{"title":"GLP-1, protein and smaller-portion menus at restaurants","url":"https://lilnom.com/glp-1-menus","updated":"2026-10-20","license":"CC BY 4.0","license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","credit":"LilNom, https://lilnom.com/glp-1-menus, updated 2026-10-20. CC BY 4.0: credit \"LilNom\" with a link when you reuse this.","note":"GLP-1 wording in chain_wording is each chain's own, from chain_wording_url; not a recommendation. A food finder, not medical advice. glp1_press_url is the news report that ties a protein or portion menu to GLP-1 when source_url doesn't. note_sources are the reports behind claims in note that the other links don't make (in the CSV: name (date) url, joined by \"; \"). locations are a local restaurant's cities; states are the two-letter codes where a regional chain says it operates (in the CSV, each joined by \"; \"). protein_listed and calories_listed say how many of our items for the chain carry that number (all, some, none); they don't say whether the chain publishes it. best_protein_per_100_cal uses only items with exact protein and calories; items listed as a range (such as required add-ins) are left out.","programs":[{"section":"chain-labels","chain":"McAlister's Deli","chain_slug":"mcalisters-deli","program":"GLP-1 Menu","label_tier":"chain-labels-glp1","chain_wording":"GLP-1 Menu","status":"live","scope":"national","locations":[],"states":[],"announced":null,"launched":"2026-06-01","ended":null,"items_in_directory":8,"best_protein_per_100_cal":11.4,"protein_listed":"all","calories_listed":"all","official_url":"https://www.mcalistersdeli.com/glp1-friendly","chain_wording_url":"https://www.mcalistersdeli.com/news/glp1","source_name":null,"source_url":null,"glp1_press_name":null,"glp1_press_url":null,"last_checked":"2026-10-20","page_url":"https://lilnom.com/chain/mcalisters-deli","note":"11 items on the chain's GLP-1 page on Oct 20, 2026; 8 are listed here (not the Pecanberry, Caesar or Garden salads). The menu page lists protein, fiber and calories for each item.","note_sources":[]},{"section":"chain-labels","chain":"Chipotle","chain_slug":"chipotle","program":"High Protein Menu","label_tier":"chain-labels-glp1","chain_wording":"GLP-1 Friendly","status":"unverified","scope":"national","locations":[],"states":[],"announced":"2025-12-18","launched":"2025-12-23","ended":null,"items_in_directory":8,"best_protein_per_100_cal":17.8,"protein_listed":"all","calories_listed":"all","official_url":"https://www.chipotle.com/high-protein-meals","chain_wording_url":"https://www.chipotle.com/glp-1-support","source_name":"Chipotle Newsroom","source_url":"https://newsroom.chipotle.com/2025-12-18-CHIPOTLE-UNVEILS-ITS-FIRST-EVER-HIGH-PROTEIN-MENU-FEATURING-A-NEW-SNACK-READY-HIGH-PROTEIN-CUP","glp1_press_name":null,"glp1_press_url":null,"last_checked":"2026-10-20","page_url":"https://lilnom.com/chain/chipotle","note":"The label is on two bowls. Chipotle's FAQ says: \"While Chipotle doesn't offer a dedicated GLP-1 support menu, the new High Protein Menu has GLP-1 friendly options.\" Store availability not yet confirmed in the app.","note_sources":[]},{"section":"chain-labels","chain":"Shake Shack","chain_slug":"shake-shack","program":"Good Fit Menu","label_tier":"chain-labels-glp1","chain_wording":"GLP-1–friendly","status":"unverified","scope":"national","locations":[],"states":[],"announced":"2025-12-18","launched":"2025-12-18","ended":null,"items_in_directory":6,"best_protein_per_100_cal":7.5,"protein_listed":"all","calories_listed":"all","official_url":"https://shakeshack.com/blog/our-food/introducing-the-shake-shack-good-fit-menu","chain_wording_url":"https://shakeshack.com/blog/our-food/introducing-the-shake-shack-good-fit-menu","source_name":"Nation's Restaurant News","source_url":"https://www.nrn.com/fast-casual/shake-shack-rolls-out-health-oriented-menu","glp1_press_name":null,"glp1_press_url":null,"last_checked":"2026-10-20","page_url":"https://lilnom.com/chain/shake-shack","note":"Shake