Taco Bell’s $2 Crunchadilla and Whataburger’s Bacon Blaze Chicken Sandwich are the two October launches that stand out for price and heat, and neither chain has announced an end date. Both are billed as limited-time items, though, so the window could close at any point.
Arby’s and Popeyes also brought out new sandwiches this fall. Here is what each costs, what is in it and what the sources say about how long it will be around.
Taco Bell’s $2 Crunchadilla
Taco Bell launched its Chicken Crunchadillas nationwide on Oct. 15, 2026, at $2 each, according to a launch report from The Fast Food Post. They come in Classic Chicken and Sriracha Chicken versions and are sold at participating locations while supplies last, with no end date given.
The Takeout describes the Crunchadilla as half a Mexican Pizza shell tucked inside a soft flour tortilla, with white-meat chicken, a three-cheese blend and sour cream. Its October roundup notes the item was tested in markets such as Oklahoma City in late 2025 before going national.
The launch also included Double Dipping Burritos at $5.99 for two snack-sized burritos, in steak or slow-roasted chicken, according to the same launch report. Tasting Table’s review of the fall menu lists Creamy Sriracha Chicken Nacho Fries at $5.49 and notes the Refresca drinks that arrived with the launch were expected to leave within a couple of weeks, so not every item from that day is likely to be around.
Limited-time items sometimes stay. According to the encyclopedia’s entry on Taco Bell, the Crunchwrap Supreme debuted in 2005 as a limited-time offer and became permanent in 2006.
Before ordering, a look at red flags to watch for when dining out may be useful for anyone eating away from home this season, and a list of diner classics Americans still order again and again shows what tends to last on menus.
Whataburger’s Bacon Blaze Chicken Sandwich
Whataburger’s holiday lineup started Oct. 20 at participating locations, and the chain’s own announcement lists four limited-run items with no end date. The new Bacon Blaze Chicken is $7.99 and comes grilled or as a Whatachick’n sandwich on a toasted potato bun.
The Takeout reports the sandwich includes bacon, jalapeño ranch, jalapeño cream cheese, sliced jalapeños and cheddar, and says it costs $11.99 as a meal. Prices vary by location, according to Whataburger.
The rest of the lineup is:
- Bacon Blaze Jalapeño Double, a returning favorite with two beef patties, at $9.99.
- Jr. Bacon Blaze Jalapeño Double at $7.99.
- Sleigh Berry Whatafresher, a cranberry and citrus drink, at $3.69.
- White Chocolate Raspberry Shake at $3.99.
Sporked estimated the menu would last “a good month or two,” though that is the site’s guess and not an official date. The chain was founded in 1950 in Corpus Christi, Texas, according to the encyclopedia’s entry on Whataburger, and its restaurants cluster across the South and Southwest.
Readers who plan to order out this month can also look at a list of fast-food chains that got their start in the 1950s, which includes the era Whataburger came from, and a collection of budget foods that the wealthy eat too for comparison with a $2 snack. Anyone trying to stretch a food budget can also read a list of wallet-friendly life hacks.
Arby’s Chicken Cheesesteak
Arby’s launched its Chicken Cheesesteak on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, according to Tasting Table’s report on the sandwich. It comes in three versions: Classic, with sliced seasoned chicken, caramelized onions and cheese on a toasted sesame roll; Deluxe, which adds shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes; and Spicy, with a spicy glaze.
The chicken is seared, seasoned, marinated in a blend that includes garlic, onion and paprika, and cooked sous-vide, Arby’s says. The sandwiches use Cooper Cheese, a sharper, American-style cheese popular in Philadelphia. The article does not list a price.
The sandwich is a limited-time item at participating locations nationwide. Tasting Table notes that the Angus Cheesesteak also began as a limited release and later became permanent, so the chicken versions could follow the same path if they sell well. Arby’s was founded July 23, 1964, in Boardman Township, Ohio, by Forrest and Leroy Raffel, and it started out serving only roast beef sandwiches, according to its encyclopedia entry.
Popeyes Honey Chicken Biscuit
Popeyes’ Honey Chicken Biscuit costs $5 and is made with chicken, a buttermilk biscuit and Sweet Honey Sauce, according to The Takeout. It debuted at the end of September and was available throughout October. Food Republic’s roundup of new October items lists it as available at the time, with a note that prices and availability may vary by location.
Neither source gives an end date for the biscuit, and the earlier reports do not say whether it will carry into November, so it is the item most worth confirming before a trip. The chain, according to the encyclopedia, began in 1972 in Arabi, Louisiana, and biscuits are a standard side on its menu.
What the sources say about timing
None of these four items has an official end date in the announcements reviewed, but the Taco Bell, Whataburger and Arby’s items are labeled limited-time, and the reports note that prices and participation vary by location. Tasting Table already expects some of Taco Bell’s launch drinks to leave first.
On price, the Crunchadilla is the cheapest at $2, Popeyes’ biscuit is $5 and Whataburger’s new chicken sandwich is $7.99, or $11.99 as a meal per The Takeout. Arby’s price is not listed in the coverage reviewed. The four items launched or were reported between late September and Oct. 20, so the longer an item has been out, the more worth checking local availability before making a trip.
This article was produced with AI assistance and edited for accuracy against the sources linked above.
