The Hardee’s S’mores lineup officially launched September 9, 2026, adding a S’mores Iced Coffee, S’mores Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shake, and S’mores Fried Pie to menus nationwide. The chain paired the rollout with a new Bacon Beast platform of bacon-loaded burgers, biscuits, and a chicken sandwich, plus the return of the fan-favorite Cinnamon ‘N’ Raisin Biscuit, according to Hardee’s official press release.
What’s in the Hardee’s S’mores Lineup
Per Hardee’s official press release, published September 10, 2026 from the brand’s Franklin, Tennessee headquarters, the S’mores Platform includes three items:
- S’mores Iced Coffee — Hardee’s cold brew coffee blended with toasted marshmallow and chocolatey syrups.
- S’mores Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shake — vanilla ice cream blended with toasted marshmallow and chocolate syrups, finished with graham cracker and chocolatey sprinkles.
- S’mores Fried Pie — a golden-brown shell filled with graham crumble, marshmallow cream, and chocolatey filling.
“As summer transitions to fall, we want our guests to know they don’t have to choose between the two seasons,” said Sarah Breymaier, vice president of brand marketing at Hardee’s, in the release.
The New Bacon Beast Platform
Alongside the seasonal sweets, Hardee’s launched a separate Bacon Beast platform built around cherrywood smoked bacon:
- Super Bacon Biscuit — a Made From Scratch Biscuit with three slices of bacon, egg, and American cheese.
- Bacon Beast Homestyle Breakfast Burrito — four slices of bacon, eggs, and American cheese wrapped in a tortilla.
- Bacon Beast burger — a 100% Angus beef burger stacked with four slices of bacon on a brioche-style bun. New My Rewards members can get one free for a limited time, per the release.
- Bacon Beast Chicken Sandwich — hand-breaded, 100% white meat chicken with four slices of bacon, tomato, and lettuce.
The chain also confirmed the return of its Cinnamon ‘N’ Raisin Biscuit, a sweet biscuit with raisins, cinnamon, and icing drizzle. All items launched September 9, 2026, at participating Hardee’s locations, which the brand says number more than 1,400 restaurants across 31 states.
Fans of fall QSR menu drops may also want to check out our coverage of Cold Stone Creamery’s fall 2026 flavor lineup, another seasonal menu launch tracked this month.
Is This Common for Hardee’s?
Seasonal “bridge” menus that pair summer flavors with fall comfort items are a recurring pattern for quick-service chains as the calendar turns, and Hardee’s parent company, CKE Restaurants Holdings, runs the same playbook across its Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s brands each year. What’s less common here is stacking two distinct platforms — a dessert-driven S’mores lineup and a savings-driven Bacon Beast platform — into a single announcement, rather than spacing seasonal drops apart.
Quick Questions
- When did the Hardee’s S’mores lineup launch? September 9, 2026, according to Hardee’s official press release, which was published September 10, 2026.
- Is the Bacon Beast platform available everywhere? It’s rolling out to participating Hardee’s restaurants nationwide; availability can vary by location.
- Is the Cinnamon ‘N’ Raisin Biscuit a new item? No — Hardee’s describes it as a returning fan favorite, not a new product.
Update Log
September 12, 2026: Article published based on Hardee’s official press release dated September 10, 2026, covering the September 9, 2026 platform launch.
