A Terrifyingly Sweet Compilation of Halloween-Inspired Menu Items and Deals
Updated October 29, 2024
With Halloween right around the corner, fast-food franchises are having fun with spooky specials and promotions. Festive menu items, freebies and discounts are some of the ways franchise brands are enticing customers to visit their locations this month.
With more than 70% of Americans gearing up to celebrate Halloween this year, fast-food franchises can look forward to a frighteningly easy boost in sales. Read on for a compilation of Halloween 2024 restaurant specials and promotions.
Halloween 2024: Restaurant Specials and Promotions
Applebee’s
Back from the grave on Oct. 31 only, guests can enjoy Applebee’s boneless wings for free with online orders of $40 or more. As a bonus, guests can also add either Bleu cheese or ranch dressing for dipping.
Auntie Anne’s
Auntie Anne’s has teamed up with Spirit Halloween to release the officially licensed Adult Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Nuggets Cup Costume — a fun way to bring this favorite snack to life! Plus, for a limited time, participating locations are offering festive Halloween buckets, perfect for trick-or-treating or snacking on the go.
Bar Louie
Bar Louie is turning Halloween into a weekend-long event with some spook-tacular bar deals. From Oct. 31 through Nov. 3 at participating locations, guests can enjoy $5 Halloween inspired shots and $5 Blue Moon drafts.
Carvel
Carvel has released a new character cake just in time for Halloween: the Crunchie Munchie Monster. This new holiday menu item is layered with vanilla and chocolate soft serve and topped with milk chocolate fudge, cone horns and Chocolate Carvel Crunchies.
Chipotle
Chipotle is bringing back Boorito, its fan-favorite Halloween tradition. On Oct. 31, guests who visit Chipotle in costume can score an entrée for just $6. This spooky-good deal is valid in-store only from 3 p.m. until closing.
Cinnabon
Cinnabon has partnered with Spirit Halloween to release the officially licensed Cinnabon Box 3D Costume. Fans can also indulge in the Cinnabon’s new Spirit CinnaPacks, featuring Cinnabon’s World Famous Cinnamon Rolls topped with festive Halloween-themed sprinkles.
Cinnaholic
To celebrate Halloween and Spooky Season, Cinnaholic has conjured up its new Cemetery Box. This frightfully delicious box of treats includes four rolls smothered with chocolate frosting and topped with pretzels, Oreos, sprinkles and ghostly tombstone toppers. But beware — the scary menu item is only available through Oct. 31 and requires at least five hours’ notice before picking up.
Dog Haus
The Dog Haus franchise is treating its HAUS REWARDS Loyalty Members with something special this Halloween. They automatically score 31 extra points added to their account with any purchase made on Oct. 31.
Duck Donuts
This Halloween, Duck Donuts is adding even more fun to its Spooky Box: a candy spider and vanilla-flavored orange buttercream. The doughnuts in the collection, including fan-favorites like Spiderweb Surprise and So Mummy, are now topped with a crunchy candy spider or a swirl of delicious orange buttercream. It’s a frightfully tasty way to celebrate the season!
Dunkin’
Just in time for Halloween, Dunkin’ is bringing back the fan-favorite Halloween Munchkins Bucket and introducing the new Potion Macchiato. The Halloween Munchkins Bucket comes in 25-count and 50-count options. The new Potion Macchiato features a vibrant purple marshmallow ube swirl blended with whole milk, topped off with Dunkin’s signature espresso. Plus, the formerly orange frosted fan-favorite Spider Specialty Donut is also getting a purple makeover to match the Potion Macchiato.
Elevation Burger
At participating Elevation Burger locations, guests who order online on Oct. 31 get a free cookie. Use code TRICKORTREAT at checkout to redeem.
Fatburger
Few things in life are sweeter than cookies. With any purchase made at Fatburger on Halloween, customers get a free cookie. This deal is valid in-store and online with the code TRICKORTREAT24.
Fazoli’s
This Halloween, participating Fazoli’s locations are giving away a free kids meal for dine-in guests. This spooktacular deal is only valid on Oct. 31.