Shack's Dec 18, 2025 announcement lists “GLP-1–friendly choices” without saying which items. Fast Casual (Dec 30, 2025) reported the menu as limited-time; a Shake Shack spokesperson told Fox News Digital the items stay available as modifications of the core menu. Shake Shack's Sept 2026 nutrition guide still lists the six items here under Lifestyle Offerings, without the Good Fit name.","note_sources":[{"name":"Fast Casual","url":"https://www.fastcasual.com/news/shake-shack-launches-good-fit-menu/","date":"2025-12-30"},{"name":"Fox News Digital","url":"https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/fast-food-goes-glp-1-shake-shack-latest-roll-out-ozempic-friendly-menu","date":"2026-01-03"}]},{"section":"chain-labels","chain":"Smoothie King","chain_slug":"smoothie-king","program":"GLP-1 Support Menu","label_tier":"chain-labels-glp1","chain_wording":"GLP-1 Support","status":"live","scope":"national","locations":[],"states":[],"announced":null,"launched":"2024-10-29","ended":null,"items_in_directory":7,"best_protein_per_100_cal":12,"protein_listed":"all","calories_listed":"all","official_url":"https://www.smoothieking.com/menu/smoothies/glp-1/","chain_wording_url":"https://www.smoothieking.com/news/smoothie-king-launches-glp-1-support-menu-to-support-health-and-fitness-journeys-to-medication-users/","source_name":null,"source_url":null,"glp1_press_name":null,"glp1_press_url":null,"last_checked":"2026-10-20","page_url":"https://lilnom.com/chain/smoothie-king","note":"11 items on the chain's GLP-1 page on Oct 20, 2026, including flavor variants and the seasonal Pumpkin GLP-1 Slim-N-Trim. Nutrition is listed per cup size.","note_sources":[]},{"section":"press","chain":"El Pollo Loco","chain_slug":"el-pollo-loco","program":"Double Pollo Salads","label_tier":"protein-launch","chain_wording":null,"status":"unverified","scope":"regional","locations":[],"states":["AZ","CA","CO","LA","NV","NM","TX","UT","WA"],"announced":null,"launched":"2026-01-05","ended":null,"items_in_directory":2,"best_protein_per_100_cal":7.4,"protein_listed":"all","calories_listed":"all","official_url":"https://www.elpolloloco.com/content/pdfs/epl_web_nutrition_guide_mod_5_2026_hr-2.pdf","chain_wording_url":null,"source_name":"El Pollo Loco press release","source_url":"https://finviz.com/news/267418/el-pollo-loco-launches-protein-packed-double-pollo-salads-twice-the-chicken-all-the-flavor","glp1_press_name":"SavorNation","glp1_press_url":"https://savornation.tv/news/in-their-ozempic-era-restaurant-chains-launch-high-protein-glp-1-friendly-menus/","last_checked":"2026-10-20","page_url":"https://lilnom.com/chain/el-pollo-loco","note":"The Mexican Caesar and Street Corn salads are in the September 2026 nutrition guide, now without the \"Double Pollo\" name. The Bacon Ranch salad has ended.","note_sources":[]},{"section":"press","chain":"Jack in the Box","chain_slug":"jack-in-the-box","program":"Protein Bowls","label_tier":"protein-launch","chain_wording":null,"status":"live","scope":"national","locations":[],"states":[],"announced":null,"launched":"2026-01-05","ended":null,"items_in_directory":1,"best_protein_per_100_cal":4.7,"protein_listed":"all","calories_listed":"all","official_url":"https://www.jackinthebox.com/menu/product-details?productId=3260068","chain_wording_url":null,"source_name":"Jack in the Box press release","source_url":"https://investors.jackinthebox.com/news/news-details/2026/Jack-in-the-Box-Serves-Up-New-Protein-Bowl-Flavors-and-2-for-6-Jack-Wraps-Including-the-Best-Rated-Wrap-in-Fast-Food/default.aspx","glp1_press_name":"SavorNation","glp1_press_url":"https://savornation.tv/news/in-their-ozempic-era-restaurant-chains-launch-high-protein-glp-1-friendly-menus/","last_checked":"2026-10-20","page_url":"https://lilnom.com/chain/jack-in-the-box","note":"Launched