Summer is winding down, but several restaurant chains are keeping the party going with some new discounts.
Most are trying to bring you back for old favorites, but Pizza Hut launched a new line of personal pizzas on Wednesday, Aug. 20.
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Here are recent offers announced by chains on their websites, in social media or in news releases. Most are limited time only.
Carl’s Jr.: Rewards members can buy one Western Bacon Cheeseburger, a signature menu item, and get a second for $2. There’s a limit of one offer per user. carlsjr.com
Eureka!: The Hawthorne-based full service restaurant chain just launched Smash Wednesdays, when customers can get a Double Smash Burger with fries for $9. eurekarestaurantgroup.com
Lazy Dog Restaurants: “Fireside Favorites” cost $15 on weekdays and include such entrees as fried chicken, grilled shrimp tacos and fettuccine Alfredo with a S’more Brownie Sundae for dessert.
Also, the Orange County chain has teamed up with Pet Partners on a fundraiser to help therapy dog programs. Lazy Dog will donate $1 to Pet Partners for every Dog Bowl ordered in-restaurant Tuesday, Aug. 26 through Aug. 31. Customers who order a human entree will get a coupon for another Dog Bowl at a later date. Dog Bowls are made with grilled chicken or beef over brown rice and vegetables and served to canines on restaurant patios. lazydogrestaurants.com
Pizza Hut: New single-serving pizzas called Crafted Flattz are available for $5 until 5 p.m. They include Nashville Hot Chicken; Chicken Bacon Ranch; Pepperoni Duo, with both “classic” and cup and crisp pepperoni; Three Cheese, made with mozzarella, Parmesan, and Romano; and Ultimate, made with pepperoni, sausage, onion, peppers and mozzarella.
This deal was launched Wednesday. We tried to order Crafted Flattz online without success at several locations on Wednesday and Thursday. Some told us at checkout it was unavailable, and others changed the price to $6.99 and didn’t put anything in our basket. We succeeded in phoning in a takeout order.
We got pepperoni. It was ready on time and came in its own specially designed, form-fitting box. The pizza was 11 inches long and 6 inches wide at the center. It was cut in eight slices, each with one flat piece of pepperoni and and one cupped piece. So the name Pepperoni Duo was kind of literal. pizzahut.com
Shake Shack: Customers who spend $10 at the New York-based burger chain can get one of its limited-time summer sandwiches for free through Sept. 1. The sandwiches are the Smoky Classic BBQ Burger, Carolina BBQ Burger with Fried Pickles, Smoky Classic BBQ Chicken Shack or Carolina BBQ Chicken Shack. Use the promo code SUMMER. The offer is good at in-store kiosks, on its app or on its website. shakeshack.com
The Habit Burger & Grill: The Irvine-based chain is bringing back its “Gotta Habit” meals from June. They cost $6, $8 or $10 and include a half sandwich, choice of side and a soft drink. The $10 meal throws in five-piece chicken bites as well. habitburger.com
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Wingstop: This deal runs out fast. Customers who order an a la carte four-piece order of chicken tenders online or on the chain’s app through Sunday, Aug. 24 can get get another four pieces for free. Use the promo code BOGOTENDERS. wingstop.com