MenuLaunches

New menu launches and LTOs, Oct 5–11, 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

128 new menu items from 36 US restaurant chains launched between October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026, including Crumbl, Domino's Pizza, Jason's Deli, Krispy Kreme, McDonald's. Each record links to the original announcement.

Launches
128
Chains
36
Days covered
6
Week
2026-W41

October 5, 2026

36 launches

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Jason's Deli · Beef Stew

A soup combining tender pot roast, potatoes, carrots, peas and a medley of garden vegetables in a rich, savory broth.

Burger King Bacon Cheddar Hash Whopper
Test marketWhile supplies last

Burger King · Bacon Cheddar Hash Whopper

A breakfast-themed Whopper variant featuring hollandaise sauce, hash browns, bacon, egg, and cheddar cheese sauce, currently being tested in select markets.

Hardee's Frisco Breakfast Burger
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Hardee's · Frisco Breakfast Burger

A limited-time breakfast burger with a charbroiled Angus beef patty, a cracked egg, cherrywood-smoked bacon, American cheese, and crispy hash rounds on toasted sourdough bread, available in specific markets.

Dutch Bros Coffee Pumpkin Pie Spice
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dutch Bros Coffee · Pumpkin Pie Spice

A pumpkin-flavored beverage topped with pumpkin Soft Top and cinnamon Sprinks, available as a latte, mocha, breve, Freeze, or cold brew, hot or iced.

Dutch Bros Coffee Cherry Pie Chai
ReturningWhile supplies last

Dutch Bros Coffee · Cherry Pie Chai

A chai drink with cherry flavor, topped with Soft Top and cinnamon sprinkles, returning after its original introduction through a Lonely Ghost partnership.

October 6, 2026

46 launches

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dave & Buster's · Possession

A cocktail made with Absolut Vodka, cherry, Sprite and premium citrus sour with shimmering luster dust, finished with a sugar rim, glowing ice cube and freeze-dried grape ice cream.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dave & Buster's · Freak Show

A cocktail made with Crown Royal Whisky, vanilla, premium citrus sour and aromatic bitters, topped with a Freakshow Cabernet float and finished with a dried orange and vampire fangs.

McDonald's Pickle Brine
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

McDonald's · Pickle Brine

Bottled pickle brine from McDonald's pickles, released for Chicago Marathon weekend.

Firehouse Subs Steak & Cheese Melt
New permanentPermanent

Firehouse Subs · Steak & Cheese Melt

A steak and cheese sandwich item introduced by Firehouse Subs.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Portillo's · Dr Pepper Shake

A thick vanilla shake blended with Dr Pepper soda, served in a cup, created through a collaboration between Portillo's and Dr Pepper.

Slim Chickens Dr Pepper Blasted Tender Bites
New permanentPermanent

Slim Chickens · Dr Pepper Blasted Tender Bites

Bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a dry rub flavored with Dr Pepper, applied after frying to keep the coating crispy.

Chick-fil-A Chicken and Waffles sandwich
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Chick-fil-A · Chicken and Waffles sandwich

A sandwich combining Chick-fil-A chicken with waffles, promoted as available all day rather than only during breakfast hours.

McDonald's Orange Dream with Fanta
New permanentPermanent$3.89

McDonald's · Orange Dream with Fanta

A drink featuring orange-flavored Fanta with a cold foam topping, also available with Hi-C and vanilla flavoring.

McDonald's Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$4.99

McDonald's · Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher

A lemonade-based beverage combining blackberry and passion fruit with freeze-dried dragon fruit pieces.

McDonald's Vanilla Swirl with Coca-Cola
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$3.89

McDonald's · Vanilla Swirl with Coca-Cola

A drink combining Coca-Cola with vanilla flavoring and cold foam, also available as a Dirty Dr Pepper variant.

McDonald's Caesar Sauce
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

McDonald's · Caesar Sauce

A tangy, creamy sauce with garlic and black pepper accompanying McDonald's chicken menu items.

