Stores and restaurants nationwide are gearing up for the return of pumpkin spice season as new and returning products become available despite the sweltering summer heat outside.

Whether you are anxiously awaiting the fall season or already planned out your Halloween décor in July, here’s a look at what companies have in store for the upcoming pumpkin spice season.

Krispy Kreme

The doughnut chain announced the return of its pumpkin spice cake doughnut and pumpkin spiced latte.

Dunkin’

Dunkin’ Spiked, a line of ready-to-drink iced coffees and teas with a malt alcohol base, recently unveiled its Spiked Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte. Described as “rich, creamy and deliciously decadent with the perfect balance of sweet pumpkin, vanilla and fall spice flavors,” the beverage will be sold in grocery stores across 27 states, including California, in August.

Starbucks

The coffee chain hasn’t announced what pumpkin spice items will be on the menu yet, but according to reports, some expect that announcement on Thursday.

In the meantime, the company did announce that pumpkin spice-flavored coffees and creamers have returned to grocery stores nationwide.

IHOP

The chain has announced its seasonal pumpkin spice menu items will return to menus, including the chain’s new Pancake of the Month flavor, Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake, on Sept. 1. Other seasonal menu items will include pumpkin spice pancakes and cold foam cold brew, according to reports.

Dairy Queen

Beginning on Aug. 26, the chain will serve the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat, made with real pumpkin pie pieces blended with soft serve and garnished with whipped topping and nutmeg.

Chobani

The company, known for its Greek yogurt, unveiled its pumpkin spice lineup, which will include two new products plus the return of fan favorites.

Here’s what Chobani’s fall menu includes:

  • Pumpkin Spice Greek Yogurt Drink
  • Pumpkin Spice Barista Oatmilk
  • Pumpkin Spice Greek Yogurt
  • Pumpkin Harvest Crisp Flip
  • Zero Sugar Pumpkin Spice
  • Pumpkin Spice Oatmilk Drink
  • La Colombe Pumpkin Spice Draft Latte

General Mills’ Pillsbury

Known for its ready-to-bake product line, Pillsbury recently introduced its limited-edition Pillsbury Grands! Pumpkin Spice Rolls, which are pre-made cinnamon rolls with pumpkin spice icing.

The company also unveiled its Pumpkin Spice Pillsbury Bread Batter.

Duncan Hines

The company’s collaboration with Dolly Parton continues with the debut of Dolly Parton’s Pumpkin Spice Cookie Mix. Customers can bake up to 24 cookies with the box mix.

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