MenuLaunches

New menu launches and LTOs, Sep 14–20, 2026

Every new fast food menu item and limited-time offer announced this week at a US restaurant chain, grouped by day and chain.

Key data

119 new menu items from 40 US restaurant chains launched between September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026, including BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, Crumbl, IHOP, Jimmy John's, Slim Chickens. Each record links to the original announcement.

Launches
119
Chains
40
Days covered
6
Week
2026-W38

September 14, 2026

37 launches

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Spooky Pizookie
SeasonalWhile supplies last

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse · Spooky Pizookie

A Cookies 'N' Cream cookie topped with Oreo crumbs and Halloween sprinkles, served with two scoops of orange-colored vanilla bean ice cream and a crackable chocolate topping.

Limited-time offerEnded Sep 19

Crumbl · Banana Cream Pie Cookie

Buttery pie crust filled with layers of vanilla pudding, fresh banana slices, and vanilla wafers, garnished with an extra wafer on top.

Limited-time offerEnded Sep 19

Crumbl · Snickerdoodle Skillet Cookie

A warm vanilla cookie rolled in cinnamon sugar, topped with cinnamon mousse, a drizzle of melted white drops, and cinnamon streusel.

IHOP Stuffed French Toast
ReturningWhile supplies last$13.88

IHOP · Stuffed French Toast

IHOP reintroduces Stuffed French Toast, a breakfast entrée of two French toast triangles filled with sweet cream, dipped and griddled in vanilla-cinnamon batter, topped with glazed strawberries or blueberries and vanilla sauce. It first launched in 2003 and had been discontinued since 2020.

New permanentPermanent

TGI Fridays · Kick in the Pantalones Margarita

A cocktail made with Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila, DeKuyper Triple Sec, mango, fresh agave sour and jalapeño, finished with a Tajín half-rim, created in partnership with Pantalones Tequila.

TGI Fridays 3 For All
New permanentPermanent$11.99

TGI Fridays · 3 For All

A bundle menu offering a full-size appetizer, an entrée and a drink at three price points, with appetizer choices including Mozzarella Sticks, Potstickers, Broccoli Cheddar Soup or House Salad and entrées ranging from Chicken Quesadilla to Sliced Steak Frites.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Dairy Queen · Ghost Pepper Dip

A dipping sauce described as fiery, bold, smoky pepper heat, offered as part of the new MVP Dip Lineup for chicken strips.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Dairy Queen · Strip Dip

A creamy, tangy, black pepper-inflected dipping sauce offered as part of the new MVP Dip Lineup for chicken strips.

Chicken Salad Chick Lemon Burst Buttercream Cookie
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Chicken Salad Chick · Lemon Burst Buttercream Cookie

Cookie with lemon buttercream, with 50 cents from each purchase donated to CURE Childhood Cancer.

Chicken Salad Chick Pumpkin Spice Cake
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Chicken Salad Chick · Pumpkin Spice Cake

Cake with pumpkin spice flavor and cream cheese frosting.

Chicken Salad Chick Nashville Hottie
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Chicken Salad Chick · Nashville Hottie

Chicken salad seasoned with Nashville Hot-style spice and dill pickle pieces.

Chicken Salad Chick Chicken Poblano Soup
ReturningWhile supplies last

Chicken Salad Chick · Chicken Poblano Soup

A returning soup made with diced chicken, poblano chiles, corn, black beans, and lime in a chicken broth base.

Hardee's Bacon Beast Burger
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Hardee's · Bacon Beast Burger

A quarter-pound Angus beef burger with four full slices of cherrywood-smoked bacon, melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, sliced onions, dill pickles, ketchup, and mayo on a buttery brioche-style bun.

Sweetgreen Fall Harvest Menu
ReturningWhile supplies last

Sweetgreen · Fall Harvest Menu

Seasonal fall menu featuring maple-glazed brussels sprouts topped with crumbled bacon and charred jalapeno ranch, alongside the Harvest Bowl.

Panda Express Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
Test marketWhile supplies last

Panda Express · Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

Bite-sized boneless dark meat chicken coated in a light, crispy-fried breading, tossed in a dry spice blend of tamarind, tomato, garlic, and onion with crispy fried kale, served with Chili Crisp Aioli.

