Best Thanksgiving Launches 2025: 10 Fast-Food, Restaurant, And Grocery Picks You Can Actually Get

Thanksgiving hits different when the limited-time menus start dropping and the first cool nights make comfort food feel essential. In Canada, the holiday lands on Monday, October 13, 2025, so the best Canadian Thanksgiving launches cluster through late September and early October before U.S. chains flip to November preorders. If you love a seasonal sandwich or a zero-stress heat-and-serve, this year’s list is stacked with real, gettable options. Use this guide to plan a tasting tour now and lock in preorders before the sell-out window arrives.

At a glance

• Canada’s headliners: Tim Hortons’ Thanksgiving Stack and Swiss Chalet’s Feast run through Oct 13, 2025 (Tim Hortons; Swiss Chalet).
  
  
• Fan-favorite return: Firehouse Subs Thanksgiving Turkey Sub—now with garlic gravy dip and new sides, supporting its Public Safety Foundation (PR Newswire).
  
  
• U.S. preorders: Popeyes Cajun-Style Turkey, Costco 8-person dinner kit, and Whole Foods Thanksgiving catering are the earliest wins (Popeyes FAQ; Costco; Whole Foods).
  
  
• GTA and Ontario picks: Longo’s Festive Meal Kits, Farm Boy Family Dinners, and national freezer-friendly M&M Food Market staples keep tables covered (Longo’s; Farm Boy; M&M Food Market).
  

Methodology

We prioritised official brand pages and press rooms so every pick is grounded in real menu items, dates, and availability—not rumours. We also favoured launches with clear order windows or nation-/region-wide access so you can actually get them without chasing limited store drops. Finally, we balanced Canadian Thanksgiving launches for early October with U.S. preorders that make November hosting easier. Consider this a practical list you can act on today.

1) Tim Hortons — Thanksgiving Stack (Canada)

This is the cozy “leftovers” build, minus the leftover stress: seasoned Canadian turkey, homestyle stuffing, tart cranberry, crispy onions, and mayo on a toasted potato bun. It’s offered nationwide for a limited time, so it fits perfectly into the pre-Thanksgiving errand run when you want something festive but fast. Tims Rewards adds an $8.99 Dinner Deal after 5 p.m. that includes the Stack right up to Oct 13, which makes dinner planning on busy weeknights painless. If you’re mapping a snackable tasting tour, start here and keep moving (Tim Hortons).

• Where: Canada-wide, limited time.
  
  
• Good to know: evening value window for Rewards members through the holiday.
  
  
• Why it hits: all the classic flavours, zero kitchen time.
  

2) Swiss Chalet — Thanksgiving Feast (Canada)

Swiss Chalet’s once-a-year plate returns Sept 22–Oct 13 with rotisserie chicken, stuffing, cranberry sauce, a side, and a roll—classic, complete, and comforting. The offer works for dine-in, takeout, or delivery, so families can pick the flow that matches their long-weekend plans. Because it’s such a Canadian Thanksgiving staple, later seatings and delivery slots can disappear fast. Book the weekend before the holiday to avoid the evening rush (Swiss Chalet).

• Where: Canada, dates posted on offer page.
  
  
• Channels: dine-in, takeout, delivery.
  
  
• Pro tip: book early time slots to avoid the rush.
  

3) Firehouse Subs — Thanksgiving Turkey Sub (Canada & U.S.)

This is the hot, toasty, “day-after” flavour profile without waiting for the day after: carved turkey, stuffing, cranberry, and mayo on a toasted roll. The 2025 return adds garlic gravy for dipping plus new sides like Extra Cheesy Mac & Cheese, turning a sandwich into a full seasonal meal. A portion of sales supports the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, so the indulgence carries a feel-good kicker. If you want a quick, sit-down-free option with real holiday vibes, this is it (PR Newswire).

• Where: participating Canada & U.S. locations, limited time.
  
  
• New this year: gravy dip + seasonal sides.
  
  
• Give-back: proceeds benefit the brand’s Foundation.
  

4) Popeyes — Cajun-Style Turkey (U.S.)

Popeyes’ pre-cooked, Cajun-seasoned turkey is a cult favourite because it solves the main-dish problem with minimal effort. Ordering typically opens in October and sells out in some markets, so it pays to set a reminder early. You’ll find pickup details, ordering windows, reheating guidance, and FAQ updates on the dedicated turkey portal. When you don’t want to babysit a bird but still want bold flavour, this preorder is the stress-saving move (Popeyes FAQ).

• Where: U.S., participating markets.
  
  
• When to order: October preorder; sells out fast.
  
  
• Why it hits: big-crowd flavour, minimal work.
  

