Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Breaking Rock Rita: Dos Hombres mezcal, Teremana Blanco tequila, Blue Curaçao, and lime, served in a glass with a sky-blue sugar rim, named for “Breaking Bad,” the TV series starring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, who created Dos Hombres, and entertainer Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who created Teremana, $9

Classic Mezcal Rita: Dos Hombres mezcal, Teremana Blanco tequila, Margarita mix, triple sec, and lime, $9

Passion Fruit Mezcal Rita: A Classic Mezcal Rita with added passion fruit and a gummi lip garnish, $9

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Baskin-Robbins

Peanut Butter Blossom: Peanut butter ice cream with peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough, around $3.99 per scoop

Availability: Flavor of the Month for January

Black Rock Coffee Bar

Frozen Fuel Energy Drinks: Proprietary energy drink mix spun in a frozen drink machine with choice of flavor, including the following combinations: Mai Tai (red raspberry, lime, mango, and orange), Teal (blue raspberry, passion fruit, and apple), Purple Galaxy (blue raspberry and red raspberry), and POP! (Pineapple, orange, and passion fruit), around $4.75-$7.15 depending on size and location

Availability: Launching in Arizona and California locations Jan. 15 with systemwide expansion to follow

Bojangles

Chicken Rice Bowl: Dirty Rice (rice, sausage, and proprietary seasonings), Cajun spiced pinto beans, and shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses topped with diced grilled or fried chicken breast, served with a side of Texas Pete hot sauce, $6.99

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Burgerville

Donut Poppers: Blue Star Lemon Poppy Seed Donut Bites tossed in spiced cinnamon sugar, $2.99 for 3

Availability: Permanent

Big Sassy Cheeseburger: A returning item of Country Natural Beef topped with Mama Lil’s Pickled Peppers, bacon, Face Rock Creamery aged white cheddar, lettuce, red onions, and garlic aïoli on a bun, $8.99 for ¼ pound and $12.99 for ½ pound

Truffle Parmesan Waffley Fries: Waffle fries with white truffle oil, white truffle salt from Jacobsen Salt Co., and Parmesan cheese, $4.39 for a regular and $5.49 for a large

Peach Ginger Sweet Tea: Smith Teamaker tea and ginger beer syrup, $3.49 for 22 ounces and $4.29 for 32 ounces

Strawberry Cheesecake Shake: Alpenrose ice cream or Cosmic Bliss non-dairy frozen dessert spung with Chuckanut Bay Foods Gourmet Cheesecake, Paradigm Strawberry Jam, whipped cream or whipped coconut cream and black and white sprinkles, $5.59 for 12 ounces, $6.59 for 16 ounces, and $6.99 for 20 ounces

Strawberry Jam Shake: The same shake without the cheesecake$5.59 for 12 ounces, $6.59 for 16 ounces, and $6.99 for 20 ounces

Availability: Through Feb. 19

Winter Farm Salad: Spinach, red leaf lettuce, shredded green and red cabbage, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and sliced red onions in choice of dressing, $6.40

Availability: Through April 1

Charleys Cheesesteaks

Kentucky Bourbon Cheesesteak: Sliced grilled steak with sweet-smokey Kentucky bourbon glaze, sautéed onions, melted cheddar cheese, French onion crisps, lettuce, and tomato on a sub roll, around $8.99-$9.99

Kentucky Bourbon Wings: Chicken wings in sweet-smokey Kentucky bourbon glaze, around $9.49 for six bone-in wings

Availability: Jan. 16-March 5

Chopt Creative Salad Co.

Run Wild Non-Alcoholic IPA: Athletic Brewing Company’s non-alcoholic India pale ale made with five Northwest hops and specialty malts, $4.99

Upside Down Non-Alcoholic Golden beer: A light-bodied alcohol-free beer with premium Vienna malt and a combination of English and American hops, $4.99

Availability: Indefinite at participating restaurants in the Washington, D.C., area and New Jersey

Cinnaholic

Raspberry Chocolate Swirl Roll: Cinnamon roll with raspberry frosting and topped with pie crumble, cheesecake swirl, and raspberry jam, $5-$10

Maple Mocha Roll: Cinnamon roll with maple mocha frosting topped with crunchy chocolate pieces, maple syrup, coffee dust, and powdered sugar, $5-$10

Availability: Jan. 16-March 4

Condado Tacos

Swole Bowl: A bowl of roasted chicken, rice, black beans, queso blanco, red cabbage, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeño peppers, pepper Jack cheese and avocado ranch sauce, $12.95

The Vegan bowl: A bowl with choice of chopped kale or romaine lettuce, vegan chorizo with poblano peppers, rice, black beans, corn salsa, house salsa, pico de gallo, and corn shell strips, $10.65