Jan 5, 2026, when a new Fajita bowl joined the chain's existing Teriyaki bowl as Protein Bowls (press release). As of Oct 2026, only the Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Protein Bowl is on jackinthebox.com: 28g protein and 590 cal with white rice, per the chain's 2026 nutrition guide.","note_sources":[]},{"section":"press","chain":"Dunkin'","chain_slug":"dunkin","program":"Protein Picks (Protein Milk drinks)","label_tier":"protein-launch","chain_wording":null,"status":"live","scope":"national","locations":[],"states":[],"announced":null,"launched":"2026-01","ended":null,"items_in_directory":3,"best_protein_per_100_cal":null,"protein_listed":"all","calories_listed":"none","official_url":"https://www.dunkindonuts.com/menu/categories/protein-picks/","chain_wording_url":null,"source_name":"Inspire Brands","source_url":"https://stories.inspirebrands.com/dunkin-adds-protein-milk-to-the-menu-megan-thee-stallion/","glp1_press_name":"SavorNation","glp1_press_url":"https://savornation.tv/news/in-their-ozempic-era-restaurant-chains-launch-high-protein-glp-1-friendly-menus/","last_checked":"2026-10-20","page_url":"https://lilnom.com/chain/dunkin","note":null,"note_sources":[]},{"section":"press","chain":"Olive Garden","chain_slug":"olive-garden","program":"Lighter Portions","label_tier":"portion-launch","chain_wording":null,"status":"live","scope":"national","locations":[],"states":[],"announced":"2025-12","launched":"2026-01","ended":null,"items_in_directory":1,"best_protein_per_100_cal":5.7,"protein_listed":"all","calories_listed":"all","official_url":"https://media.olivegarden.com/en_us/pdf/olive_garden_nutrition.pdf","chain_wording_url":null,"source_name":"Newsweek","source_url":"https://www.newsweek.com/olive-garden-rolling-out-big-nationwide-menu-change-next-year-11255037","glp1_press_name":"Newsweek","glp1_press_url":"https://www.newsweek.com/olive-garden-rolling-out-big-nationwide-menu-change-next-year-11255037","last_checked":"2026-10-20","page_url":"https://lilnom.com/chain/olive-garden","note":"Olive Garden's US nutrition guide (August 2026) has a Lighter Portions section, Chicken Parmigiana included. At launch: after 3 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends, per Newsweek.","note_sources":[]},{"section":"press","chain":"Subway","chain_slug":"subway","program":"Protein Pockets","label_tier":"protein-launch","chain_wording":null,"status":"live","scope":"national","locations":[],"states":[],"announced":null,"launched":"2026-01","ended":null,"items_in_directory":4,"best_protein_per_100_cal":7.3,"protein_listed":"all","calories_listed":"all","official_url":"https://media.subway.com/dam/urn:aaid:aem:f20a4541-8c88-496b-940d-4aa8318cae26/original/as/us-nutrition-en.pdf","chain_wording_url":null,"source_name":"The Daily Meal","source_url":"https://www.thedailymeal.com/2075544/subway-protein-pockets-review","glp1_press_name":"NBC News (via NBC Boston)","glp1_press_url":"https://www.nbcboston.com/news/national-international/glp-1s-protein-chain-restaurant-menus/3880882/","last_checked":"2026-10-20","page_url":"https://lilnom.com/chain/subway","note":"$3.99 at launch. All four flavors (Baja Chicken, Italian Trio, Peppercorn Ranch Chicken, Turkey & Ham) are in Subway's October 2026 US nutrition guide.","note_sources":[]},{"section":"press","chain":"Starbucks","chain_slug":"starbucks","program":"Protein lattes and Protein Cold Foam","label_tier":"protein-launch","chain_wording":null,"status":"live","scope":"national","locations":[],"states":[],"announced":null,"launched":"2025-09-29","ended":null,"items_in_directory":4,"best_protein_per_100_cal":14.5,"protein_listed":"all","calories_listed":"all","official_url":"https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/28501/hot","chain_wording_url":null,"source_name":"Time Out","source_url":"https://www.timeout.com/usa/news/starbucks-debuts-new-protein-lattes-and-yes-theres-even-protein-cold-foam-100125","glp1_press_name":"Fortune","glp1_press_url":"https://fortune.com/2025/09/04/starbucks-protein-coffee-cold-foam-launch-september-29-health-trend-gen-z-glp1-tiktok-functional-beverages-wellness-menu-innovation","last_checked":"2026-10-20","page_url":"https://lilnom.com/chain/starbucks","note":"Some launch drinks have left the menu; protein lattes and protein cream drinks are still on starbucks.com.","note_sources":[]},{"section":"launches","chain":"P.F. 