MenuLaunches

Every halloween menu item, by chain and by year

Which US restaurant chains put halloween on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.

Key data

MenuLaunches has tracked 120 halloween menu launches across 33 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-10. The chains that use it most are Krispy Kreme, El Pollo Loco, Crumbl, Starbucks.

Launches
120
Chains
33
Years covered
2026–2026
Peak month
2026-10

Launches by month

When chains actually put this on the menu.

  • 44
    26-09
  • 96
    26-10

Who launched halloween first in 2026

Ordered by announce date.

#ChainItemAnnounced
1Shake ShackReese's Peanut Butter Cup ShakeSeptember 3, 2026
2Applebee'sSpooky SipsSeptember 4, 2026
3Applebee'sTropical Spell MocktailSeptember 7, 2026
4Applebee'sGraveyard SodaSeptember 7, 2026
5Applebee'sTipsy ZombieSeptember 7, 2026
6Applebee'sDracula's JuiceSeptember 7, 2026
7Wendy'sFrosty Frights collectiblesSeptember 9, 2026
8Jack in the BoxSpooky Simpsons SauceSeptember 11, 2026
9Jack in the BoxForbidden D'oh!nut HolesSeptember 11, 2026
10Jack in the BoxDouble Chicken Sandwich of TerrorSeptember 11, 2026

All launches

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Krispy Kreme · Jack's Original Glazed Doughnuts

The chain's Original Glazed doughnuts given an orange tinge for Halloween, with the same flavor as the original.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Krispy Kreme · Mummy Jack Doughnut

A Jack's Original Glazed doughnut topped with white vanilla-flavored buttercreme icing and a green iced stem.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Krispy Kreme · Jack O' Doughnut

A Jack's Original Glazed doughnut with a chocolate icing face and a green iced stem.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Krispy Kreme · Monster Jack Doughnut

A Jack's Original Glazed doughnut with orange icing, chocolate cookie pieces, chocolate icing stitches, and a green iced stem.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Black Night Cookie

A cookie with rich dark cocoa in the dough, a touch of salt, and chocolate chips, released alongside the Black Cat Frappuccino for Halloween.

Dunkin' Spider Donut
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dunkin' · Spider Donut

A purple-frosted donut topped in the center with a Chocolate Glazed Munchkins Donut and decorated with chocolate icing legs and vanilla-flavored icing eyes.

Dunkin' glow-in-the-dark Munchkins Bucket
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dunkin' · glow-in-the-dark Munchkins Bucket

A glow-in-the-dark bucket with a purple design featuring costumed Dunkin' characters, filled with a random assortment of 50 Munchkins including new sprinkle-covered Halloween Munchkins.

Dunkin' Halloween Sprinkles donuts and Munchkins
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dunkin' · Halloween Sprinkles donuts and Munchkins

Dunkin's frosted sprinkle donuts and Chocolate Glazed Munchkins feature a festive blend of purple, chocolate, and white sprinkles for the Halloween season.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Wendy's · Frosty Frights Kids' Meal Collectibles

Twelve kids' meal collectible toys for Halloween, including six core characters and six variants, each with a sticker sheet and mini trading card, with a themed meal bag.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Crumbl · Caramel Shortbread Cookie ft. TWIX

A shortbread cookie with pieces of Twix in the dough, topped with a layer of caramel, chilled milk chocolate, and chopped Twix pieces.

Dutch Bros Coffee Unicorn Blood
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dutch Bros Coffee · Unicorn Blood

A secret-menu drink featuring almond syrup, strawberry syrup, and white chocolate sauce, available as a blended or iced Rebel energy drink, blended or iced lemonade, Myst Energy Refresher, or sparkling soda.

Dutch Bros Coffee Vampire Slayer
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dutch Bros Coffee · Vampire Slayer

A secret-menu drink featuring pomegranate syrup and strawberry syrup, available as a blended or iced Rebel energy drink, blended or iced lemonade, Myst Energy Refresher, or sparkling soda.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Burger King · Vampire's Bite Strawberry & Sprite with Sour Punch Sip-n-Chew Straw

A strawberry-flavored Sprite drink served with a Sour Punch Sip-n-Chew edible candy straw, a partnership between Burger King and Sour Punch for the Halloween season.

Bojangles Bite Box
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Bojangles · Bite Box

A haunted house-designed box containing a buttermilk biscuit, a fixin', a dipping sauce, a Pepsi beverage, three Bojangles Dough Bites with salted caramel dipping sauce, and a choice of six, nine, or 12-piece Bo Bites order.

Dunkin' Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam
ReturningWhile supplies last

Dunkin' · Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam

A purple-colored marshmallow cold foam that can be added to select Dunkin' drinks for a sweet, colorful finish.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dave & Buster's · Freak Show

A cocktail made with Crown Royal Whisky, vanilla, premium citrus sour and aromatic bitters, topped with a Freakshow Cabernet float and finished with a dried orange and vampire fangs.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dave & Buster's · Possession

A cocktail made with Absolut Vodka, cherry, Sprite and premium citrus sour with shimmering luster dust, finished with a sugar rim, glowing ice cube and freeze-dried grape ice cream.

Returning3 days left$10.00

Papa Murphy's · Jack-O Pizza

A jack-o'-lantern shaped take 'n' bake pizza made with scratch-made dough, red sauce and whole-milk mozzarella, topped with pepperoni for a face and black olives for eyes.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

7 Brew Coffee · Rocky Road Mocha

Rich mocha layered with toasted marshmallow, hazelnut and caramel, finished with whipped cream.

Seasonal12 days left

Buffalo Wild Wings · Vampirita

A Halloween-themed margarita made with Lunazul Blanco Tequila, triple sec, black cherry, lime sour, and fresh lime juice, served with a black salt rim and bat trinket.

Buffalo Wild Wings Cheese Curds
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Buffalo Wild Wings · Cheese Curds

Cheese curds drizzled with a garlicky glaze, part of the Halloween-themed Fright Feast Menu.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Margaritas
Test marketWhile supplies last$6.00

Chipotle Mexican Grill · Margaritas

A pop-up tour bringing $6 Margaritas to one Chipotle restaurant each weekend in October, alongside Halloween décor and interactive experiences.