The 5 Best Fast Food Releases Available This Week
Fast food chains rolled out several limited-time menu items this week. These short-run additions are designed to spark quick interest without permanent menu changes, often tied to seasonal timing or app-only promotions. This week’s launches focus heavily on proven flavors and returning items, which makes them easy for customers to try without much risk.
Taco Bell’s Cheesy Dipping Burritos And Quesarito Return
Taco Bell leads the pack this week in terms of pure fan demand. Cheesy Dipping Burritos and Steak Garlic Nacho Fries return on December 18, accompanied by a new Creamy Garlic Sauce, alongside familiar options. The Quesarito also makes its return after being removed from the menu in 2023.
The Quesarito combines a burrito wrapped inside a grilled quesadilla shell with seasoned rice, beef, chipotle sauce, sour cream, and melted cheeses. Pricing is set at $4.99, with a $1 app deal available to the first 30,000 rewards members during a scheduled drop. The limited window keeps urgency high, a strategy Taco Bell repeats because it works.
KFC’s Potato Wedges Revival
KFC brings back Potato Wedges again after strong demand earlier this year. The chain pairs them with Wings and Wedges promotions while openly teasing a permanent menu return if sales hold. These wedges vanished five years ago. The thick-cut potatoes, seasoned and fried differently than classic fries, fill a gap that fans have never stopped mentioning.
Culver’s Chicken Club Sandwiches
Culver’s is adding three limited-time chicken club sandwiches: Crispy, Spicy Crispy, and Grilled. Each version adds bacon and Wisconsin cheddar to the existing chicken base as a heartier option during the winter season.
The timing aligns with Culver’s seasonal menu, which also features the return of the Frozen Cocoa Concrete Mixer and introduces Wisconsin Cheddar Mac and Cheese.
Rita’s Andes Mint Desserts
Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard leans hard into holiday flavors with two Andes Mint releases. The Mint Fudge Sundae combines chocolate and vanilla custard with mint pieces, hot fudge, whipped cream, and a cherry on top. The Mint Cookie Crunch Concrete has vanilla custard, Andes Mint, and Oreo chunks.
Mint and chocolate remain reliable crowd-pleasers during winter, and Rita’s keeps the execution simple.
Burger King’s SpongeBob Menu
Burger King rolled out a limited menu tied to SpongeBob SquarePants, featuring four items built around playful flavors and bright visuals. The Krabby Whopper anchors the lineup, paired with Cheesy Bacon Tots, a Frozen Pineapple Float, and a strawberry shortcake pie inspired by Patrick.
The novelty drives interest, but the flavors stay familiar enough to resonate with regulars. Early reactions highlight the dessert and pineapple float as prominent.