Fast-Food Franchises Celebrate Spooky Season with Frightfully Charming Deals and Limited-Time Offers
Updated October 31, 2025
Halloween is creeping up quickly, and fast-food franchises are already brewing up some frightfully fun treats! From eerie elixirs to devilishly delicious bites, brands like Burger King and Applebee’s are pulling out all the tricks (and treats) to get their customers into the Halloween spirit.
Halloween is a favorite holiday for millions of Americans, and spending for the spooky season is expected to exceed $13.1 billion this year, according to an annual consumer survey from the National Retail Federation.
Fast-food brands are joining the fun with ghostly good deals, bewitching menu items and wickedly creative marketing campaigns. Read on — if you dare — to see how your favorite brands are celebrating Halloween this year.
Halloween 2025: Best Restaurant Deals, Discounts and Specials
Applebee’s
Applebee’s has resurrected its fan-favorite Spooky Sips for Halloween. The Tipsy Zombie features Bacardi Superior Rum, passion fruit, pineapple, cherry, and lime, topped with a gummy brain that’s both cute and creepy!
Guests can also try Dracula’s Juice, a tantalizing blend of Bacardi Superior Rum and Patrón Silver Tequila, shaken with strawberry and premium lemon sour. Even non-vampires can join the fun! Applebee’s Dirty Fountain Sodas bubble up in spirited flavors like Passion Blue Dew, Cherry Charmed Pepsi, and Mango Dream Dew, giving mocktail fans alike a hauntingly good reason to celebrate.
Auntie Anne’s
Halloween just got sweeter with Auntie Anne’s limited-edition “Twist or Treat” Halloween Buckets, available through Nov. 2. Perfect for parties, classroom celebrations or spooky movie nights, these festive, shareable buckets are packed with fan-favorite pretzels and ready to be the ultimate Halloween party essential. Additionally, guests who purchase a Halloween Bucket from Oct. 27-31 earn a $5 reward.
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
Bad Daddy’s fans can enjoy $10 off any online order with a purchase of $40 or more this Halloween. This frightfully good deal is only available online on the brand’s website or app.
Burger King
Burger King is getting spooky with its first-ever Monster Menu. The lineup features the Jack-O-Lantern Whopper Vampire Nuggets (fang- and bat-shaped chicken bites served in a coffin-style carton) and Mummy Mozzarella Fries (breaded mozzarella sticks paired with a marinara dipping sauce and served in a special limited-edition mummy-themed box).
California Tortilla
California Tortilla is serving up two spooktacular Halloween deals: get $5 off any burrito or bowl when you come in costume, and enjoy $10 off family meals ordered online with the promo code BOO! These deals are valid Oct. 31.
Chipotle
Chipotle rewards members can “Chip-or-Treat” through Oct. 30 to enjoy offers like free guac or chips or bonus rewards points, up to four times throughout the month. After each purchase, Chipotle rewards members will receive an email providing a treat tailored to their preferences, valid for five days. For the 25th consecutive year, guests can also enjoy a discounted entrée when they wear a Halloween costume in-store on Oct. 31 — a beloved menu item affectionately known as Boorito.
Chronic Tacos
Chronic Tacos is giving its loyalty members a great reason to celebrate Halloween. A free churros and caramel dip offer will be sent directly to the offers section in the brand’s app that can be redeemed Oct. 31.
Cinnabon
From Oct. 27-31, Cinnabon rewards members can receive an OREO Spookies & Cream Chillatta for free with the purchase of a CinnaPack. This deal is valid at participating locations.
Cody’s Original Roadhouse
Cody’s Original Roadhouse is enticing customers to trade candy for comfort food this Halloween with Early Bird Specials on select menu items until 6 p.m. on Oct. 31. For example, guests can enjoy Chicken Fried Chicken (above) topped with white gravy for a discounted price. Cody’s 2-for-1 Happy Hour Specials (two domestic drinks, house wines or well drinks for the price of one) are available until 7 p.m.