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Steak 'n Shake · Double Steakburger Double Cheese

A double steakburger with double cheese served on a bun, with 690 calories, 31 grams of protein, and 38 grams of carbs.

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Steak 'n Shake · Protein Steakburger

A steakburger served with lettuce instead of a bun, with 530 calories, 31 grams of protein, and 6 grams of carbs.

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Steak 'n Shake · Crinkle-Cut Fries

Crinkle-cut fries cooked in tallow, offered as a swap option for shoestring fries.

Playa Bowls Tidal Wave Smoothie
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Playa Bowls · Tidal Wave Smoothie

A smoothie containing 31 grams of protein and 520 calories, cited as the highest-selling limited-time-offer smoothie in the company's history.

September 15, 2026

13 launches

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Applebee's · Ultimate Breakfast Burger

A burger item exclusive to dual-branded Applebee's and IHOP locations, combining breakfast elements with a burger.

Applebee's Loaded Buffalo Chicken Omelette
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Applebee's · Loaded Buffalo Chicken Omelette

An omelette exclusive to dual-branded Applebee's and IHOP locations, featuring buffalo chicken.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

First Watch · Traitor Tri-Fecta

A breakfast menu item offered as part of First Watch's limited-time collaboration with The Traitors: New Blood, featuring a Traitors-inspired twist on breakfast favorites.

Starbucks Pecan Mini Pie
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Pecan Mini Pie

A mini pie featuring toasted pecans with caramelized sweetness.

ReturningWhile supplies last

IHOP · Dubai Chocolate Milkshake

Milkshake flavored with Dubai chocolate, brought nationwide after a sold-out test the previous year.

ReturningWhile supplies last

IHOP · Dubai Chocolate Pancakes

Pancakes flavored with Dubai chocolate, brought nationwide after a sold-out test the previous year.

Einstein Bros. Bagels Pumpkin Schmear
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Einstein Bros. Bagels · Pumpkin Schmear

A pumpkin-flavored cream cheese spread featured on the fall menu at Einstein Bros. Bagels.

September 16, 2026

18 launches

Limited-time offerUntil Nov 29

MOD Pizza · Honor Roll

A pizza with an olive oil and minced garlic base, topped with mozzarella, shaved beef with onions and green peppers, roasted red bell peppers, and a finishing layer of cheddar cheese, inspired by the show Abbott Elementary.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

P.F. Chang's · Honey Sesame Crème Brulee

A crème brulee flambeed tableside, flavored with honey and sesame, planned as part of P.F. Chang's upcoming holiday menu in November.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

P.F. Chang's · Roasted Duck with Five-Spice Cherry Chutney

Roasted duck served with a five-spice cherry chutney, planned as part of P.F. Chang's upcoming holiday menu in November.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

P.F. Chang's · Dashi Risotto with Hokkaido Scallops

A risotto made with dashi broth and Hokkaido scallops, planned as part of P.F. Chang's upcoming holiday menu in November.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

P.F. Chang's · King Crab Gyoza Dumpling

A dim sum dumpling filled with king crab, planned as part of P.F. Chang's upcoming holiday menu in November.

Limited-time offer5 days left

P.F. Chang's · Kyoto Cabin

A cocktail made with Woodford Reserve Bourbon, black tea, maple and lemon, finished with a nutmeg aroma, part of the Autumn in Kyoto seasonal menu.

Limited-time offer5 days left

P.F. Chang's · Wagyu Egg Rolls

Egg rolls filled with Wagyu beef, black pepper, garlic, ginger and julienned vegetables, finished with black garlic aioli, part of the Autumn in Kyoto seasonal menu.

P.F. Chang's Duck Fried Rice
Returning5 days left

P.F. Chang's · Duck Fried Rice

Fried rice topped with shredded duck, julienned vegetables, edamame, fried shallots, kimchi, chili jam, chili-spiced butter, and a fried egg, part of the Autumn in Kyoto seasonal menu.

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Church's Texas Chicken · 4PC Wings Real Big Deal Box

A value box featuring four bone-in wings, two regular classic side dishes, a Honey-Butter Biscuit, and a jalapeño pepper.

