Which US restaurant chains put ranch on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
MenuLaunches has tracked 13 ranch menu launches across 6 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-09. The chains that use it most are Taco Bell, Arby's, KFC, Twin Peaks.
When chains actually put this on the menu.
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taco Bell | Naked Chicken Chalupa | August 24, 2026 |
| 2 | Arby's | Horsey Ranch | August 24, 2026 |
| 3 | KFC | Hot Ranch Loaded Wedges | August 24, 2026 |
| 4 | KFC | Hot Ranch | August 24, 2026 |
| 5 | Whataburger | Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich Jr. | August 27, 2026 |
| 6 | Denny's | Diner QP + Slider | September 4, 2026 |
| 7 | Twin Peaks | Fried Ravioli | September 8, 2026 |
| 8 | KFC | Hot Ranch Big Dip | September 16, 2026 |
| 9 | Taco Bell | Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap Sliders | September 17, 2026 |
| 10 | Arby's | Horsey Ranch | September 17, 2026 |
A snack-sized set of two burritos featuring grilled, marinated steak or slow-roasted chicken layered with avocado ranch, a melted blend of cheeses, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and grilled, served with a split dipping cup of spicy ranch and seasoned crushed tortilla chips with cheddar cheese cri
A sandwich on mozzarella-topped Stacker Bread with roasted turkey, bacon, cheddar cheese, red onion, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and Mediterranean Ranch, replacing the existing Turkey Ranch & Bacon Sandwich at test locations.
Seasoned fries topped with grilled, marinated steak, Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch sauce, warm nacho cheese sauce, shredded 3-cheese blend, and pico de gallo.
A new sauce variation combining Arby's Horsey Sauce with ranch dressing, introduced alongside the returning Steak Nuggets.
Returning smaller Crunchwrap-style item combining crispy chicken, tortilla chips, pico de gallo, and three-cheese blend wrapped in a flour tortilla, now served with a new Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch sauce.
A spicy ranch dipping sauce collaboration with IShowSpeed, sold in a large portion size for dipping chicken, with a thin, saucy texture and mild warming heat.
Eight hand-breaded four-cheese ravioli topped with Parmesan and served with house-made ranch and marinara.
Crispy-fried chicken strips with Monterey Jack cheese, Buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing, served on a toasted bun.
A creamy, tangy ranch sauce with savory garlic-and-herb flavor and a kick of chili pepper, sold as a 4-oz Hot Ranch Big Dip and used in other menu items.
A large order of crispy potato wedges topped with six pickle slices and drizzled with Hot Ranch sauce.
A dipping sauce that combines ranch with Arby's signature Horsey Sauce.
A crispy-fried, white-meat chicken taco shell filled with shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and Avocado Ranch Sauce, part of Taco Bell's Decades throwback menu of 2016 favorites.