We get it; November feels like a drag, with everyone rushing to complete their goals by the end of the year. For this reason, people are extra busy both at work and in their personal lives, having no time at all to chill. But wait a minute, make sure you’re getting enough break with a trusty meal by your side. After all, you can’t work well with a growling stomach.
Despite the busy days, we can still expect good days ahead this November as more and more fast-food restaurants unveil their new food lineup just in time for the upcoming Thanksgiving and holiday celebrations. If you’re looking for something new to order from your favorite fast-food restaurants, we have collected all of the new menu items for you to try (and you can definitely expect more in the coming days!) 👀
If you’re up for a filling meal and sweet desserts for a break, read on.
Applebee’s
Expect to be eatin’ good at the neighborhood with Applebee’s big surprise that will keep you flying. The restaurant chain will be rolling out their new Big Cluckin’ hand-breaded sandwich for us to feast on. In case you’re not familiar with it, the Big Cluckin’ is one of the hundreds of menus that Applebee’s has been testing. If you’re one of the lucky few who have tried it, then it’s probably good since Applebee’s is flying them out for a nationwide release. The chicken sandwich comes with a hand-breaded chicken breast that is stacked with lettuce, pickles, and tomato.
To add to the fun, Applebee’s is releasing a meal deal to celebrate Big Cluckin’. Say hello to the new Big Meal Deal, which is priced at $9.99. With this meal deal, guests have the chance to order the Big Cluckin’ or BIG Classic Bacon Cheeseburger to go with the classic fries and fountain beverage. They’re available for dine-in, to-go, or delivery if you want to take the Applebee’s goodness in your home.
Applebee’s promises that their Big Cluckin’ sandwich is as big as the chicken inside of your sandwich. To show you that they’re confident with the size, they’re bringing other competitors’ chicken sandwiches up for the Big Guarantee challenge that will run today until November 19, 2024. If you’re interested in challenging Applebee’s, read the instructions below:
- Bring any national competitor’s chicken sandwich to any of Applebee’s participating locations.
- Order the Big Cluckin’ Sandwich.
- Inform your server and Applebee’s, who will be the judge, to compare the two chicken burgers at your table. If your chicken sandwich turns out to be bigger, Applebee’s will add an extra chicken breast to your Big Cluckin’ Sandwich with no additional charge.
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Jamba
Calling all pumpkin lovers out there, the holidays are in, which means winter will soon take charge of the season. But don’t worry, you’ll still get your dose of pumpkin-flavored sweets — after all, it’s still the Fall season. If you’re still up for this popular fall flavor, Jamba is still offering their Pumpkin Lovers Menu, which was introduced back in September. Get your pumpkin fix while they’re still chilling at your nearest Jamba Juice locations.
The Pumpkin Lovers Menu is the perfect chilled drink that you can get on the go. It’s a healthy smoothie that keeps you going for the rest of the day. You can even get them in three following varieties:
- Pumpkin Smash Smoothie – If you want a basic pumpkin smoothie just to quench your thirst, then you can never go wrong with this classic. It’s made out of milk, frozen yogurt, and pumpkin spice flavors to strengthen the fall vibes on the smoothie.
- Pumpkin Pie Crunch Smoothie – Now, if you want more crunch and texture on your classic pumpkin smoothie, then you can get this option instead. Made to resemble the classic Fall dessert of pumpkin pie, this smoothie consists of the same ingredients as the Pumpkin Smash Smoothie, but it has an added granola and agave that is served over a coconut whip.
- Pumpkin Coffee Smoothie – Here’s to those who want a dose of caffeine in their smoothie. This unique blend features a pumpkin spice base with milk, agave, and coffee, served over a coconut whip bottom.
Not a fan of pumpkin flavor? Don’t worry; Jamba also released two limited-edition smoothie flavors: Cranberry Pomegranate and Cranberry Pomegranate Ginger. The Cranberry Pomegranate features a sweet coconut whip with cranberry, pomegranate, and citrus flavors combined to create the perfect holiday drink. On the other hand, the Cranberry Pomegranate Ginger has the same blend and flavors but with a scoop of ginger.
In case you don’t know, cranberry is a winter fruit, while pomegranate is one of the fruits referenced for the Christmas season. I guess we can assume that Jamba has their holiday drinks assembled for fans to grab.
McDonald’s
Of course, McDonald’s wouldn’t let the holidays pass without unveiling their Christmas offerings! They had a ton of new releases on their menu, and if you notice, there are also a lot of comeback food items to grace their menu soon. One of them is the comeback of the Holiday Pie.
Now, what’s there to love? This sweet treat features a creamy smooth custard filling in a flaky and buttery crust that is similar with the chain’s famous Apple Pie. The crust is made glazed with sugar and topped with rainbow sprinkles for extra crunch.
If you live in or near the areas of Iowa, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, you’re lucky to grab a Holiday Pie. Expect the rollout of the pies in your areas to be slow; just continue to check your McDonald’s app daily to know whether the pies make a drop to an area near you. Don’t miss out on your chance to grab some custard goodness treat.
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From The Club
We’re up once again to a lineup of new and comeback releases, and I’m definitely here for it. For Applebee’s, I do think that their Big Guarantee challenge is cool, and it’s the perfect challenge to test whether they’re true that their Big Cluckin’ Chicken Sandwich is giant. Calling on all chains to do the same with their chicken sandwiches. 🤣I’m also looking forward to tasting McDonald’s Holiday Pie, although I hope it isn’t too sweet for my liking. Well, I’m pretty much content with the releases we have coming for the remaining days of 2024.