MenuLaunches

New menu items and LTOs ending in October 2026

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300 menu launches from 65 US restaurant chains were announced in October 2026, and 34 limited-time offers ended during the month.

Launched
300
Ending this month
34
Chains
65

Launched in October 2026

ReturningWhile supplies last

Bojangles · Pork Chop Griller

A tender pork chop, marinated and seared, served on a made-from-scratch buttermilk biscuit, available all day.

Returning3 days left$10.00

Papa Murphy's · Jack-O Pizza

A jack-o'-lantern shaped take 'n' bake pizza made with scratch-made dough, red sauce and whole-milk mozzarella, topped with pepperoni for a face and black olives for eyes.

Red Lobster Hushpuppies
ReturningWhile supplies last

Red Lobster · Hushpuppies

Fried cornmeal fritters served as a side item, brought back after being previously discontinued, served with citrus butter.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Applebee's · O-M-Cheese Burger

A burger served on a melted bed of cheese, launched by Applebee's as part of its Q1 menu innovation pipeline.

New permanentPermanent

IHOP · Dubai Pancakes

Pancakes launched as part of IHOP's menu innovation under brand president Lawrence Kim.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Bojangles · Cinnamon Toast Crunch Donut Bites

Buttermilk biscuit dough donut bites tossed in sugar and served with salted caramel sauce, available in six-piece and 12-piece portions.

Test marketWhile supplies last

Jimmy John's · Sweet-and-Spicy Pickle Bits

Large buckets of sweet-and-spicy pickle bits being tested at select Jimmy John's locations.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Shake Shack · Truffle Menu

A truffle-themed menu lineup brought back by Shake Shack.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Sweetgreen · Ayoh! Dill Pickle Mayo

A dill pickle mayo sauce created with cookbook author and media personality Molly Baz, part of a limited-time Sweetgreen lineup.

Firehouse Subs Pecan Bar
Limited-time offerUntil Dec 31

Firehouse Subs · Pecan Bar

A cookie with a shortbread crust and a pecan pie-inspired topping composed of butter, brown sugar, and pecans.

Carl's Jr. Angus Maximus
Limited-time offerEnded Oct 27$5.99

Carl's Jr. · Angus Maximus

A limited-time burger featuring two charbroiled Angus patties totaling a third of a pound of meat, American cheese, onions, pickles, mayo, and special sauce on a toasted brioche bun.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Jason's Deli · Beef Stew

A soup combining tender pot roast, potatoes, carrots, peas and a medley of garden vegetables in a rich, savory broth.

Burger King Bacon Cheddar Hash Whopper
Test marketWhile supplies last

Burger King · Bacon Cheddar Hash Whopper

A breakfast-themed Whopper variant featuring hollandaise sauce, hash browns, bacon, egg, and cheddar cheese sauce, currently being tested in select markets.

Hardee's Frisco Breakfast Burger
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Hardee's · Frisco Breakfast Burger

A limited-time breakfast burger with a charbroiled Angus beef patty, a cracked egg, cherrywood-smoked bacon, American cheese, and crispy hash rounds on toasted sourdough bread, available in specific markets.

Dutch Bros Coffee Pumpkin Pie Spice
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dutch Bros Coffee · Pumpkin Pie Spice

A pumpkin-flavored beverage topped with pumpkin Soft Top and cinnamon Sprinks, available as a latte, mocha, breve, Freeze, or cold brew, hot or iced.

Dutch Bros Coffee Cherry Pie Chai
ReturningWhile supplies last

Dutch Bros Coffee · Cherry Pie Chai

A chai drink with cherry flavor, topped with Soft Top and cinnamon sprinkles, returning after its original introduction through a Lonely Ghost partnership.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dave & Buster's · Possession

A cocktail made with Absolut Vodka, cherry, Sprite and premium citrus sour with shimmering luster dust, finished with a sugar rim, glowing ice cube and freeze-dried grape ice cream.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dave & Buster's · Freak Show

A cocktail made with Crown Royal Whisky, vanilla, premium citrus sour and aromatic bitters, topped with a Freakshow Cabernet float and finished with a dried orange and vampire fangs.

McDonald's Pickle Brine
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

McDonald's · Pickle Brine

Bottled pickle brine from McDonald's pickles, released for Chicago Marathon weekend.

