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Fast food restaurants are always innovating — and competing — and that means there's always something new to try. McDonald's, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Subway, and other big chains introduce limited-time offerings regularly to entice customers to keep coming back. Here's what's new this month in the fast-food world.
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Related: The Most Over-the-Top Fast Food of the Past 10 Years
Fast food restaurants are always innovating — and competing — and that means there's always something new to try. McDonald's, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Subway, and other big chains introduce limited-time offerings regularly to entice customers to keep coming back. Here's what's new this month in the fast-food world.
Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.
Related: The Most Over-the-Top Fast Food of the Past 10 Years
McDonald's is bringing back a breakfast pastry it served briefly in the 1980s, the cheese danish. It's a flaky pastry filled with sweet cream cheese and topped with crumbly streusel and a drizzle of vanilla glaze.
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McDonald's is bringing back a breakfast pastry it served briefly in the 1980s, the cheese danish. It's a flaky pastry filled with sweet cream cheese and topped with crumbly streusel and a drizzle of vanilla glaze.
Related: 35 Secrets for Better, Cheaper Meals at Your Favorite Chains
Barbecue lovers might enjoy Arby's new sandwich. The country style rib sandwich is made with pit-smoked boneless pork ribs and topped with crispy onions, cheddar, and a smoky barbecue sauce. Plus, there's a brand new fried pie in town, filled with strawberries and cream cheese.
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Barbecue lovers might enjoy Arby's new sandwich. The country style rib sandwich is made with pit-smoked boneless pork ribs and topped with crispy onions, cheddar, and a smoky barbecue sauce. Plus, there's a brand new fried pie in town, filled with strawberries and cream cheese.
Related: Fast Food Dishes With Downright Obsessive Followings
Sure, we all know that the pumpkin spice latte is back at Starbucks. But there's something more interesting this year: the first vegan fall option. The apple crisp oatmilk macchiato is plant-based by default when you order it, and that's a big deal since the pumpkin spice syrup isn't vegan.
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Sure, we all know that the pumpkin spice latte is back at Starbucks. But there's something more interesting this year: the first vegan fall option. The apple crisp oatmilk macchiato is plant-based by default when you order it, and that's a big deal since the pumpkin spice syrup isn't vegan.
Related: Starbucks Raised Pumpkin Spice Prices — Where to Get Your Fall Fix Instead
White Castle has added two new sliders to its menu, expanding the 1921 slider offerings which hark back to the chain's founding. The 1921 Ghost is made with super hot ghost pepper cheese, while the 1921 BBQ Bacon is ghost pepper cheese, bacon, and Sweet Baby Ray's honey barbecue sauce. Both include caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, and pickle.
White Castle has added two new sliders to its menu, expanding the 1921 slider offerings which hark back to the chain's founding. The 1921 Ghost is made with super hot ghost pepper cheese, while the 1921 BBQ Bacon is ghost pepper cheese, bacon, and Sweet Baby Ray's honey barbecue sauce. Both include caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, and pickle.
Chipotle has been on a roll adding new proteins lately. The latest is garlic guajillo steak, which is made by tossing the chain's grilled steak strips into seasonings made with garlic, mild guajillo peppers, cilantro, and lime juice. You can get it in any of Chipotle's items nationwide for a limited time.
Chipotle has been on a roll adding new proteins lately. The latest is garlic guajillo steak, which is made by tossing the chain's grilled steak strips into seasonings made with garlic, mild guajillo peppers, cilantro, and lime juice. You can get it in any of Chipotle's items nationwide for a limited time.
The popular pretzel bacon pub cheeseburger has returned to Wendy's this month. The quarter-pound beef patty is topped with beer cheese sauce, muenster cheese, bacon, smoky honey mustard, crispy fried onions, and pickles on a pretzel bun. Plus, Wendy's debuted homestyle french toast sticks for breakfast, complete with syrup for dipping, of course.
