Spotlight New year, new meal deals: See the latest value menus Kate Perez USA TODAY Jan 21, 2026 Jan 21, 2026 Updated Feb 11, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The new year means new deals for fast-food fans.kAm}2E:@?2= 492:?D[ :?4=F5:?8 qFC86C z:?8[ %24@ q6== 2?5 (6?5JVD[ 92G6 =2F?4965 ?6H 5:D4@F?E65 >6?F @AE:@?D E9:D J62C[ A:=:?8 @? 2 C646?E AFD9 2>@?8 C6DE2FC2?ED E@ 42E6C E@ 4@?DF>6CD 4@?46C?65 23@FE :?7=2E:@? 2?5 9:896C 7@@5 AC:46D]k^AmkAm%96 D@\42==65 QG2=F6 >62= H2CDQ 3682? A:4<:?8 FA DE62> :? 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See Easter 2026 offerings Amaris Encinas USA TODAY Food & Drink Starbucks unveils winter menu for 2026. See the new drinks Mike Snider, USA TODAY USA TODAY's Melina Khan, Mike Snider, and Gabe Hauari contributed to this report.Kate Perez covers national trends and breaking news for USA TODAY. You can reach her at kperez@usatodayco.com or on X @katecperez_. 0 Comments Satisfy your cravings With our weekly newsletter packed with the latest in everything food. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story 5 simple dinners to ease back into cooking in the new year Here are five flavorful recipes that each require no more than six everyday ingredients and only take about half an hour to prepare on the stovetop. 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5 simple dinners to ease back into cooking in the new year Here are five flavorful recipes that each require no more than six everyday ingredients and only take about half an hour to prepare on the stovetop.
Crowd-pleasing dips to add to the Super Bowl snack table If you are looking for recipes that will instantly become the star of any gathering, here are a few suggestions.
With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine's diners Caviar and Chicken McNuggets? McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit.
After 80 years, Minute Maid's frozen canned juices are getting put on ice Minute Maid's frozen juices — including several varieties of orange juice, lemonade and limeade — will be discontinued by April, with inventor…
