With fast food companies trying to lure back customers with lower prices and people looking to cut spending due to rising prices, the value meal bandwagon starts to build up.
Deals Offered by Fast Food Companies Like McDonald's to Win Back Customers
Whatever the case, many consumers feel that even fast food has become too pricey, which has set off a pricing war among many companies. According to Fortune, here are the value meal deals and promotions buyers can grab this summer.
McDonald's
For $5, customers can get a McDouble cheeseburger or McChicken sandwich, small french fries, four pieces of Chicken McNuggets, and a small soft drink at most of its outlets throughout the country beginning June 25. Promotions provided by local franchisees are also highlighted. However, they differ from store to store.
For instance, you can purchase a double cheeseburger and small fries for $3.50 at some McDonald's locations in Columbus, while breakfast sandwiches can be bought for buy-one-get-one promos at some Memphis outlets. Also, until the end of the year, customers who spend at least $1 may get a free medium fry as part of the chain's offer.
Wendy's
The fast food chain's $5 Biggie Bag now has more stuff than before, and every app order of this combo comes with a free small Frosty, either chocolate or triple berry flavor.
The bag includes four chicken nuggets, fries, a small soft drink, and your choice of a crispy chicken sandwich or a double junior bacon cheeseburger sandwich. The offer is valid until June 30. For an additional offering, Wendy's app users can get a free small Frosty with any $5 purchase from July 1 to July 7.
Look at these fast food restaurants' deals and freebies that you can grab this summer!David McNew/Getty Images
Burger King
A $5 Your Way Meal from Burger King, which includes a Whopper Jr., Bacon Cheeseburger, or Chicken Jr., fries, four chicken nuggets, and a drink, was revived on June 13. This special promo is expected to run all summer long.
Taco Bell
Taco Bell entered the value meal wars this week by launching its Luxe Cravings Box. The $7 combo includes a medium fountain drink, chips with nacho cheese sauce, a Chalupa Supreme, a Beefy 5-layer Burrito, and a Double Stacked Taco. The company did not give a specific date or duration for the campaign.
Starbucks
In response to increased competition, Starbucks has unveiled a new "pairings menu" that allows customers to combine certain foods, like a butter croissant or breakfast sandwich, with tall hot or iced tea or coffee. During this time-limited promotion, prices will be $5 to $6.
Chipotle
Although Chipotle is not currently offering any exciting new combos, five lucky customers can win the Celebrity Card. This card grants the bearer free meals at Chipotle restaurants for a whole year and allows them to order catering for up to 50 people.
Fans can apply for the card on TikTok, Instagram, and X using the hashtag # CelebCardContest until July 3. The company will notify the winners on July 12.
Chili's
In Chili's latest offering, one lucky winner can get a 40-year supply of burgers worth $31,200 in Chili's gift cards and $10,296 cash to cover taxes.
To win, you must beat the top score on the company's updated version of the old arcade video game "BurgerTime." Customers must be 18 or older to participate, which begins on July 1 and ends on July 14.
Checkers and Rally's
The fast-food double drive-thru chains are holding a contest from July 1 to July 12. Anyone can enter to win a Fry Pass good for a year of fully loaded fries.
The company intends to pick 100 winners. Checkers and Rally's customers can also get a free regular-size Fully Loaded fry with any app purchase from July 12 to 14.
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