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Chang's national nutrition guide, revised September 2026.","note_sources":[]},{"section":"launches","chain":"Panda Express","chain_slug":"panda-express","program":"Balanced Protein Plates","label_tier":"protein-launch","chain_wording":null,"status":"unverified","scope":"national","locations":[],"states":[],"announced":null,"launched":"2025-01","ended":null,"items_in_directory":0,"best_protein_per_100_cal":null,"protein_listed":null,"calories_listed":null,"official_url":null,"chain_wording_url":null,"source_name":"Allrecipes (via AOL)","source_url":"https://www.aol.com/panda-express-just-introduced-5-160000286.html","glp1_press_name":null,"glp1_press_url":null,"last_checked":"2026-10-20","page_url":"https://lilnom.com/chain/panda-express","note":"Five plates at launch: Double Protein, Bold & Flavorful, Power Packed, Protein & Fiber and Harmonious Macros. Online ordering only at launch, per Allrecipes. Not yet confirmed on pandaexpress.com.","note_sources":[]},{"section":"in-test","chain":"McDonald's","chain_slug":"mcdonalds","program":"Investor-day test lineup","label_tier":"announced","chain_wording":null,"status":"in-test","scope":"national","locations":[],"states":[],"announced":"2026-09-23","launched":null,"ended":null,"items_in_directory":3,"best_protein_per_100_cal":null,"protein_listed":"none","calories_listed":"none","official_url":null,"chain_wording_url":null,"source_name":"Bloomberg Government","source_url":"https://news.bgov.com/pharma-and-life-sciences/egg-bites-burger-bowls-mcdonalds-aims-to-draw-glp-1-users","glp1_press_name":null,"glp1_press_url":null,"last_checked":"2026-10-20","page_url":"https://lilnom.com/chain/mcdonalds","note":"Testing a crispy chicken bowl and a grilled chicken snack wrap; exploring a burger bowl and breakfast items such as egg bites. No test cities or nutrition published.","note_sources":[]},{"section":"independent","chain":"Claire's Corner Copia","chain_slug":"claires-corner-copia","program":"The Good Little Portions","label_tier":"press-links-glp1","chain_wording":null,"status":"unverified","scope":"local","locations":["New Haven, CT"],"states":[],"announced":null,"launched":null,"ended":null,"items_in_directory":0,"best_protein_per_100_cal":null,"protein_listed":null,"calories_listed":null,"official_url":null,"chain_wording_url":null,"source_name":"NBC Connecticut","source_url":"https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/new-haven-community-staple-launches-new-glp-1-menu/3770746/","glp1_press_name":null,"glp1_press_url":null,"last_checked":"2026-10-20","page_url":"https://lilnom.com/chain/claires-corner-copia","note":"No dishes named in the report yet.","note_sources":[]},{"section":"independent","chain":"Mahana Fresh","chain_slug":"mahana-fresh","program":"GLP-1 Friendly Bowls","label_tier":"chain-labels-glp1","chain_wording":"GLP-1 Friendly Bowls","status":"live","scope":"regional","locations":[],"states":[],"announced":null,"launched":"2026-04-15","ended":null,"items_in_directory":0,"best_protein_per_100_cal":null,"protein_listed":null,"calories_listed":null,"official_url":"https://www.mahanafresh.com/menu/","chain_wording_url":"https://www.mahanafresh.com/menu/","source_name":"Fast Casual","source_url":"https://www.fastcasual.com/news/mahana-fresh-debuts-glp-1-friendly-menu/","glp1_press_name":null,"glp1_press_url":null,"last_checked":"2026-10-20","page_url":"https://lilnom.com/chain/mahana-fresh","note":"Three bowls under GLP-1 FRIENDLY BOWLS on the chain's menu page on Oct 20, 2026: Kona Power, Hula Harvest and Breezy. 