Firehouse Subs Steak & Cheese Melt
New permanentPermanent

Firehouse Subs · Steak & Cheese Melt

A steak and cheese sandwich item introduced by Firehouse Subs.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Portillo's · Dr Pepper Shake

A thick vanilla shake blended with Dr Pepper soda, served in a cup, created through a collaboration between Portillo's and Dr Pepper.

Slim Chickens Dr Pepper Blasted Tender Bites
New permanentPermanent

Slim Chickens · Dr Pepper Blasted Tender Bites

Bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a dry rub flavored with Dr Pepper, applied after frying to keep the coating crispy.

Chick-fil-A Chicken and Waffles sandwich
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Chick-fil-A · Chicken and Waffles sandwich

A sandwich combining Chick-fil-A chicken with waffles, promoted as available all day rather than only during breakfast hours.

McDonald's Vanilla Swirl with Coca-Cola
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$3.89

McDonald's · Vanilla Swirl with Coca-Cola

A drink combining Coca-Cola with vanilla flavoring and cold foam, also available as a Dirty Dr Pepper variant.

McDonald's Orange Dream with Fanta
New permanentPermanent$3.89

McDonald's · Orange Dream with Fanta

A drink featuring orange-flavored Fanta with a cold foam topping, also available with Hi-C and vanilla flavoring.

McDonald's Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$4.99

McDonald's · Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher

A lemonade-based beverage combining blackberry and passion fruit with freeze-dried dragon fruit pieces.

McDonald's Big Arch
DiscontinuedDiscontinued

McDonald's · Big Arch

A large burger with two quarter-pound beef patties, white cheddar, crispy and raw onions, lettuce, pickles, and a distinct sauce on a sesame-and-poppy-seed bun.

McDonald's Caesar Sauce
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

McDonald's · Caesar Sauce

A tangy, creamy sauce with garlic and black pepper accompanying McDonald's chicken menu items.

Dunkin' Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam
ReturningWhile supplies last

Dunkin' · Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam

A purple-colored marshmallow cold foam that can be added to select Dunkin' drinks for a sweet, colorful finish.

Firehouse Subs Pecan Pie Bar
New permanentPermanent$3.29

Firehouse Subs · Pecan Pie Bar

A dessert bar baked daily at each Firehouse Subs location.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$4.35

Starbucks · Aerocano

An air-whipped Blonde Espresso drink offering a lighter take on coffee.

Bojangles Bite Box
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Bojangles · Bite Box

A haunted house-designed box containing a buttermilk biscuit, a fixin', a dipping sauce, a Pepsi beverage, three Bojangles Dough Bites with salted caramel dipping sauce, and a choice of six, nine, or 12-piece Bo Bites order.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Chestnut Praline Latte-Inspired Dairy Creamer

Dairy creamer inspired by the chestnut praline latte flavor, returning for the holiday season.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Hazelnut Cocoa

Hazelnut cocoa flavored coffee for at-home brewing, available as K-Cups and ground coffee.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Cold Brew Concentrate

Concentrated cold brew coffee with irish cream, vanilla, and chocolate flavors, prepared by adding water and ice.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Holiday Blend

Coffee blend with notes of maple and herbs, returning as K-Cups, Nespresso Vertuo pods, and ground coffee bags.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Peppermint Mocha Dairy Creamer

Peppermint mocha flavored dairy creamer returning to store shelves for the holiday season.

New permanentPermanent

Starbucks · Peppermint Mocha Nespresso Vertuo Pods

Peppermint mocha flavored coffee now available in Nespresso Vertuo pod format, a new form factor for this existing flavor at Starbucks.

Starbucks Frappuccino Chilled Coffee Drink, Peppermint Mocha
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Frappuccino Chilled Coffee Drink, Peppermint Mocha

Ready-to-drink, single-serve bottled Frappuccino chilled coffee drink in peppermint mocha flavor.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Iced Espresso Peppermint Mocha

Ready-to-drink bottled iced espresso beverage in peppermint mocha flavor, sold refrigerated in grocery stores.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Burger King · Vampire's Bite Strawberry & Sprite with Sour Punch Sip-n-Chew Straw

A strawberry-flavored Sprite drink served with a Sour Punch Sip-n-Chew edible candy straw, a partnership between Burger King and Sour Punch for the Halloween season.

