FARMER BOYS PUTS A FRESH SPIN ON HALLOWEEN WITH FREE GIANT ZUCCHINI CARVING AND HALLOWEEN HOT CAKES

The West Coast burger chain invites local families to trade traditional pumpkins for giant zucchinis and enjoy a free Spooky Face Hot Cake on Halloween morning

Riverside, California (October 20, 2026) – Farmer Boys®, the West Coast burger chain known for its made-to-order favorites and fresh ingredients, is putting an exciting twist on a classic Halloween tradition by inviting families to carve giant zucchini into jack-o'-lanterns. The unconventional take on pumpkin carving is a natural fit for Farmer Boys, which uses approximately 1.6 million zucchini each year for its signature hand-breaded Zucchini Sticks.

On Saturday, Oct. 31, from 7 a.m. to noon, Farmer Boys is inviting Halloween lovers and families to share in the fun with free giant zucchinis to carve into their own Halloween creations at an on-site carving station. Kids can also enjoy a free Spooky Face Hot Cake, available dine-in. By sharing its bounty of oversized zucchinis, the brand hopes to bring families together for a morning of creativity, community and Halloween fun. Costumes are encouraged, and guests are invited to arrive in their Halloween best!

“Zucchini has always been a big part of the Farmer Boys story, and since Farmer Boys Zucchinis are large enough to carve, we thought, why not put our own spin on the traditional jack-o'-lantern this Halloween?” said Joseph Ortiz, president and COO of Farmer Boys. “It's a fun, unexpected way to celebrate one of our signature ingredients while bringing families together for a Halloween tradition that's uniquely Farmer Boys.”

For more information about Farmer Boys’ Halloween celebration, visit FarmerBoys.com or follow

@FarmerBoysFood on Instagram and Facebook. The event and promotional offers are available in-store at participating locations only and are not valid on third-party delivery platforms.

Halloween at Farmer Boys, Zucchini Carving

About Farmer Boys®
For 45 years, Farmer Boys® has established a reputation as the leading farm-to-table fast casual restaurant chain serving award-winning burgers and all-day breakfast, stacked sandwiches, hand-chopped salads, and signature hand-breaded zucchini sticks and colossal onion rings™. With fresh produce delivered to each restaurant every morning, Farmer Boys ensures the highest quality ingredients and the best possible flavor in every meal. Farmer Boys is annually recognized with ‘Best Of’ food awards, voted by consumers who value generous portions of farm fresh food at a fair price. The burger concept has also been recognized by notable industry publications, including being named #10 in 2025’s Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers awards. Farmer Boys currently operates restaurants in California, Nevada, and Arizona and has supported children’s hospitals and related charitable initiatives within these communities, raising more than $1.6 million to date.