McDonald's, Wendy's, and Taco Bell have all launched bargain offers

Summer is here – and so are the cheap food deals.
The meal deal wars are well under way, and fast food giants such as McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and Taco Bell, are all launching bundles with hopes that their bargain will be the one to capture the attention of inflation-weary consumers.
To see where the cheapest food options are this summer, we’ve compiled a list of restaurants with promotions, including which items are up for grabs, and how long the bundle will be around.
Let’s take a look, and happy meal hunting.

On the menu: For $5, customers can buy a McDouble or a McChicken sandwich, that comes with a four piece chicken McNuggets, small fries and a small drink.
In addition: Customers that spend at least $1 on Fridays can get a free order of french fries. This deal is available every Friday through the end of 2024, but customers have to make that purchase on the McDonald’s app.
Bundle’s lifespan: The $5 meal deal formally launched on June 25, and is expected to last for about four weeks.

On the menu: For $5, customers can choose to buy a Whopper Jr., Bacon Cheeseburger and or Chicken Jr., which come with nuggets, fries, and a drink.
Bundle’s lifespan: “For several months,” according to a memo signed by Tom Curtis, Burger King U.S. and Canada president. Moreover, the bundle will last longer than the month-long McDonald’s promotion.

On the menu: For $3, customers can choose between a bacon, egg, and cheese English muffin or a sausage, egg, and cheese English muffin. The sandwiches will come with a small order of seasoned potatoes.
Bundle’s lifespan: The deal is only available for a limited time. U.S. prices and participation may vary. Notably, prices are higher in Arkansas and Hawaii.

On the menu: For $7, U.S. customers can get a full-sized Chalupa Supreme, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, and or a Double Stacked Taco, that come with chips and nacho cheese sauce, and a medium-sized drink.
Bundle’s lifespan: The deal is only available for a limited time and while supplies last. Prices for the promotion are higher if a customer orders through delivery.

On the menu: Beverage and breakfast item combos.
Bundle’s lifespan: The combo is only available for a limited time. Notably, if customers want to customize their drink or food, Starbucks $SBUX said it “may cost extra.” The deal is only available in stores and excludes delivery services.

On the menu: For $1.99, customers can choose from select times including:
Bundle’s lifespan: The value menu is a permanent addition to Sonic’s menu.

On the menu: Starting at $5.99, customers can choose from select meal options “from morning to late night.”
Bundle’s lifespan: The value menu is available for a limited time while supplies last at participating restaurants. Menu selections and prices may vary.