SeasonalWhile supplies last$8.49
Sonic Drive-In · Smoked Gouda and Bacon Sonic Smasher
A burger made with hand-smashed Angus patties topped with smoked gouda, crispy bacon, and black pepper aioli, available in double or triple versions.
Every aioli menu item, by chain and by year
Which US restaurant chains put aioli on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
Key data
MenuLaunches has tracked 6 aioli menu launches across 4 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-10. The chains that use it most are Sonic Drive-In, Friendly's, Red Robin, Panera Bread.
- Launches
- 6
- Chains
- 4
- Years covered
- 2026–2026
- Peak month
- 2026-10
Launches by month
When chains actually put this on the menu.
- 126-09
- 526-10
Who launched aioli first in 2026
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panera Bread | French Ciabatta Dipper | September 3, 2026 |
| 2 | Red Robin | Burnin' Love Burger | October 14, 2026 |
| 3 | Red Robin | Bleu Ribbon Burger | October 14, 2026 |
| 4 | Red Robin | Prime Rib Stack Burger | October 14, 2026 |
| 5 | Friendly's | Fireside Melt | October 21, 2026 |
| 6 | Sonic Drive-In | Smoked Gouda and Bacon Sonic Smasher | October 27, 2026 |
All launches
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Friendly's · Fireside Melt
White American cheese and Tillamook sharp yellow cheddar with grilled chicken, hardwood-smoked bacon, tomatoes and garlic aioli on grilled sourdough, paired with golden fries.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last
Red Robin · Prime Rib Stack Burger
A burger with a hand-pressed beef patty topped with sliced prime rib, Monterey Jack cheese, caramelized onions, and garlic aioli, on a black-and-white sesame seed brioche bun, served with a bottomless side.
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.
ReturningWhile supplies last$9.99
Red Robin · Burnin' Love Burger
A burger with fried jalapeño coins, salsa, pepper jack cheese, 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.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Panera Bread · French Ciabatta Dipper
Marinated sliced steak, melted provolone, melted asiago, and garlic aioli on ciabatta, served with a small container of Bistro French Onion Soup for dipping.