Which US restaurant chains put swicy (sweet-heat) on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
MenuLaunches has tracked 6 swicy (sweet-heat) menu launches across 4 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-09. The chains that use it most are Wingstop, Jimmy John's, Zaxby's, Slim Chickens.
When chains actually put this on the menu.
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slim Chickens | Honey Jalapeño Pimento Sandwich and Wrap | September 9, 2026 |
| 2 | Wingstop | Lemon Pepper Chili Glaze | September 11, 2026 |
| 3 | Wingstop | Lemon Pepper Chili Crunch | September 11, 2026 |
| 4 | Zaxby's | Alabama White Barbecue Sauce | September 17, 2026 |
| 5 | Jimmy John's | Swicy Jimmy Pickle Bites | October 1, 2026 |
| 6 | Wingstop | SOUR PATCH KIDS Wicked Punch | October 13, 2026 |
A wing flavor featuring a sour-then-sweet REDBERRY glaze finished with SOUR PATCH KIDS Bitz, created in collaboration with the SOUR PATCH KIDS candy brand and available across all proteins.
Thick-cut slices of Jimmy John's pickles in a new sweet-and-spicy brine, sold in a 48-ounce collectible bucket at select locations.
A tangy mayonnaise-based Alabama white barbecue sauce with vinegar, black pepper, and hints of horseradish, released in a limited-quantity sauce drop with a celebrity partnership.
Lemon Pepper dry rub finished with crispy Korean chili crunch for texture and heat, rated two flames out of five on the chain's heat scale.
A citrusy glaze with sweet heat topped with crispy Korean chili crunch, rated three flames out of five on the chain's heat scale.
A limited-time chicken sandwich and wrap featuring breaded chicken breast, pimento cheese, honey, and pickled jalapeños on a brioche bun; the wrap version includes lettuce and shredded cheddar in a jalapeño-flavored tortilla.