Spotlight New year, new meal deals: See the latest value menus Kate Perez USA TODAY Jan 21, 2026 Jan 21, 2026 Updated Feb 26, 2026 1 of 2 Items on Taco Bell's new Luxe Value Menu are shown. Courtesy of Taco Bell Wendy's new "Biggie Deals" menu items are shown. Courtesy of Wendy's Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Kate Perez USA TODAY 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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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…
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