In this week’s restaurant menu news, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery kicks off its annual Strawberry Freshtival with seasonal favorites and a new Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cold Brew. Shoney’s honors mothers with a free slice of Strawberry Pie on May 10. as Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen brings back its spring berry menu and Mother’s Day meal bundles.
Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay celebrates National Burger Month with the signature Bacon Crunchburger and weekly deals. Hat Creek Burger Company has launched a limited smokehouse collaboration with Terry Black’s Barbecue, and White Castle is offering a value-driven 10-sack of Original Sliders for $8.99.
Casey’s welcomes back the Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza alongside new permanent Crispy Fries, while Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria debuts the Italian Combo “Beef-Za” for a limited seasonal run. VIVA Chicken simplifies Mother’s Day with a $30 Peruvian Feast to-go, Subway introduces its first-ever Fresh Value Menu with 15 entrees under $5.
Chipotle Mexican Grill honors teachers and healthcare workers with a $2 million burrito giveaway. Baja Fresh Mexican Grill introduces new California Burritos featuring fire-grilled proteins and Baja papas, while The Greene Turtle debuts its “Crush of the Month” program and an all-you-can-eat Wing Fest.
Ruby Slipper highlights seasonal Southern brunch flavors like the Caprese Benedict, CRISP & GREEN launches its globally inspired “Season of Strength” spring and summer menu, and Mellow Mushroom expands with reinvented salads and a refreshed beverage program.
Finally, BIGGBY COFFEE teams up with Amazon MGM Studios for “The Sheep Detectives” themed drinks, McDonald’s enters a new era with permanent Refreshers and crafted sodas, and Whataburger refreshes its Kids Whatameal with play-powered packaging and collectible toys.
Perkins Strawberry Freshtival Returns With a New Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cold Brew
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has brought back its annual Strawberry Freshtival featuring a lineup of handcrafted seasonal favorites like strawberry pie, muffins, and pancakes. This year’s celebration also introduces a new Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cold Brew, blending rich chocolate and sweet fruit flavors for a refreshing, dessert-inspired beverage.
Shoney’s Celebrates Mother’s Day 2026 by Treating Moms to a FREE Slice of Its Famous Strawberry Pie
Shoney’s is celebrating Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10, by treating every mom to a free slice of its famous, house-made Strawberry Pie. Families can also enjoy the special Mother’s Day Fresh Food Bar, featuring a variety of holiday-inspired favorites like herb-roasted salmon, sliced ham, and slow-roasted turkey.
Bob Evans Unveils Spring Berry Menu for Mother’s Day 2026
Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen has brought back its fan-favorite spring berry menu just in time for Mother’s Day, featuring seasonal highlights like Fresh Strawberry Hotcakes and Glazed Blueberry Bread. Families can also celebrate with convenient carryout options, including the Mother’s Day Breakfast Bundle and the Celebration Hot Family Meal designed for stress-free holiday hosting.
Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay Sets the Standard for National Burger Month
Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay is celebrating National Burger Month this May by highlighting the fan-favorite Bacon Crunchburger, which features the Chef’s signature “crunchified” layers of crispy potato chips. Throughout the month, guests can enjoy weekly deals and enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win free burgers for a year at participating locations.
Hat Creek Burger Company Partners with Terry Black’s for Limited-Time Smokehouse Collaboration
Hat Creek Burger Company has teamed up with the legendary Terry Black’s Barbecue for a limited six-week collaboration featuring the Pitmaster Stack, a Texas-sized burger topped with slow-smoked chopped brisket and signature BBQ sauce. This special menu also marks the return of fan-favorite beef tallow fried onion rings alongside a new Banana Pudding Shake made with real bananas and classic vanilla wafers.
White Castle Offers 10-Sack of Original Sliders for $8.99
White Castle is offering a value-driven deal featuring a 10-sack of Original Sliders for $8.99 at participating locations through June 13. This limited-time promotion provides guests with a budget-friendly way to enjoy the brand’s signature steam-grilled beef sliders while rewarding Craver Nation loyalty members with additional exclusive monthly discounts.
Casey’s Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Returns for a Limited Time, Joined by Crispy Fries as the Newest Menu Addition
Casey’s is bringing back its fan-favorite Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza for a limited time, now updated with a Thousand Island sauce base and loaded with beef, bacon, pickles, and onions. This summer rollout also marks the permanent addition of new Crispy Fries to the menu, offering guests a classic American flavor experience through September 8.
Lou Malnati’s Introduces the Italian Combo Beef-Za
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is celebrating National Pizza Month with the debut of the Italian Combo “Beef-Za,” a limited-edition creation topped with Italian beef, giardiniera, and mozzarella cheese. This specialty pizza brings the iconic flavors of a classic Chicago-style beef sandwich to the brand’s legendary deep dish crust for a unique, seasonal dining experience.