New permanentPermanent

Bojangles · Doughnut Bites

New doughnut bites made from Bojangles' biscuit dough.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Smashburger · Pastrami Special

A pastrami-themed menu special offered at Smashburger.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dunkin' · Marshmallow Tiramisu Matcha

A matcha drink combining green tea with tiramisu-flavored syrup, topped with marshmallow-flavored cold foam and hot chocolate powder.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Iced Banana Bread Matcha Latte

A matcha latte blended with banana, cinnamon, and nutmeg flavors, available iced or hot.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha

A matcha drink blending pumpkin spice flavors with matcha, finished with cream, served iced.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$24.99

Red Lobster · Old Bay Seasoned Scampi

A shrimp flavor seasoned with Old Bay seasoning, added to Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp lineup which allows unlimited shrimp ordering with a side and Cheddar Bay Biscuits.

McDonald's Big Arch Burger
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

McDonald's · Big Arch Burger

A burger with two quarter-pound beef patties, three slices of white cheddar, crispy and slivered onions, special Big Arch Sauce, and poppy seeds mingled with sesame seeds on a toasted bun.

New permanentPermanent

7-Eleven · Mantecadas

A Mexican-style muffin, part of 7-Eleven's new Selección 7 line of Hispanic-inspired baked goods rolling out nationwide.

New permanentPermanent

7-Eleven · Panqué con Nueces

Spongy loaf-style pound cake with pecans, sold at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores.

New permanentPermanent

7-Eleven · Vanilla and Chocolate Conchas

Soft, sweet bread topped with either a smooth vanilla topping or a rich chocolate finish, sold at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores.

Limited-time offerEnded Oct 17

Crumbl · Snickerdoodle Cookie

A classic vanilla sugar cookie dough rolled in cinnamon sugar, served warm, without additional frosting or toppings.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Domino's Pizza · Salted Egg Yolk Flavored Chicken Pizza

A core chicken pizza flavored with salted egg yolk, re-promoted with a limited-edition Star & Moon design for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

New permanentPermanent

Domino's Pizza · Durian Roast Chicken Pizza

A pizza pairing portions of durian flesh with roast chicken, introduced by DPC Dash as part of its product innovation under the 4D strategy.

Dutch Bros Coffee Unicorn Blood
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dutch Bros Coffee · Unicorn Blood

A secret-menu drink featuring almond syrup, strawberry syrup, and white chocolate sauce, available as a blended or iced Rebel energy drink, blended or iced lemonade, Myst Energy Refresher, or sparkling soda.

Dutch Bros Coffee Vampire Slayer
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dutch Bros Coffee · Vampire Slayer

A secret-menu drink featuring pomegranate syrup and strawberry syrup, available as a blended or iced Rebel energy drink, blended or iced lemonade, Myst Energy Refresher, or sparkling soda.

New permanentPermanent

Outback Steakhouse · Best Steaks Ever

A revamped steak lineup at Outback with a new steak seasoning, clamshell grills, and new cuts including a New York Strip, aimed at improving consistency and flavor.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop Pastrami Reuben
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Potbelly Sandwich Shop · Pastrami Reuben

Oven-toasted sandwich with hand-sliced pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing and pickles.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop Pastrami & Swiss
ReturningWhile supplies last

Potbelly Sandwich Shop · Pastrami & Swiss

Oven-toasted sandwich topped with pastrami, Swiss cheese, deli mustard and crisp pickles.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Chipotle Mexican Grill · Pollo Asado

A grilled chicken protein option seasoned before being placed on the grill, introduced alongside Chili Lime Chips as part of Chipotle's menu.

Olive Garden Spicy Alfredo Fettuccine
New permanentPermanent

Olive Garden · Spicy Alfredo Fettuccine

A spicy version of Olive Garden's fettuccine Alfredo pasta dish.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Crumbl · Caramel Shortbread Cookie ft. TWIX

A shortbread cookie with pieces of Twix in the dough, topped with a layer of caramel, chilled milk chocolate, and chopped Twix pieces.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Arby's · Spicy Angus Cheesesteak

A limited-time Angus beef cheesesteak sandwich featuring the same spicy glaze used on the Spicy Chicken Cheesesteak.

