In this week’s restaurant menu news, major brands are introducing bold new flavor rollouts, starting with Burger King‘s revamped 100% white meat chicken nuggets paired with refined dipping sauces and a new Special Savory Sauce. JINYA Ramen Bar has launched its fall chef’s specials featuring the fiery Aka Oni Ramen and a crispy Tonkatsu plate, while BIGGBY COFFEE rolled out an extensive autumn and Halloween lineup loaded with pumpkin lattes, apple cider, cold brews, and themed mocktails.
The seasonal excitement continues with a nationwide lineup of September Restaurant Deals spanning Labor Day savings, game-day packs, and National Cheeseburger Day specials. East Coast Wings + Grill updated its menu with new handhelds, signature flavor additions, and zero-proof drinks; FUSIAN brought back its popular seasonal Chicken Curry Bowl through Oct. 27; and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit rolled out savings codes and a $19.41 Party Pack for football season.
Rounding out the lineup, Haven Hot Chicken is celebrating National Chicken Month with a social media name-matching giveaway for free Tendie Duo Combos, while Krystal delivers dedicated game day bundles and fall cravings. Snooze Eatery refreshed its morning spread with new Bennys, burritos, and a Build Your Own Mimosa bar, and the National Restaurant Association‘s 2026 report highlights how beverages are shifting from simple add-ons to primary revenue drivers across the industry.
Burger King Introduces Latest Innovation Inspired by Guest Feedback – New Chicken Nuggets and Sauces
Burger King debuted revamped nuggets crafted with 100% white meat chicken, a juicy marinade, crispier golden breading, and updated box packaging. Guests can try the upgraded bite alongside refined dipping sauce favorites and an all-new, limited-time Special Savory Sauce.
JINYA Ramen Bar Turns Up the Flavor With New Fall Chef’s Specials
JINYA Ramen Bar has debuted its fall chef’s specials, introducing the Aka Oni Ramen alongside a crispy Tonkatsu plate. The lineup brings extra heat with garlic and chili spice in the ramen, while pairing crispy panko-breaded pork with steamed rice for a comforting seasonal dish.
BIGGBY COFFEE Welcomes Fall With Pumpkin Favorites, Apple Cider, Maple Bourbon and a Ghoulishly Good Halloween Lineup
BIGGBY COFFEE has rolled out its extensive autumn lineup through Nov. 1, showcasing seasonal drinks like the White Pumpkin Latte, Chumpkin, Sweet Foam Pumpkin Cold Brew, Caramel Apple Cider, and Maple Bourbon Cold Brew alongside returning Maple Waffle Sandwiches and new Mini Pumpkin Cream Cookies. Guests can also look forward to a spooky Halloween menu featuring themed drinks like the Vampire Creme Freeze and Ghoul Fuel Red Bull Mocktail available throughout October.
September Restaurant Deals for NFL Season Kickoff, Labor Day, Cheeseburger Day, and More!
September brings a wave of restaurant promotions, including Labor Day savings, game-day catering packs from Angry Chickz, Krystal tailgating bundles, and special offers for Back to School season, National Brunch Day, and National Lobster Day. Guests can also celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with featured burger deals from Bad Daddy’s, Bobby’s Burgers, Eddie Merlot’s, and Tender Greens.
East Coast Wings + Grill Unveils New Menu With a Fresh Design and New Flavors
East Coast Wings + Grill has rolled out a refreshed menu featuring new options like the Chicken Avocado Sandwich, Hot Honey Chicken Tacos, Southwest Egg Rolls, and its first-ever zero-proof beverage lineup. Guests can also now add any of the brand’s signature flavors to any entrée at no additional charge, alongside new flavor additions including Old Bay, Spicy Peach, and Carolina Ranch.
FUSIAN’s Flavorful Fan-Favorite Seasonal Curry Bowl Is Back for a Limited Time
FUSIAN has reintroduced its Chicken Curry Bowl, which pairs chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, red onions, sweet peppers, and edamame with house-made curry sauce. Guests can order the fully customizable, high-protein bowl through Oct. 27 with choices of alternative bases and proteins like steak, tofu, or seafood.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Serves Up Smokin’ Deals for Football Season Kickoff and Labor Day Weekend
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is rolling out seasonal savings, offering $10 off online or app orders of $55 or more with code BBQTEN through Sept. 4 and a buy-one-get-one-free 2-Meat Plate deal with code SEPT2MP through Sept. 15. Guests can also grab the returning $19.41 Party Pack from Sept. 3 through Sept. 7, which features 1 lb. of slow-smoked pulled pork, a large side of barbecue beans, and four slices of Texas toast.
Haven Hot Chicken Celebrates National Chicken Month with Free Tendies
Haven Hot Chicken is giving away free Tendie Duo Combos throughout September to celebrate National Chicken Month, featuring two jumbo tenders, garlic dill pickles, toast, a drink, and a choice of side and house-made sauce. Guests can score the $15.75 meal by watching the brand’s Instagram and TikTok channels every other weekday from Sept. 1 through Sept. 30 for name-matching post callouts.
Krystal Kicks Off Football Season With New Game Day Bundles and a Full Lineup of Fall Cravings
Haven Hot Chicken is giving away free Tendie Duo Combos throughout September to celebrate National Chicken Month, featuring two jumbo tenders, garlic dill pickles, toast, a drink, and a choice of side and house-made sauce. Guests can also score the $15.75 meal by watching the brand’s Instagram and TikTok channels every other weekday from Sept. 1 through Sept. 30 for name-matching post callouts.
Snooze Eatery Shakes Up Brunch with New Burritos, Bennys and Build Your Own Mimosas
Snooze Eatery expanded its brunch menu on Aug. 26 with new items like the Smoked Salmon Benny, Crispy Breakfast Burrito, Smothered Breakfast Burrito, Breakfast Tacos, Pumpkin Pecan Pie Pancakes, and Tiramisu French Toast. Guests can also pair their meal with a new Build Your Own Mimosa experience alongside seasonal additions like the Strawberry Morning Marg and Paloma.
Menu Transformation: Beverages Move from Add-Ons to Restaurant Growth Drivers
The National Restaurant Association’s 2026 Restaurant Beverage Trends report finds that drinks aren’t just add-ons anymore, with limited-service menus expanding choices in coffees, teas, smoothies, lemonades, energy drinks, and functional wellness options. Meanwhile, full-service operators are broadening their alcohol lineups with mixed cocktails alongside alcohol-free alternatives to capture growing consumer demand for beverage-only visits and unique flavor experiences.
