Dollar Menu Changes at McDonald's

Being touted as a to way help customers continuing to struggle in this economy, according to a Fox Business article, McDonald's is altering their Dollar Menu and adding an "Extra Value Menu,"

On March 26, McDonald's also will debut an "Extra Value Menu".  That menu will include 20-piece chicken McNuggets, double cheeseburgers, chicken snack wraps, Angus snack wraps, medium iced coffees and snack-sized McFlurries, plus up to four regional options, that were previously listed elsewhere on its menu.

"The choices have been available for quite some time, we're just making it easier for customers to find them and enjoy them," Golden said, adding that the prices on those items will not change. All Extra Value Menu items will be priced above $1 and many will be below $2.

While prices on those items will not change, there is something that caught the AZFoodDude's eye:

McDonald's will change national advertising for its Dollar Menu, removing small drinks and small french fries and replacing those items with fresh baked cookies and ice cream cones, Neil Golden, chief marketing officer for McDonald's USA, told Reuters in an interview.

To begin with, if your McDonald's is only offering SMALL drinks for $1 you should know there is probably a good chance you can drive a mile in any direction and find one of the many McDonald's that offers ANY size drink for $1.  Also, pulling small french fries and the small drink off the Dollar Menu (raising the prices) and replacing them with cookies and ice cream cones?  Just a thought, but are you more likely to drive to McDonald's because you want fries and a drink or cookies and ice cream?  Finally, at the risk of being nitpicky, aren't ice cream cones currently under a dollar?  Not for that much longer it seems.

Dunkin' Donuts Adds Angus Steak & Egg Sandwich

A recent press release from Dunkin' Donuts announced their newest breakfast item, the Angus Steak & Egg Sandwich.  The new sandwich is described by Dunkin' Donuts this way:

The Angus Steak & Egg Sandwich is made with juicy Angus beef topped with an egg and melted American cheese, freshly served on an oven-toasted onion bagel.

According to Dunkin' Donuts, the sandwich can be ordered any time of day, but will only be around for a limited time.  Nutritional information can be found here.

Pastrami is Back at Wienerschnitzel

From now until October 30, Wienerschnitzel is once again selling Pastrami-themed items. The four items are The Angus Pastrami Dog in a Pretzel Bun, The Original Pastrami Dog, Pastrami Sandwich on Rye Bread and Pastrami in a Bun. Each of the above mentioned items comes with pastrami, Swiss cheese, mustard and pickles.

Check here for you nearest Wienerschnitzel and here for a $1 off coupon on a Pastrami Sandwich.

At this time, no nutritional information is available.

Schlotzsky's Brings Back 3 Favorites

From now until November 27, Schlotzsky's will be bringing back three sandwiches as part of their Angus Round Up line. According to Schlotzsky's, the Chipotle Guaca-Beefsky, the French Dipsky and the Bacon Beefy Smoke Cheezy have been favorites in the past and that's why this will be their third time on the menu. The ingredients and nutrition are as follows:

• Chipotle Guaca-Beefsky - Shaved Angus roast beef, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion, with Chipotle pesto and guacamole on a toasted jalapeño cheese bun. Small size: 697 calories, 35 grams of fat, 42 grams of protein.

• French Dipsky - Shaved Angus roast beef and melted mozzarella cheese on a toasted Sourdough bun, served with au jus dipping sauce. Small size: 552 calories, 22 grams of fat, 39 grams of protein.

• Bacon Beefy Smoke Cheezy - Shaved Angus roast beef, smoked cheddar cheese, bacon and Chipotle mayo on a toasted Sourdough bun. Small size: 758 calories, 42 grams of fat, 47 grams of protein.

Two New Items and a Possible Change Coming to the Arby's Menu

A recent article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has made some news about items and changes soon to hit the Arby's menu. One of the first things mentioned is the next in a ongoing line of Angus sandwiches, the Philly Cheesesteak. Set to hit stores in October, The Philly Cheesesteak is said to be priced at $4.99 in the article.

Another new product is described in the article as, "a sweet potato product." Could it be anything other than sweet potato fries?

In addition, a change coming to the menu involves relaunching the Market Fresh sandwiches with whole wheat flatbread. Does this mean the current bread will no longer be an option or the customer will have the chance to decide?

There is no reported time, as of yet, for the, "sweet potato product" or the flatbread versions of the Market Fresh sandwiches coming to a restaurant near you and me.

In case you missed it, earlier this month the AZFoodDude reported on Arby's two new chicken sandwiches.