Some of these items are completely brand-new.

Others are returning fan favorites that haven’t been available for some time.

But what they all have in common is the fact that they’re available to customers starting this month.

New menu items January 2024

Photos by Dave’s Hot Chicken, Zaxby’s, & KFC. Design: Eat This, Not That!

Shake Shack

Shake Shack justannouncedthat not just one, butfourexciting new items are hitting menus this month.

All of the new additions feature “swicy” (sweet and spicy) or umami-forward flavors.

The white kimchi slaw is made withChoi’s Kimchi, a Portland-based kimchi brand.

Shake Shake Korean BBQ items

Courtesy of Shake Shack

Sides make up the other two new options debuting at Shake Shack.

The California-based chain just took a major step by introducing brand-new Cauliflower Sliders and Bites nationwide on Jan. 8.

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Red Lobster

Love salt and vinegar potato chips?

Dave’s Hot Chicken Cauliflower Slider

Courtesy of Dave’s Hot Chicken

If so, this brand-new menu item from Red Lobster might be right up your alley.

The seafood chain justannouncedthat new CrispySalt & Vinegar Shrimp will be joining its menu for a limited time.

This isn’t the only new item that just joined Red Lobster’s menu, however.

First Watch Brooklyn Breakfast Sandwich

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All four drinks will be available at participating restaurants nationwide while supplies last.

The chaingave its line of Kentucky Fried Chicken Wraps an encorethis past November following itsinitial debut in February 2023.

All of the new drinks will be available for $9 for a limited time.

Red Lobster CrispySalt & Vinegar Shrimp

Red Lobster

But, that all could change with the debut ofBojangles' new Chicken Rice Bowl.

Texas Pete hot sauce is served on the side.

Customers can sample the new Chicken Rice Bowl for a limited time at participating Bojangles locations.

Chick-fil-A Mango Passion drinks lined up against a white background

Courtesy of Chick-fil-A

The salad is served with a Veggie Egg Roll on the side.

Customers can also order two Egg Rolls on their own with a Sweet & Spicy dipping sauce.

KFC Spicy Mac & Cheese Chicken Wrap

KFC

Applebee’s Mezcal margaritas

Applebee’s

Bojangles Chicken Rice Bowl

Bojangles

Krispy Kreme 2024 Biscoff Collection

Krispy Kreme

Zaxby’s Asian Zensation Zalad

Zaxby’s