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title: "Chick-fil-A launches a spicy version of its signature sauce"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/225bd2c9-15ec-4d16-8816-cac423bd0851
source: "Nation's Restaurant News"
original_url: https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/chick-fil-a-launches-a-spicy-version-of-its-signature-sauce
author: "Alicia Kelso"
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["Marketing","People"]
published: 2026-11-13T18:02:59.000Z
modified: 2026-11-14T00:03:15.052Z
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# Chick-fil-A launches a spicy version of its signature sauce

**TL;DR:** Chick-fil-A launches a spicy version of its signature sauce, marking the chain's first new sauce launch in 10 years.

*By Alicia Kelso, originally published in Nation's Restaurant News on 2026-11-13. [Read the original](https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/chick-fil-a-launches-a-spicy-version-of-its-signature-sauce).*

## Story

Executive Editor,Nation's Restaurant News

Chick-fil-A's new spicy sauce is its first new sauce in 10 yearsPhoto courtesy of Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A is heating things up just as the weather turns cool. The chain has introduced a Spicy Chick-fil-A sauce — adding some kick to its signature sauce — to the permanent menu nationwide. This marks the chain’s first new sauce launch in 10 years.

“We’re excited to bring the heat this holiday season with a spicy twist on one of our most beloved sauces. Paired alongside the cool, festive flavors of our peppermint drinks, it creates the perfect lineup for every craving,” Director of Menu and Packaging Allison Duncan said in a statement.

Chick-fil-A is also adding seasonal beverages, including the new Peppermint Cream Cold Brew — featuring a sweet cream blend with peppermint syrup — and the returning Peppermint Chip Milkshake, with the chain’s signature Icedream dessert and peppermint bark chips. Also joining the lineup is the Peppermint Chip Frosted Coffee, featuring a blend of cold-brewed coffee, peppermint syrup, Chick-fil-A Icedream dessert, and peppermint bark chips; Peppermint Iced Coffee, featuring cold-brewed coffee with pure cane syrup and peppermint syrup; and Peppermint Hot Coffee, combining Chick-fil-A coffee with peppermint flavor.

Chick-fil-A is also bringing back its Cow Calendar, with QR codes unlocking digital food rewards, and seasonal merchandise and gifts. Finally, Legends of Evergreen Hills returns to the chain’s Play app and on YouTube. This year’s storyline follows Sam, Zack, and their friends for the first feature-length Chick-fil-A original film. It follows the complete Legends of Evergreen Hills series, which debuted alongside the Play app in 2024.

These menu launches and promotions mark the finale of Chick-fil-A’s “Newstalgia” campaign to celebrate its 80th anniversary. The campaign included new packaging, collectible cups and a sweepstakes, new menu items, and more. One of those menu items was the Chicken & Waffles rollout in August, including a breakfast sandwich and entrée. The Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches will bid farewell on Nov. 14 except in Tampa, Chicago, and Raleigh, N.C., where the breakfast sandwich and four additional waffle sandwiches will be served as part of a limited-time test during breakfast hours.

Beginning Nov. 16 in those markets, the Chicken & Waffles Breakfast Sandwich will be available with an Original, Spicy, or Grilled chicken filet. Each sandwich includes the choice of Chicken, Egg & Cheese, Bacon, Egg & Cheese, Sausage, Egg & Cheese, or Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Egg & Cheese.

The extended test will be available at participating restaurants in those three markets from opening until 10:30 a.m., while supplies last.

“We’ve loved seeing how much our guests enjoyed Chicken & Waffles this fall, especially the breakfast sandwich,” Duncan said. “While the nationwide limited-time offering is coming to an end, we’re excited to keep the momentum going and continue learning what our guests love and what they want us to bring them next.”

Contact Alicia Kelso at [email protected]

Follow her on TikTok: @aliciakelso

## Entities

- Restaurants (sector)
- menu innovation (topic)
- Chick-fil-A (company)
- sauce launch (topic)
- brand (topic)

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Originally reported by Alicia Kelso, Nation's Restaurant News (https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/chick-fil-a-launches-a-spicy-version-of-its-signature-sauce). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/225bd2c9-15ec-4d16-8816-cac423bd0851).