Tender Crush Celebrated National Chicken Tender Day with Firecracker Tenders and a Year of Seasonal Menu Innovations
Tender Crush marked National Chicken Tender Day on July 27, 2026 with a lineup of limited-time offerings and seasonal menu launches that showcased the New York City-born crispy chicken concept’s signature approach to flavor, creativity, and culture.
Inspired by the city’s music, style, and neighborhood energy, Tender Crush celebrated the holiday by highlighting its “5 Boroughs of Flavors” concept and its take on the classic chicken tender. As part of the celebration, the brand introduced the Crush Box Combo, featuring crispy tenders, waffle fries, and a choice of dipping sauce. The limited-time offering was available for $14 for a two-piece combo, $16 for a three-piece, and $18 for a four-piece.
Tender Crush also offered its I SCREAM TENDER dessert exclusively on July 27 at its SoHo location. The limited-edition treat was available for $5, with only 25 servings offered while supplies lasted.
Leading up to the holiday, Tender Crush featured its Firecracker Tenders as a seasonal menu highlight, available from June 22 through July 31. The launch served as the first in a series of limited-time menu introductions planned throughout the remainder of 2026, reflecting the brand’s focus on bringing new flavors and unexpected combinations to the crispy chicken category.
Following the National Chicken Tender Day celebration, Tender Crush continued its seasonal rollout with the August debut of the Pineapple Coconut Slushie and Crispy Shrimp. The brand’s upcoming menu lineup will continue throughout the year with the Parma Sandwich arriving in September, followed by a fall collection featuring Butternut Squash Tenders, Crushkins with Pumpkin Spice Frosting Dip, and Pumpkin Spice Custard, available exclusively at the Las Vegas location, in October.
The year-end menu will bring additional seasonal offerings, including the Turkey Tender with Gravy Dip, Sweet Potato Waffle Fries with Buttermilk Dill, and Crushkins with Hot Chocolate Frosting Dip, rounding out a year of rotating flavors and limited-time creations.
Built around its “5 Boroughs of Flavors” concept, Tender Crush brings a distinctly New York perspective to the chicken category through its signature sauces, creative menu items, and restaurant designs inspired by NYC streets, subway stations, and neighborhood culture.
With locations in SoHo, New York City; Rio Las Vegas; and JFK Terminal 8, Tender Crush continues to expand its presence in the fast-casual space by combining nostalgic comfort food with a bold New York-inspired identity. Follow them on social media for updates @tendercrush and visit them online at www.tender-crush.com
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