Green no Grains bowl: Shredded romaine lettuce, roasted chicken, black beans, griddled peppers & onions, Middlefield smoked cheddar cheese, cilantro-lime aïoli, and tomatillo salsa in a bowl, $10.65

Southwest Midwest Bowl: A bowl with roasted chicken, black beans, queso blanco, shredded romaine lettuce, Roma tomatoes, corn salsa, Southwest sauce (a combination of sour cream, wine vinegar, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion, powder, chipotle powder, and salt), and Cotija cheese, $10.65

Fire-Roasted Street Bowl: A returning favorite of roasted chicken, Mexican street corn, rice, black beans, roasted corn, cilantro-lime aïoli, Cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, Tajín, and a lime wedge, $10.65

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Dave’s Hot Chicken

Dave’s Not Chicken: Sliced cauliflower breaded and fried using the same seasonings as the chain’s fried chicken, $8.69 for a slider and $4.29 for an order of bite-sized pieces

Availability: Permanent

Fazoli’s

Four Cheese Stuffed Shells: Three jumbo pasta shells stuffed with Parmesan, ricotta, mozzarella, and Romano cheeses, topped with Alfredo sauce and roasted garlic marinara sauce, and baked with mozzarella and Parmesan panko breadcrumbs, around $9.99

Garlic Shrimp Stuffed Shells: Stuffed shells and 12 shrimp in roasted garlic marinara sauce, around $10.99

Baked Fettuccine & Stuffed Shells Duo: The new stuffed shells combined with existing Baked Fettuccine, around $6.99

Italian Cream Cake: Cheesecake Factory Bakery’s vanilla cake with Italian mascarpone mousse, lemon, a butter streusel topping, and powdered sugar, around $4.29

Availability: Through April 1

First Watch

Brooklyn Breakfast Sandwich: Shaved pastrami, Gruyère cheese, roasted onions, an over-easy egg, pickled red onions, arugula, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard on a grilled Everything-seasoned brioche bun, served with lemon-dressed mixed greens, around $13.49

Barbacoa Chilaquiles Breakfast Bowl: Seasoned braised beef tossed in a bowl with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, salsa roja, and corn tortilla chips topped with avocado, lime crema, Cotija cheese, and scallions, served with cheesy scrambled eggs and seasoned black beans with pico de gallo, around $14.79

Blackberry Lemon Cream French Toast: Thick slices of challah bread dipped in custard, griddled and topped with lemon cream, blackberries, mixed berry compote crème anglaise, and spiced gingerbread cookie crumbles finished with powdered cinnamon sugar, around $13.29

Holey Donuts: Baked doughnut holes dusted with cinnamon sugar served with chocolate sauce and warm mixed berry compote , around $5.99

Mango Passion Palmer Juice: Mango, passion fruit, and ginger juice with green tea, around $5.49

Availability: Through March 17

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Chicken Club Sandwich: Choice of grilled or fried chicken breast topped with Swiss cheese and bacon on a toasted bun with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato, $6.39-$9.29

Frozen Hot Chocolate Shake: Vanilla frozen custard spun with Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa mix and marshmallow sauce, $65.29-$7.09 for a regular

Availability: Through March 5 or while supplies last

Gong Cha

Strawberry Almond Jelly Milk Tea: Iced strawberry milk tea poured over almond jelly and strawberry jam and topped with milk foam, $7.25-$8

Strawberry Almond Jelly Smoothie: Layers of almond jelly, strawberry jam, and milk foam topped with a strawberry green tea smoothie blend, $7-$7.75

Availability: Through February

Hat Creek Burger Company

Seasonal Strawberry Fields Salad: Strawberries, goat cheese crumbles, mixed greens, and toasted pecans with balsamic vinaigrette over croutons, $9.99

Availability: Through February

I Heart Mac & Cheese

Pepperoni Pizza Flatbread: Flatbread topped with marinara sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese, $9.99

Short Rib Philly Flatbread: Flatbread topped with cheese sauce, braised short rib, a cheese blend, mushrooms, and red onions, $9.99

Chicken Parm Flatbread: Flatbread topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, breaded chicken, and pesto, $9.99

BBQ Chicken Flatbread: Flatbread topped with a cheese blend, grilled chicken, barbecue sauce, and red onion, $9.99

Availability: Permanent

IHOP

Rooty Tooty Fresh ’N Fruity Combo: Strawberries, blueberry compote, seasonal berry mix topping, or cinnamon apple flavors over choice of pancakes, as usual, or with the new options of waffles, French toast, or crêpes, served with two eggs and choice of breakfast sausage, $7

