Arby's Brings Back 3 Summer Menu Favorites Just in Time for BBQ Season
Arby's is bringing back its seasonal barbecue menu with a new item-and right on time.
Ahead of National Barbecue Day (observed this Saturday, May 16), the fast-food chain revealed it would once again serve up summertime staples like pulled pork and chopped brisket as part of its returning BBQ menu.
Loyal fans may be wondering which BBQ menu is returning, as Arby's launched two different versions in past seasons. In 2024, it opted for Bourbon BBQ everything, and last year the company teamed up with self-proclaimed "grilling enthusiasts" and comedians Anthony Anderson andCedric the Entertainer's AC Barbeque brand for a more "authentic" take on the style.
This year, Arby's is bringing back the menu items it slow-cooked in that finger-lickin'-good collab and adding a cheesy new bowl to deliver the "rich, classic flavors people crave this time of year" to customers nationwide.
Arby's BBQ Menu Returns for Summer 2026
On Friday, Arby's confirmed it is reviving its slow-smoked barbecue menu, which includes the Quarter Pound Pulled Pork or Chopped BrisketBowl, Quarter Pound Pulled Pork Sandwich and Quarter Pound Chopped Brisket Sandwich.
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For this year's take, Arby's is switching up the recipe ever so slightly to make it more flavorful. Its new brisket features a "chopped mix of tender meat paired with caramelized, smoky bark, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. The chopped technique allows for more evenly absorbed sauce, too," the company explained in the May 15 press release. This year's BBQ menu does not include the celebrity AC Barbeque sauce, but a choice of sweet or spicy BBQ sauce.
- Quarter Pound Pulled Pork/Chopped Brisket Bowl: Creamy white cheddar mac and cheese layered with either slow-smoked pulled pork or chopped brisket, then topped with crispy onions and your choice of sweet or spicy BBQ sauce
- Quarter Pound Pulled Pork Sandwich: A quarter pound of hickory-smoked pulled pork, smoked for four hours and served on a brioche bun with pickles and your choice of BBQ sauce
- Quarter Pound Chopped Brisket Sandwich: A quarter pound of brisket smoked for 13 hours, chopped and served on a brioche bun with pickles and your choice of BBQ sauce
The company also revealed it's launching an all-new Mac Bowl, which it said offers a "hearty twist on comfort food" by layering a quarter-pound of smoked pulled pork or chopped brisket over "creamy" white cheddar mac and cheese, then finishing it off with crispy onions and your choice of BBQ sauce.
"This is BBQ done right - smoked low and slow with no shortcuts so it comes out tender, juicy and full of flavor," Jeff Baker, chief marketing officer at Arby's, shared in a statement. "I'm excited for fans of BBQ to try our new chopped brisket. It's authentic BBQ brisket with a delicious bark that's smoky and caramelized."
All four menu items are available now at participating Arby's locations for a limited time this season (prices may vary).
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This story was originally published May 15, 2026 at 8:33 AM.