MenuLaunches

Every summer menu item, by chain and by year

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

Key data

MenuLaunches has tracked 7 summer menu launches across 3 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-09. The chains that use it most are Cava, Logan's Roadhouse, Long John Silver's.

Launches
7
Chains
3
Years covered
2026–2026
Peak month
2026-09

Launches by month

When chains actually put this on the menu.

  • 6
    26-09
  • 1
    26-10

Who launched summer first in 2026

Ordered by announce date.

#ChainItemAnnounced
1Long John Silver'sOrange Creamsicle CheesecakeSeptember 17, 2026
2Long John Silver'sCream SodasSeptember 17, 2026
3Long John Silver'sCitrus Honey Mustard SauceSeptember 17, 2026
4Logan's RoadhouseOrleans-style Barbecue ButterSeptember 17, 2026
5Logan's RoadhouseCarolina Gold Barbecue ButterSeptember 17, 2026
6Logan's RoadhouseAlabama White Barbecue ButterSeptember 17, 2026
7CavaPomegranate Apple DrinkOctober 13, 2026

All launches

Long John Silver's Citrus Honey Mustard Sauce
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Long John Silver's · Citrus Honey Mustard Sauce

A honey mustard sauce with added citrus flavor, paired with coconut shrimp as a summer offering.

Sauces & dips#summer
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Long John Silver's · Cream Sodas

Fountain drinks with sweet coconut cream added, introduced alongside coconut shrimp and citrus honey mustard sauce.

Other#summer
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Long John Silver's · Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake

An orange creamsicle-flavored cheesecake introduced as part of the summer menu.

Desserts & bakery#summer

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