BBQ season is here, and that means it’s time for smoky flavors, saucy meats, and finger-licking good bites. If you don’t have a grill at home, don’t worry. Fast food chains across the country are stepping up with brand-new BBQ-inspired items. From brisket burgers to all-you-can-eat ribs, there’s something for every BBQ fan.
Here are five new BBQ-themed fast-food items you need to try this summer.
Casey’s BBQ Brisket Pizza
Casey’s has brought back a fan favorite, and it’s better than ever. The BBQ Brisket Pizza is a smoky, cheesy dream made with pit-smoked brisket and Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce. It also includes jalapeños, red onions, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese. To top it off, there’s a drizzle of creamy ranch.
This pizza was made in partnership with celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern. It’s a bold flavor combo that blends heat, sweetness, and richness all in one slice. If you love BBQ and pizza, this one’s a must-try.
Arby’s Quarter Pound Brisket Sandwich
Arby’s is known for its meats, and now they’ve taken BBQ to the next level. The Quarter Pound Brisket Sandwich features 13-hour slow-smoked brisket topped with garlicky-dill pickles. It comes on a toasted sesame seed bun.
They also have a Quarter Pound Pulled Pork Sandwich with six-hour smoked pork and pickles. What makes both sandwiches special are the new sauces from AC Barbeque. Choose between Cedric’s Sweet Bussin Brown Sugar Sauce and Anthony’s Spicy Chipotle Smoke Sauce. These sandwiches are smoky, juicy, and packed with flavor.
Freddy’s BBQ Brisket Steakburger
Freddy’s is bringing a meat-lover’s dream to life. The BBQ Brisket Steakburger has two juicy steakburger patties, American cheese, pickle, and onion. Then they pile on 16-hour pit-smoked brisket and a generous helping of BBQ sauce. It’s all served on a soft, sweet King’s Hawaiian bun.
Freddy’s also launched a dessert to go with it. The Key Lime Pie Concrete is a frozen custard mixed with a whole slice of Key Lime Pie. It’s topped with whipped cream and cinnamon streusel. Both are available for a limited time, so grab them before they’re gone.
Tender Greens Backyard Ribs Plate
Tender Greens is known for healthy comfort food, but they’re going full BBQ this summer. Their Backyard Ribs Plate features tender St. Louis-style ribs. It comes with creamy macaroni salad and crispy potatoes. The plate costs $19.35 and is full of hearty, smoky goodness.
You can also get the Backyard Ribs Family Meal. It feeds four and includes ribs covered in barbecue sauce plus two side dishes. It’s a great choice for a weekend meal with friends or family.
Golden Corral’s Baby Back Ribs
Golden Corral has brought back their All-You-Can-Eat Chicken Tender & Baby Back Ribs deal. It’s available for dinner after 4pm at participating locations through June 29. You get BBQ-glazed ribs and crispy chicken tenders in one filling meal.
You can also mix things up with dipping sauces. Try Honey Mustard, Garlic Buffalo, or Mango Habanero. If you’re extra hungry or just love variety, this offer is hard to beat.
Final Thoughts
This summer is packed with BBQ flavor, and you don’t need to fire up a grill to enjoy it. These five fast-food options bring everything you love about BBQ into quick and easy meals. Whether you’re into pizza, burgers, ribs, or pulled pork, there’s something tasty waiting for you.
So the next time you’re craving something smoky and sweet, check out one of these new BBQ-themed menu items. They might just become your new summer favorite.