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The popular pretzel bacon pub cheeseburger has returned to Wendy's this month. The quarter-pound beef patty is topped with beer cheese sauce, muenster cheese, bacon, smoky honey mustard, crispy fried onions, and pickles on a pretzel bun. Plus, Wendy's debuted homestyle french toast sticks for breakfast, complete with syrup for dipping, of course.
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Burger King has quietly replaced its premium chicken sandwich lineup — the Ch'Kings — with a whole new revamped menu. The BK Royal crispy chicken sandwiches are made with crispy chicken breast filets and come on toasted potato buns. There are four options:
Burger King has quietly replaced its premium chicken sandwich lineup — the Ch'Kings — with a whole new revamped menu. The BK Royal crispy chicken sandwiches are made with crispy chicken breast filets and come on toasted potato buns. There are four options:
Neither of Taco Bell's latest limited time specials have been gone for very long, but many fans are happy to have them back. The grilled cheese burrito is made with a layer of crispy, caramelized cheese grilled onto the outside of the tortilla, and is available with ground beef or steak. Also back is the chipotle cheddar Chalupa filled with ground beef or black beans. Plus, the beloved Mexican pizza is back permanently.
Neither of Taco Bell's latest limited time specials have been gone for very long, but many fans are happy to have them back. The grilled cheese burrito is made with a layer of crispy, caramelized cheese grilled onto the outside of the tortilla, and is available with ground beef or steak. Also back is the chipotle cheddar Chalupa filled with ground beef or black beans. Plus, the beloved Mexican pizza is back permanently.
Lovers of Detroit-style pizza will be happy that it's back again at Pizza Hut for a limited time. It's rectangular, with a crispy, caramelized cheese edge and sauce above toppings. The chain has also brought back baked pastas, this time with four variations.
As a bonus, all the oven-baked pastas come with five breadsticks on the side, which can be upgraded to cheese sticks.
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Lovers of Detroit-style pizza will be happy that it's back again at Pizza Hut for a limited time. It's rectangular, with a crispy, caramelized cheese edge and sauce above toppings. The chain has also brought back baked pastas, this time with four variations.
As a bonus, all the oven-baked pastas come with five breadsticks on the side, which can be upgraded to cheese sticks.
Related: Things You Never Knew About Pizza Hut
Papa Johns has released its first ever "crustless" pizza in the form of Papa bowls. It's simply all the usual pizza toppings, including sauce, cheese, meat, and veggies, all baked in a bowl instead of on a crust. You can create your own bowl or try one of three standard bowls: Italian meats trio, chicken alfredo, and garden veggie.
Papa Johns has released its first ever "crustless" pizza in the form of Papa bowls. It's simply all the usual pizza toppings, including sauce, cheese, meat, and veggies, all baked in a bowl instead of on a crust. You can create your own bowl or try one of three standard bowls: Italian meats trio, chicken alfredo, and garden veggie.
The new fall Blizzard menu is out, so when you get sick of your hot pumpkin spice latte, head to DQ for your fall fix. There are five new additions:
The new fall Blizzard menu is out, so when you get sick of your hot pumpkin spice latte, head to DQ for your fall fix. There are five new additions:
Sonic is going for an upscale steakhouse feel with its new chophouse cheeseburger. It comes with two slices of American cheese, a bold and tangy chophouse aioli sauce, and crispy onion strings on a brioche bun. Also new are fried chocolate chip cookie dough bites that come with a side of soft serve ice cream for dipping.
Sonic is going for an upscale steakhouse feel with its new chophouse cheeseburger. It comes with two slices of American cheese, a bold and tangy chophouse aioli sauce, and crispy onion strings on a brioche bun. Also new are fried chocolate chip cookie dough bites that come with a side of soft serve ice cream for dipping.
Hardee's new turnover-style fried pie is filled with peaches and a sweet cream cheese that's reminiscent of cheesecake, all wrapped in a flaky, deep-fried pie crust. At breakfast, you can now get the Frisco breakfast sandwich as well, with ham, egg, Swiss, and American cheese on sourdough toast.
Hardee's new turnover-style fried pie is filled with peaches and a sweet cream cheese that's reminiscent of cheesecake, all wrapped in a flaky, deep-fried pie crust. At breakfast, you can now get the Frisco breakfast sandwich as well, with ham, egg, Swiss, and American cheese on sourdough toast.
