Quick-service restaurants were busy introducing limited-time offers throughout November and December. According to Technomic, November has the most new item promotions compared to every other month.
Jack in the Box brought back its Bonus Jack double-patty cheeseburger, as well as a Bonus Jack Combo Meal. The burger originally appeared in 1970.
Green Burritos at co-branded Carl's Jr. restaurants now feature new chicken taquitos.
Baskin-Robbins is offering holiday-themed ice cream cakes designed as a snowman, Santa and elf. Individual cakes are also available.
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's teamed up with Otis Spunkmeyer for their new hand-scooped chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich.
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's also introduced a new charbroiled jalapeno turkey burger.
Chick-fil-A brought back its Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshake for the holidays.
Krispy Kreme launched a new gingerbread cake doughnut, as well as its traditional snowman doughnut, holiday sprinkles doughnut and red velvet cake doughnuts.
Sonic has released two new premium chicken sandwiches — a limited-time Asiago Caesar Chicken Sandwich and an "improved" Classic Chicken Sandwich. Both are available either grilled or crispy.
Taco Bell created three new Loaded Grillers, including the Loaded Potato Griller, Buffalo Chicken Griller and Beefy Nacho Loaded Griller.
Taco Bell introduced a new dessert menu nationwide, with a Churro, Cookie Sandwich and Caramel Apple Empanada.
Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop's seasonal lineup includes the gingerbread glazed donut, candy cane chocolate donut, ginger molasses and holiday donuts dipped in white, red and green fondant.
Wienerschnitzel has added new chili cheese tamales, with shredded beef and topped with the brand's signature chili and grated cheese.