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McDonald's · Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite
A dirty soda-inspired spin on Sprite infused with orange and cranberry flavors, topped with cold foam, and finished with cranberry sprinkles.
Every cranberry menu item, by chain and by year
Which US restaurant chains put cranberry on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
Key data
MenuLaunches has tracked 16 cranberry menu launches across 11 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-10. The chains that use it most are McDonald's, Arby's, Friendly's, Whataburger.
- Launches
- 16
- Chains
- 11
- Years covered
- 2026–2026
- Peak month
- 2026-10
Launches by month
When chains actually put this on the menu.
- 626-09
- 1026-10
Who launched cranberry first in 2026
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonic Drive-In | Cranberry Orchard Sweet Tea | September 1, 2026 |
| 2 | Sonic Drive-In | Harvest Berry made with Sprite | September 1, 2026 |
| 3 | Sonic Drive-In | Cherry Pie made with Coke | September 1, 2026 |
| 4 | IHOP | Stuffed French Toast | September 14, 2026 |
| 5 | Firehouse Subs | Thanksgiving Turkey Sub | September 23, 2026 |
| 6 | Firehouse Subs | Thanksgiving Sub | September 27, 2026 |
| 7 | Starbucks | Cranberry Bliss Bar | October 5, 2026 |
| 8 | Jason's Deli | Harvest Turkey Sandwich | October 5, 2026 |
| 9 | Caribou Coffee | Cranberry Energy Drink | October 13, 2026 |
| 10 | Caribou Coffee | Cranberry Dark Chocolate | October 13, 2026 |
All launches
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McDonald's · Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer
Red Bull energy drink mixed with orange and cranberry flavors, topped with cold foam and cranberry sprinkles, available with classic Red Bull and Red Bull Zero.
ReturningWhile supplies last$6.49
Arby's · Deep Fried Turkey Gobbler
A sandwich with a quarter pound of thick-sliced deep-fried turkey, crispy onion strings, melted Swiss cheese, stuffing, cranberry spread, and mayo on a toasted Artisan sub roll.
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Friendly's · Harvest Stack
Sourdough bread piled high with stuffing, garlic red-skin mashed potatoes, grilled turkey breast and a spoonful of cranberry sauce, smothered in turkey gravy.
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Whataburger · Sleigh Berry Whatafresher
A festive refresher combining tart cranberry, juicy citrus and real cranberry pieces, topped with a lightly sweet, creamy soft whip.
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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store · Country Fried Turkey Sandwich
Hand-breaded turkey tenderloins topped with creamy herbed pan gravy, served with country sides, cranberry relish and choice of buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins.
ReturningWhile supplies last
Caribou Coffee · Cranberry Dark Chocolate
A returning collection of beverages combining rich dark chocolate with bright, tart cranberry flavor, available as an espresso shaker, iced or hot crafted cold brew, or blended.
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Caribou Coffee · Cranberry Energy Drink
A sparkling cranberry energy drink that can be customized with lemonade and coconutmilk cold foam topping.
ReturningWhile supplies last
Jason's Deli · Harvest Turkey Sandwich
A turkey sandwich with smoked turkey breast, field greens, red onions, Muenster cheese and mayonnaise on a toasted cranberry sweet potato ciabatta bun, served with chips.
ReturningWhile supplies last
Starbucks · Cranberry Bliss Bar
A cranberry-flavored dessert bar, returning for the holiday season.
ReturningWhile supplies last
Firehouse Subs · Thanksgiving Sub
A sandwich with premium carved turkey, buttery stuffing, and cranberry sauce piled high on a freshly toasted roll with mayo.
ReturningWhile supplies last$11.19
Firehouse Subs · Thanksgiving Turkey Sub
A seasonal sub with carved turkey breast slices, buttery Thanksgiving stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mayonnaise on a freshly toasted sub roll, served with a side of gravy.
ReturningWhile supplies last$13.88
IHOP · Stuffed French Toast
IHOP reintroduces Stuffed French Toast, a breakfast entrée of two French toast triangles filled with sweet cream, dipped and griddled in vanilla-cinnamon batter, topped with glazed strawberries or blueberries and vanilla sauce. It first launched in 2003 and had been discontinued since 2020.
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Sonic Drive-In · Cherry Pie made with Coke
A blend of cherry and vanilla flavors and sweet cream mixed into Coca-Cola, topped with a cherry.
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Sonic Drive-In · Harvest Berry made with Sprite
A dirty soda mixing wild berry purée, cranberry and vanilla flavors, and lemon-lime soda.
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Sonic Drive-In · Cranberry Orchard Sweet Tea
A blend of peach puree and cranberry flavor mixed into fresh-brewed sweet iced tea.