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  • All four Sonic banana drinks with no lids in a diamond arrangement

    Review: Sonic's New Drinks Are An A-Peeling Addition To The Summer Banana Trend

    Sonic is now in on the summer 2026 banana trend, debuting four banana drinks. But, are they a standout seasonal treat or a subpar summertime novelty?

    By Sam Skopp 4 min ago Read More
  • Frozen meals in Trader Joe's frozen food section

    Trader Joe's New Frozen Pasta Might Just Be Your Weeknight Savior (If Only It Was Bigger)

    Weeknight dinners just got a little bit easier with Trader Joe's new frozen pasta. But if you're cooking for more than just yourself, you should buy more.

    By Rolland Judd 16 min ago Read More
  • The spice and seasoning aisle at a Publix grocery store.

    This Publix-Bought Seasoning Was Caught With Maggots Inside And Our Stomachs Are Turning

    A social media video has surfaced depicting an unopened, Publix-bought seasoning which had writhing maggots inside and it has us questioning our spice cabinet.

    By Kathy Bradshaw 1 hour ago Read More
  • Closeup of gooey pepperoni pizza with cheese pull.

    Not Donatos, Not Jet's: This Lesser-Known Pizza Chain Takes The Best In The US Crown

    A recent reader's choice awards took a look at American pizza chains and this lesser-known chain took the crown so keep your eye out for a location near you.

    By Dennis Lee 4 hours ago Read More
  • hands holding and peeling a banana

    10 New Banana-Flavored Finds That Prove Pumpkin Spice Has Major Competition

    A wave of new banana-flavored products hitting restaurant chains and grocery store shelves is making us rethink pumpkin spice. Is it time for the PSL to retire?

    By Maria Scinto 1 day ago Read More
  • Two entrepreneurs discussing business over a table of food.

    5 Restaurant Chains That Are Surprisingly Still Family-Run In 2026

    The restaurant industry seems like it's made up of huge conglomerates, but these five restaurant chains have managed to keep things in the family.

    By Dennis Lee 1 day ago Read More
  • closeup of Costco shopping cart handles

    What's New At Costco In August 2026: Top Finds To Grab Fast

    For those in search of the best new products at Costco, we've rounded up a list of various top finds to add to your cart before August is over.

    By Rolland Judd 2 days ago Read More
  • all four mac & cheese boxes in a horizontal row

    Walmart Great Value Mac & Cheese Vs Kraft: Which Is Better?

    Kraft is supposed to be the king of quick and easy mac and cheese, right? Well, Walmart has its own version, but can it claim the title of cheesiest?

    By Sam Skopp 2 days ago Read More
  • Shoppers wait at the Publix deli counter

    What's New At Publix In August 2026: Top Finds To Grab Fast

    If you tend to grocery shop without a plan, your next Publix run should at least include these new top finds for August to wrap up summer and welcome fall.

    By Kathy Bradshaw 3 days ago Read More
  • Pizza with meat topping in carboard box on wood surface

    This Iconic Pizza Chain Just Changed Its Name For The First Time In 68 Years

    You've known this pizza chain by name for more than a half-century. But for one stretch of this year and next, it'll adopt a whole new and shorter moniker.

    By Rolland Judd 3 days ago Read More
  • Trader Joe's refrigerated section with various products and two customers standing in front.

    Trader Joe's Discontinued This Popular Dupe, And Fans Are Losing It: 'I Just Fell To My Knees'

    Trader Joe's has a number of excellent dupe products riffing on popular brand-name items, but this one just got discontinued and fans are grieving.

    By Dennis Lee 3 days ago Read More
  • Man in suit outside looking disgusted at his to-go coffee

    McDonald's New Fall Drink Is Already Getting Slammed Online: 'Tastes Like Drinking A Candle'

    McDonald's has brought out its fall lineup of drinks and customers are already dragging this one online. It may be better to just skip this one.

    By Haley McNamara 4 days ago Read More
  • Trader Joe's checkout stands and display cases with merchandise

    This Beloved Trader Joe's Bakery Treat Is Already Back Before Fall

    Those who didn't stock up on this Trader Joe's bakery treat last fall have waited a long time for its return, but it's finally back — and in August.

    By Rolland Judd 4 days ago Read More
  • An employee grabs a pastry from the display case at a bakery using tongs.

