Starbucks launches a winter menu featuring new protein drinks like Caramel Protein Matcha and Latte, limited-time Dubai Chocolate beverages, the return of pistachio-flavored drinks, new food items including truffle egg bites and Valentine Cake Pop, along with seasonal merchandise and special Reserve offerings in select locations.
Genetic testing revealed that 64% of shrimp served at Outer Banks restaurants, which claimed to serve local wild-caught shrimp, were actually imported farm-raised shrimp, raising concerns about seafood transparency and mislabeling in the region.
Chipotle has launched its first-ever High Protein Menu across the US and Canada, featuring items like a snack-sized high protein cup, Adobo Chicken tacos, and high-protein bowls and burritos, catering to the growing demand for protein-rich, customizable, and nutritious fast-casual options.
Taco Bell is bringing back the popular Quesarito for a limited time during the holiday season, offering it at $4.99 and a special $1 deal for Rewards Members. The chain is also engaging with NBA star Nikola Jokić, whose 2014 draft moment was overshadowed by a viral Taco Bell ad featuring the Quesarito, and is inviting him to try the item as part of a playful marketing campaign.
Kraft released a limited-edition Apple Pie Mac & Cheese exclusively online at Walmart, featuring warm spices and a sweet-savory profile, sparking mixed reactions on social media. The product is a playful, seasonal twist on the classic, encouraging fans to try it and decide for themselves.
Taco Bell has launched a Baja Blast-flavored pie inspired by Mountain Dew's signature flavor, featuring a tropical lime taste and a graham cracker crust, which has received enthusiastic reactions from fans and reviewers alike, despite its limited availability.
Starbucks is launching its holiday menu on November 6, featuring festive cups, seasonal drinks like Peppermint Mocha and Caramel Brulée Latte, holiday treats such as Snowman Cookie and Cinnamon Pull-Apart, and special coffee blends, with Red Cup Day on November 13 offering a reusable cup for holiday beverage purchases.
Wendy's has introduced new crispy Chicken Tenders nationwide, accompanied by six new bold dipping sauces, available in various serving options including kids' meals, with some locations rebranding as 'Tendy's' to celebrate the launch.
Starbucks' 2025 fall menu, including the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte and new items like Pecan Oatmilk Cortado and Italian Sausage Egg Bites, launches on August 26, with seasonal coffees and creamers available in stores since early August.
Krispy Kreme has launched a limited-edition Harry Potter: Houses of Hogwarts doughnut collection across the U.S., featuring themed doughnuts representing each Hogwarts house and a special Sorting Hat doughnut, along with a Golden Snitch Latte, available for a limited time.
Dairy Queen has launched its Fall Treat Collection featuring a new Caramel Toffee Cookie Blizzard, a returning Pumpkin Pie Blizzard, and a new Maple Cookie Shake, all available from August 29 at participating locations for a limited time.
Starbucks is bringing back its Pumpkin Spice Latte and other fall favorites like Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte on August 26, along with new products including a Pecan Cortado and Italian Sausage Egg Bites, and is offering a variety of seasonal coffees and creamers in grocery stores nationwide for a limited time.
Dunkin' has launched four new summer menu items, including three ice cream-inspired frozen coffees, a new strawberry refresher, a breakfast wrap, a fruit-filled pastry, and a collectible summer Munchkins bucket, all available for a limited time to celebrate the season.
Culver's is launching three revamped chicken sandwiches—Crispy, Spicy Crispy, and Grilled—and celebrating by giving away over 100,000 free sandwiches on June 16 to the first 100 customers at each location, with the new menu items featuring improved ingredients and a brioche bun.
On June 6, 2025, various retailers like Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme, Duck Doughnuts, Shipley Do-Nuts, Honey Dew Donuts, and Sheetz are offering free doughnuts to celebrate National Donut Day, with some requiring a purchase and others free with no purchase necessary.