The right idea can be hard to find amid the many Halloween costume inspirations that consumers are bombarded with each year. References to pop culture, literature, and movie characters are no longer the only viable options and brands have been swooping in, trying to get in on the action with their own Halloween costume inspirations.
This list proves that the branded Halloween costume is rising in popularity, as companies -- especially QSRs, look to reference something in their business environment. Taco Bell, for example, released a series of costumes that are inspired by its sauce packets. KFC, on the other hand, launched an outfit that will allow you to mimic the appearance of the Colonel.
Another product worth spotlighting in this list is the diverse and wheelchair-friendly Halloween collection by Target.
15 Halloween Costume Inspirations
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Anti-Racist Costume Campaigns
The #NotaCostume Campaign Asks People to Dress Respectfully
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Adorable Dog Costumes
Pandaloon Launched a New Collection of Dog Apparel in Time for Halloween
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Hilarious Dog Costumes
Bark Shop's Elephant Booty Suit is the Perfect Costume for Your Dog
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Fast Food Halloween Collections
Taco Bell Unveils a Halloween Collection for Couples and Families
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Social Media Costume Contests
Dunkin' Embraces the Halloween Spirit with an Instagram Contest
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Real-Life Horror Costumes
Natural Light Wants You to Dress Up Like Your Real-Life Adult Nightmares
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Viral Chicken Sandwich Costumes
Yandy is Selling a Sold Out Chicken Sandwich Costume for Halloween
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Minimalist Influencer Halloween Costumes
Urban Outfitters Taps into the Recent Cultural Phenomenon
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Childhood Television Personality Costumes
Yandy Launched the 'Friendliest Neighbor' Costume'
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Vegan Burger Halloween Costumes
Yandy Launched a New 'Beyond Burger Costume' in Time for Halloween
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Branded QSR Costumes
Dunkin' Modeled Its First Official Halloween Costume on the Dunkin' Runner
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Official Battle Royale Cosplays
Official Fortnite Cosplay Brings Items and Costumes to Real-Life
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Faux-Mascot Halloween Costumes
The Wacky Wavy Tube Guy Costume is Hilarious and Adorable
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QSR Mascot Costumes
KFC and Spirit Halloween Created a Limited-Edition Colonel Sanders Costume
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Wheelchair-Adaptive Halloween Costumes
Target Sells Sensory-Friendly, Wheelchair-Friendly Costumes
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Halloween-Themed Pizza Meals
The Pizza Hut My Haunt Box Comes with a Personal Fang Pizza
Spooky Pop-Up Launches
The Spirit Halloween 2024 Animatronic Collection Has Been Released
Cleverly-Disguised Fountain Cups
Pepsi's Latest Campaign Stunt Introduced 'Undercover Cups'
Friendly Rival Burgers
Burger King and KFC Created the Limited-Edition BFF Burger Together
Baked Goods Plushies
Tim Hortons Turned Fan-Favorite Menu Items into Collectible Soft Toys
Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups
HalloweenCostumes.com Debuted Its 2024 Halloween Animatronics
Collectible Cosplay Condiments
Heinz Styled Ketchup and Mustard to Look Like Deadpool & Wolverine
Decade-Celebrating QSR Meals
