MenuLaunches

New menu launches and LTOs, Oct 12–18, 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

151 new menu items from 35 US restaurant chains launched between October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026, including 7-Eleven, Crumbl, Domino's Pizza, Dutch Bros Coffee, Jersey Mike's Subs. Each record links to the original announcement.

Launches
151
Chains
35
Days covered
7
Week
2026-W42

October 12, 2026

31 launches

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7-Eleven · Panqué con Nueces

Spongy loaf-style pound cake with pecans, sold at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores.

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7-Eleven · Mantecadas

A Mexican-style muffin, part of 7-Eleven's new Selección 7 line of Hispanic-inspired baked goods rolling out nationwide.

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7-Eleven · Vanilla and Chocolate Conchas

Soft, sweet bread topped with either a smooth vanilla topping or a rich chocolate finish, sold at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores.

Limited-time offerEnded Oct 17

Crumbl · Snickerdoodle Cookie

A classic vanilla sugar cookie dough rolled in cinnamon sugar, served warm, without additional frosting or toppings.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Domino's Pizza · Salted Egg Yolk Flavored Chicken Pizza

A core chicken pizza flavored with salted egg yolk, re-promoted with a limited-edition Star & Moon design for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

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Domino's Pizza · Durian Roast Chicken Pizza

A pizza pairing portions of durian flesh with roast chicken, introduced by DPC Dash as part of its product innovation under the 4D strategy.

Dutch Bros Coffee Vampire Slayer
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dutch Bros Coffee · Vampire Slayer

A secret-menu drink featuring pomegranate syrup and strawberry syrup, available as a blended or iced Rebel energy drink, blended or iced lemonade, Myst Energy Refresher, or sparkling soda.

Dutch Bros Coffee Unicorn Blood
SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dutch Bros Coffee · Unicorn Blood

A secret-menu drink featuring almond syrup, strawberry syrup, and white chocolate sauce, available as a blended or iced Rebel energy drink, blended or iced lemonade, Myst Energy Refresher, or sparkling soda.

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Outback Steakhouse · Best Steaks Ever

A revamped steak lineup at Outback with a new steak seasoning, clamshell grills, and new cuts including a New York Strip, aimed at improving consistency and flavor.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop Pastrami & Swiss
ReturningWhile supplies last

Potbelly Sandwich Shop · Pastrami & Swiss

Oven-toasted sandwich topped with pastrami, Swiss cheese, deli mustard and crisp pickles.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop Pastrami Reuben
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Potbelly Sandwich Shop · Pastrami Reuben

Oven-toasted sandwich with hand-sliced pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing and pickles.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Chipotle Mexican Grill · Pollo Asado

A grilled chicken protein option seasoned before being placed on the grill, introduced alongside Chili Lime Chips as part of Chipotle's menu.

Olive Garden Spicy Alfredo Fettuccine
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Olive Garden · Spicy Alfredo Fettuccine

A spicy version of Olive Garden's fettuccine Alfredo pasta dish.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Crumbl · Caramel Shortbread Cookie ft. TWIX

A shortbread cookie with pieces of Twix in the dough, topped with a layer of caramel, chilled milk chocolate, and chopped Twix pieces.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Arby's · Spicy Angus Cheesesteak

A limited-time Angus beef cheesesteak sandwich featuring the same spicy glaze used on the Spicy Chicken Cheesesteak.

Panda Express Cantonese BBQ Brisket
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Panda Express · Cantonese BBQ Brisket

Slow-roasted, smoked brisket cut into bite-sized chunks and wok fried with Char Siu-style BBQ sauce, offered as a limited-time protein option available in combo meals or a la carte.

October 13, 2026

31 launches

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7-Eleven · Chichurritos

A fried snack item, part of 7-Eleven's new Selección 7 line, stocked only in select regions.

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7-Eleven · Pangué con Nueces

A walnut pound cake, part of 7-Eleven's new Selección 7 line of Hispanic-inspired baked goods rolling out nationwide.

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7-Eleven · Chocolate Conchas

A chocolate-flavored concha, a Mexican sweet bread, part of 7-Eleven's new Selección 7 line of Hispanic-inspired baked goods rolling out nationwide.

