Which US restaurant chains put lemonade on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
MenuLaunches has tracked 14 lemonade menu launches across 8 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-10. The chains that use it most are Dutch Bros Coffee, Red Robin, Wetzel's Pretzels, Dunkin'.
When chains actually put this on the menu.
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Popeyes | Pineapple Cane Sweet Lemonade | September 2, 2026 |
| 2 | Denny's | Caramel Apple Lemonade | September 4, 2026 |
| 3 | Popeyes | Pineapple Lemonade | September 4, 2026 |
| 4 | McAlister's Deli | Witch's Brew | September 24, 2026 |
| 5 | Huey Magoo's | Tart Cherry Lemonade | September 30, 2026 |
| 6 | Dunkin' | Werewolf Punch Refresher | October 1, 2026 |
| 7 | Dunkin' | Sour Apple Energy | October 1, 2026 |
| 8 | Dunkin' | Optic Blast Lemonade | October 6, 2026 |
| 9 | Wetzel's Pretzels | Things' Blue Lemonade Freeze | October 7, 2026 |
| 10 | Red Robin | Sunset Lemonade | October 15, 2026 |
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A bottomless Refresher drink flavor at Red Robin, with the option to add Red Bull.
A new Bottomless Refreshers flavor at Red Robin; Red Bull can be added for an extra charge.
A new Bottomless Refreshers flavor at Red Robin; Red Bull can be added for an extra charge.
A new Bottomless Refreshers flavor at Red Robin; Red Bull can be added for an extra charge.
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