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Seasonal pumpkin spice and autumn food menu launches

Overview

Food and beverage chains in the United States and Canada are introducing seasonal fall menus centered on pumpkin spice flavors. IHOP is scheduled to launch its seasonal menu on August 24, featuring the return of its pumpkin spice pancakes alongside new items such as Pumpkin Cheesecake Pancake Tacos. Panera Bread has reintroduced pumpkin spice lattes and introduced new bakery items like pumpkin cinnamon rolls.

Starbucks is set to release its fall lineup on August 25, 2026, including the traditional Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, and new offerings like the Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso and ‘Iced Chaider’. The launch includes a promotional campaign with Martha Stewart and a ‘PSL Society’ merchandise collection.

As the season progresses into September, retailers are diversifying their offerings. Aldi has launched a fall lineup featuring pumpkin spice waffles, pumpkin spice and apple cinnamon pretzels, and a ‘Fall Harvest’ mac and cheese containing butternut squash and pumpkin.

Fast-food chains are also leaning into nostalgic and ‘swicy’ (sweet and spicy) trends. McDonald’s is introducing a Caramel Apple Pie Coffee line and bringing back Spicy Chicken McNuggets, while Wendy’s is re-releasing its Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger. Other brands include Costa Coffee with its Maple Hazel range, Hotel Chocolat with a ‘swicy’ Spicy Maple drinking chocolate, and Reese’s, which is collaborating with The Nitro Bar for a peanut butter and chocolate-focused latte. In the grocery sector, Costco continues to see high demand for seasonal bakery items like pumpkin pies and apple cider donuts.

Entities

Starbucks · Aldi · Aroma Joe’s · Target · Betty Crocker

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Food retailers and fast-food chains launch seasonal fall menus

    Food retailers like Aldi and fast-food chains including McDonald's and Wendy's are launching seasonal fall items and nostalgic menu offerings for September.

  2. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 18 sources
    Food and beverage brands launch autumn seasonal menus

    Major food brands including Starbucks, Costa Coffee, and Hotel Chocolat are launching autumn seasonal menus featuring pumpkin spice, maple, and specialty merchandise.

  3. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Food chains launch seasonal pumpkin spice fall menus

    Major restaurant chains including Starbucks, Panera Bread, and Einstein Bros. Bagels are launching seasonal fall menus centered on pumpkin spice flavors and limited-time treats.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    IHOP launches new fall menu featuring pumpkin spice items

    IHOP is launching its fall menu on August 24, featuring returning pumpkin spice pancakes and new seasonal items including Pumpkin Cheesecake Pancake Tacos and a Pumpkin Spice Milkshake.

Sources

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