Established in 1969 in Lexington, Kentucky, the charming city was oozing bourbon and quintessential Southern staples. Being inland, it lacked a reliable seafood spot, so founders Warren Rosenthal and franchisee Jim Patterson went all in, forming what was to become the most recognizable fast-food seafood chain in the States.
Long John Silver’s has undergone a major downsizing since 2008, closing more than 700 locations across the U.S., but has gotten back into brainstorming mode to lure customers back in its remaining stores as same-store sales continue to climb.
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Officially launching Aug. 24, 2026, a limited-time menu features an inflation-friendly Fish & Chicken Basket for only $6, capped off by The Cheesecake Factory Bakery’s Pumpkin Cheesecake to get your fall fix—but what about the appetizer?
Long John Silver’s is now offering Fried Pickles with a brand-name sauce for the perfect, tangy, crunchy bite.
Served with Ranch with OLD BAY — yes, the popular seafood seasoning — the pickles are crisped up with its signature batter that made the restaurant famous in the first place, putting a distinctly Long John Silver’s spin on one of the decade’s biggest food trends.
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“Pickles are having a moment, but we weren’t interested in making just another Fried Pickle,” Long John Silver’s director of brand marketing Meredith Smith explained. “We batter fish for a living, so putting it on pickles felt like the obvious place to start. Then we paired them with Ranch with OLD BAY, and knew we had something special.”
Pickles, in general, are one of the trendiest snacks taking over menus. A 2025 study revealed pickle-forward menu items among the Top 100 quick-service restaurant brands had doubled year-over-year beginning in 2024.
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