Halloween Deals at Restaurants: 2026 Highlights

Restaurants across the United States are unveiling special deals and limited-edition menu items for the spooky season of 2026. With Halloween falling on Saturday, October 31, eateries are eager to attract customers with October specials.

Jeannie Assimos, a marketing expert and head of content at mainelove, emphasized that Halloween presents an excellent opportunity for fast-food outlets. Families are often in need of a quick meal before trick-or-treating. Additionally, group orders during Halloween and New Year’s are highly profitable for restaurants.

Newsweek has compiled some of the noteworthy Halloween restaurant promotions available this holiday season.

Krispy Kreme’s Halloween Doughnuts

Krispy Kreme has partnered with Warner Bros. to launch a Looney Tunes-themed Halloween collection. This limited-time series includes four new doughnuts inspired by famous characters: Bugs Bunny, Tweety and Sylvester, Taz, and Lola Bunny. Available from October 6, the collection is being sold at participating U.S. locations.

The $13 Halloween-themed dozen features all the character-inspired doughnuts. On October 30 and 31, customers visiting in costume can receive a free Original Glazed or Classic Ring Doughnut without any purchase.

Shake Shack’s Burger Promotions

Shake Shack has offered several free sandwich deals throughout October. From October 12 to October 18, a free Single Cheeseburger was available with a minimum $10 purchase. From October 19 to October 31, the free item changes to a Single ShackBurger. The promo code SCARYGOOD must be used to redeem this offer.

These promotions apply to orders made at participating U.S. locations for pickup or delivery via the Shake Shack app or website. Exclusions include airport, stadium, arena, travel plaza, museum locations, as well as third-party delivery and drive-thru orders.

Buffalo Wild Wings’ Fright Feast

Buffalo Wild Wings introduces a special Halloween Fright Feast Menu from September 30 to November 9 at participating U.S. sports bars and GO locations. Menu items include Vampire Hunter Wings with Black Garlic Glaze and spicy garlic drizzle, Black Garlic Glaze Cheese Curds, and the Vampirita cocktail.

The Vampirita combines Lunazul Blanco Tequila, triple sec, black cherry, and lime sour, finished with a black salt rim and bat trinket.

Papa Murphy’s Jack-O Pizza

Papa Murphy’s has revived its Jack-O Pizza for Halloween. This take-and-bake themed pizza is available for $10 until October 31 at participating locations, excluding locations in Alaska where prices may differ.

7-Eleven’s Halloween Deals

7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes are offering Halloween deals from October 23 to November 2. Select candies like Reese’s, Kit Kat, and Snickers are priced at $1.25 for members of 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards.

On October 30 and 31, members can get $7.11 whole pizzas in stores, and large pizzas are also available through the 7NOW delivery app for $7.11. A $10 discount applies to 7NOW delivery orders over $20 using promo code TREAT at checkout.

Applebee’s Halloween Wing Deal

Applebee’s offers a wing promotion for Halloween lovers. From October 25 to October 31, customers can enjoy 20 boneless wings for $12.99 when ordering the Hallowings Bucket via takeout or delivery through Applebee’s app or website.

More Halloween promotions may emerge closer to the date, as some chains might announce new offers. For now, customers can take advantage of existing deals from donut and burger chains.

Caragh McLaughlin, COO of Mission Field, notes that scarcity drives customer interest, prompting them to try menu items they might usually overlook. Restaurants combine limited-time offers with value deals to attract budget-conscious consumers.

Participating and availability of these deals vary by location.