ReturningWhile supplies last$0.50
Sonic Drive-In · 50-Cent Corn Dogs
Sonic brings back its corn dogs for 50 cents on Halloween.
New sides and snacks — menu launches and LTOs
Every new sides and snacks we have tracked at a US restaurant chain, newest first.
Key data
MenuLaunches has tracked 56 new sides and snacks across 29 US restaurant chains, including Sonic Drive-In, Jack in the Box, Hardee's, Shake Shack, Jimmy John's.
- Launches
- 56
- Chains
- 29
Latest
ReturningWhile supplies last
Jack in the Box · Mozzarella Sticks
Fried mozzarella sticks returning to the menu, available individually or as part of the Doomsday Dipping Box.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last
Hardee's · Sausage Gravy Cheddar Loaded Hash Rounds
Crispy Hash Rounds topped with cheddar cheese sauce and served with a side of sausage gravy, part of the Meemaw's Early Bird Meal combo.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last
Shake Shack · Butter Chicken Fries
Shake Shack's fries smothered in butter chicken sauce, cream, and cilantro.
ReturningWhile supplies last
Jimmy John's · Pickle-flavored Jimmy Chips
A new pickle-flavored potato chip offered alongside the returning Picklewich sandwich.
Test marketWhile supplies last
Taco Bell · Baja Slaw
A crunchy and spicy slaw made with purple cabbage, cilantro, and a poblano-based Baja-style dressing, topped with shredded cheddar and pico de gallo.
New permanentPermanent
Chili's Grill & Bar · Nashville Hot fried mozzarella
A fried mozzarella flavor variant inspired by Nashville hot seasoning, part of the Triple Dipper lineup.
New permanentPermanent
Chili's Grill & Bar · Honey Chipotle fried mozzarella
A fried mozzarella flavor variant made with honey chipotle sauce, part of the Triple Dipper lineup.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$5.49
Taco Bell · Creamy Sriracha Chicken Nacho Fries
Signature Nacho Fries topped with Creamy Sriracha Chicken, warm nacho cheese sauce, a blend of mozzarella, pepper jack, and cheddar cheeses, and pico de gallo.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last
Taco Cabana · Chicken Poblano Loaded Elote
Sweet corn layered with Chicken Poblano, creamy street corn sauce and sour cream.
New permanentPermanent
Red Robin · Spinach Artichoke Dip
Cheesy spinach artichoke dip topped with grated Parmesan and served with warm tortilla chips.
New permanentPermanent
7-Eleven · Chichurritos
A fried snack item, part of 7-Eleven's new Selección 7 line, stocked only in select regions.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last
Chipotle Mexican Grill · Chili Lime Chips
Chips seasoned with a new light-shaking process, launched as an exclusive digital offering for a few days before wider rollout.
New permanentPermanent
7-Eleven · Chamoy Aros Durazno
A chamoy and peach-rice flavored snack item, part of 7-Eleven's new Selección 7 line, stocked only in select regions.
New permanentPermanent
7-Eleven · Chichurritos Fuego
Fire-flavored wheat snack, available in select regions at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores.
New permanentPermanent
7-Eleven · Cacahuates Estilo Japonés
Japanese-style peanuts, part of 7-Eleven's new Selección 7 line, stocked only in select regions.
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.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last
Jimmy John's · Swicy Jimmy Pickle Bites
Thick-cut slices of Jimmy John's pickles in a new sweet-and-spicy brine, sold in a 48-ounce collectible bucket at select locations.
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 offer11 days left
Buffalo Wild Wings · Black Garlic Glaze Cheese Curds
Fried cheese curds served with Black Garlic Glaze slashed across them, part of the Fright Feast Menu at Buffalo Wild Wings.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$5.79
Burger King · Chicken Fries with Nacho Cheese Dip
Chicken Fries served with a nacho cheese dipping sauce, part of Burger King's Game Day Menu.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$5.99
Shake Shack · Mac & Cheese Bites
Lightly battered and fried mac and cheese bites, different from Shake Shack's regular mac and cheese side, intended to be dipped in black truffle sauce.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Buffalo Wild Wings · Cheese Curds
Cheese curds drizzled with a garlicky glaze, part of the Halloween-themed Fright Feast Menu.
ReturningWhile supplies last$6.29
Shake Shack · Black Truffle Parmesan Fries
Crinkle-cut fries topped with parmesan cheese and paired with a side of black truffle sauce.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last
Shake Shack · Mac & Cheese Bites with Black Truffle Sauce
Fried bites filled with ditalini pasta plus cheddar cheese and American cheese sauce.
ReturningWhile supplies last
KFC · Potato Wedges
Fried potato wedges brought back to KFC's menu as part of the chain's comeback plan.
New permanentPermanent$3.49
KFC · Go Bucket
A new snackable bucket pairing a choice of KFC chicken (four nuggets, two wings, or one tender) with fries or wedges, designed to fit in a standard car cupholder.
New permanentPermanent
TGI Fridays · Tostado Nachos
Nacho dish served on a tostada-style base, part of TGI Fridays' new fall menu additions.
ReturningUntil Nov 29
Culver's · Jalapeño Cheese Curds
A spicy twist on Culver's classic Wisconsin Cheese Curds, made with real cheddar cheese and bits of jalapeño pepper.