Del Taco is going somewhere most Mexican fast food restaurant have never gone before: sandwiches. There are three new tortas, all served on 7-inch toasted rolls:
Del Taco is going somewhere most Mexican fast food restaurant have never gone before: sandwiches. There are three new tortas, all served on 7-inch toasted rolls:
One new item is making waves at Popeyes. The banana cream cake is a single serve vanilla cake round topped with whipped banana cream and wafer crumbs in an ode to the Southern classic banana pudding. On the savory side, Popeyes has brought back hushpuppy butterfly shrimp, coated in a crispy hushpuppy cornmeal batter, fried, and served with Creole cocktail sauce.
One new item is making waves at Popeyes. The banana cream cake is a single serve vanilla cake round topped with whipped banana cream and wafer crumbs in an ode to the Southern classic banana pudding. On the savory side, Popeyes has brought back hushpuppy butterfly shrimp, coated in a crispy hushpuppy cornmeal batter, fried, and served with Creole cocktail sauce.
There are three new subs and a new salad at Subway, all with sports star tie-ins.
There are three new subs and a new salad at Subway, all with sports star tie-ins.
Move over, pumpkin spice, because Chick-fil-A has released a pumpkin-less autumn spice milkshake. It's the first new shake flavor for the chain in four years, and it's mixed with cinnamon and crunchy bits of brown sugar cookies for something similar to a snickerdoodle.
Move over, pumpkin spice, because Chick-fil-A has released a pumpkin-less autumn spice milkshake. It's the first new shake flavor for the chain in four years, and it's mixed with cinnamon and crunchy bits of brown sugar cookies for something similar to a snickerdoodle.
Thanks to popular demand, mac and cheese bowls are back at KFC. They were first introduced in 2019, and it's no surprise that the $5 meals would be a hit while inflation runs rampant. Each bowl is filled with mac and cheese, sprinkled with shredded cheese and topped with popcorn chicken. A drizzle of Nashville hot sauce is optional.
Thanks to popular demand, mac and cheese bowls are back at KFC. They were first introduced in 2019, and it's no surprise that the $5 meals would be a hit while inflation runs rampant. Each bowl is filled with mac and cheese, sprinkled with shredded cheese and topped with popcorn chicken. A drizzle of Nashville hot sauce is optional.
Not one to be outdone by Starbucks, Panera has brought back all its fall-flavored items — but you won't find any pumpkin spice here. The main fall coffee drink is the cinnamon crunch latte, with cinnamon syrup, whipped cream, and a sprinkle of cinnamon crunch topping similar to its cinnamon crunch bagel. It's available hot or iced.
Not one to be outdone by Starbucks, Panera has brought back all its fall-flavored items — but you won't find any pumpkin spice here. The main fall coffee drink is the cinnamon crunch latte, with cinnamon syrup, whipped cream, and a sprinkle of cinnamon crunch topping similar to its cinnamon crunch bagel. It's available hot or iced.
Zaxby's is gussying up its fried chicken sandwich as a new club variety. It comes with the chain's signature fried chicken filet, American cheese, bacon, pickles, and creamy Zax sauce. It's also available in a spicy version, and both are permanent menu items. Also new and permanent are the fan-favorite fried pickles.
Zaxby's is gussying up its fried chicken sandwich as a new club variety. It comes with the chain's signature fried chicken filet, American cheese, bacon, pickles, and creamy Zax sauce. It's also available in a spicy version, and both are permanent menu items. Also new and permanent are the fan-favorite fried pickles.
There's a lot new at Whataburger this month, including the bacon blue cheese burger. It's a double burger with bacon, blue cheese, grilled onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and peppercorn ranch. You can also get that sauce on the new peppercorn ranch chicken club sandwiches, served with grilled or crispy chicken filets on Texas toast. On the sweet side of things, try a new banana pudding shake or a chocolate chunk brownie.