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Launch date and all-locations rollout per Fast Casual.","note_sources":[]},{"section":"independent","chain":"Barkeaters","chain_slug":"barkeaters","program":"Teeny Tuesday","label_tier":"press-links-glp1","chain_wording":null,"status":"unverified","scope":"local","locations":["Shelburne, VT"],"states":[],"announced":null,"launched":null,"ended":null,"items_in_directory":1,"best_protein_per_100_cal":null,"protein_listed":"none","calories_listed":"none","official_url":"https://barkeatersrestaurant.com/teeny-tuesday","chain_wording_url":null,"source_name":"Fortune (AP)","source_url":"https://www.fortune.com/2026/03/12/ozempic-menus-glp-wonderful-restaurants-smaller-portions","glp1_press_name":null,"glp1_press_url":null,"last_checked":"2026-10-20","page_url":"https://lilnom.com/chain/barkeaters","note":"Tuesdays from 4 p.m., dine-in only.","note_sources":[]},{"section":"independent","chain":"Daniel Girls Farmhouse","chain_slug":"daniel-girls-farmhouse","program":"Mini Meals","label_tier":"press-links-glp1","chain_wording":null,"status":"unverified","scope":"local","locations":["Connersville, IN"],"states":[],"announced":null,"launched":null,"ended":null,"items_in_directory":1,"best_protein_per_100_cal":null,"protein_listed":"none","calories_listed":"none","official_url":null,"chain_wording_url":null,"source_name":"Fortune (AP)","source_url":"https://www.fortune.com/2026/03/12/ozempic-menus-glp-wonderful-restaurants-smaller-portions","glp1_press_name":null,"glp1_press_url":null,"last_checked":"2026-10-20","page_url":"https://lilnom.com/chain/daniel-girls-farmhouse","note":"Eight items; daily specials rotate.","note_sources":[]},{"section":"independent","chain":"Cuba Libre","chain_slug":"cuba-libre","program":"GLP-Wonderful menu","label_tier":"chain-labels-glp1","chain_wording":"GLP-Wonderful","status":"live","scope":"local","locations":["Washington, DC","Philadelphia, PA","Atlantic City, NJ","Orlando, FL"],"states":[],"announced":null,"launched":"2025-10-27","ended":null,"items_in_directory":5,"best_protein_per_100_cal":13,"protein_listed":"all","calories_listed":"all","official_url":"https://www.cubalibrerestaurant.com/en/philadelphia/menus/glp-1/","chain_wording_url":"https://www.cubalibrerestaurant.com/en/washington/menus/glp-1/","source_name":"Washingtonian","source_url":"https://washingtonian.com/2025/10/22/this-dc-restaurant-is-launching-a-special-menu-for-the-ozempic-crowd/","glp1_press_name":null,"glp1_press_url":null,"last_checked":"2026-10-20","page_url":"https://lilnom.com/chain/cuba-libre","note":"The same five dishes, with calories and protein, on each location's menu page. 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The restaurant's marketing director told TODAY it targets GLP-1 users.","note_sources":[]},{"section":"independent","chain":"Tucci","chain_slug":"tucci","program":"Single or triple meatball portion (ask)","label_tier":"press-links-glp1","chain_wording":null,"status":"unverified","scope":"local","locations":["New York, NY"],"states":[],"announced":null,"launched":null,"ended":null,"items_in_directory":0,"best_protein_per_100_cal":null,"protein_listed":null,"calories_listed":null,"official_url":null,"chain_wording_url":null,"source_name":"TODAY","source_url":"https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/ozempic-menu-restaurants-rcna220220","glp1_press_name":null,"glp1_press_url":null,"last_checked":"2026-10-20","page_url":"https://lilnom.com/chain/tucci","note":"The owner called it an \"Ozempic menu\" to TODAY. 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