Limited-time offerEnded Oct 4$5.49
Taco Bell · Diablo Ranch Steak Nacho Fries
Seasoned fries topped with grilled, marinated steak, Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch sauce, warm nacho cheese sauce, shredded 3-cheese blend, and pico de gallo.
New permanentPermanent
Taco Bell · Nacho Fries
Seasoned fries served with a small cup of warm nacho cheese sauce, now made a permanent menu item after being a recurring limited-time offer.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last
Long John Silver's · Fried Pickles
Fried pickles made in the same batter as the chain's signature fish, launched alongside the new Old Bay ranch dressing.
Limited-time offerUntil Nov 18
Del Taco · Flamin' Hot Queso & Chips
Signature creamy queso blanco seasoned with the flavor of Flamin' Hot, served with fresh, house-made tortilla chips.
Limited-time offerUntil Nov 18
Del Taco · Flamin' Hot Queso Loaded Fries
Crinkle-cut fries topped with seasoned ground beef, Flamin' Hot-flavored Queso, grated cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños.
Limited-time offerUntil Nov 18
Del Taco · Flamin' Hot Queso Loaded Nachos
House-made tortilla chips topped with seasoned ground beef, grilled marinated chicken, or carne asada steak, slow-cooked beans, Flamin' Hot-flavored Queso, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and sliced jalapeños.
Limited-time offer5 days left
P.F. Chang's · Wagyu Egg Rolls
Egg rolls filled with Wagyu beef, black pepper, garlic, ginger and julienned vegetables, finished with black garlic aioli, part of the Autumn in Kyoto seasonal menu.
New permanentPermanent
Steak 'n Shake · Crinkle-Cut Fries
Crinkle-cut fries cooked in tallow, offered as a swap option for shoestring fries.
New permanentPermanent
Fogo de Chão · Potatoes Au Gratin
A new shareable potato side dish at Fogo de Chão.
New permanentPermanent
Fogo de Chão · Honey-Roasted Rainbow Carrots
A new shareable side of honey-roasted rainbow carrots at Fogo de Chão.
New permanentPermanent
Fogo de Chão · Rainbow Carrots Crudité
A new Market Table addition of rainbow carrots served crudité style at Fogo de Chão.
New permanentPermanent
Fogo de Chão · Beet Hummus
A new Market Table addition of beet hummus at Fogo de Chão.
New permanentPermanent
Fogo de Chão · Whipped Feta
A new Market Table addition of whipped feta at Fogo de Chão.
Limited-time offerEnded Oct 26
Subway · Doritos Hot Honey Nachos
Doritos Nacho Cheese chips topped with rotisserie-style chicken or shaved steak, Monterey cheddar, tomatoes, red onions, jalapenos, Baja Chipotle sauce, and Subway's Hot Honey.
New permanentPermanent$14.99
Twin Peaks · Peaks Sampler
An expanded six-way sampler featuring Mozzarella Bites, Chicken Tenders, Fried Pickles, Fried Ravioli, Game Day Franks, and Crispy Mini Tacos.
New permanentPermanent$9.99
Twin Peaks · Triple Play
A dip sampler now offering six dips to choose from, including new Black Bean Dip and Roasted Garlic Hummus alongside Chipotle Queso, Avocado Smash, Salsa, and Smoked Sriracha Pimento Cheese.
New permanentPermanent$9.99
Twin Peaks · Game Day Franks
Four mini franks on King's Hawaiian rolls with caramelized onions and chipotle honey mustard, with optional add-ons including brisket chili, queso, or fries.
New permanentPermanent$8.49
Twin Peaks · Fried Ravioli
Eight hand-breaded four-cheese ravioli topped with Parmesan and served with house-made ranch and marinara.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last
Chipotle Mexican Grill · Tortilla Chips
A new flavor variant of Chipotle's tortilla chips.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Sweetgreen · Roasted Bacon Brussels
A new seasonal side made with maple glazed Brussels sprouts with or without crumbled bacon and charred jalapeño ranch.
New permanentPermanent
Applebee's · O-M-Cheese Chicken Nachos
A dine-in-only appetizer featuring white corn tortilla chips topped with chipotle lime chicken, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, jalapeños, and cilantro, served in a sizzling skillet of queso and melted Cheddar.
Limited-time offer5 days left
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers · Bacon Loaded Tots
Tots covered in cheese sauce, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and topped with bacon.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$2.50
Chipotle Mexican Grill · Chili Lime Chips
A new side of seasoned chips made with real ingredients and no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives, inspired by a fan trend of pairing packaged chips with Chipotle entrees.
Limited-time offer3 days left
White Castle · Pretzel Nibblers with Garage Beer Cheese
Deep-fried, soft and chewy pretzel bites served with warm Garage Beer Cheese sauce for dipping.
Limited-time offer3 days left
White Castle · Garage Beer Cheese Fries
Crinkle-cut fries topped with warm Garage Beer Cheese.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$6.49
KFC · Hot Ranch Loaded Wedges
A large order of crispy potato wedges topped with six pickle slices and drizzled with Hot Ranch sauce.
ReturningWhile supplies last$5.99
Arby's · Steak Nuggets
Cuts of steak seasoned with garlic and pepper, available in 5- and 9-piece orders à la carte.