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A burger made with hand-smashed Angus patties topped with smoked gouda, crispy bacon, and black pepper aioli, available in double or triple versions.
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.

Carl's Jr. launched the Angus Maximus, announced October 4, 2026 through October 27, 2026, priced at $5.99. It is a limited-time offer in the burgers category, available nationwide. This record is backed by 2 sources and 2 independent outlets.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chain | Carl's Jr. |
| Launch type | Limited-time offer |
| Announced | October 4, 2026 |
| Available from | Not stated |
| Available until | October 27, 2026 |
| Price | $5.99 |
| Markets | Nationwide |
| Channels | App only |
| Category | Burgers |
Every published launch carries at least one source with a quote from the original announcement.
“The Angus Maximus is available at Carl's Jr. through October 27, 2026, for $5.99.”foodrepublic.com ↗
“New rewards members can get the brand-new Angus Maximus sandwich for free with any purchase.”sporked.com ↗
Each appearance has its own dated page — the window, price and sources differ every year.
A burger made with hand-smashed Angus patties topped with smoked gouda, crispy bacon, and black pepper aioli, available in double or triple versions.


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