Duck Donuts
Through Nov. 2, Duck Donuts’ Spooky Dozen and Spooky Half Dozen will feature warm and fresh Halloween-inspired combinations. These include Werewolf (maple icing with chopped bacon and raspberry drizzle) and Graveyard (vanilla icing with OREO cookie pieces and marshmallow drizzle).
Fazoli’s
In celebration of Halloween, fans can score a free kids’ meal with any entrée purchase at Fazoli’s with code TRICKORTREAT25. This deal is valid from Oct. 30 – Nov. 2 at participating locations.
Friendly’s
Friendly’s is treating loyalty members to a kids-eat-free deal this Halloween. This deal is valid with the purchase of an adult entrée on Oct. 31.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is embracing its spooky side with the Draco Taco Combo — grilled steak and seared cheese inside a charred blue corn tortilla, topped with vampiro-style sauce, house-made guacamole, garlic aioli, lime, crumbled feta and red tortilla strips. Each order comes with its own haunting side of molten Draco queso and red tortilla chips. Through Nov. 9, guests can sink their teeth into the Draco Taco Combo for just $6.99, sip on the sinister Drac A ’Rita or ward off spirits with a $5 18oz Modelo Draft.
Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard
Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard is enticing customers to dress up this Halloween with a terrifyingly wonderful deal: a free kids’ meal with any purchase. Customers can redeem this deal in-store while wearing a costume.
Huddle House
From Oct. 22–31, Huddle House rewards members can enjoy two free Cookies & Cream Sweet Cakes. This deal is valid at participating locations.
Jamba
From Oct. 24-31, Jamba is celebrating spooky season with a gift card promotion: buy $25 in gift cards, get a $5 reward. The reward code, which can be unlocked in the Jamba rewards program, is redeemable between Oct. 24 – Nov. 24 at participating locations.
KFC
From Oct. 19-31, KFC Rewards members can unlock daily surprises on the brand’s app and website. These deals include a free classic chicken sandwich with a $10 purchase and 50% off a 12-piece chicken-only bucket.
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme has an all-new Trick or Treat! Collection to help fans get into the fun of Halloween. Highlights include the Candy Bag doughnut, Cookies & Skreme House doughnut, Jack-O-Lantern doughnut and Spooky Sprinkle doughnut.
McAlister’s Deli
Through Oct. 31, McAlister’s Deli fans can celebrate the spooky season with Witch’s Brew and Pumpkin Pecan Cookie with White Chocolate Chips. Witch’s Brew is McAlister’s old-fashioned lemonade made with cane sugar, lemon juice and a bewitching addition of caramel apple syrup. The Pumpkin Pecan Cookie combines warm cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, complemented by pecans and white chocolate chips.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s is bringing back its iconic Happy Meal Boo Buckets just in time for Halloween. This year’s lineup includes a trio of returning themed buckets — Ghost, Pumpkin and Goblin — in addition to two new “ghoulie friends”: Cat and Zombie. Each bucket features three different designs for a total of 15 faces to collect. Plus, kids can decorate their pails with Halloween-themed stickers.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
To celebrate both Halloween and Día de los Muertos, Moe’s fans can enjoy BOGO entrées from Oct. 31 – Nov. 1 at participating locations. These entrées include the Moe Value Meal, burritos, bowls, stacks, nachos, quesadillas, three tacos and salads.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
The fan-favorite OREO Cookies & Cream flavor from Nothing Bundt Cakes is back for a limited time. From Oct. 20 – Nov. 9 in Bundtlet size while supplies last, the flavor is baked with chopped REESE’S Peanut Butter Cups, filled with REESE’S Peanut Butter Sauce and topped with both OREO Cookie pieces and chopped REESE’S Peanut Butter Cups.
Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse is serving up a spooky good deal this Halloween: a free kids’ meal with the purchase of any adult entrée. This deal is available for both dine-in and online orders using the code SpookyFree.
Papa Murphy’s
Papa Murphy’s is bringing back two fan-favorite seasonal offerings for the month of October: the Jack-O Pizza and the “Scream of a Deal” bundle. The Jack-O Pizza is crafted with scratch-made dough shaped like a jack-o-lantern, topped with classic red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni for the smile and olives for the eyes. The “Scream of a Deal” bundle is a large Jack-O Pizza paired with Papa Murphy’s chocolate chip cookie dough for just $15.