Friendly’s
On Oct. 31, kids eat free at Friendly’s with the purchase of an adult entéee. To add to the fun, children will receive a Halloween-themed coloring page and a coupon for a free Happy Ending Sundae, valid from Nov. 1 – 22.
Huddle House
From Oct. 31 through Nov. 3, Huddle House is celebrating Huddleween by offering guests a free kids meal with the purchase of any adult entrée priced at $6 or more. This deal is only valid at participating locations.
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is casting a spell on guests this Halloween with its new eerie-sistible Phantom Dutch bread. Infused with a ghostly purple hue, this limited-edition twist on Ike’s famous Dutch Crunch bread is available through Nov. 16.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is brewing up some spooktacular new Halloween-inspired Gelati to celebrate the season. Guests can indulge in festive flavors including the Smashing Pumpkin, Monster Mash and The Return of Franken Frog.
Johnny Rockets
Candy isn’t the only sweet treat that can be enjoyed on Halloween. From Oct. 25 – 31, guests at participating Johnny Rockets locations get a free cookie with any in-store purchase. They have to mention the promo to redeem in-store.
Krispy Kreme
To commemorate Halloween and the 40th anniversary of “Ghostbusters,” Krispy Kreme has released a spooky collection of doughnuts. Tasty treats featured in this new collection include the Ghostbusters Marshmallow Kreme Doughnut, which resembles the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, and the Slimer Doughnut. Accompanying the doughnuts is Slimer’s Slime-ade, a new green lemonade beverage. Guests are also encouraged to dress up on Halloween to receive a free Original Glazed doughnut.
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken is encouraging guests to dress up as their favorite chicken and share their photos on social media throughout October. Participants who tag the chicken franchise have the chance to win a basket for prizes, including chicken socks and a $50 gift card. Winners will be announced on Nov. 6.
McAlister’s Deli
In collaboration with “Halloweentown” star Kimberly J. Brown (above), McAlister’s Deli has launched a new drink and cookie: Caramel Apple Lemonade and Trick-or-Treat Cookie. The new drink is a bewitchingly refreshing lemonade made with cane sugar, lemon juice and caramel apple syrup. The Trick-or-Treat Cookie is sprinkled with festive orange and purple Halloween colors and filled with cream cheese.
Native Grill and Wings
Native Grill and Wings is giving guests a tasty reason to order online this Halloween. On Oct. 31 only, customers who spend $30 or more online and use the code SPOOKY at checkout can enjoy free delivery.
Paris Baguette
Paris Baguette’s Halloween menu will be available for guests to sink their teeth into through Oct. 31. The brand’s new Vanilla Scream Ghost Cake consists of layers of vanilla sponge with custard cream, soft cream and chocolate crisp pearls. The King Cream Donut is getting a makeover and will be filled with cookies cream custard, coated in cookies and cream white chocolate and topped with chocolate cookie eyes. This new menu item is called the Halloween ‘Scream’ Donut. Fan-favorite treats making a comeback include the Chocolate Chiffon Jack-O-Lantern Cake and Spider Mochi Donut.
Pop’s Beef
Halloween is arriving early at Pop’s Beef. On Oct. 25, affectionately dubbed Frankenstein Friday, guests receive a discount on the “Frank” hot dog. Plus, every customer will receive a scratch-off bounce-back card, valid for the remainder of October. Prizes include a free beef sandwich, fry, hot dog or cheeseburger.
Popeyes
Popeyes is bringing back the popular Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwich just in time for Halloween. As part of the Chick or Treat promotion, guests who spend $5 or more, can enjoy a free order of chocolate chip biscuits. This deal lasts until Oct. 31.
Raising Cane’s
Raising Cane’s has a fang-tastic deal for Caniac Club Members this Halloween. From Oct. 28 – 30, rewards members can enjoy a free Kids Combo (above) when they buy any combo (excluding the Kids Combo). The offer will be automatically loaded onto Caniac Club accounts and can be redeemed by swiping the Caniac Club Card, placing an order online or scanning their QR code within the mobile app.
