Fast Food Chains Are Getting Weirdly Spooky for Halloween This Year
Halloween has slipped back into the drive-thru this year, and fast-food chains are leaning into the theme. Menus are getting stranger, desserts look straight out of a costume party, and some spots are bringing back the collectible buckets everyone remembers. Glow-in-the-dark treats and limited-run specials make the promotions feel more playful than promotional—and actually worth checking out.
Burger King’s Halloween Buckets and Scooby Doo Toys
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Burger King is leaning into nostalgia this Halloween with the return of its monster buckets. The $2 pails arrive October 13 at select locations and double as both collectibles and candy containers. Kids’ King Jr. Meals come with new Scooby-Doo toys, each one inspired by the gang’s classic disguise masks—a small but clever tribute to the show’s spooky charm.
McDonald’s “Boo Buckets” Return with Five Monster Designs
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McDonald’s Boo Buckets are returning October 21 with five collectible designs: ghost, cat, pumpkin, zombie, and monster. These colorful pails replace the standard Happy Meal box and have become fan favorites since their debut in 1986. This year’s collection offers three different expressions per character, so collecting them all is half the fun.
Chipotle’s “Boorito” Costume Deal for Rewards Members
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Chipotle’s “Boorito” is back, keeping one of the chain’s longest-running Halloween traditions alive. Rewards members who show up in costume on October 31, between 3 p.m. and closing, can score any entrée—burrito, bowl, tacos, or salad—for $6. This year marks the promo’s 25th anniversary, and Chipotle is celebrating with a TikTok costume contest where winners walk away with a $500 VIP Card.
Dunkin’s Halloween Bucket, Spider Donut, and New Latte
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Dunkin’ is dressing up its drinks and donuts for Halloween. The return of the Spider Donut joins a brand-new Candy Bar Signature Latte, packed with notes of chocolate, toffee, pretzel, and peanut butter. A limited-edition Halloween Munchkins Bucket rounds out the collection, painted black with orange and purple details that turn a simple coffee stop into something a little more festive.
Raising Cane’s Glow-in-the-Dark Cup and Virtual Reality Game
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Raising Cane’s went digital this year with a glow-in-the-dark Halloween cup that doubles as a game pass. For $1.39 with any combo, customers can scan the cup’s QR code to enter a virtual haunted Cane’s restaurant in “Capture the Bat.” Players can unlock surprises like free fries, toast, or exclusive merchandise, a fun twist that takes the spooky spirit online.
Sonic’s Trick or Treat Blast and 50-Cent Corn Dog
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Sonic Drive-In is going all in for Halloween with two returning favorites. The Trick or Treat Blast—vanilla or chocolate soft serve mixed with Heath, M&M’s Minis, and Oreo pieces—is back for a limited time. And on October 31, the chain revives its 50-cent corn dogs, a longtime fan favorite that hits the sweet-and-salty balance just right for Halloween night.
KFC’s “Scary-Good” 13 Days of Halloween Deals
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This year, KFC Rewards members can unlock 13 consecutive days of Halloween surprises through October 31. Daily app-only deals range from free Classic Chicken Sandwiches with purchase to half-off chicken buckets and $20 for 50-piece nuggets.
Shake Shack’s BOGO Double ShackBurger with Promo Code “SPOOKY”
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Shake Shack is doubling down on Halloween with a buy-one-get-one-free offer. From October 22 through 31, use code “SPOOKY” at kiosks, online, or in-app to claim a free Double ShackBurger with your order. The deal runs nationwide, and for fans of perfectly seared patties and melted cheese, it’s one of the season’s simplest but best treats.
Baskin-Robbins’ 31% Off Scoops on October 31
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Halloween lands on the 31st, and Baskin-Robbins is celebrating with its namesake discount: 31% off all scoops for rewards members. There’s also the new Galactic Brownie Polar Pizza and a lineup of themed ice cream cakes. Between the savings and seasonal flavors, it’s a cool way to finish a long night of trick-or-treating.
McDonald’s Halloween Coupons for Kids Under 12
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McDonald’s is bringing back its Halloween Treats Pack: booklets filled with coupons for free ice cream cones, hamburgers, or apple slices. Sold for under $4, each pack offers over $20 worth of kid-friendly favorites. Valid through the end of the year, it’s a small investment that makes little ghosts and goblins very happy.
Burger King’s Monster Menu Items
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The Whopper is going full monster mode this Halloween. Burger King’s new “Monster Menu” features an orange-bunned Jack-O’-Lantern Whopper topped with black sesame seeds, fang-shaped Vampire Nuggets, and Mummy Mozzarella Fries. Even dessert gets the frightful treatment with the purple-and-green Franken-Candy Sundae—a playful mix of ice cream, candy, and crunch.
7-Eleven’s Buy-One-Get-One Pizza Deal and $1 Candy
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Pizza lovers can score a major Halloween win at 7-Eleven. On October 31, buy one large pizza—cheese, pepperoni, or extreme meat—and get another free. Members also get $1 candy deals on classics like Twix, AirHeads, and Nerds. Whether it’s a party night or a quiet movie marathon, this deal is both easy and satisfying.
White Castle’s Crave Case Deal with Code “BOO”
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White Castle is making Halloween week crave-worthy with a special deal. Use code “BOO” in the app between October 29 and 31 to get $5 off a Crave Case of 30 sliders. It’s a solid pick for parties or anyone who thinks sliders taste better by the dozen. Rewards members can also snag daily freebies leading up to Halloween.
Wendy’s “Boo! Books” and Free Nuggs on Halloween
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For just a few dollars, Wendy’s Boo! Books include coupons for free Jr. Frostys through Halloween. On top of that, app users can grab a free 4-piece Saucy Nuggs with purchase on October 31. The promo keeps things simple but festive.
Dunkin’s Triple Points for Donuts and Munchkins Ordering
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Dunkin’ is giving its rewards members an extra reason to celebrate. From October 29 to 31, anyone who orders a half dozen or a dozen donuts, or a 25- or 50-count box of Munchkins, earns triple points. Paired with the chain’s seasonal menu, it’s an easy excuse to grab a box before a Halloween party or your morning coffee stop.