This summer is hot — skip heating up the kitchen and grab something from your favorite fast food spot instead. Several of the big chains recently released some new dishes worth trying to draw you into the restaurant or through the drive-through. Most of these dishes are available for a limited time only, so if anything piques your interest, don't wait! Some of the featured items below are brand new, while others are returning favorites. If you missed out on the new fast food dishes that came out in May, make sure you're first in line for these August 2026 specials.