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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store · Rich DIY Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle, served with a variety of toppings guests can mix and match.
Every hot cocoa menu item, by chain and by year
Which US restaurant chains put hot cocoa on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
Key data
MenuLaunches has tracked 3 hot cocoa menu launches across 3 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-10. The chains that use it most are Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, IHOP, Tim Hortons.
- Launches
- 3
- Chains
- 3
- Years covered
- 2026–2026
- Peak month
- 2026-10
Launches by month
When chains actually put this on the menu.
- 126-09
- 226-10
Who launched hot cocoa first in 2026
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Hortons | TWIX and Treat Hot Chocolate | September 30, 2026 |
| 2 | IHOP | French Toast Hot Chocolate | October 14, 2026 |
| 3 | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | Rich DIY Hot Chocolate | October 20, 2026 |
All launches
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IHOP · French Toast Hot Chocolate
A hot chocolate beverage combining vanilla and cinnamon French toast flavors, topped with whipped cream and cinnamon sugar.
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Tim Hortons · TWIX and Treat Hot Chocolate
A hot chocolate made with Tim Hortons' hot cocoa, topped with whipped topping, chocolate drizzle, and crunchy TWIX pieces.