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Krispy Kreme

Biscoff Cookie Butter Cheesecake Doughnut: Yeast shell filled with Biscoff Cookie Butter cheesecake filling, dipped in Biscoff Cookie Butter icing, and topped with crumbled Biscoff cookies and a cookie butter drizzle, around $2.49

Biscoff Chocolate Iced Cookie Butter Crunch Doughnut: Original glazed doughnut dipped in chocolate icing and topped with a dollop of Biscoff Cookie Butter buttercream and crumbled Biscoff cookies, around $2.49

Biscoff Cookie Butter Iced doughnut: Original glazed doughnut dipped in Biscoff Cookie Butter icing, around $2.49

Availability: An unspecified limited time

McDonald’s

Double Big Mac: Four beef patties, extra “special sauce,” lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun, first introduced in U.S. markets before the pandemic in 2020, when it was around $5.49; this time it will vary by location

Availability: Starting Jan. 24 for an unspecified limited time

More information available here.

Newk’s Eatery

Royal Sandwich: A former favorite of Genoa salami, ham, turkey, roast beef, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, and Creole mustard on a sub roll, $10.99

Debra Pizza: A former favorite of pizza with chicken, grape tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, garlic oil, and pesto, $10.99

Chili Taco Salad: A former favorite of romaine lettuce blend topped with beef chili, cheddar cheese, pickled jalapeño peppers, pico de gallo, avocado, tortilla strips, and sour cream, $10.99

Availability: An unspecified limited time in celebration of the chain’s 20^th anniversary

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter cake: Chocolate cake with chocolate chips and Reese’s’ Peanut Butter Chips baked in and topped with cream cheese frosting and Reese’s Peanut Butter Sauce, $4-$6 for personal sized cakes, $23-$35 for a dozen bite-sized Bundtinis, or starting at $26 for 8-inch cakes

Availability: Through Feb. 25 while supplies last

Panera Bread

Bacon Avocado Melt: Bacon, avocado, smoked Gouda cheese, Everything bagel seasoning, and chipotle aïoli on toasted sourdough bread, starting at $8.99

Southwest Chicken Melt: Smoked pulled chicken, smoked Gouda, red onion, cilantro, and chipotle aïoli on toasted sourdough, starting at $8.99

Availability: Permanent

Peter Piper Pizza

Vanilla Rainbow cake: Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro’s six-layer rainbow-colored vanilla cake with vanilla icing and rainbow sprinkles, starting at $9.99 per slice

Confetti cake: Valastro’s vanilla cake with rainbow sprinkles baked in, filled and iced with vanilla buttercream confetti icing and more rainbow sprinkles, starting at $9.99 per slice

Chocolate Fudge cake: Valastro’s chocolate fudge cake with chocolate fudge frosting and chocolate sprinkles, starting at $9.99 per slice

Dippin’ Dots: Beaded ice cream in choice of Rainbow Ice, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Cotton Candy, and Cookies & Cream flavors, $4.99 for a 5-ounce cup

Availability: Permanent

Blueberry Crunch Dessert: Pan pizza dough with blueberry spread topped with streusel crumble, and icing drizzle, starting at $6.99

Piña Colada Icee: A slush drink with pineapple and coconut flavors, starting at $3.99 for 16 ounces

Availability: Through summer

PizzaForno

Breakfast Pizza: Pizza crust with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, precooked eggs, bacon, ham, onions, and green and red bell peppers, $12-$13

Availability: Permanent

PJ’s Coffee

King Cake Cold Brew Shaken Espresso: Cinnamon and vanilla flavored cold brew espresso shaken with ice and topped with chilled cream, starting at $3.20

King Cake Velvet Ice Cold Brew: A returning favorite of cinnamon and vanilla cold brew coffee blended with ice and choice of milk topped with whipped cream and purple sprinkles, starting at $4.45

King Cake Latte: A returning favorite of espresso, frothed milk, and cinnamon and vanilla flavors, starting at $5.55

Availability: Through February

Red Lobster

Crispy Salt & Vinegar Shrimp: Battered and fried shrimp with salt-vinegar flavor, served with a side of ranch dressing, included in the $25 Endless Shrimp menu

Black Tiger Shrimp Cocktail: Jumbo shrimp with cocktail sauce and new Samu Sauce made with Thai chile, lime, and cilantro, around $13.49

Coastal Colada: An alcohol-free combination of pineapple, coconut, and citrus served on the rocks         

Port of Passion: Monin passion fruit purée, lime juice, and lemonade topped with club soda and mint, around $6.49

Strawberry Breeze: Strawberry purée, lemonade and basil topped with Starry soda, around $6.49

