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Major North Carolina Grocery Chain Bringing Back Customer Freebie

Author Charlie & Debbie

I’m a simple guy.  When it comes to grocery store loyalty, I can be easily bought.  When our family first moved to the Charlotte area in 2006, our Union County subdivision backed up to a Harris Teeter.  Super convenient.  Normally, that would be enough for me.  However, there was an added bonus to shopping at Harris Teeter.  Strategically placed at the end of the checkout lines, on your way to exit, was a kiosk that had to be the busiest in the store.  Harris Teeter offered up free cookies.

Not just any cookies mind you, but the signature Harry The Dragon (The Harris Teeter mascot) sugar cookies (both regular and sugar free).  There was a blister pack box of each on the kiosk as well as a box of parchment squares for self-service.  There was no sign about limits, but I never saw anyone abuse the treat.  You get done grocery shopping and grab your cookie on the way out.

Now, I’m not naive.  I know that chances are for every ten of us who used the parchment squares to get our cookie, twenty practiced the barehanded removal method.  No big deal (at least to me), did I mention it was a free cookie?  Then came the spring of 2020.  The Covid-19 pandemic and fear of the unknown in terms of transmission wreaked havoc on so many aspects of our lives.  So many things we once took for granted as givens in our lives became no more.

Near the top of that list for me?  FREE COOKIES FROM HARRIS TEETER!!!

Yup, this amazingly delicious customer bonus disappeared overnight.  I felt certain it was gone forever.  Thankfully, and apparently, I am wrong.  Free Harry The Dragon Sugar Cookies at Harris Teeter are becoming a thing once again.

All is right with the world again.
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An official announcement from Harris Teeter is coming soon.  However, as you can see, some locations haven’t waited on corporate notification.  Harry The Dragon free sugar cookies ARE BACK at Harris Teeter, and I could not be happier!!!

2023 Fast Food News: New Drinks, Free Guac, And Ghost Pepper Wings

A new year means new products. And the fast food industry is already delivering with the food news for 2023. This includes brand new and returning favorites like the Popeyes Ghost Pepper wings (if you dare). There are also new drink items at Starbucks and a returning dessert favorite at DQ. Finally, a popular chain is offering customers free guac on a social media platform. Have you tried any of these yet? If so let us know your thoughts! And stay tuned throughout 2023 for more fast food news!

  • Starbucks Winter Menu

    Starbucks recently announced a new addition to its menu with the Pistachio Cream Cold Brew for this ever-changing winter season. In addition to the cold brew, Starbucks has also brought back the Red Velvet Loaf and the Pistachio Latte. These new treats will be offered at participating locations for a limited time only, and Starbucks is also rolling out new drinkware with a totally new look.

  • Free Guac at Chipotle

    Snapchat users may be able to get a perk from Chipotle. The chain has introduced a new AR lens on Snapchat to promote healthy habits, including eating better. And what better way to combine healthy habits and Chipotle than free guacamole? 100 thousand customers who participate in using the AR lens for wellness and exercise prompts will have a chance to win! The program starts on January 13.

  • Popeyes Ghost Pepper Wings

    Ghost Pepper Wings are back to Popeyes for a limited time. The wings are bone-in and marinated for 12 hours in a ghost pepper spice blend, then hand-battered and breaded in a Southern style crispy coating and deep-fried until golden and crispy. They also come served with a side of buttermilk ranch for dipping. Grab Ghost Pepper Wings at participating Popeyes locations nationwide through February 12th.

  • DQ Take 5 Blizzard

    The Take 5 Blizzard is back at Dairy Queen. The flavor is the chain’s Blizzard of the Month for January. The treat features vanilla soft serve blended with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, peanuts, caramel topping, and pretzel pieces. Grab the Reese’s Take 5 Blizzard at participating Dairy Queen locations nationwide for a limited time.

Charlie Nance is the Afternoon Drive co-host (along with his wife) of "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple have been with the radio station since 2006. Charlie has won the prestigious CMA (Country Music Association) Award for Radio Personality of the Year and has been a finalist for the Country Radio Hall of Fame four times. Prior to his time in Charlotte, Charlie (along with Debbie) spent more than a decade hosting successful morning radio shows in Greenville, SC; Augusta, Ga; and Birmingham, Al. As a content creator for Country 1037, Charlie writes about dream lottery windfalls, sports, restaurants and bars, and travel experiences in North and South Carolina.

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