Cava Greek Goddess Steak Salad
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Cava · Greek Goddess Steak Salad

A salad with grilled steak served over Power Greens with traditional hummus and tzatziki, tomato and cucumber, sumac cabbage slaw, kalamata olives, feta, pita crisps, and Greek Goddess dressing.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Dunkin' · Doomsday & Avenging Munchkins

Glazed Chocolate and Buttermilk donut holes with Doomsday- and superhero-themed sprinkles.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$12.99

Applebee's · Chicken & Shrimp Scampi Skillet

Grilled chicken breast paired with sautéed shrimp in a garlicky lemon butter sauce, served sizzling with garlic mashed potatoes and seasoned broccoli.

Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$12.99

Applebee's · Cheesy Chicken Skillet

Grilled chicken breast smothered in a Parmesan and White Cheddar cream sauce, topped with Applewood-smoked bacon and crispy onions, served sizzling with garlic mashed potatoes and seasoned broccoli.

ReturningWhile supplies last$12.99

Applebee's · Sizzlin' Skillets

A skillet dish lineup served with garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli, including options like Garlic Sirloin Skillet, Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp, and Bourbon Street Steak.

Pizza Hut Malatang Pizza
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Pizza Hut · Malatang Pizza

A pizza that uses a sauce made with Sichuan peppercorns, five spice, and Sichuan and mala oils instead of traditional pizza sauce, topped with mozzarella, Gouda cheese, and chewy Korean glass noodles, inspired by the Chinese dish malatang. Vegetable and seafood versions include asparagus, corn, squi

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Domino's Pizza · Lava Cake

A dessert item launched by Domino's during the third quarter to increase items per order.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Domino's Pizza · Stuffed Crust

A pizza crust style added to the Best Deal Ever promotion lineup during the third quarter, marking its first inclusion in that promotion.

Taco Bell Firecracker Burrito
ReturningWhile supplies last

Taco Bell · Firecracker Burrito

A burrito that comes with a sachet of Popping Spices which create a popping sensation similar to Pop Rocks when sprinkled on top and eaten.

October 14, 2026

29 launches

Applebee's Garlic Sirloin Skillet
ReturningWhile supplies last$18.99

Applebee's · Garlic Sirloin Skillet

Seasoned top sirloin steak grilled and smothered in buttery garlic and parsley, served sizzling with garlic mashed potatoes and seasoned broccoli.

Cava Greek Goddess Dressing
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Cava · Greek Goddess Dressing

A tangy blend of Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and spices, used on bowls and pitas and inspired by CAVA's grocery store dip.

Red Robin Bleu Ribbon Burger
ReturningWhile supplies last$9.99

Red Robin · Bleu Ribbon Burger

A burger with HEINZ 57 Sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, crispy onion straws, lettuce, tomato and green chili aioli on a brioche bun, served with a bottomless side and bottomless beverage as part of the Big YUMMM Deals menu.

IHOP French Toast Hot Chocolate
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IHOP · French Toast Hot Chocolate

A hot chocolate beverage combining vanilla and cinnamon French toast flavors, topped with whipped cream and cinnamon sugar.

Red Robin Lemon Pepper Buzz Chicken Wings
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Red Robin · Lemon Pepper Buzz Chicken Wings

Lemon pepper chicken wings with Red Robin's signature Buffalo-style sauce added for a tangy, spicy finish.

KFC Dirty Millionaire
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KFC · Dirty Millionaire

A Kwench by KFC shake variant with chocolate cookie crumbs, chocolate sauce, and caramel sauce, spun off from the Downright Dirty Meal platform.

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KFC · Matcha

A Kwench by KFC beverage made with PerfectTed ceremonial grade matcha tea, vanilla syrup, strawberry puree, and shortcake crumb.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Wendy's · Frosty Frights Kids' Meal Collectibles

Twelve kids' meal collectible toys for Halloween, including six core characters and six variants, each with a sticker sheet and mini trading card, with a themed meal bag.

October 15, 2026

31 launches

Chick-fil-A Spicy Chick-fil-A Sauce
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Chick-fil-A · Spicy Chick-fil-A Sauce

A spicier version of Chick-fil-A's classic dipping sauce with mustard notes and smoky tang, balanced by sweetness and infused with spicy peppers. Available in standard dipping cups and 8-oz bottles.

Taco Cabana Lime Margarita Cheesecake
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Taco Cabana · Lime Margarita Cheesecake

Cheesecake with a citrusy lime glaze swirl and a graham cracker crust.