Paris Baguette
Paris Baguette has recently launched frightfully fun treats that will put everyone in the Halloween spirit. Highlights include Dirt & Worms Chocolate Chiffon Cake, Dirt & Worms King Cream Doughnut and Vanilla Scream Ghost Cake To make spooky season even sweeter, PB Rewards Members get a free pastry with any beverage purchase on Halloween.
Philly’s Best Cheesesteak
From Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, Philly’s Best rewards members can enjoy $1 off the new Cooper Classic Cheesesteak. Guests can redeem the offer by using the code COOPER when ordering online.
Pizza Inn
Pizza Inn’s fan-favorite Sandworm Pizzert is back from the dead just in time for Halloween. This creepy-crawly dessert features a gooey green Bavarian Cream base topped with gummy worms and sugar sprinkles — making it the perfect treat for Halloween parties and family gatherings.
QDOBA
QDOBA’s annual buy one, get one (BOGO) promotion, exclusively for rewards members, will be available all day on Halloween. Guests can enjoy a free entrée with the purchase of an entrée and drink — no costume required. Gold Status Rewards Members can redeem the offer through Halloween weekend (Oct. 31-Nov. 2) as an extended perk.
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
Rita’s is stirring up something wickedly sweet for Halloween with its Witches’ Brew-Berry Italian Ice. Available through Nov. 2, this spellbinding treat is a swirl of sweet berry magic topped with NERDS candy. It comes in two different creations: Witches’ Brew-Berry Gelati, which features layers of Vanilla Frozen Custard and Witches’ Brew-Berry Italian Ice; and Witches’ Brew-Berry Ice Blender, which blends Witches’ Brew-Berry Italian Ice into a smooth, sippable treat, topped with NERDS.
Round Table Pizza
Feast at Round Table Pizza this Halloween for a scary good deal. Guests can enjoy a $21.99 Double Play Pizza plus a $5 Shareable, no code required. This deal is valid at participating locations for dine-in, carry-out & delivery from Oct. 24 – Nov. 1.
Rubio’s
From Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Rubio’s has a spooktacular deal for customers: two entrées for $16 with code BOOO. This deal is valid in-store and online.
Schlotzsky’s
Schlotzsky’s has a frightfully good deal for rewards members on Halloween: $3 off scary big sandwiches all day long. This deal is valid Oct. 31 at participating locations.
Sonic Drive-In
Sonic Drive-In is celebrating Halloween with its Trick or Treat Blast. This limited-time treat blends vanilla or chocolate soft serve with HEATH, M&M’S Minis and OREO Cookie Pieces, topped with extra treats.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Sullivan’s Steakhouse is turning Halloween into a week-long event. From Oct. 27 – Nov. 4, guests receive $20 off their online orders of $60 or more with the promo code SPOOKY.
Taco Cabana
Halloween just got sweeter at Taco Cabana. On Oct. 31, guests can celebrate spooky season Texas-style with $1.50 margaritas (above), $1 strawberry margarita pie and $1.50 Cabana Refreshers, available all day at participating locations.
Teriyaki Madness
It is all treats, no tricks this Halloween at Teriyaki Madness. Customers get free delivery on all online and app orders made on Oct. 31 — no minimum purchase required.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is keeping customers caffeinated this Halloween with a frightfully good deal. Loyalty members can enjoy a regular beverage for $4 from 12-6 p.m. on Oct. 31.
The Greene Turtle
The Greene Turtle is mustering up a scary good deal this Halloween: a free kids’ meal for every purchased adult meal. This offer is redeemable for dine-in only at select locations Oct. 31.
Whataburger
Whataburger has a HalloWINGS deal this Oct. 31: buy one, get one free WhataWings for rewards members when ordering online or scanning their app in-restaurant. These nine boneless, breaded Whatachick’n bites are tossed in sauces like Buffalo, Sweet & Spicy, Honey BBQ and Honey Butter.
