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Bacon Beast Chicken Sandwich at Hardee's — launch date and LTO window
A hand-breaded, 100% white meat chicken sandwich with four slices of smoked bacon, tomato and lettuce on a buttered brioche style bun.
Key data
Hardee's launched the Bacon Beast Chicken Sandwich, announced September 11, 2026, available from September 9, 2026. It is a new permanent in the chicken sandwiches category, available nationwide. This record is backed by 1 source and 1 independent outlet.
The facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chain | Hardee's |
| Launch type | New permanent |
| Announced | September 11, 2026 |
| Available from | September 9, 2026 |
| Available until | Not stated |
| Price | Not stated |
| Markets | Nationwide |
| Channels | Not stated |
| Category | Chicken sandwiches |
Sources
Every published launch carries at least one source with a quote from the original announcement.
- Trade mediaSeptember 11, 2026
“the Bacon Beast Chicken Sandwich stacks hand-breaded, 100% white meat chicken cooked to golden perfection with four slices of smoked bacon, ripe tomato and crisp lettuce on a buttered brioche style bun”
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