ReturningUntil Nov 18
Chipotle Mexican Grill · Mesquite-Smoked Brisket
A limited-time meat option made with Responsibly Raised beef seasoned with smoked serrano and chipotle chili peppers, seared and mixed with a smoky sauce.
Every brisket menu item, by chain and by year
Which US restaurant chains put brisket on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
Key data
MenuLaunches has tracked 6 brisket menu launches across 4 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-09. The chains that use it most are Chipotle Mexican Grill, Culver's, Jimmy John's, Twin Peaks.
- Launches
- 6
- Chains
- 4
- Years covered
- 2026–2026
- Peak month
- 2026-09
Launches by month
When chains actually put this on the menu.
- 326-09
- 326-10
Who launched brisket first in 2026
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twin Peaks | Game Day Franks | September 8, 2026 |
| 2 | Jimmy John's | Sweet & Spicy BBQ Brisket Sandwich | September 14, 2026 |
| 3 | Jimmy John's | Hickory Brown Sugar BBQ Brisket Sandwich | September 14, 2026 |
| 4 | Culver's | BBQ Brisket Pub Burger | October 26, 2026 |
| 5 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | Smoked Brisket | October 26, 2026 |
| 6 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | Mesquite-Smoked Brisket | October 27, 2026 |
All launches
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$13.99
Jimmy John's · Hickory Brown Sugar BBQ Brisket Sandwich
A sandwich on toasted French bread with mesquite-smoked brisket, cheddar cheese, Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory & Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce, crispy onions, lettuce, and mayo.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$13.99
Jimmy John's · Sweet & Spicy BBQ Brisket Sandwich
A sandwich on French bread with slow-smoked brisket, cheddar cheese, Sweet Baby Ray's Sweet 'n Spicy Barbecue Sauce, onions, Jimmy Peppers, lettuce, and mayo.
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.