Panda Express Cantonese BBQ Brisket
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Panda Express · Cantonese BBQ Brisket

Slow-roasted, smoked brisket cut into bite-sized chunks and wok fried with Char Siu-style BBQ sauce, offered as a limited-time protein option available in combo meals or a la carte.

New permanentPermanent

7-Eleven · Chichurritos

A fried snack item, part of 7-Eleven's new Selección 7 line, stocked only in select regions.

New permanentPermanent

7-Eleven · Pangué con Nueces

A walnut pound cake, part of 7-Eleven's new Selección 7 line of Hispanic-inspired baked goods rolling out nationwide.

New permanentPermanent

7-Eleven · Chocolate Conchas

A chocolate-flavored concha, a Mexican sweet bread, part of 7-Eleven's new Selección 7 line of Hispanic-inspired baked goods rolling out nationwide.

Cava Greek Goddess Steak Salad
New permanentPermanent$16.90

Cava · Greek Goddess Steak Salad

A salad with grilled steak served over Power Greens with traditional hummus and tzatziki, tomato and cucumber, sumac cabbage slaw, kalamata olives, feta, pita crisps, and Greek Goddess dressing.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Dunkin' · Doomsday & Avenging Munchkins

Glazed Chocolate and Buttermilk donut holes with Doomsday- and superhero-themed sprinkles.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$12.99

Applebee's · Cheesy Chicken Skillet

Grilled chicken breast smothered in a Parmesan and White Cheddar cream sauce, topped with Applewood-smoked bacon and crispy onions, served sizzling with garlic mashed potatoes and seasoned broccoli.

ReturningWhile supplies last$12.99

Applebee's · Sizzlin' Skillets

A skillet dish lineup served with garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli, including options like Garlic Sirloin Skillet, Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp, and Bourbon Street Steak.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$12.99

Applebee's · Chicken & Shrimp Scampi Skillet

Grilled chicken breast paired with sautéed shrimp in a garlicky lemon butter sauce, served sizzling with garlic mashed potatoes and seasoned broccoli.

Pizza Hut Malatang Pizza
New permanentPermanent

Pizza Hut · Malatang Pizza

A pizza that uses a sauce made with Sichuan peppercorns, five spice, and Sichuan and mala oils instead of traditional pizza sauce, topped with mozzarella, Gouda cheese, and chewy Korean glass noodles, inspired by the Chinese dish malatang. Vegetable and seafood versions include asparagus, corn, squi

New permanentPermanent

Domino's Pizza · Lava Cake

A dessert item launched by Domino's during the third quarter to increase items per order.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Domino's Pizza · Stuffed Crust

A pizza crust style added to the Best Deal Ever promotion lineup during the third quarter, marking its first inclusion in that promotion.

Taco Bell Firecracker Burrito
ReturningWhile supplies last

Taco Bell · Firecracker Burrito

A burrito that comes with a sachet of Popping Spices which create a popping sensation similar to Pop Rocks when sprinkled on top and eaten.

Applebee's Garlic Sirloin Skillet
ReturningWhile supplies last$18.99

Applebee's · Garlic Sirloin Skillet

Seasoned top sirloin steak grilled and smothered in buttery garlic and parsley, served sizzling with garlic mashed potatoes and seasoned broccoli.

Cava Greek Goddess Dressing
New permanentPermanent

Cava · Greek Goddess Dressing

A tangy blend of Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and spices, used on bowls and pitas and inspired by CAVA's grocery store dip.

Red Robin Bleu Ribbon Burger
ReturningWhile supplies last$9.99

Red Robin · Bleu Ribbon Burger

A burger with HEINZ 57 Sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, crispy onion straws, lettuce, tomato and green chili aioli on a brioche bun, served with a bottomless side and bottomless beverage as part of the Big YUMMM Deals menu.

IHOP French Toast Hot Chocolate
New permanentPermanent

IHOP · French Toast Hot Chocolate

A hot chocolate beverage combining vanilla and cinnamon French toast flavors, topped with whipped cream and cinnamon sugar.