McDonald’s Canada's Throwback Meal Celebrates the 80s, 90s, and 00s
Halloween-Inspired Pizza Menus
Pizza Hut Taiwan Introduces New Spooky Menu Items
Expansive QSR Toy Ranges
McDonald's Japan Hello Kitty Happy Meals Mark the Character's Birthday
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Outdoor Anime QSR Toys
These McDonald's Japan Pokémon Happy Meal Toys Come in Eight Styles
Fast Food-Inspired Nail Kits
The Nails Inc x McDonald’s Collab Plays with Famous Menu Items
Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rodarte Draws Inspiration from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Co-Branded Snacking Coveralls
The Taco Bell x WILDFANG Outfit Has Pockets for Specific Menu Items
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Nostalgic Nugget Trucks
KFC's Sauce Serve Truck Lets Fans Dress Their Own Saucy Nuggets
Digital-First Scavenger Hunts
Chipotle Opts for Influencer Marketing for its Giveaway Promotion
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Mental-Health Awareness QSR Packaging
McDonald's Alters Its Happy Meal Boxes for Mental Health
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 in 'Halloween' Iterations
Cheesy Snack-Inspired Footwear
Cheetos Works with PUMA on the Scoot Zeros Sneakers
Candy Bowl Costumes
Reese's and Kit Kat Created the Trick-or-Treatable Costume
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns
McDonald’s Unveils an Anime & Manga Series Called 'WcDonald’s'
Spooky Cartoon Cat Clothing
The Hello Kitty and Friends Halloween Collection is Only at Hot Topic
Fried Chicken Fan Plushies
Build-A-Bear and KFC Dropped an Exclusive Collection
QSR Brand Holiday Ornaments
The 2024 Shake Shack Holiday Merch Collection Just Dropped
Sauce-Inspired QSR Capsules
Wendy's x Lonely Ghost Unveil a Limited Edition Merchandise Collection
Exclusive Candy Bar Costumes
The Spirit Halloween x Butterfinger Collab Mimics a Vibrant Wrapper
QSR Summer Capsules
The Chick-fil-A Originals Summer Collection is Inspired by Fan-Favorites
Spooky Film-Inspired Halloween Costumes
Spirit Halloween Launches Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Costumes
Halloween-Inspired Snacks
Mars Has Released Its Halloween Lineup, Which Includes Seven Products
Exclusive Spooky Sodas
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Inspired a Limited-Edition Fanta Flavor
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Filipino QSR-Themed Merchandise
Jollibee Launches its New Merchandise Platform for Loyal Customers
QSR-Inspired Nail Kits
Nails Inc Introduces its Collaborative McDonald's Collection
Festive QSR Streetwear
KFC Unveiled its Holiday Merch Collection and Holiday Chicken Bucket
Horror Film-Inspired Footwear
A New Collection of Horrific Crocs Celebrates Halloween Ahead
Taco-Themed Dorm Makeovers
Taco Bell's Tacommodation Initiative Restyled a Student Flat
Spooky Lunch Snack Ranges
These General Mills Halloween Products Come in New and Returning Options
Horror-Inspired Holiday Capsules
HUGO x Tim Burton Debut The Nightmare Before Christmas Merch
Pumpkin-Inspired Caffeine Drinks
7-Eleven Debuts It's New Pumpkin Spice Beverages
Life-Sized Clog Costumes
This Croctober, a Crocs Costume is Launching for Halloween
Ghostly Cinematic Donut Ranges
The Krispy Kreme x Ghostbusters Collection Celebrates the 1984 Film
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Halloween-Only Candy Bar Varieties
These New Hershey's Halloween Treats are Arriving for 2024
Sweet-and-Salty Costumes
Spirit Halloween Debuted Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon Costumes
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Rapper-Themed QSR Merch
The Eminem x White Castle Collab is Limited-Edition
Trick-or-Treating QSR Offers
A&W will Giveaway a Free Kids' Pack on Halloween to Kids
QSR Sandwich Shop Streetwear