There's a lot new at Whataburger this month, including the bacon blue cheese burger. It's a double burger with bacon, blue cheese, grilled onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and peppercorn ranch. You can also get that sauce on the new peppercorn ranch chicken club sandwiches, served with grilled or crispy chicken filets on Texas toast. On the sweet side of things, try a new banana pudding shake or a chocolate chunk brownie.
Cooler weather means hearty comfort food favorites at Fazoli's. The pizza-baked spaghetti is a returning fan favorite with layers of cheese and pepperoni baked on top. The cheesy double-stack lasagna is also back, and it's now a permanent menu item. It's got an impressive 18 layers of pasta, meat, and cheeses.
Cooler weather means hearty comfort food favorites at Fazoli's. The pizza-baked spaghetti is a returning fan favorite with layers of cheese and pepperoni baked on top. The cheesy double-stack lasagna is also back, and it's now a permanent menu item. It's got an impressive 18 layers of pasta, meat, and cheeses.
Smashburger is adding some heat to its menu by bringing back a fan-favorite chicken sandwich. The Scorchin' Hot crispy chicken sandwich feature a fried chicken breast coated in Nashville hot sauce, plus spicy red pepper mayo and pickles.
Smashburger is adding some heat to its menu by bringing back a fan-favorite chicken sandwich. The Scorchin' Hot crispy chicken sandwich feature a fried chicken breast coated in Nashville hot sauce, plus spicy red pepper mayo and pickles.
You can head to Dunkin' for your fall pumpkin fix. New this year is the nutty pumpkin coffee, which combines hazelnut syrup with pumpkin spice and cream for a new take on the classic. You can also get the good old pumpkin spice latte, of course, along with a pumpkin cream cold brew.
You can head to Dunkin' for your fall pumpkin fix. New this year is the nutty pumpkin coffee, which combines hazelnut syrup with pumpkin spice and cream for a new take on the classic. You can also get the good old pumpkin spice latte, of course, along with a pumpkin cream cold brew.
Southern biscuit haven Bojangles has brought back a fan-favorite dessert for a limited time. The sweet potato pie is filled with creamy, smooth sweet potato filling wrapped in crunchy crust and topped with cinnamon butter spread.
Southern biscuit haven Bojangles has brought back a fan-favorite dessert for a limited time. The sweet potato pie is filled with creamy, smooth sweet potato filling wrapped in crunchy crust and topped with cinnamon butter spread.
The value menu at Taco John's has two new additions this month. The mini fried chicken taco is $2 and includes a crispy chicken tender, crumbled queso fresco, jalapeno ranch, and pico de gallo. The grande beef taco is $3 and comes with seasoned ground beef, Potato Olés, lettuce, cheddar, sour cream, pico de gallo, and mild sauce.
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The value menu at Taco John's has two new additions this month. The mini fried chicken taco is $2 and includes a crispy chicken tender, crumbled queso fresco, jalapeno ranch, and pico de gallo. The grande beef taco is $3 and comes with seasoned ground beef, Potato Olés, lettuce, cheddar, sour cream, pico de gallo, and mild sauce.
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For everyone who doesn't like their pumpkin spice to come with a side of coffee flavor, there's the new pumpkin spice Oreo shake at Jack in the Box. Cheekily named the "Basic Witch," it's made with vanilla soft serve blended with pumpkin spice flavoring and Oreo pieces.
For everyone who doesn't like their pumpkin spice to come with a side of coffee flavor, there's the new pumpkin spice Oreo shake at Jack in the Box. Cheekily named the "Basic Witch," it's made with vanilla soft serve blended with pumpkin spice flavoring and Oreo pieces.
Lobster bites are back at Long John Silver's, and they're still served in the cute red lobster tail-shaped container. The fried bites contain lobster tail meat coated in a buttery, crunchy breading. You can order them on their own or in an individual or family meal paired with fish.
Lobster bites are back at Long John Silver's, and they're still served in the cute red lobster tail-shaped container. The fried bites contain lobster tail meat coated in a buttery, crunchy breading. You can order them on their own or in an individual or family meal paired with fish.
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