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Slim Chickens · Dr Pepper Dry Rub

A dry rub flavor for chicken inspired by Dr Pepper soda.

September 17, 2026

28 launches

ReturningWhile supplies last

Arby's · Steak Nuggets

Bite-sized steak pieces that returned to the Arby's menu, accompanied by a new sauce variation.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Burger King · Special Savory Sauce

A new dipping sauce combining creamy, tangy, and lightly spicy flavors with barbecue seasoning, ketchup, garlic, onion, and black pepper, paired with upgraded nuggets.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Dave & Buster's · Buster's Signature Sauce

A Carolina-inspired smoky, sweet, and creamy mustard-based sauce.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Dave & Buster's · Cherry Bomb Sauce

A smoky cherry barbecue sauce used on wings topped with maraschino cherries and scallions.

Long John Silver's Ranch Dressing with Old Bay Seasoning
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Long John Silver's · Ranch Dressing with Old Bay Seasoning

A ranch dressing spiked with Old Bay seasoning, developed with McCormick, served with fried pickles in the chain's signature fish batter.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Long John Silver's · Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake

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

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.

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.

September 18, 2026

9 launches

IHOP Vanilla Coke Float
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$5.69

IHOP · Vanilla Coke Float

A float made with vanilla-flavored Coke.

IHOP French Toast Coffee
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$5.09

IHOP · French Toast Coffee

A coffee beverage flavored to evoke French toast.

IHOP Stuffed French Toast - Strawberry
ReturningWhile supplies last$16.99

IHOP · Stuffed French Toast - Strawberry

French toast filled with sweet cream and topped with glazed strawberries, plus a drizzle of vanilla sauce. Sold à la carte with two pieces or as a breakfast combo with eggs and bacon or sausage links and hash browns.

Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Blueberry Donut
ReturningEnded Sep 20

Krispy Kreme · Original Glazed Blueberry Donut

A yeast ring donut made with blueberry-flavored dough covered in Original Glaze, distinct from the Blueberry Glazed Donut which uses a blueberry-flavored glaze on a regular yeast donut.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Scooter's Coffee · Pumpkin Caramelicious

A pumpkin-flavored version of Scooter's Coffee's Caramelicious drink, available as part of the chain's Caramelicious drink lineup.

Smoothie King Slim-N-Trim GLP-1 Pumpkin
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Smoothie King · Slim-N-Trim GLP-1 Pumpkin

A pumpkin-flavored smoothie from Smoothie King's GLP-1 menu line, containing 23 grams of protein, nine grams of fiber, and no added sugar.

Denny's Blue Moons Over My Hammy
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Denny's · Blue Moons Over My Hammy

A Halloween-themed variation of Denny's Moons Over My Hammy sandwich, featuring ham, eggs, cheese, and sourdough.

Insomnia Cookies Cookies 'N Cream Chunk
ReturningWhile supplies last

Insomnia Cookies · Cookies 'N Cream Chunk

A cookie made with chocolate sandwich cookie pieces and jumbo white chocolate chunks, now made a permanent menu offering after previously being a limited-time item.

September 19, 2026

14 launches

Taco Bell Slow-Roasted Chicken Gordita Crunch Duos
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Taco Bell · Slow-Roasted Chicken Gordita Crunch Duos

A smaller-sized version of Taco Bell's Cheesy Gordita Crunch made with slow-roasted chicken and pico de gallo, sold as a duo of two.

Test marketWhile supplies last$3.00

Taco Bell · Cheesy Poblano Double Beef Burrito

A value-priced burrito with a double portion of seasoned ground beef, seasoned rice, crunchy red tortilla strips, a new Cheesy Poblano Sauce, a 3-cheese blend of mozzarella, pepper jack, and cheddar, and reduced-fat sour cream, wrapped in a flour tortilla.

Burger King Chicken Nuggets
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Burger King · Chicken Nuggets

Burger King reformulated its chicken nuggets in response to guest feedback. The new version is larger, with less-uniform shapes, uses chicken fat and broth for moisture, and a crumb-based breading with rice flour for crunch.