Subway Introduces a Limited-Edition Line of Streetwear
Nostalgic QSR Menus
Taco Bell Canada Has Launched a Flavorful Throwback Menu
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Retro QSR Menus
The Taco Bell Decades Menu Revisits Favorites from Past Decades
Chicken-Centric QSR Menus
Taco Bell's Teased Its New Cantina Chicken Menu in Vegas
Spicy Halloween Frozen Foods
This Iceland Halloween Range Scares Shoppers with Spicy Flavor
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Spooky Back-to-School Footwear
Keds x Monster High Shares the Styles of Favorite Characters
Fast Food Bean Dips
Taco Bell's New Cravings Dips are Available from Retailers Nationwide
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts
The TOUS les JOURS Spooky Delights Range is Baked In-Store
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Two-Person Halloween Outfits
Chili's Grill & Bar Released the 'Nashville Hot Mozz Costume'
Spicy Ranch Dipping Sauces
Taco Bell Has New Chicken Nuggets & Hidden Valley Ranch Fire Sauce
Festive Cafe Limited Merchandise
A New Range of Dunkin' Merchandise Prepares for Halloween
Animated Movie Apparel
Boxlunch Celebrates Dreamworks Animation Films with an Exclusive Collection
Halloween-Honoring QSR Meals
Wendy's Boo Bag is for Kids and Adults this Halloween
Fan-Inspired QSR Gifts
Chipotle's All I Want Is Chipotle Collection Shares Three Iconic Items
Squishy QSR Toy Collaborations
McDonald's Squishmallows Happy Meal Arrives on December 26
Spooky Slider Packaging
White Castle Unleashed Limited-Edition Halloween Retail Packaging
TV Series-Inspired QSR Meals
McDonald's Australia is Serving Up the New Squid Game Meal
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Plush Apparel Collabs
The Squishmallows x H&M Collection Shares Personality-Packed Styles
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
Vintage QSR Collegiate Capsules
The Tim Hortons Varsity Collection Features Dark Colored Hues
Unique Seasonal QSR Items
Chick-fil-A Unveiled a New Sensorial Burger and Banana-Flavored Treats
Expansive Tex-Mex QSR Menus
These New Taco Bell Menu Items are Arriving for 2024
Sweet Spooky-Season-Inspired Offerings
Tim Hortons US Features Halloween Menu Items
Craveable Frozen QSR Meals
Taco Bell at Home Cravings Kits Help Fans Make Menu Classics at Home
Movie-Themed Fast-Food Campaigns
White Castle Commemorates 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle'
QSR Fashion Capsules
The KFC X BOXLUNCH Collection Captures the Essence of a Fried Chicken Legacy
Exclusive Spooky Season Meals
Burger King Just Added a New Creepy and Kooky Meal
Halloween-Themed Sock Collections
Stance's New Legends of Horror Sock Collection is Festive
QSR Eyewear Capsules
KFC x Shady Rays Launched a Unique Three-Piece Collection
Collectible Cup QSR Meals
The McDonald's Collector's Meal Comes with One of Six Nostalgic Cups
Tailgate-Inspired RVs
Hellmann's Brings "Mayo-tivation" to Underdog Football Fans
Toaster Pastry Costumes
Pop-Tarts' Mascot Costume Turns Fans into the Brand Mascot for Halloween
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
BoxLunch Launches an Avatar-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Early Retirement Communities
The Cantinas by Taco Bell Invites Young Adults to Live Like Retirees
Halloween-Themed Pet Lines
Petco's Latest Halloween 'Bootique' and Fall Lines are Cheeky
Inclusive Bewitching Capsules
Unique Vintage Introduced a Hocus Pocus Apparel Collection
Film-Themed AR Designs
White Castle Celebrates the 'Borderlands' Film with Unique Packaging
Spooky-Fun Fast Food Meals
HalloWEENDY's Kicked Off with New Frosty Frights Kids' Meals & Toys
Halloween Creamer Costumes
International Delight Debuts Playful Halloween Outfits for the Holidays
Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Joins Kiki's Delivery Service on New Burgers
