From a reality TV star collaboration to 100,000 free orders and a football takeover, here’s how Arby’s has been celebrating the return of Steak Nuggets.
Steak Nuggets are officially back at Arby’s for a limited time, now slow cooked and juicier than ever, and they’ve been keeping busy ever since.
Built on 100% steak and packed with protein, Steak Nuggets have made their way across social feeds, college football sidelines and pro football kick off weekend. Now, Arby’s is giving fans 100,000 more reasons to try the returning menu item for themselves.
Here’s a look at how Steak Nuggets and Arby’s have been keeping it 100.
Meet the Grown-Up Nugget
Not all nuggets are created equal.
In Arby’s latest social collaboration, reality TV star, model and influencer Caleb McDaniel brings his signature southern charm to a date-night setting and encourages fans to trade the nuggets they grew up with for something a little more mature.
Dressed in a crisp white suit, Caleb encourages his date to leave “questionable chicken nuggets” in the past and upgrade to Arby’s Steak Nuggets, bite-sized pieces of steak paired with the all-new Horsey Ranch sauce. It’s the quality upgrade grown-up nugget fans deserve, served with a side of Caleb’s playful personality.
“I know a thing or two about growing up in front of an audience, so helping Arby’s introduce a more grown-up nugget felt like the perfect fit,” said Caleb McDaniel. “Steak Nuggets are made with 100% steak, packed with protein and even better dipped in Horsey Ranch. That’s what I call keeping it 100.”
100,000 Reasons to Celebrate
Steak Nuggets are built on 100% steak. So naturally, Arby’s is celebrating with 100,000 free orders.
From Sept. 15–18, Arby’s Loaded Rewards members can score a free 5-count order of Steak Nuggets with a $10 minimum purchase, while supplies last. The offer is available on the first 100,000 qualifying orders, giving fans even more chances to get their hands on the returning fan favorite.
That’s 100,000 chances to keep it 100.
A Fan’s Dream Football Weekend
What do you get when an everyday fan has the opportunity to help call the opening play of a Division I football game? At The University of Akron, one fan traded the stands for the sidelines through the school’s Offensive Coordinator of the Game program.
As part of the school’s partnership with Arby’s, the winning fan’s experience went from a contest prize to a full-fledged game-day journey. The Offensive Coordinator of the Game met with Head Coach Joe Moorhead to review the opening-drive script, received custom Arby’s x University of Akron gear and gained behind-the-scenes access leading into kickoff.
Steak Nuggets even made their way to campus, where the Arby’s Food Truck fueled the Akron football team and staff before game day.
From arriving at the stadium in style to walking the field during warmups and taking in the action from the sidelines, fans were able to follow the new coach’s journey from the playbook session through kickoff. It was a football weekend the winning fan won’t soon forget.
Not a bad way to spend game day.
Steak Nuggets Go Pro
College football wasn’t the only field where Steak Nuggets showed up.
To celebrate the return of game days, Arby’s teamed up with content creator and Minnesota Vikings football WAG Isabella Fries to showcase how Steak Nuggets fit perfectly into the heart of football season. Izzy put Steak Nuggets and Horsey Ranch sauce (and of course, Curly Fries) front and center in pregame content that gave fans a relatable taste of football weekend traditions.
During pro football’s opening weekend, Steak Nuggets and Horsey Ranch sauce also appeared on CBS Sports’ NFL on the Road ahead of the Week 1 matchup of the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. Television host, football commentator and former wide receiver Nate Burleson brought Steak Nuggets to the desk for a little early-game tailgating, giving the crew a taste of the returning fan favorite and its all-new sauce.
And for anyone who thinks Horsey Ranch deserves a little more attention, the dipping doesn’t have to stop with Steak Nuggets. Guests can pair it with other Arby’s favorites, including Curly Fries, or use it to add a little extra kick to their order.
Craving an order of Steak Nuggets? Fans ready to keep it 100 can find Steak Nuggets at participating Arby’s restaurants nationwide for a limited time. Try them while you still can by downloading the Arby’s App and signing up for Arby’s Loaded Rewards.
Valid thru 9/18 or the first 100K redemptions at participating U.S. locations. Minimum $10 pre-tax / feed food spend required. Does not include 9PC Steak Nuggets or Steak Nugget Bowls. Not available through 3rd-party delivery services. Must have an active Arby’s Rewards account to redeem. Tax & fees extra. Excludes modifiers. May not combine with any other discount or offer. Limit 1. TM & © 2026 Arby’s IP Holder, LLC.
About Arby’s
Arby’s, founded in 1964, is a leading destination for high-quality meat-crafted sandwiches, with more than 3,500 restaurants in seven global markets. Arby’s is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. For more information, visit Arbys.com and InspireBrands.com.
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