New flavors and fast food deals are here, and they’re too good to skip!
The fast food experience gets better by the day, and we have to thank some of the leading chains for that. Looks like McDonald’s happy meal is getting a rival with Wendy’s new limited-edition Kids’ Meal toys. Meanwhile, Carl’s Jr. and Fazoli’s are bringing fresh new deals to keep those savings coming! Potbelly also made a permanent addition to its menu, effectively raising the “steaks,” while IHOP is gifting us a new pancake flavor for April. These must-have releases and fast food deals are already making waves, and here’s everything you need to know!
Carl’s Jr.’s Snack Stash Deal
Before March ended, Carl’s Jr.‘s introduced a new mix-and-match deal called the Snack Stash, and yes, you can still get it at participating locations. The new Snack Stash deal includes your choice of any three sides for just $5.99. Curious about the available side options? Here are the items you can choose from:
- Fried Zucchini
- Small Fries
- Onion Rings
- Waffle Fries
- 6-piece Jalapeño Popper Bites
The Snack Stash sounds like a great steal, but did you know that you could get it for free? That’s right, as per the brand, if you buy one of their new Triple Burgers, you can get a FREE Snack Stash on the house. In case you missed it, Carl’s Jr. recently released the Triple Burgers. Meaning, you can now enjoy your favorite burger options with three patties, including the Famous Star®, Western Bacon Cheeseburger®, El Diablo, and Big Carl® burger.
Once again, the new Snack Stash deal is available at participating locations, for a limited time only. This fast food deal cannot be combined with other discounts, offers, or combos.
Fazoli’s $3.99 Pasta Deal
Meanwhile, Fazoli’s reinforces its commitment to offering value with the new $3.99 Pasta Deal, running through September 7, 2025. Fan-favorite pasta dishes from the brand will only be priced at $3.99, and these include the small Spaghetti with Marinara or Meat Sauce and small Fettuccine Alfredo.
These $3.99 pasta dishes are available for dine-in, drive-thru, and online, and Fazoli’s ensures that each one is perfectly portioned and made with the freshest and highest quality ingredients. If you choose to dine at the restaurant, you can also enjoy your pasta with the unlimited freshly baked signature breadsticks.
According to Fazoli’s, a family of four can dine at the restaurant, get four pasta dishes, and enjoy unlimited breadsticks, all for just $16. That’s how great the new $3.99 pasta deal is! No matter how guests choose to dine at Fazoli’s, the brand is dedicated to providing superior dining experience every time.
IHOP’s New Pancake of the Month
Who doesn’t love IHOP for breakfast? Well, this April, there’s more to love about the restaurant. That’s because IHOP just announced its new pancake flavor of the month. Say hello to New York Cheesecake pancakes! The delectable stack features four buttermilk pancakes layered with cheesecake mousse and topped with glazed strawberries.
This flavor is available for a limited time only, expectedly throughout April, but some fans have reported that it’s a regular item at their local restaurant. Either way, the New York Cheesecake pancakes look worth the trip!
Potbelly’s New Prime Rib Steak Sandwich
Potbelly is doing something for the first-time ever: adding a steak sandwich permanently to its menu! Yup, the new Prime Rib Steak Sandwich is joining the brand’s legendary lineup of toasted sandwiches, starting April 14 at participating locations.
So, what’s special about this new steak sandwich? Two things: flavor and ingredients. The Prime Rib Steak Sandwich features tender sliced prime rib steak, housemade caramelized onions, melty swiss, and savory roasted garlic aioli. As per Potbelly, the new sandwich is a “toasty masterpiece” that will bring even more flavor to the menu. And just like the brand’s other sandwiches, it’s oven-toasted to perfection at 500 degrees.
The launch of the new Prime Rib Steak Sandwich is part of Potbelly’s “We’re Bringing MORE to the Table” campaign. The brand is also expected to drop other innovative menu additions throughout 2025. Recently, Potbelly expanded its menu with the arrival of new sandwiches: The Cubano and Sweet Heat Pork BBQ, plus four flavor sauces including Garlic Aioli, Red Wine Vinegar, Hot Pepper Ranch, and Sweet Heat BBQ. The brand also made waves for introducing the Chili Mac and Banana Pudding Shake last February 2025.
Wendy’s DC Kids’ Meal Toys
Finally, there’s a super treat waiting for you at Wendy’s! The fast food giant teamed up with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to drop a new collection of Kids’ Meal toys featuring DC Super Heroes and Super Villains. Think Batman, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, and Black Lightning. Now, this is a limited-time offer that superhero fans and toy collectors shouldn’t miss!
So, how exactly can you get the new DC Kids’ Meal toy collection? Easy! Just order the Kids’ Meal at Wendy’s anytime between now and early June, and you will get your meal with a collectible DC figurine, and mind you, there are 18 mini figurines to collect! Each Wendy’s Kids’ Meal will include the following:
- A choice of 4-piece chicken nuggets, hamburger or cheeseburger
- Jr. Hot & Crispy Fries or Apple Bites
- Kid’s drink
The new Wendy’s Kids’ Meal is available for purchase at the restaurant or via the brand’s website or app. And if you’re looking to treat yourself in another “super” way, take note that starting April 14, you can receive a FREE Wendy’s Kids’ Meal when you purchase a premium combo meal on the app or website.
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From The Club
Four days into April and there are so many things to look forward to already! I always love chains that go above and beyond in offering value through fast food deals, and so I wholeheartedly support Carl’s Jr. and Fazoli’s! Of course, the new releases at Potbelly and IHOP are not to miss. That steak sandwich looks mighty fine, and the IHOP pancakes are always a treat, if you ask me. Meanwhile, Wendy’s is out there helping us heal our inner child, lol! I wonder if I could collect all 18 DC figurines. 🤔
Special thanks to Markie Devo for the image and tip on IHOP’s latest release.