No heartbreak at Carl’s Jr. for spicy chicken sandwich lovers! 

The restaurant chain’s new Spicy Chicken Maxx Sandwich is for those customers who like things spicy — featuring two crispy spicy chicken patties, sliced Pepper Jack and American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise on a seeded bun for $5.99.

Turn up the heat by adding fiery sauce and jalapeños for just an additional 50 cents. 

Regular price may vary by location. 

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FREE Spicy Chicken Maxx Sandwich Giveaway

From Aug. 12 to 21, 2026, Carl’s Jr. is inviting fans to Raise Their Standards to the MAXX by anonymously sharing the summer romance, “situationship” or dating disaster that finally convinced them to stop settling at CarlsJr.com/SpicyChickenMaxx.

The giveaway is only available for My Rewards members. Join My Rewards here.

The first qualifying My Rewards members will receive a digital offer for a FREE Spicy Chicken Maxx Sandwich — redeemable through Sept. 1, 2026.

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Here’s how it works:

Eligible participants must submit a written story detailing a summer “situationship” or dating burn. Do not disclose identifiable or personal information in your submission.

Limit one entry per member.

The first 1,000 eligible entries will receive the offer, so act fast. 

There are 975 locations in the U.S. — Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

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The right candle always makes any atmosphere better with its flickering light and scent wafting through the air. And candle lovers are definitely familiar with one of the most iconic candle brands ever — The Yankee Candle Company.

After 50 years in the business, they have reignited the brand with a modernized design, new and improved wax blend (in the iconic large jar) and a deeper emphasis on the emotional power of fragrance since last year. 

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Yankee Candle’s popular enhancements include the following highlights:

More Fragrance in Every Burn: Long-lasting fragrance and consistency from first to last burn.

Premium Plant Wax Blend: Upgraded wax formulation for an improved burn and fragrance throw.

Improved Burn: Engineered to reduce soot and tunneling for a consistent burn experience.

Modernized Product Design: Fragrance-first visuals and cohesive design across all forms for a more elevated, unified look.

Celebrate the Love at First Light Event

Yankee Candle is inviting candle lovers to enjoy a Yankee Candle on the house, during the brand’s second annual Love at First Light Event.

On Aug. 15, 2026, Yankee Candle is giving away a FREE Large Jar or Large Tumbler Candle ($34.99 value) with a purchase of $10 or more at participating U.S. Yankee Candle Company stores and outlets nationwide. 

The giveaway excludes YC Collection, WoodWick and Chesapeake Bay Fragrance candles. 

The giveaway is only available for new and existing Fragrance Family Rewards members. Join Fragrance Family Rewards here.

Limit one per person. 

Find locations by state here. 

   

Say cheese! Bargain hunters always smile when they can stretch their budget — especially when buying gift cards at popular restaurants.

And, known for its extensive menu, generous portions and legendary desserts, The Cheesecake Factory is treating customers to a sweet gift card bonus offer.

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Gift Card Bonus

From Aug. 10 to Sept. 7, 2026, The Cheesecake Factory is offering a $10 Bonus Card with the purchase of a $50 gift card online. The bonus is valid for every $50 worth of gift cards purchased. 

The bonus is only available for gift cards purchased online.

The Bonus Card is available for redemption from Sept. 8 to 30, 2026. The bonus can be redeemed in-restaurant or online at cheescakefactory.com. (Bonus card cannot be used for gratuities or tips.)

With more than 250 menu selections and more than 30 legendary cheesecakes, The Cheesecake Factory gift cards are the perfect treat to give to a loved one…or even yourself.

If the eatery is one of your family’s favorite places to celebrate an anniversary, birthday or other special occasion, now’s the time to stock up on gift cards.

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Are you a Chipotle fanatic? How well do you know the popular restaurant?

If you consider yourself a Chipotle scholar, you will definitely want to put your knowledge to the test and participate in the chain’s Chipotle IQ Test trivia game. Many who successfully complete the challenge will be rewarded with a delicious prize. 

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For the seventh year in a row, the game will test fans’ knowledge of the brand’s real ingredients, leading food standards, culinary techniques, sustainability efforts, brand history and community engagement.

Fans can expect to answer multiple-choice and true-or-false questions. 

The game is only available for Chipotle Rewards members. Join Chipotle Rewards here.

Chipotle IQ Test

The trivia game is available for play on the following dates:

Be prepared, as you can only play once per day.

Chipotle fans can test their knowledge from Aug. 18 to 20, 2026.

Members can play each day from 9 a.m. to 8:59 p.m. EST.

Key highlights for this year’s game include the following:

New Daily Streaks reward fans with bonus points and exclusive Chipotle Rewards badges for playing two and three consecutive days.

Chipotle will offer 5,000 buy-one-get-one FREE entrée offers; 1,500 FREE Cilantro Lime Sauce offers; and 1,500 FREE Queso Blanco offers per hour to the first 8,000 Chipotle IQ players who score a 5 out of 5.

Players who score 5 out of 5 may be randomly selected to receive one of 53 Silver Tickets featuring a bonus question. Players who answer the bonus question correctly will win FREE burritos for a year.

Fans who score 4 out of 5 will receive 25 bonus points added their Chipotle Rewards account, while supplies last.

Additionally, fans who earn a perfect score but do not win a food prize will receive 50 bonus points, while supplies last. Up to 5 million Chipotle Rewards points are available each day.

Ready to test your knowledge? Visit www.chipotleiq.com. 

Review the giveaway rules here.

Game Night Sweepstakes

New this year, Chipotle is bringing the game beyond digital with its first limited-edition physical Chipotle IQ card game.

Chipotle Rewards members can exchange 10 points in the Rewards Exchange for a chance to win the exclusive card game and a Build Your Own Family Meal — from Aug. 17 to 31, 2026. 

Chipotle’s Summer of Extras

Plus, Chipotle continues to offer its Summer of Extras with chances for FREE burritos and bonus points through the end of August. 

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Is your gas tank and budget on empty? Hit the brakes for big savings at the pump at Circle K for one day only on Aug. 13, 2026. 

Among all the household expenses, filling the gas tank can really add up every month — depending on how much driving you do getting to work, running errands or dropping the kids off at practice. 

Whatever the reason, fill your gas tank on the cheap — thanks to Circle K Fuel Day.

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Circle K Fuel Day

Circle K is offering 40 cents off per gallon of gas on Circle K Fuel Day, Aug. 13, 2026. For the average 12 gallon fill-up, that’s a savings of nearly $5! 

The 40 cents per gallon discount will be applied once the phone number associated with the membership is entered at the pump. 

The fuel discount is only available for Inner Circle rewards members. Join Inner Circle here or download the Circle K app. 

Circle K Fuel Day Participating Locations

The discount is available at more than 5,000 Circle K locations across the U.S.

To find participating locations and confirm availability, use the official Circle K Store Locator at circlek.com/store-locator-inner-circle.