Fast food in this economy? It’s doable.
As Americans brace for higher prices amid Donald Trump’s tariffs, international tariff retaliations, and subsequent stock market volatility, there’s a natural tightening of the purse strings for consumers.
But with some planning, fast food fans can still enjoy treats from their favorite spots without blowing through their budgets.
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From Taco Bell to McDonald’s to regional favorites, fans can take advantage of meal deals to get some of their favorite menu items without breaking the bank.
Here’s a list of cheap eats for around $5 from fan-favorite fast food chains that get you big taste for budget prices. Prices and offers vary on location and availability, as well as individual restaurant participation.
BK fans can get a whopping amount of food for $5 with the $5 Duo Deal, choosing two items from the following list: medium soft drink, medium fries, 8-piece chicken fries, Whopper Jr., original chicken sandwich, or bacon cheeseburger. Still hungry? You can up that to a trio, picking three items from the list for $7.
Checkers/Rally’s
Participating locations are offering fans a chance to get their choice of a cheese double or spicy chicken sandwich, 8 chicken bites, small seasoned fries, apple pie, and a 16-ounce drink for $5 ($6 in select locations).
The 2 for $5 Mix and Match promotion at DQ lets fans choose between six items, whether they’re hungry for an original cheeseburger, 2-piece chicken strips, regular fries, or pretzel sticks with zesty queso. If your sweet tooth is at the helm, you can opt for any size soft drink or a small sundae instead.
Jack in the Box
The Jack in the Box $5 Big Deal Meal gives fans a filling meal with a Jr. Jumbo Jack cheeseburger and a taco, both customizable, as well as value curly fries and a drink of your choice.
As the very catchy jingle once said, everybody needs a little KFC, and with their Taste of KFC deal, you can do it for $5. Snag two pieces of fried chicken (1 drumstick and 1 thigh), a side of mashed potatoes, gravy, and a buttery biscuit. If you want more food, you can bump it up to four pieces of chicken for $10, or six pieces for $20.
McDonald’s
The Golden Arches are giving fans options with their $5 meal deal- you can choose between a McChicken sandwich or a McDouble hamburger, and additionally enjoy a 4-piece chicken McNuggets, small fries, and a small fountain drink. There are also buy one, get one options available for both breakfast (sausage biscuit, sausage McMuffin, sausage burrito, hash browns) and lunch (double cheeseburger, McChicken, 6-piece chicken McNuggets, small fries).
Options abound on Sonic’s $1.99 menu, where fans can pick between two types of chicken sandwiches (honey chipotle and the original Jr. chicken sandwich), two types of wraps (bacon ranch queso and southwest crunch queso), four small floats (BARQ’s root beer, Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper, and orange Fanta), small fries, and french toast sticks.
Taco Bell
Taco Bell is constantly innovating on their menu, but if you want some tried-and-true standbys, they’ve got you covered with the Luxe Box. It gives you a beefy 5-layer burrito, a crunchy taco, cinnamon twists, and a medium fountain drink, all for $5.
There’s nothing small about the Biggie Bag at Wendy’s. For $5, you get your choice of a crispy chicken sandwich or a Jr. bacon cheeseburger, a four-piece chicken nugget (crispy or spicy), fries, and a fountain drink from the fast food chain.
Whataburger
Whataburger wants to kick off your mornings with a deal, offering a $5 breakfast option that gives you a choice of a honey butter chicken biscuit or taquito (with or without cheese), plus any size beverage, including coffee.
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