Ruby Slipper
Ruby Slipper is commemorating Halloween, with its Boozy Boos cocktail, featuring the Boo-Rita and Candy Corn Cold Brew. In addition, the brand has launched its seasonal Cozy Autumn menu, which includes Candied Apple Pie Beignets, Pumpkin Praline French Toast and Sweet Heat & Chicken Brussels.
Scooter’s Coffee
Scooter’s Coffee is getting into the Halloween spirit with the new Trick or Treat Blender and Trick or Treat Cake Bite. Featuring espresso, an ice cream base, white mocha sauce and colorful chocolate gems, the Trick or Treat Blender is the perfect way to stay energized during Halloween festivities. The Trick or Treat Cake Bite, which is coated in smooth milk chocolate, filled with caramel and topped with peanut butter chocolate candy pieces, is the perfect complement to this frozen treat.
Smashburger
Smashburger is having a Halloween flash sale from Oct. 30 – 31. When guests purchase a $50 e-gift card, they get a coupon for a free single burger. The free burger (beef, black bean or ground chicken) can be redeemed online only from Oct. 30 through Nov. 5.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
This Halloween, Sullivan’s Steakhouse is serving up a spooktacular family-style feast! On October 31, guests can enjoy their starters, salads, sliders, entrées, sides, desserts, and drinks to-go in portions perfect for groups of five to 10. Check your local restaurant for pricing and participation.
The Greene Turtle
This Halloween, The Green Turtle has a scary good deal. Patrons receive a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée on Oct. 31 at select locations. The deal cannot be combined with other discounts, offers, happy hour or Turtle Rewards.
Tim Hortons
For the month of October, Tim Hortons is bringing back its Timbits Trick-or-Treat Buckets and adding new items to the menu. These new menu items include the Chocolate Peanut Butter ICED CAPP with REESE’S, Dream Cookies made with REESE’S and Pecans and Dream Cookies made with M&M’S MINIS Milk Chocolate Candies.
TOUS les JOURS
TOUS les JOURS has rolled out its new “Spooky Delights” lineup of frighteningly indulgent new seasonal cakes and pastries to celebrate Halloween. Through Oct. 31, guests can feast upon:
- Cookies N Cream Mousse: A chocolate sheet cake layered with creamy cookies and cream mousse, topped with Oreo cookies
- Peanut Butter & Jelly: A cake that combines layers of peanut butter buttercream and strawberry jam
- Spooky Delight: A three layer cake in green, orange and purple, paired with smooth cloud cream cheese
- Halloween Cloud: A white sheet cake layered with cloud cream and topped with mixed berries and spooky Halloween-themed strawberries
- Mini Pumpkin Spice: A pumpkin spice cake with crunchy walnuts and cream cheese frosting
Wahlburgers
Wahlburgers is celebrating its 13th anniversary with a spooky special discount. From Oct. 25-31, guests can order the Anniversary Combo, which features The Our Burger (above), fries and a non-alcoholic shake, for just $13. The deal is valid for dine-in, take-out and online orders at participating U.S. locations.
Wendy’s
Wendy’s is getting in on the Halloween fun with the limited-edition Boo! Bag meal, which includes a Dave’s Single, small Hot & Crispy Fry, small Frosty, glow-in-the-dark Bone Chiller Frosty figure and a Boo! Books coupon book. Boo! Books feature coupons for five free Jr. Frosty treats, and a sixth bonus coupon to redeem a $1.99 Wendy’s kids’ meal with any purchase. Every Boo! Books coupon book sold in a Boo! Bag or individually for just $1 benefits the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
Ziggi’s Coffee
Ziggi’s Coffee is bringing back its Beast Blender just in time for Halloween. The terrifyingly tasty treat is a blend of caramel, chocolate and vanilla, topped with a swirl of whipped cream, a purple/white chocolate drizzle and a sprinkle of crunchy crushed Twix. Customers who purchase the Beast Blender get a sticker sheet to turn their drink into a true “monster.” The seasonal beverage is available at participating locations through Oct. 31.