QSR X-Ray Campaigns
KFC Spain Presents a Chicken X-Ray Campaign to Combat a Stigma
Collaborative Candy Apparel
The JCPenney x HARIBO Collection Puts Candy and Branding in Focus
Late-Night Fast Food Restaurants
White Castle is Strengthening Its Night Castle Brand
Mummy-Inspired halloween tacos
Jack in the Box has a new Mummy Wrapped Monster Taco for Halloween
Late-Night QSR Vehicles
The Student Tour Campaign Shortens the Trip from the Club to Taco Bell
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
Pride-Honoring Bird Figurines
Target Dresses Up the Pride Birds to Celebrate this Month
Seasonal Timeless Snack Lines
Hostess Boasts a Selection of Seasonal Snacks This Fall
Festive Halloween-Themed Donuts
The Duck Donuts Spooky Box Includes Four Delicious Donut Options
Seasonal Halloween Marketing Promotions
Welch's Fruit Snacks Unveils its MVP Goals for Halloween
Allergy-Friendly Retailer Campaigns
FARE and CVS Pharmacy Partnered for the Teal Pumpkin Project
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Movie-Inspired Halloween Menus
Burger King Unveils the Haunting Addams Family-Inspired Menu
Adorable Inflatable Halloween Characters
Gemmy Industries Debuts a New BT21-Themed Inflatable
Low-Cost High-Value QSR Menus
The Taco Bell $3 Or Less Cravings Value Menu is Arriving Soon
Hawaiian-Inspired QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Debuts Limited-Edition Hawaiian Items
Restaurant-Style At-Home Tacos
Taco Bell Launches the New Craving Kits for At-Home Taco Night
Halloween-Themed Delivery Partnerships
Uber's Partnership with Spirit Halloween is Spooky
Spooky Private Label Treats
Albertsons Overjoyed Halloween Treats are Arriving for Autumn
Revived Decade-Themed QSR Menus
This New Taco Bell Menu Has Five Nostalgic Offerings
Animated Turtle Clothing Collections
Shein's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Kid-Friendly
Rich Limited-Time QSR Menus
c Embraces the Winter Season with the Three Fan-Favorites
Seasonal Street Food-Inspired Menus
Taco Cabana Street Food Fest Features Ample Food and Drink
Frighteningly Festive Candy Products
These New Bazooka Candy Brands Halloween Products are Tasty
Nostalgic Coffee Shop Apparel
A Nostalgic Merch Collection is Coming to Tim Hortons' TimShop.ca
Toaster Pastry Mascots
Pop-Tarts Debuted Three New Edible Mascots for the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl
Food-Inspired Costume Contests
Kraft Natural Cheese Centers Its Grated Parmesan for Halloween
Anime QSR Collaborations
KFC Honors Attack on Titan in a New Crossover Partnership
Festive Sweater Vests
Numskull Launched Novelty Fandom-Specific Sweater Vests
Seasonal Halloween Lifestyle Products
Bath & Body Works is Debuting its Halloween Collection Early
QSR-Themed Christmas Ornaments
The Shake Shack Holiday Merch Collection is a First from the Brand
Halloween Carbonated Drink Packaging
Tango and 7UP's Two-Litre Packs Get a Spooky Redesign
Adorable Cartoon-Themed QSR Meals
McDonald's Hello Kitty Prosperity Meal Celebrates 50th Year
Creepy Autumnal Snack Packaging
Walkers Halloween Packs Transform Classic Snacks
QSR-Inspired Holiday Stores
White Castle Opens Up a Merchandise Store for the Holidays
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Halloween-Themed Sprinkle Mixes
Trader Joe's Halloween Sprinkle Boasts a Medley of Spooky Shapes
Cinematic Candy Cases
These New CandyRific Character Candy Cases Celebrate a Classic Film
Snack-Inspired Mascot Costumes
Walkers Brings Back the Snackstumes for Halloween This Year
Nostalgic Seasonal Snack Campaigns
This Tyrrells Campaign Encourages Holiday Snacking
Fiery Ghost Pepper Burritos
Hot Head Burritos Celebrates Halloween with the New Ghost Burrito
Monster-Detailed Custom Meal Boxes
McDonald's Brings Back the Boo Buckets for Halloween