    Pillsbury Dropped New Bakery-Inspired Treats That Might Just Rival Your Favorite Cafe

    Pillsbury has launched new bakery-inspired treats which have us eyeing the freezer section. Living lavish at home has never been quite so easy.

    By Dennis Lee 4 days ago Read More
  • Walmart shopping basket at self checkout

    What's New At Walmart In August 2026: Top Grocery Finds To Grab Fast

    Walmart has plenty of new products on store shelves this August, but these grocery finds are the ones we think you ought to know about before they disappear.

    By Kat Olvera 4 days ago Read More
  • A barista pouring milk into a latte.

    9 Fall 2026 Fast Food Menu Items For Pumpkin Spice Haters

    The food industry gets inundated with pumpkin spice everything when fall comes around but many people are tired of it. Here are some options for the haters.

    By Cassie Womack 4 days ago Read More
  • Four Dunkin' tiramisu cold beverages in takeout cups on a metal table

    Review: Dunkin' Just Turned Tiramisu Into Coffee And It's A Welcomed Alternative To Pumpkin Spice Overkill

    Dunkin' has launched four new iced drinks inspired by the Italian dessert tiramisu, but are they worth buying? We tried them all to find out.

    By Rachel Sobel 4 days ago Read More
  • interior of an Aldi store

    Aldi's 'Summer Items Funeral' Is Here With Deep Discounts You'll Want To Grab Fast

    Aldi is issuing a post-mortem of sorts on Summer 2026 by way of a sale on sun-and-fun-related items. The prices can't be beat, but which items should you buy?

    By Maria Scinto 5 days ago Read More
  • One of the shelves in the seasoning section of a Trader Joe's store

    Trader Joe's Just Brought Back This Discontinued Seasoning, But Fans Say There's Still Something Missing

    Trader Joe's has brought back a fan-favorite seasoning blend after a several year hiatus, but shoppers have noticed the new version is slightly different.

    By Dylan Murray 5 days ago Read More
  • Sam's Club shopper grabbing something off the shelf in the store aisle.

    What's New At Sam's Club In August 2026: Top Finds To Grab Fast

    Sam's Club has added a number of new items to store shelves in August 2026 and we've scoured the lot to find which products are worth paying attention to.

    By Maria Scinto 5 days ago Read More
  • checkout lanes at Kroger

    What's New At Kroger In August 2026: Top Finds To Grab Fast

    If you're a regular shopper at Kroger it pays to know what's new in the store, and these new items in August 2026 are ones you ought to keep in mind.

    By Maria Scinto 6 days ago Read More
  • Fazoli's drink and breadsticks

    This Beloved 38-Year-Old Italian Chain Has Closed 50 Locations In 2026

    A go-to for Italian food for more than three decades, the bell has now tolled for one restaurant chain, which has just a single location in several states.

    By Kathy Bradshaw 6 days ago Read More
  • Stacks of graham crackers in different piles on cloth

    Trader Joe's Dropped A Copycat Spread That Shoppers Say Tastes Just Like Graham Crackers

    What's new at Trader Joe's? The retailer is now selling a copycat spread that impressively tastes like graham crackers and is much cheaper than the real deal.

    By Kat Olvera 6 days ago Read More
  • The sign for a food court section of a mall or airport

    9 Hands-Down Cheapest Food Court Foods We Could Find In 2026

    Food courts are usually a great place to grab a cheap bite, but these food court menu items are hands-down some of the cheapest available in 2026.

    By Dylan Murray 6 days ago Read More
  • Three young people eating burgers and shakes from a fast food restaurant.

    The Hands-Down Cheapest Meal At 7 Popular Fast Food Chains In 2026

    Getting a good deal at a fast food restaurant can feel like a far-gone dream these days, but here are the cheapest meals at seven fast food chains in 2026.

    By Cassie Womack 6 days ago Read More
  • A cream-topped drink in a glass mug, with spices and squash

    4 Chains That Don't Use Real Pumpkin In Their PSLs

    Even though fall is still a month away, coffee chains are gearing up to release their PSLs. If real pumpkin is important to you, these chains don't include it.

    By Lottë Reford 7 days ago Read More
  • Seafood dishes at Red Lobster and a basket of cheese biscuits.

    Red Lobster Just Brought Back This Money-Losing Deal That Diners Will Be Running For

    Red Lobster is looking to get customers back in their seats with this limited-time deal which has lost the chain money in the past for how popular it was.

    By Rolland Judd 7 days ago Read More
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