5) Costco — Complete Gourmet Thanksgiving Dinner (U.S., online)

Costco’s all-in kit is the one-click path to a full table: all-natural Amish-raised turkey breast, five 3-lb sides, gravy, cranberry relish, rolls, pumpkin pie, and apple cobbler. It ships frozen via FedEx 2-day and is designed to serve 8, which makes guest math easy when relatives add plus-ones. Delivery windows vary by zip code, so preorder while stock is live and block out thaw time in your calendar. If you want consistency and scale without cooking everything yourself, this is the simplest solve (Costco).

• Serves: 8 people (approx. 28 lb total).
  
  
• Format: frozen, heat-and-serve.
  
  
• Why it hits: one click, full table.
  

6) Whole Foods Market — Thanksgiving Catering (U.S.)

Whole Foods’ catering program brings quality ingredients and predictable pickup to an otherwise chaotic week. Expect Animal Welfare Certified turkey and ham, classic sides, and vegetarian options, with ordering in most regions starting Oct 26. Time slots tend to disappear quickly in dense cities, so choose an off-peak pickup window if you can. For hosts who value ingredient standards and a polished finish, this is the reliable path (Whole Foods).

• Where: U.S. stores; order online.
  
  
• Timing: late-October ordering; pickup slots go quickly.
  
  
• Why it hits: quality ingredients, painless pickup.
  

7) Farm Boy — Thanksgiving Family Dinners (Ontario)

Farm Boy’s grocery-kitchen model shines during holidays because the sides already taste homemade. Choose a Turkey Family Dinner or a Dinner for 2 kit with Cranberry Apple Sausage Stuffing, Chive Mash, Roasted Baby Carrots, and more, then follow the clear heating card on the big day. Quantities are limited by store and typically sell down the week before the holiday. If you’re in Ontario and want a “we cooked” vibe without the all-day prep, this is your play (Farm Boy).

• Where: Ontario locations.
  
  
• Options: family size or for two.
  
  
• Why it hits: house-made sides, simple reheat.
  

8) Longo’s — Festive Meal Kits (GTA, Canada)

Longo’s kits are built for condo kitchens and tight timelines: pre-order early Sept to early Oct, then pick up Oct 3–12 across GTA stores. Expect turkey options and classic trimmings packaged for minimal prep and maximum consistency, plus optional add-ons that round out dessert. Inventory is tied to store capacity, so the best pickup times go early. For downtown hosts juggling guests and parking, this is an easy win (Longo’s).

• Where: Greater Toronto Area.
  
  
• Pickup: in-store windows before the holiday.
  
  
• Pro tip: reserve dessert add-ons with the kit.
  

9) M&M Food Market — Turkey & Thanksgiving Sides (Canada)

When restaurant LTOs sell out or plans shift last minute, M&M’s freezer-friendly mains and sides become the safety net. Turkey breast roasts, gratins, veggie sides, and desserts are stocked nationally and designed to go from freezer to table in under two hours. Because portions are modular, it’s easy to scale up for guests or down for a cozy two-person meal. Keep a backup plan in your freezer and you’re covered either way (M&M Food Market).

• Where: Canada-wide.
  
  
• Format: frozen, heat-and-serve.
  
  
• Why it hits: flexible portions, reliable stock.
  

10) Metro Diner — Holiday Heat & Serve Feast (U.S., regional)

Metro Diner’s regional heat-and-serve covers the bases with packages for 1, 4, or 8+ and classic trimmings that taste like a family table. Because cutoff dates vary by location, it’s smart to order on the early side—especially if you’re outside big-box delivery zones. The pickup flow is streamlined and parking is usually easier than at giant grocers in the final 48 hours. If you want diner-style comfort and minimal logistics, this is the local hero move (Metro Diner).

• Where: participating U.S. locations.
  
  
• Sizes: single to family packages.
  
  
• Why it hits: classic diner flavours, easy pickup.
  

FAQ

What are the best Thanksgiving launches in Canada this year?

Tim Hortons’ Thanksgiving Stack and Swiss Chalet’s Thanksgiving Feast headline Canadian Thanksgiving launches through Oct 13 (Tim Hortons; Swiss Chalet).

Which Thanksgiving fast food launches support a cause?

Firehouse Subs’ Thanksgiving Turkey Sub supports its Public Safety Foundation with every purchase (PR Newswire).

Where can I preorder a complete Thanksgiving dinner online?

Try Costco’s 8-person dinner kit or Whole Foods Thanksgiving catering with scheduled pickup (Costco; Whole Foods).

When is Canadian Thanksgiving in 2025?

It’s Monday, October 13, 2025—most Canadian LTOs end that evening (timeanddate).

Make it a long-weekend tasting tour

Start with Tim Hortons for the Thanksgiving Stack, add Swiss Chalet for the Feast, and swing by Firehouse Subs for the hot Turkey Sub and gravy while you’re out. Then lock a kit from Longo’s, Farm Boy, or M&M Food Market for the actual holiday table so you’re not cooking all day. U.S. readers should set reminders for Popeyes Cajun Turkey and consider the Costco kit to feed eight without the stress, or book Whole Foods catering if you want premium ingredients and a smooth pickup window.