STARBUCKS' popular pumpkin spice latte will be returning to the menu in a matter of days, but competitors are gearing up with their own takes on the fall favorite.

Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme are among the chains that will attempt to win over customs will the launch of their unique seasonal drinks and treats.

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Starbucks first introduced the Pumpkin Spice Latte in 2003, making this year the 20th anniversary of the fan-favorite coffee.

An alleged leaked menu from food blogger Markie Devo (@markie_devo) shows that the Pumpkin Spice Latte could be making an early appearance.

According to Devo's Instagram account, the fall menu, including the Pumpkin Spice Latte "is speculated to drop on August 24th!! It was recently moved this past week!!"

Starbucks has not confirmed the report, which also includes plans to release an Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte.

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Meanwhile, an image of the Dunkin' Donuts fall menu indicated that the doughnut company will beat Starbucks to the start of Pumpkin Spice season.

"Dunkin' freaking no donuts fall menu will launch August 16th until Oct 31st," Devo's post wrote.

Dunkin's version of the Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte and the Nutty Pumpkin Coffee will be returning.

The fast-food chain will also offer a variety of sweet and savory snacks, including the Maple Sugar Bacon Breakfast Sandwich & Snackin’ Bacon, Pumpkin Donut & Munchkins, and Pumpkin Muffin.

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Dunkin' will also bring out a spooky Spider Donut just in time for Halloween.

Krispy Kreme has also jumped on the Pumpkin Spice bandwagon, with iconic doughnuts already hitting storefronts.

The Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed Doughnut and tried-and-true Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut will be returning to the menu.

New additions include a Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Swirl doughnut and Pumpkin Spice Maple Pecan doughnut, hand-dipped in rich maple icing and topped with perfectly crunchy candied pecan pieces.

“Year after year, we fall in love all over again with pumpkin spice-flavored treats, and this year pumpkin spice lovers will fall the hardest at Krispy Kreme,” said Dave Skena, Global Chief Brand Officer for Krispy Kreme.

“Combining two new pumpkin spice doughnuts with two fan favorites‑ – we’re saying to the spice AND our fans, ‘P.S., we love you’!”

Forbes has estimated the size of the “pumpkin spice economy” to be more than $500million per year and growing.

Hungry customers will have a great Pumpkin Spice selection to choose from this year.

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