Green Apple Wave: Q ginger beer, Reàl Apple Purée, and sour mix, around $6.49

Mocha Sea Turtle Frappé: Finest Call Espresso Mix, chocolate, and caramel blended with ice, around $6.49

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Round Table Pizza

Crispy Mini Pepperoni & Bacon Italiano Pizza: New Parmesan Italiano New York style crust topped with red sauce, a blend of mozzarella, smoked provolone, and cheddar cheeses, miniature crispy pepperoni, and bacon, $23.99

Churro Twists: Fried dough twists filled with buttery cinnamon and sugar and dipped in cinnamon sugar, served with a side of caramel dipping sauce, $7.99 for six

Availability: Through March 24

Shake Shack

Korean Style Fried Chicken sandwich: Fried chicken breast in spicy-and-sweet gochujang glaze, sprinkled with sesame seeds and topped with white kimchi slaw featuring Choi’s Kimchi on a toasted potato bun, starting at $8.49

Korean BBQ Burger: Cheeseburger with fried onions, scallions, and savory-salty Korean barbecue sauce on a toasted potato bun, starting at $7.79

Spicy Korean BBQ Fries: Crinkle cut fries with kimchi seasoning served with a side of Korean barbecue sauce, starting at $3.99, or $4.99 with cheese sauce

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Shipley Do-Nuts

Poptastic Do-Nut made with Skittles: Yeast doughnut with strawberry or cherry icing topped with freeze-dried Skittles candies, starting at around $1.75

Availability: Jan. 15-March 31 while supplies last

Sonic Drive-In

Peanut Butter Bacon SuperSonic Double Cheeseburger: Two beef patties, peanut butter, bacon, grilled onions, and cheese on a bun, around $8.29

Peanut Butter Bacon Shake: Peanut butter and bacon spun with vanilla soft serve and garnished with whipped topping and a cherry, around $5.89 for a medium

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Starbird

Bánh Mì Sandwich: Fried chicken breast, Sriracha aïoli, classic slaw, cucumber, jalapeño pepper, pickled carrot and daikon, hoisin aïoli, and Asian herb mix (cilantro, scallion, and mint) on a bun, $10.97

Bánh Mì Salad: Fried chicken glazed in hoisin sauce tossed with a romaine lettuce and cabbage blend, cucumber, pickled carrots and daikon, jalapeño peppers, crispy rice noodles, fried shallots, Asian herb mix, and sweet chile vinaigrette, $12.77

Loaded Bánh Mì Fries: French fries with hoisin & Sriracha aïoli drizzle, Asian herb mix, and fried shallots, $5.97

Loaded Bánh Mì Tender Box: Breaded and fried chicken tenders, hoisin & Sriracha aïoli drizzle, Asian herb mix, and fried shallots, $13.47 for three pieces and $14.97 for four

Vietnamese Sticky Wings: Choice of fried bone-in or boneless wings with hoisin & Sriracha aïoli, Asian herb mix, and fried shallots, $10.97 for eight wings, $12.97 for 10, $14.97 for 12 and $24.97 for 20

Availability: While supplies last

Sweetgreen

BBQ Salmon Protein Plate: Salmon roasted with olive oil and served with wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes, vegetable slaw, and honey barbecue sauce, around $16.95

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Taco Bell

3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt: Flatbread filled with grilled chicken breast, creamy chipotle sauce, and a blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Monterey Pepper Jack cheeses, $2.29

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Tacodeli

Horchata Pork Rib Taco: Pork ribs braised in dairy-free horchata made with almond milk, shredded, and topped with cilantro, pickled onions, and serrano peppers in a corn tortilla $5

Availability: Through Feb. 5 or while supplies last

Tim Hortons

Walnut Crunch Donut: A legacy item made with a chocolate cake doughnut studded with walnuts and lightly glazed, starting at $1.49

Cinnamon Twist: A legacy item of a twisted yeast doughnut tossed in cinnamon sugar, starting at $1.49

Availability: Until mid-March in celebration of the chain’s 60^th anniversary

Velvet Taco

Mexican Grilled Sweet Potato Taco: Grilled sweet potato, goat cheese crema, Napa slaw, candied pecans, pickled onions, and micro cilantro in a flour tortilla, $4.95

Availability: Through Jan. 16

Voodoo Doughnut

Magic Roast Doughnut: Doughnut dipped in vanilla frosting made with Voodoo Doughnut Magic Roast Coffee and topped with a chocolate drizzle, $4

Availability: Through January

Purple Lemon Haze: Oblong doughnut filled with lemon whipped cream, dipped in purple vanilla frosting, and decorated with whipped cream swirls and sprinkles, $4.50 of which a portion will benefit the Epilepsy Foundation

Availability: Through April