Crispy leaves litter the ground, Halloween decorations are popping up everywhere, and our favorite fast food joints are finally hitting the market with their spooky offerings for the season. October 2025 is shaping up to be a great month for fast food, with chains offering everything from brand-new burgers to Halloween-specific desserts. Fall’s fast food offerings go far beyond putting pumpkin spice on everything – chains across the country are releasing new and exciting items, many of which you can only enjoy for a limited time.
We took some time to research the latest limited-time menu items from Burger King, Culver’s, Coldstone Creamery, and more, and we can’t wait to dive in and try out these soon-to-be-discontinued entrees, sides, and desserts. While the exact offering may vary by location, you should be able to find these new fall menu items at chains across the United States. Grab your old McDonald’s Boo Bucket (we’ve got a few retro items on the list, so millennials, get ready), turn on your favorite Halloween movie (we’re partial to The Nightmare Before Christmas, but to each their own) and let’s check out what fast food has to offer this month.
Get spooky with Boo Batter at Cold Stone
If you love Cold Stone’s Cake Batter ice cream, you’ll want to get in line for the return of Boo Batter (that’s the black colored Cake Batter flavor). Try it as part of the chain’s Treat or Treat sundae, topped with Kit Kats, Halloween Oreo cookies and M&M’s.
Enjoy a journey back in time with KFC’s Original Honey BBQ Sauce
Pop in your old Backstreet Boys CD and head to KFC for a taste of ’90s nostalgia – the chain is bringing back its long-missed Original Honey BBQ Sauce starting October 6th. The sauce is sweet, smoky, and fits perfectly into the nooks and crannies of the crispy exterior of KFC’s bone-in chicken, tenders, and chicken sandwiches.
Indulge your sweet tooth with Burger King’s Franken Candy sundae
Both kids and adults can enjoy this super colorful Halloween treat at Burger King. Reviewers say the purple sauce resembles hot fudge and that the candies on the sundaes resemble Pop Rocks. Enjoy the Franken Candy sundae alone or alongside other October BK offerings (like Vampire Nuggets).
Stock up on ladles with Wendy’s brand new Tendys
While most of the items on this list are temporary menu additions, Wendy’s Tendys appear to be here to stay (and for good reason—our Tendys review found them delicious). These crispy chicken strips have a similar seasoning to Wendy’s Chicken Nuggets and are available with a variety of dipping sauce options, including Wendy’s Signature Sauce – a creamy, spicy, game-changing condiment.
Take a walk on the orange side with Burger King’s Jack-O-Lantern Whopper
The Jack-O-Lantern Whopper at Burger King has everything you get from a standard Whopper – the only difference is bacon, plus the orange bun and black sesame seeds designed to celebrate the Halloween season. Pair it with a side of onion rings (despite the debate over whether they contain real, non-dehydrated onions, they’re still delicious), or try a side of Burger King’s limited-time Mummy Mozzarella Fries.
Spice up your wings with Wingstop’s Haunted Habanero Sauce
Be careful if you decide to try the Haunted Habanero Sauce at Wingstop — reviewers say it tastes similar to the chain’s popular Mango Habanero Wing Sauce, with a powerful kick that hits you about a minute after the first bite. Order the sweet and spicy sauce for boneless wings, bone-in wings, tenders or a sandwich for a super spicy kick.
Enjoy a Choco Taco with the same flavor as Taco Bell x Salt & Straw’s Tacolate Ice Cream Taco
So many of us remember finishing a meal at a neon-colored Taco Bell with a Choco Taco in the ’90s, and Salt & Straw partnered with the Bell to bring back the nostalgia. The Tacolate consists of cinnamon ancho ice cream whipped into a waffle taco shell, everything dipped in chocolate and topped with crispy puffed brown rice. Want to spice it up even more? Top your tacolate with one of the collaboration’s delicious offerings, available in Wildberry Cinnamon and Mango Jalapeño.
Get real umami flavor with Culver’s Roasted Garlic & Bacon Pub Burger
Available with single, double or triple beef patties, Culver’s limited-time Roasted Garlic & Bacon Pub Burger is served on a garlic herb pretzel bun and topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, garlic mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and cucumber. Vampires, take note: Reviewers say this burger is super heavy with garlic flavor, so you might want to add the garlic mayonnaise on the side if you’re not a big fan.
