March is here and it’s bringing a fresh wave of craveable new menu items! Whether you’re looking for something bold and spicy or downright indulgent, we got you covered. We’ve rounded up the top 15 new fast food releases that are too good to ignore. Ready to take your taste buds for a wild ride? Let’s go!
15. Hardee’s Strawberry Lemon Biscuit
Here’s the scoop: Hardee’s warm, buttery, and freshly made biscuits are getting an upgrade. It’s been speculated that the chain’s new Strawberry Lemon Biscuit is dropping on March 5th, adding a sweet, refreshing finish to your meal. It’s an exciting follow-up on the Sausage Maple Biscuit!
14. Dairy Queen’s Icy Treats
New flavor unlocked at DQ, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Don’t miss out on the Mint OREO Blizzard Treat that’s equal parts delicious and refreshing. In addition, the chain is serving up an Orange Cream Shake bursting with the nostalgic orange creamsicle flavor. It’s best paired with the new sandwich on the menu, Wild Alaskan Pacific Cod Sandwich.
13. El Pollo Loco’s Mango Habanero Tostadas
El Pollo Loco brings extra heat by introducing the all-new Mango Habanero Double Tostadas, and you have the option to fill it with chicken, shrimp, or both! Of course, the highlight of these tostadas is the swicy sauce that combines mango’s sweetness and habanero peppers’ spicy kick!
12. Chick-fil-A’s Spring Menu
In its spring menu preview, Chick-fil-A hinted at the return of Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich, featuring a marinated chicken breast. Get it grilled, spicy, or original, but most importantly, order it with another Spring menu item, the Pineapple Dragonfruit drink. Both are expected to drop on March 17th.
11. IHOP’S Bananas Foster Pancakes
IHOP’s latest fast food release is making fans run to the nearest restaurant location. For March 2025, the pancake of the month is Bananas Foster, featuring 4 buttermilk pancakes filled and topped with sliced bananas, Bananas Foster Sauce, and whipped topping. Adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream will really make you go bananas for this treat!
10. Jimmy John’s Toasted Sandwiches
Jimmy John’s just expanded their menu with the addition of new toasted sandwiches! This means you can now order any sandwich on the menu toasted, bur we have three tasty recommendations: Chicken Bacon Ranch, Roast Beef & Cheddar, and Ultimate Italian. On March 4, the brand will also give away $1 million worth of toasted sandwiches for FREE.
9. Baskin-Robbins’ Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Baskin-Robbins’ March Flavor of the Month is here. Say hello to Chocolate Chip Cheesecake! Forget sinking your fork into a slice of cheesecake and scoop up this chocolatey decadence. The new ice cream flavor features cookie crumb swirls, cheesecake pieces, and crunchy chocolate pieces for ultra-rich flavors and unexpected textures in every bite.
8. Jack in the Box’s Spring Menu
Available now through April 7th, Jack in the Box’s Spring Menu is filled with items that satisfy any craving. Go big with the Big Smashed Jack featuring two quarter-pound smashed patties and it pair with the Mint Twisted Soda for a refreshing finish. Other crave-worthy items on the menu include Crispy Boneless Wings, Sauced & Loaded Fries, and Banana French Toast Sticks.
7. Burger King’s Steakhouse Bacon Whopper
Available nationwide beginning March 6th, the Steakhouse Bacon Burger Whopper carries a flavor profile that first appeared on Burger King’s Million Dollar Whopper Contest. Clearly, fans couldn’t get enough of it and so the chain decided to officially add it to the menu. The flavor-packed burger features creamy peppercorn aioli and A.1. sauce.
6. Denny’s Spring Menu
Denny’s spring menu will give you everything from new breakfast options and diner-style meals to refreshing and creamy dirty sodas! The Triple Juicy Burger is available now, but on March 3rd, prepare your taste buds for new salted caramel-flavored breakfast items (pancakes, waffles, and French toast), plus Fried Fish Dinner and Slammin’ Sodas featuring Sprite, Coca-Cola, and Dr. Pepper.
5. KFC x Mike’s Hot Honey Collab Meal
KFC and Mike’s Hot Honey teamed up to create a match made in heaven: the finger lickin’ good chicken and America’s favorite honey. Enjoy the heat from Mike’s Hot Honey, drizzled on tenders or juicy fried chicken, served with buttery biscuit and your choice of an individual side. This combination is bold, sweet, spicy, and totally makes sense.
4. Wienerschnitzel’s New Burritos
Ready to take more heat? At Wienerschnitzel’s, you can grab this new item: Ultimate Chili Cheeseburger Fries Burrito, featuring a world-famous chili cheese sauce. Other flavor variations include Original Chili Cheese Fries Burrito and Bacon Ranch Chili Cheese Fries Burrito. Grab any of these with the new OREO Cookie Cinnamon Bun Shake for a sweet finish.
3. Dunkin’s Spring Menu
Dunkin’s menu for Spring 2025 is a mix of new and returning items. Of course, there are sweets to look forward to, but they also sprinkled in new breakfast croissants that pair well with Spring beverages. Pistachio Coffee and Ham & Cheese Sliders are both new additions worth trying. There’s also the Secret Dunkin’ Energy Drink coming up, so keep an eye out!
2. Starbucks’ Spring Menu
Starbucks’ spring menu has finally sprung and there are four new items we can’t wait to try: Iced Cherry Chai, Iced Energy Drinks, Jalapeño Chicken Pocket, and Truff Hot Sauce. By the end of February, we already got a sneak peek of the new Iced Energy Drinks in Zero Sugar, available in Tropical Peach, Blueberry Twist, and Watermelon Twist flavors.
1. Taco Bell’s Caliente Cantina Chicken Menu
Feeling hot, hot, hot? It’s not just the warming days of March, because Taco Bell officially dropped the spicy alter ego of its popular Cantina Chicken Menu. Meet the Caliente Cantina Chicken Menu, featuring tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and bowls with Caliente Sauce made with red jalapeños. On March 27, look out for the Caliente Cantina Chicken Nacho Fries for a spicy upgrade on your Taco Bell snack!