Firehouse Subs added a new smokin’ triple stack sub, which will be available for a limited time. The sandwich features smoked beef brisket, smoked turkey breast and Virginia honey ham, topped with melted cheddar, slaw, barbecue sauce and mayo, all on a toasted sub roll.

Arby’s added three menu items, featuring two new sandwiches with King’s Hawaiian buns. The King’s Hawaiian sweet heat chicken sandwich features crispy chicken, on a sweet King’s Hawaiian bun, covered in a sweet and spicy sauce, topped with cheddar cheese, onions, sweet garlic and dill pickles, lettuce, and tomatoes.

The other King’s Hawaiian offering is a sweet heat beet ‘n brisket sandwich, which is topped with smokes brisket, thinly sliced roast beef, cheddar cheese, sweet and spicy sauce, onions and sweet garlic and dill pickles, all on a toasted King’s Hawaiian bun.

The last new menu item joining Arby’s lineup is loaded fries. The fries are drizzled with sweet and spicy sauce, a warm cheddar cheese sauce, diced chicken nuggets and chopped bacon.

Little Caesars is bringing back its pretzel crust, which was first introduced in 2014. The soft pretzel crust is topped with a cheddar cheese sauce, mozzarella and Muenster cheeses and pepperoni, and is also available in a cheese-stuffed crust version.

“We are thankful to have countless pretzel crust pizza fans that are extremely vocal about their love for this product,” said Greg Hamilton, chief marketing officer of Little Caesars. “Despite bringing it back several times, it feels like the pretzel fervor has not waned. We’re bracing ourselves for the predictable outcry on social media when it eventually goes away again.”

Culver’s added two items to menus, including a smokehouse BBQ cheddar pub burger and a crispy chicken sandwich.

The smokehouse BBQ cheddar pub burger and crispy chicken sandwich feature a sweet and smoky barbecue sauce, layered with sharp cheddar, onion rings, pickles and Culver’s signature mayo, all on a bun that’s been baked with cheddar cheese throughout the dough.

Panera Bread is adding two salads — one new and one returning — to menus across the United States. The new Southwest Caesar salad features romaine lettuce that has been tossed in Caesar dressing, and topped with chipotle aioli, blue corn tortillas strips, grilled chicken breast, avocado, grated Parmesan and cilantro. The quick-service cafe also is bringing back its seasonal strawberry poppyseed salad, which features romaine, grilled chicken, mandarin oranges, strawberries, pineapples and blueberries, topped with poppyseed dressing and pecan pieces.

“Panera’s southwest spin on Caesar salad takes the flavor to new levels — adding spice and a unique crunch that turn this classic dish into an exciting new offering I think our guests are going to love,” said Claes Petersson, head chef and chief culinary innovation officer, at Panera Bread. “And of course, we’re always happy to see strawberry poppyseed salad back on the menu for the season — not only is it a perennial guest favorite, it’s a sign the flavors of summer are right around the corner.”

IHOP released its largest menu addition to date, according to the company. New menu items feature both breakfast and lunch items, including eggs benedicts, sweet and savory crepes, steakburgers, salads and more.

“Starting with the launch of burritos and bowls in 2021, IHOP has been on a journey to rethink our menu by leaning into our equity of breakfast,” said Kieran Donahue, chief marketing officer at IHOP. “The introduction of our most thoughtful, innovative menu evolution to-date offers new ways to enjoy everyone’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites. Every decision we made for this menu was driven by our guests and their continually evolving feedback and needs so they can enjoy our menu items how they want them, when they want them.”

Sweetgreen added a chipotle chicken burrito bowl, which is available at its restaurants for a limited time. The bowl features blackened chicken, with a roasted chipotle salsa, wild rice, lime cilantro black beans, sliced tomatoes and cabbage.

“Our customers’ feedback plays a major role in the new menu items we introduce, and the chipotle chicken burrito bowl is our answer to heartier meal options that can be enjoyed any time of the day,” said Nicolas Jammet, Sweetgreen co-founder and chief concept officer. “Inspired by bold chipotle spices, this protein-heavy option balances a brand-new flavor profile for Sweetgreen, with whole grains and better-for-you ingredients that our customers love.”