# Restaurant industry cheese-centric seasonal menus

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/restaurant-industry-cheese-centric-seasonal-menus
> Updated: 2026-09-04T20:18:04.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Restaurant chains are introducing cheese-centric menu items for the fall season. Applebee’s has expanded its ‘O-M-Cheese’ platform with the introduction of the O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger—which replaces a traditional bun with a quesadilla—and O-M-Cheese Chicken Nachos. These items are part of a limited-time offering and the brand’s ‘2 for $25’ menu.

Other chains are also participating in seasonal trends. Qdoba has launched a ‘Diptember’ promotion featuring 14 different dips and sauces, including a new Queso Fundido. Golden Chick has introduced a new queso blend containing American cheese, cream, green chiles, jalapeños, and red bell peppers, alongside new Tex-Mex inspired items.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Restaurant chains launch cheese-centric fall menus

Major restaurant chains like Applebee’s, Qdoba, and Golden Chick are launching cheese-heavy seasonal menus and promotions for the fall.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/restaurant-chains-launch-cheese-centric-fall-menus

### 2026-08-31: Applebee’s expands O-M-Cheese menu with new burger and nachos

Applebee’s has launched the O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger and new chicken nachos as part of an expansion of its viral cheese-focused menu platform.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/applebees-expands-o-m-cheese-menu-with-new-burger-and-nachos

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