VIVA Chicken Serves up a $30 Peruvian Feast To-Go for Mother’s Day Weekend (May 8 – 10), Feeding up to Five With Immeasurable Flavor and Zero Stress
VIVA Chicken is celebrating Mother’s Day with a specially curated Peruvian Feast to-go that serves up to four people and features three whole rotisserie chickens plus four family-sized sides. Available for pre-order, this limited-time meal package offers a convenient and flavorful way to honor mothers with the brand’s signature Pollo a la Brasa and authentic Peruvian flavors.
Subway Introduces Its First-Ever Value Menu with 15 Entrees Under $5
Subway has debuted its first-ever Fresh Value Menu featuring 15 different entrees priced under $5, including the all-new Deli Faves collection and protein-packed wraps. This nationwide rollout offers guests high-quality options like the $3.99 Spicy Pepperoni sub and a rotating $4.99 Sub of the Day to provide satisfying portions at an accessible price point.
Chipotle To Give Away up to $2 Million in Free Burritos to Teachers and Healthcare Workers
Chipotle Mexican Grill is honoring educators and medical professionals by giving away up to $2 million in free burritos through 200,000 digital gift cards for Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week. Now through May 12, eligible participants can enter the random drawing on dedicated microsites to receive a free entrée in recognition of their community impact.
Baja Fresh Launches New California Burritos Packed with Flavor in Every Bite
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has introduced its new California Burritos, a limited-time menu offering that features a choice of fire-grilled steak or chicken paired with crispy Baja papas. Available through July 20, 2026, this West Coast classic is enhanced with signature queso, melted jack and cheddar cheeses, pickled jalapeños, and fresh guacamole wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
The Greene Turtle Launches First-Ever ‘Crush of the Month’ and All-You-Can-Eat Wing Fest
The Greene Turtle has introduced its first-ever “Crush of the Month” program featuring a rotating lineup of $6 signature Maryland-style cocktails, beginning with May’s Spicy Prickly Pear Crush. Alongside these refreshing drinks, the sports bar is hosting Wing Fest, an all-you-can-eat deal on boneless or bone-in wings available Monday through Wednesday for a limited time.
Ruby Slipper Debuts Seasonal Southern Brunch Menu
Ruby Slipper is introducing a fresh lineup of seasonal Southern brunch favorites, featuring creative dishes like the Caprese Benedict and Blueberry Lemon Pancakes. This limited-time menu also showcases refreshing new cocktails including a Summer Melon Mimosa and a Peachy Keen Sangria to provide guests with a vibrant and flavorful morning experience.
CRISP & GREEN Welcomes “Season of Strength” With New Menu for Spring & Summer
CRISP & GREEN has launched its “Season of Strength” spring and summer menu, featuring globally inspired additions like the Tokyo Garden Grain Bowl and the Mediterranean Crunch Wrap. The refreshed lineup also includes protein-packed options such as the Golden Hour Smoothie and the returning fan-favorite Feta Believe It salad to provide guests with energizing, chef-crafted meals.
Mellow Mushroom Debuts Reinvented Salads & a Dynamic New Beverage Program
Mellow Mushroom has expanded its menu with a lineup of reinvented, chef-driven salads and a refreshed beverage program featuring creative cocktails like the Moondust Margarita. To celebrate these new arrivals, the stone-baked pizza brand is offering guests free grilled or crispy chicken on any regular salad order throughout the month of May.
BIGGBY COFFEE Teams Up with “The Sheep Detectives” for a Springtime Adventure Full of Fun (and Flavor)
BIGGBY COFFEE has launched its first-ever family film collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios for the upcoming movie “The Sheep Detectives,” featuring a limited-time lineup of themed drinks. Guests can enjoy whimsical creations like the Detective Lily Lemonade and the Fainting Sheep Latte alongside in-store surprises designed to create a playful adventure for families leading up to the film’s May 8 theatrical release.
McDonald’s Enters a New Era of Drinks with First-Ever Lineup of Refreshers and Crafted Sodas
McDonald’s is launching a permanent nationwide beverage lineup on May 6 featuring three caffeinated Refreshers and three crafted sodas topped with cold foam. This new era of drinks includes innovative ingredients like strawberry popping boba and freeze-dried dragon fruit to offer guests premium, hand-crafted flavors at the Golden Arches.
Made for the Little Ones: Whataburger Debuts a Play-Powered Kids Whatameal Refresh
Whataburger is reimagining mealtime for its youngest fans with a Kids Whatameal refresh that debuts interactive, play-powered packaging and collectible surprise toys starting May 5. This update features bold orange-and-white boxes filled with games and puzzles, alongside the brand’s first toy drop consisting of five exclusive sticker packs to discover and collect.
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