McDonald's Big Arch
DiscontinuedDiscontinued

McDonald's · Big Arch

A large burger with two quarter-pound beef patties, white cheddar, crispy and raw onions, lettuce, pickles, and a distinct sauce on a sesame-and-poppy-seed bun.

Dunkin' Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam
ReturningWhile supplies last

Dunkin' · Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam

A purple-colored marshmallow cold foam that can be added to select Dunkin' drinks for a sweet, colorful finish.

Firehouse Subs Pecan Pie Bar
New permanentPermanent$3.29

Firehouse Subs · Pecan Pie Bar

A dessert bar baked daily at each Firehouse Subs location.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$4.35

Starbucks · Aerocano

An air-whipped Blonde Espresso drink offering a lighter take on coffee.

Bojangles Bite Box
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Bojangles · Bite Box

A haunted house-designed box containing a buttermilk biscuit, a fixin', a dipping sauce, a Pepsi beverage, three Bojangles Dough Bites with salted caramel dipping sauce, and a choice of six, nine, or 12-piece Bo Bites order.

October 7, 2026

19 launches

ReturningWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Chestnut Praline Latte-Inspired Dairy Creamer

Dairy creamer inspired by the chestnut praline latte flavor, returning for the holiday season.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Cold Brew Concentrate

Concentrated cold brew coffee with irish cream, vanilla, and chocolate flavors, prepared by adding water and ice.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Hazelnut Cocoa

Hazelnut cocoa flavored coffee for at-home brewing, available as K-Cups and ground coffee.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Holiday Blend

Coffee blend with notes of maple and herbs, returning as K-Cups, Nespresso Vertuo pods, and ground coffee bags.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Peppermint Mocha Dairy Creamer

Peppermint mocha flavored dairy creamer returning to store shelves for the holiday season.

Starbucks Frappuccino Chilled Coffee Drink, Peppermint Mocha
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Frappuccino Chilled Coffee Drink, Peppermint Mocha

Ready-to-drink, single-serve bottled Frappuccino chilled coffee drink in peppermint mocha flavor.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Iced Espresso Peppermint Mocha

Ready-to-drink bottled iced espresso beverage in peppermint mocha flavor, sold refrigerated in grocery stores.

New permanentPermanent

Starbucks · Peppermint Mocha Nespresso Vertuo Pods

Peppermint mocha flavored coffee now available in Nespresso Vertuo pod format, a new form factor for this existing flavor at Starbucks.

October 8, 2026

7 launches

October 9, 2026

8 launches

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Burger King · Vampire's Bite Strawberry & Sprite with Sour Punch Sip-n-Chew Straw

A strawberry-flavored Sprite drink served with a Sour Punch Sip-n-Chew edible candy straw, a partnership between Burger King and Sour Punch for the Halloween season.

New permanentPermanent

Bojangles · Doughnut Bites

New doughnut bites made from Bojangles' biscuit dough.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Smashburger · Pastrami Special

A pastrami-themed menu special offered at Smashburger.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dunkin' · Marshmallow Tiramisu Matcha

A matcha drink combining green tea with tiramisu-flavored syrup, topped with marshmallow-flavored cold foam and hot chocolate powder.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Iced Banana Bread Matcha Latte

A matcha latte blended with banana, cinnamon, and nutmeg flavors, available iced or hot.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Starbucks · Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha

A matcha drink blending pumpkin spice flavors with matcha, finished with cream, served iced.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$24.99

Red Lobster · Old Bay Seasoned Scampi

A shrimp flavor seasoned with Old Bay seasoning, added to Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp lineup which allows unlimited shrimp ordering with a side and Cheddar Bay Biscuits.

October 10, 2026

12 launches

McDonald's Big Arch Burger
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

McDonald's · Big Arch Burger

A burger with two quarter-pound beef patties, three slices of white cheddar, crispy and slivered onions, special Big Arch Sauce, and poppy seeds mingled with sesame seeds on a toasted bun.