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Carl’s Jr.
Fried Zucchini Star: Breaded and fried zucchini, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, sliced onion, dill pickles, mayonnaise, and special sauce on a bun, available only to My Rewards loyalty program members on the chain’s app or by request in-restaurant as an off-menu item, $4 through Aug. $11 (via the app only) and $5.79 after that
Availability: Permanent
Carvel
Pumpkin Cheesecake Soft Serve: Original Soft Serve with pumpkin cheesecake flavor, around $4.89
Pumpkin Cheesecake Scooped: Scooped ice cream with pumpkin cheesecake flavor and vanilla-flavored Crunchies cookie pieces, around $4.89
Pumpkin Cheesecake Shake: Pumpkin Cheesecake Soft Serve and vanilla Crunchies spun into a milkshake, around $6.59
Pumpkin Cheesecake Sundae Dasher: Pumpkin Cheesecake Soft Serve layered with caramel and vanilla crunchies and topped with whipped cream and more vanilla crunchies, around $6.79
Pumpkin Cheesecake Flying Saucer: Pumpkin Cheesecake Scooped ice cream sandwiched between two chocolate wafers, around $2.99
Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream Pop: Pumpkin Cheesecake Soft Serve dipped in a white chocolate shell and served on a stick, around $2.99
Availability: Starting Aug. 15 for an unspecified limited time
Chicken Salad Chick
Greek Goddess: Chicken salad with Kalamata olives, feta cheese, a Greek herb blend made mostly of oregano, parsley, basil, dill, marjoram, rosemary, and thyme in a similarly flavored dressing, around $8.99 per scoop
Availability: Through Oct. 5
Chili’s Grill & Bar
Nashville Hot Mozz: Breaded and fried mozzarella cheese in Nashville-style hot sauce, served with ranch and marinara sauces, around $10.29 for three
Availability: By request only as a “secret menu item” for an unspecified limited time
Cinnaholic
King of Dallas Roll: Classic cinnamon roll topped with banana frosting, strawberries, bananas, and a chocolate drizzle, developed in collaboration with Dallas influencer @DreinDallas, $7.75
Availability: At Dallas locations only through Sept. 14
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Southern Apple Cobbler: Warm cinnamon apples topped with flaky, buttery crust, vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, around $5.99
Granny Smith Apple Mimosa: Sparkling wine with Granny Smith apple purée, around $5.99, or $19.99 for a pitcher
Granny Smith Apple Tea: A bottomless glass of iced tea with Granny Smith apple purée, around $3.39
Availability: Through Oct. 20
Signature Fried Apple French Toast Bake: Thick-cut country bread soaked in vanilla custard, topped with cheesecake filling, baked, and then topped with fried apples with brown sugar streusel, served with warm butter pecan syrup and choice of bacon or sausage, around $10.99
Hashbrown Casserole Shepherd’s Pie: Pot roast in gravy with carrots, peas, onions, celery, and mashed potatoes topped with a griddled hashbrown casserole crust and a dollop of sour cream, served with buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins, around $14.69
Availability: Permanent
Dog Haus
Big Belly Burger: Two smashed beef patties, celebrity chef Eric Greenspan’s New School American Cheese (made with cheddar, cream, and butter), caramelized onions, diced onions, dill pickles, and “secret sauce” inspired by the classic Big Mac sauce on a grilled Big Marty’s sesame seed potato roll, $12.99 of which $1 will be donated to Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry initiative
Availability: Through August
The Flying Biscuit Café
Chicken Club Wrap: Buttermilk fried chicken tenders, shredded cheese, diced bacon, diced tomatoes, lettuce, and chipotle mayonnaise in a wrap, around $4.99
Mango Tajín Waffle: Belgian waffle topped with mango compote, honey crème anglaise and Tajín seasoning, served with one side, around $12.99
Availability: Permanent
Fogo de Chão
Sonhadores wine: A wine developed in collaboration with Sonoma, Calif.-based Cline Family Cellars made primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes but with 2% Alicante Bouschet grapes, starting at $76 per bottle
Availability: Permanent as part of the Tribute Wine Collection
Gong Cha
Spicy Peach Slush: Green tea blended with peach syrup and ice served with tapioca pearls infused with Franks RedHot sauce, around $4
Spicy Passion Fruit Slush: Green tea blended with passion fruit syrup and ice served with tapioca pearls infused with Franks RedHot sauce, around $4
Availability: Through August
Häagen-Dazs
Pistachio ice cream: A new formulation of a classic ice cream flavor made with pistachio butter and ice cream base mixed with larger, saltier, California pistachios, price varies by size and location
Availability: Permanent
Johnny Rockets
Dirt Cup Shake: Chocolate shake topped with Oreo cookie crumbles and Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers candy, around $8.99
Availability: Through December
KFC
Chipotle Ranch sauce: Mildly spicy sauce made with chipotle peppers and ranch dressing, included in the price of chicken nuggets orders
Mango Habanero sauce: Mango, habanero peppers, and other savory flavors in a sweet-and-spicy sauce, included in the price of chicken nuggets orders
Honey Garlic sauce: A somewhat spicy sauce with honey and garlic, included in the price of chicken nuggets orders
Korean BBQ sauce: A returning sweet and savory sauce with soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and sesame, included in the price of chicken nuggets orders
Honey BBQ sauce: A returning sweet, smoky, and tangy sauce with brown sugar, honey, tomato, and “secret spices,” included in the price of chicken nuggets orders
Availability: Aug. 12 through the end of summer
More information available here.
Marco’s Pizza
Margherita Magnifico Pizza: A thinner-than-usual crust brushed on the sides garlic sauce and topped with signature pizza sauce, three-cheese blend, fresh mozzarella cheese slices, and Roma tomato, finished with a basil drizzle and grated “Romanesan” cheese blend, starting at $10.99
Availability: Through late September
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Chocolate Chip Biscuit: Buttermilk biscuit with chocolate chips and an icing drizzle, starting at $1.79
Apple Caramel Cheesecake Cup: Cheesecake swirled with caramel apple filling in a graham cracker crust, around $3.79
Availability: An unspecified limited time
Potbelly
S’mores Cookie: Cookie with Hershey’s Mini Kisses, marshmallow, and graham crackers, around $2.19-$2.49
Toasted Marshmallow Shake: Vanilla shake with caramelized marshmallow flavor, around 5.29-$5.49
Availability: While supplies last
Velvet Taco
Shrimp & Grits Taco: Blackened shrimp, sweet corn grit balls, sofrito, Creole rémoulade, fried okra, and parsley in a flour tortilla, $5.95
Availability: Through Aug. 13
Yogurtland
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Swirl: Frozen yogurt with flavors of spiced pumpkin and cheesecake, around $6.99 per cup, depending on weight
S’mores: Frozen yogurt with flavors of toasted marshmallow, chocolate and graham cracker, around $6.99 per cup, depending on weight
Salted Caramel Pecan: Frozen yogurt with flavors of caramel, pecans, and sea salt, around $6.99 per cup, depending on weight
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bites: Cheesecake pieces with chocolate chips in them, available as topping and included in the price of yogurt, which is sold by the ounce
Availability: While supplies last
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