Red Robin Lemon Pepper Buzz Chicken Wings
New permanentPermanent

Red Robin · Lemon Pepper Buzz Chicken Wings

Lemon pepper chicken wings with Red Robin's signature Buffalo-style sauce added for a tangy, spicy finish.

KFC Dirty Millionaire
New permanentPermanent

KFC · Dirty Millionaire

A Kwench by KFC shake variant with chocolate cookie crumbs, chocolate sauce, and caramel sauce, spun off from the Downright Dirty Meal platform.

New permanentPermanent

KFC · Matcha

A Kwench by KFC beverage made with PerfectTed ceremonial grade matcha tea, vanilla syrup, strawberry puree, and shortcake crumb.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Wendy's · Frosty Frights Kids' Meal Collectibles

Twelve kids' meal collectible toys for Halloween, including six core characters and six variants, each with a sticker sheet and mini trading card, with a themed meal bag.

Chick-fil-A Spicy Chick-fil-A Sauce
New permanentPermanent

Chick-fil-A · Spicy Chick-fil-A Sauce

A spicier version of Chick-fil-A's classic dipping sauce with mustard notes and smoky tang, balanced by sweetness and infused with spicy peppers. Available in standard dipping cups and 8-oz bottles.

Taco Cabana Lime Margarita Cheesecake
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Taco Cabana · Lime Margarita Cheesecake

Cheesecake with a citrusy lime glaze swirl and a graham cracker crust.

Taco Cabana Chicken Poblano Folded Quesadilla
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Taco Cabana · Chicken Poblano Folded Quesadilla

Chicken Poblano and melted shredded cheese folded inside a warm flour tortilla.

Taco Cabana Chicken Poblano Double Crunch Pizza
ReturningWhile supplies last

Taco Cabana · Chicken Poblano Double Crunch Pizza

Two layers of crunchy tortillas filled with refried beans and topped with Chicken Poblano, sour cream, shredded cheese and diced tomatoes.

Noodles & Company Chili Garlic Ramen
ReturningWhile supplies last

Noodles & Company · Chili Garlic Ramen

A brothless ramen dish introduced last October as a limited-time offer, later credited with bringing in many new customers.

Burger King Pickleball Burger
New permanentPermanent

Burger King · Pickleball Burger

A burger with eleven pickle slices, dill and lemon sauce, lettuce and onions on a sesame seed bun, available in double beef patty or chicken patty versions, sold at Burger King Japan.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Chick-fil-A · Chicken Tortilla Soup

A returning soup made with chicken and tortilla, previously sold at Chick-fil-A.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Chick-fil-A · Peppermint Chip Frosted Coffee

A frosted coffee flavored with peppermint chip, part of a seasonal winter rotation.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Chick-fil-A · Peppermint Chip Milkshake

A milkshake flavored with peppermint chip, part of a seasonal winter rotation.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Chick-fil-A · Peppermint Chip Iced Coffee

Iced coffee flavored with peppermint chip, part of a seasonal winter rotation.

New permanentPermanent

Red Robin · Raspberry Limeade

A new Bottomless Refreshers flavor at Red Robin; Red Bull can be added for an extra charge.

New permanentPermanent

Red Robin · Lemon Pepper Buzz

A new chicken wing flavor combining Lemon Pepper seasoning with Red Robin's signature Buffalo-style sauce.

New permanentPermanent

Red Robin · Lemon Pepper

A new chicken wing flavor featuring classic lemon pepper seasoning.

Test marketWhile supplies last$7.99

Arby's · Loaded Italian Stacker

A sandwich on new mozzarella-topped Stacker Bread with ham, salami, pepperoni, Swiss cheese, banana peppers, red onion, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, red wine vinaigrette, and garlic aioli, available in regular and large sizes.

Denny's Beef Empanada
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$5.99

Denny's · Beef Empanada

Empanada filled with seasoned beef made with tomatoes, onions, and Kalamata olives, served with salsa.

Taco Bell Double Dipping Burritos
New permanentPermanent$5.99

Taco Bell · Double Dipping Burritos

A snack-sized set of two burritos featuring grilled, marinated steak or slow-roasted chicken layered with avocado ranch, a melted blend of cheeses, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and grilled, served with a split dipping cup of spicy ranch and seasoned crushed tortilla chips with cheddar cheese cri