No heartbreak at Carl’s Jr. for spicy chicken sandwich lovers!
The restaurant chain’s new Spicy Chicken Maxx Sandwich is for those customers who like things spicy — featuring two crispy spicy chicken patties, sliced Pepper Jack and American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise on a seeded bun for $5.99.
Turn up the heat by adding fiery sauce and jalapeños for just an additional 50 cents.
Regular price may vary by location.

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FREE Spicy Chicken Maxx Sandwich Giveaway
From Aug. 12 to 21, 2026, Carl’s Jr. is inviting fans to Raise Their Standards to the MAXX by anonymously sharing the summer romance, “situationship” or dating disaster that finally convinced them to stop settling at CarlsJr.com/SpicyChickenMaxx.
The giveaway is only available for My Rewards members. Join My Rewards here.
The first qualifying My Rewards members will receive a digital offer for a FREE Spicy Chicken Maxx Sandwich — redeemable through Sept. 1, 2026.

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Here’s how it works:
Eligible participants must submit a written story detailing a summer “situationship” or dating burn. Do not disclose identifiable or personal information in your submission.
Limit one entry per member.
The first 1,000 eligible entries will receive the offer, so act fast.
There are 975 locations in the U.S. — Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
