Chick-fil-A is bringing back its best-selling seasonal offering of all time
The fast-food chicken chain’s signature Cow Appreciation Day also returns for the first time since the pandemic
June 4, 2026
Chick-fil-A is bringing back the Honey Pepper Pimento Sandwich beginning June 8 for a limited time. The chain has said that it is its best-selling seasonal offering of all time. It was also the brand’s first iteration of its original chicken sandwich when it was launched in 2023.
The Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich features an Original or Spicy filet, pimento cheese, mild pickled jalapeños and a drizzle of honey on a toasted bun.
Chick-fil-A is also bringing back its Pineapple Dragonfruit-flavored beverages, including lemonade, frosted lemonade, iced tea or Sunjoy. New this year, the chain is also offering Pineapple Dragonfruit & Sprite. Additionally, the Peach Milkshake and Peach Frosted Lemonade return to menus for a limited time.
Also, as part of its 80th anniversary “Newstalgia” campaign, Chick-fil-A is bringing back Cow Appreciation Day on July 14. Cow Appreciation Day is a signature event for the brand, featuring free food for customers dressed in cow attire, but it hasn’t been held in its traditional form since the pandemic. The cows are part of the chain's longstanding "Eat Mor Chikin" campaign.
“We’re really looking forward to bringing it back as a way to surprise and delight customers,” Cooper said in a recent interview. “It’s a fun touchpoint. There is power around creating memories. People need more of that — a place to feel joy and connection and delight.”
On July 14, customers who visit participating restaurants nationwide dressed in cow-inspired spots and attire will receive a free entrée from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. local time, while supplies last. Kids who participate will also receive a new “Cow Kart” toy.
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Alicia Kelso
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Alicia Kelso is the executive editor of Nation's Restaurant News. She began covering the restaurant industry in 2010 for QSRweb.com, FastCasual.com, and PizzaMarketplace.com. When her son was born, she left the industry to pursue a role in higher education, but swiftly returned after realizing how much she missed the space. In filling that void, Alicia added a contributor role at Restaurant Dive and a senior contributor role at Forbes.
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