Limited-time offerWhile supplies last
Hardee's · Sausage Gravy Cheddar Loaded Hash Rounds
Crispy Hash Rounds topped with cheddar cheese sauce and served with a side of sausage gravy, part of the Meemaw's Early Bird Meal combo.
Every loaded fries menu item, by chain and by year
Which US restaurant chains put loaded fries on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
Key data
MenuLaunches has tracked 9 loaded fries menu launches across 7 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-09. The chains that use it most are Hardee's, Shake Shack, Taco Bell, Del Taco.
- Launches
- 9
- Chains
- 7
- Years covered
- 2026–2026
- Peak month
- 2026-09
Launches by month
When chains actually put this on the menu.
- 126-08
- 526-09
- 326-10
Who launched loaded fries first in 2026
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Castle | Garage Beer Cheese Fries | August 31, 2026 |
| 2 | Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers | Bacon Loaded Tots | September 4, 2026 |
| 3 | Checkers & Rally's | Flava Max Chicken Bites & Fries Box | September 10, 2026 |
| 4 | Checkers & Rally's | Flava Max Double | September 10, 2026 |
| 5 | Del Taco | Flamin' Hot Queso Loaded Fries | September 17, 2026 |
| 6 | Taco Bell | Diablo Ranch Steak Nacho Fries | September 21, 2026 |
| 7 | Taco Bell | Creamy Sriracha Chicken Nacho Fries | October 16, 2026 |
| 8 | Shake Shack | Butter Chicken Fries | October 22, 2026 |
| 9 | Hardee's | Sausage Gravy Cheddar Loaded Hash Rounds | October 27, 2026 |
All launches
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last
Shake Shack · Butter Chicken Fries
Shake Shack's fries smothered in butter chicken sauce, cream, and cilantro.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$5.49
Taco Bell · Creamy Sriracha Chicken Nacho Fries
Signature Nacho Fries topped with Creamy Sriracha Chicken, warm nacho cheese sauce, a blend of mozzarella, pepper jack, and cheddar cheeses, and pico de gallo.
Limited-time offerEnded Oct 4$5.49
Taco Bell · Diablo Ranch Steak Nacho Fries
Seasoned fries topped with grilled, marinated steak, Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch sauce, warm nacho cheese sauce, shredded 3-cheese blend, and pico de gallo.
Limited-time offerUntil Nov 18
Del Taco · Flamin' Hot Queso Loaded Fries
Crinkle-cut fries topped with seasoned ground beef, Flamin' Hot-flavored Queso, grated cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$3.49
Checkers & Rally's · Flava Max Double
More than a quarter pound of beef topped with Famous Seasoned Fries, American cheese and dill pickles, with a choice of sauce including Frank's RedHot Stingin' Honey Garlic, Creamy Garlic Parmesan or Smokin' Chipotle Mayo.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$3.49
Checkers & Rally's · Flava Max Chicken Bites & Fries Box
Crispy Chicken Bites tossed in a choice of sauce, including Frank's RedHot Stingin' Honey Garlic, Creamy Garlic Parmesan or Smokin' Chipotle Mayo, served over Famous Seasoned Fries.
Limited-time offer6 days left
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers · Bacon Loaded Tots
Tots covered in cheese sauce, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and topped with bacon.
Limited-time offer4 days left
White Castle · Garage Beer Cheese Fries
Crinkle-cut fries topped with warm Garage Beer Cheese.