Iced Coffees to its beverage menu. The menu says: “Our 100% Arabica iced coffee with choice of vanilla or caramel syrup [with] creamy half & half.” If the new bevs fly, look for more flavours to be added in future. There’s no indication this is a limited-time offering…
DESSERTS & SNACKS
McDonalds packs a Cookie Tote
McD’s is ‘drawing a line in the flour’ on cookie prices. It’s Cookie Tote is a self-handled cardboard tower that holds a Baker’s Dozen of Chocolate Chip Cookies. The official description characterizes the cookies as, warm and tasty, soft and chewy.
Ordered singly, these gems cost $0.99. But in the $5 tote, they work out to under $0.40 per cookie. Instagram Food vlogger @hiptosave showcased ’em. One commenter enthused: “They are delicious! […] Hot, delicious, and at a low cost. […] The best value ever.”
Tim Horton’s adds new baked treats
Tim’s is adding 2 new baked treats at locations across Canada. “The Custard Tart is a beloved dessert around the world […]. Our guests are going to love how the rich, creamy custard pairs with its flaky pastry shell,” Matthew Feaver, Head of Innovation for Tim Horton, said. “Canadians love their butter tarts, and they are also going to love our new Pecan Butter Tart, which features a topping of candied pecans for a sweet and savoury crunch.”
OREOs blasts out ANOTHER new cookie
Do these guys ever sleep? The OREO brain trust has come out with yet another new cookie, after a major New Year’s launch. This time it’s a luxe Cakesters release: OREO Cakesters Double Chocolate. “Chocolate lovers are in for a treat with OREO Cakesters Double Chocolate,” Uzair Saqib Khan, Mon-delēz Canada, said in the official news release… “Soft, rich, and full of chocolatey goodness, it’s a snack too irresistible to put down.”
NOVELTIES
Heinz rolls out Keggchup
It’s actually a new mini beer keg-shaped aluminum pump server for classic Heinz KetChup. And it’s a perfect Super Bowl Game Day buffet table accessory! The distinctive container stands almost 20 in / 50 cm tall and contains 114 oz / 3.24 L of the red stuff. More than enough to get you through the Big game.
The catch is… you can’t buy one just yet. But you can win one. Visit HeinzKegChup.com to enter the draw and join the list for exclusive order access to this limited-edition offering, set to launch to the masses at the beginning of the next NFL season.
EVENTS
The Wienermobiles conquer Daytona
Eight Oscar Mayer Weienermobile promotion vehicles from all across the US will compete in their own race as part of the annual Carburation Days festival at Indy. The Wienie 500 rolls out May 22, at the Brickyard.
The winner will receive their laurels in the ‘Weiner’s Circle’. Fans can visit the Pick Your Dog Wienie 500 winner’s bracket contest on Instagram. Check Oscar’s Wienermobile posts on Insta-gram or TikTok for updates.
And that’s the skinny…
… On what’s going to be making some of us a little wider over the coming days and weeks. See you back here for the next snowshoeing-to-work edition of Fast Food Week!
~ Maggie J.