# Fall-Themed QSR Menu Updates Dunkin' Recently Debuted Its New Seasonal Line Up of Items By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-08-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin References: [cosmopolitan](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/food-cocktails/a33587789/dunkin-fall-2020-line-up/) In anticipation of fall, [Dunkin'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-daydream-refreshers) launched a new lineup of seasonal items that will delight consumers. As autumn is typically associated with pumpkins, the brand is debuting a [new Pumpkin Spice Latte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-palooza) to the menu, and bringing back the beloved pumpkin-flavored swirl that can be added to any hot or iced coffee, cold brew, espresso, frozen coffee, or frozen chocolate. For those in search of a warm tea beverages, Dunkin' also launched a new chai latte. In terms of tasty treats, Dunkin' is relaunching its iconic apple cider-flavored donuts and munchkins, [pumpkin-flavored donuts and munchkins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voodoo-doughnut), and a maple sugar bacon breakfast sandwich comprised of slices of maple sugar bacon, an egg, and white cheddar cheese on a croissant. Image Credit: Dunkin' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Seasonal Menu Offerings:** Other QSRs could follow Dunkin's lead by introducing seasonal menu offerings to keep up with consumer demands and capitalize on seasonal trends. - **Pumpkin Spice and Maple Sugar Flavors:** Other beverage and food companies could introduce pumpkin spice and maple sugar flavors to their products to tap into the popularity of fall flavors. - **Chai Latte:** Coffee shops and QSRs could expand their tea beverage offerings and introduce chai lattes as an alternative to traditional coffee drinks. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains can take advantage of seasonal changes and trends by introducing limited-time menu items and experimenting with various flavors. - **Beverage Companies:** Beverage companies can innovate by introducing new flavors that align with seasonal trends, such as pumpkin spice and maple sugar flavors for fall. - **Coffee Shops:** Coffee shops can enhance their tea offerings and introduce unique tea lattes like the chai latte to cater to non-coffee drinkers and expand their customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal QSR Breakfast Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-3.md) - [Limited-Time Autumnal Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-assortment.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Coffee Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutty-pumpkin-coffee.md) - [Spooky Cafe Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-halloween-treats.md) - [Coffee Milk Iced Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkalatte.md) - [Seasonal Coffee Shop Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-6.md) - [Fall-Ready Musician Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-daydream-refreshers.md) - [Relaxing Autumnal Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-fall-menu.md) - [Festively Flavored Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-holiday-menu.md)