Taco Cabana Chicken Poblano Folded Quesadilla
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Taco Cabana · Chicken Poblano Folded Quesadilla

Chicken Poblano and melted shredded cheese folded inside a warm flour tortilla.

Taco Cabana Chicken Poblano Double Crunch Pizza
ReturningWhile supplies last

Taco Cabana · Chicken Poblano Double Crunch Pizza

Two layers of crunchy tortillas filled with refried beans and topped with Chicken Poblano, sour cream, shredded cheese and diced tomatoes.

Noodles & Company Chili Garlic Ramen
ReturningWhile supplies last

Noodles & Company · Chili Garlic Ramen

A brothless ramen dish introduced last October as a limited-time offer, later credited with bringing in many new customers.

Burger King Pickleball Burger
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Burger King · Pickleball Burger

A burger with eleven pickle slices, dill and lemon sauce, lettuce and onions on a sesame seed bun, available in double beef patty or chicken patty versions, sold at Burger King Japan.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Chick-fil-A · Chicken Tortilla Soup

A returning soup made with chicken and tortilla, previously sold at Chick-fil-A.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Chick-fil-A · Peppermint Chip Frosted Coffee

A frosted coffee flavored with peppermint chip, part of a seasonal winter rotation.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Chick-fil-A · Peppermint Chip Milkshake

A milkshake flavored with peppermint chip, part of a seasonal winter rotation.

ReturningWhile supplies last

Chick-fil-A · Peppermint Chip Iced Coffee

Iced coffee flavored with peppermint chip, part of a seasonal winter rotation.

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Red Robin · Raspberry Limeade

A new Bottomless Refreshers flavor at Red Robin; Red Bull can be added for an extra charge.

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Red Robin · Lemon Pepper Buzz

A new chicken wing flavor combining Lemon Pepper seasoning with Red Robin's signature Buffalo-style sauce.

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Red Robin · Lemon Pepper

A new chicken wing flavor featuring classic lemon pepper seasoning.

Test marketWhile supplies last$7.99

Arby's · Loaded Italian Stacker

A sandwich on new mozzarella-topped Stacker Bread with ham, salami, pepperoni, Swiss cheese, banana peppers, red onion, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, red wine vinaigrette, and garlic aioli, available in regular and large sizes.

October 16, 2026

21 launches

Denny's Beef Empanada
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$5.99

Denny's · Beef Empanada

Empanada filled with seasoned beef made with tomatoes, onions, and Kalamata olives, served with salsa.

Taco Bell Double Dipping Burritos
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Taco Bell · Double Dipping Burritos

A snack-sized set of two burritos featuring grilled, marinated steak or slow-roasted chicken layered with avocado ranch, a melted blend of cheeses, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and grilled, served with a split dipping cup of spicy ranch and seasoned crushed tortilla chips with cheddar cheese cri

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Cava · Greek Goddess Dressing Bowl

A curated bowl featuring salmon, created to promote a new Greek Goddess dressing.

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Chili's Grill & Bar · Chicken Parm

A new chicken parmesan menu item.

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dutch Bros Coffee · Pie-Inspired Drinks

Seasonal pie-flavored drinks for dessert.

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Noodles & Company · Ramen

Ramen is being made a permanent part of the menu.

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Potbelly Sandwich Shop · Pastrami Sandwiches

New pastrami sandwiches added to the menu.

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Red Lobster · Margarita

A new margarita drink.

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Taco Bell · Dessert Empanada

A dessert empanada created in collaboration with Milk Bar.

October 17, 2026

2 launches

Taco Bell Split Dip Cup
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Taco Bell · Split Dip Cup

A two-compartment condiment holder containing Spicy Ranch on one side and a crunchy blend of crushed tortilla chips and cheddar cheese crispies on the other, included with Double Dipping Burritos orders.

Wingstop Sour Patch Kids-flavored sauce
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last

Wingstop · Sour Patch Kids-flavored sauce

A sauce flavored like Sour Patch Kids candy, added to Wingstop's menu.

October 18, 2026

6 launches

Limited-time offerEnded Oct 24

Crumbl · Banana Bread Cookie

A warm, soft, banana cookie with notes of brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, topped with a cream cheese glaze and brown sugar streusel.

Limited-time offerEnded Oct 24

Crumbl · Tres Leches Cake

A vanilla cake soaked in tres leches sauce, topped with piped whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.