ReturningWhile supplies last$6.49
Arby's · Deep Fried Turkey Gobbler
A sandwich with a quarter pound of thick-sliced deep-fried turkey, crispy onion strings, melted Swiss cheese, stuffing, cranberry spread, and mayo on a toasted Artisan sub roll.
Every thanksgiving menu item, by chain and by year
Which US restaurant chains put thanksgiving on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
Key data
MenuLaunches has tracked 6 thanksgiving menu launches across 4 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-10. The chains that use it most are Arby's, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Popeyes, Firehouse Subs.
- Launches
- 6
- Chains
- 4
- Years covered
- 2026–2026
- Peak month
- 2026-10
Launches by month
When chains actually put this on the menu.
- 226-09
- 426-10
Who launched thanksgiving first in 2026
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Firehouse Subs | Thanksgiving Turkey Sub | September 23, 2026 |
| 2 | Firehouse Subs | Thanksgiving Sub | September 27, 2026 |
| 3 | Popeyes | Cajun-Style Turkey | October 19, 2026 |
| 4 | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | Thanksgiving Heat & Serve Turkey Family Dinner | October 20, 2026 |
| 5 | Arby's | Deep Fried Turkey Club | October 26, 2026 |
| 6 | Arby's | Deep Fried Turkey Gobbler | October 26, 2026 |
All launches
ReturningWhile supplies last$6.29
Arby's · Deep Fried Turkey Club
A sub sandwich with a quarter pound of sliced deep-fried turkey, mayonnaise, tomato, lettuce, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon on a toasted sub bun.
SeasonalUntil Nov 29$119.99
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store · Thanksgiving Heat & Serve Turkey Family Dinner
A complete meal including two oven-roasted turkey breasts, sweet potato casserole, green beans and mashed potatoes, served with cornbread dressing, gravy, cranberry relish, sweet rolls, pumpkin pie and pecan pie, feeding 8-10 people.
ReturningWhile supplies last$59.99
Popeyes · Cajun-Style Turkey
A fully cooked turkey marinated and seasoned with Popeyes' Cajun spices, requiring only thawing and reheating. Packaging includes gravy preparation instructions. Can be paired with sides like Homestyle Mac & Cheese and Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy.
ReturningWhile supplies last
Firehouse Subs · Thanksgiving Sub
A sandwich with premium carved turkey, buttery stuffing, and cranberry sauce piled high on a freshly toasted roll with mayo.
ReturningWhile supplies last$11.19
Firehouse Subs · Thanksgiving Turkey Sub
A seasonal sub with carved turkey breast slices, buttery Thanksgiving stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mayonnaise on a freshly toasted sub roll, served with a side of gravy.