Los Angeles Times

McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, Jack in the Box and Carl's Jr. all have $5 value meals. Whose is the best?

What fast-food chain has the best $5 value meal? Here's our ranking

USA TODAY

KFC is the latest fast food chain to join in on the value menu craze, announcing Monday it is adding brand-new $5 deals to its Taste of KFC menu.

KFC expands $5 value menu to include nuggets, drums and more: See what's on the menu

As summer temperatures and inflation continue to rise, it seems like every fast-food chain is now offering some sort of value meal deal at a discount. Starbucks dropped its new Pairings Menu, McDonald's introduced the $5 Meal Deal, and Wendy's has the Biggie Bag. Craving Mexican? Taco Bell now has the $7 Luxe Cravings Box. If you’re in the mood for breakfast, IHOP's All You Can Eat Pancakes made a triumphant return in July. Want a sandwich? Luckily for you, Jimmy John’s entered the value meal game with its new $10 Total Package Meal. Now, it’s time for fried chicken: KFC is rolling out a brand-new lineup of $5 offers to its Taste of KFC Deals menu to provide more affordable and delicious options.

KFC Heats Up Value Wars With More $5 Taste Of KFC Deals

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One eager fan even suggested they 'start a petition' to bring it stateside.

KFC's New Fried Item Has Fans Hoping It 'Makes It to the USA' Menu

Popeyes loves to change up its menu—and we’re always. than happy to embrace the change. Between the boneless wings in six different sauces and the revolutionary TRUFF Chicken Sandwich, those guys are always offering up something new and downright delicious. This month, Popeyes is venturing beyond its typical...

Popeyes Has 2 New Limited-Time Menu Items

North Carolina State

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Winston-salem, NC

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A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

During this summer heat wave, all we can think about is an ice-cold dessert to cool us down. When it’s this hot, no one wants to turn on the oven—in fact, we barely want to go to the grocery store, because that requires extra time spent outside transporting our rapidly-thawing groceries into the house.

Dairy Queen Is Giving Away Free Ice Cream This Weekend

If you have school-aged kids, you're probably knee-deep in to-do lists, school shopping, and meal planning. It can feel like there is suddenly a mountain of things to accomplish, and transitioning from your summer schedule to one with more structure is no easy task. Whether you're already back into the swing of things or still counting down the days until school starts, hitting the drive-thru after a busy day can feel like a well-earned treat.

Burger King Is Giving Away Free Meals for a Limited Time

Texas State

Dallas, TX

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Texas Eatery Serves The 'Best Fried Chicken' In The Entire State

KFC has really stepped up its game this year. The fast food chain has offered countless deals, making it easier than ever to hit the drive-thru and fill up on a budget. The restaurant has been busy testing new menu items, dropping instant favorites like the saucy chicken sandwich, and even launching unique entrees such as the Chizza.

KFC Is Launching 3 New Flavors of This Fan Favorite

McDonald's is extending its popular $5 meal deal as the value meal battle between fast food chains wages on. In a company memo obtained by ABC News, McDonald's executives said most U.S. locations will extend the deal through August. The deal that first launched June 25 was only supposed to...

McDonald's extends $5 meal, Wendy's adds $1 breakfast sandwich

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Fast food is supposed to be a quick and inexpensive way to grab food on the go, but not all value meals provide as much value as you might think. Find out which surprising chain offers the best deal, and discover the seven worst value meals at popular chains.

This Iconic Fast-food Spot Has the Best Value Meal — and It's Not McDonald's or Burger King

For three years now, I’ve found a Katie Couric recipe that has easily become a hyper-fixation. First, it was her Southern tomato sandwich, then it was her signature bacon and peanut butter sandwich, and now, it’s her five-ingredient lemon chicken. What do these three recipes have in common?...

Katie Couric’s 5-Ingredient, 1-Pan Chicken Is the Easy Dinner You Need To Know

America’s #1 Buffet & Grill brings back two of their guests’ favorite summer items along with expanded premium lemonade options. Golden Corral’s newest promotion highlights a selection of delectable offerings that are sure to satisfy every craving. Just in time for National Chicken Wing Day on July 29, guests can get these delicious items either off the buffet or order them to-go to take to a family reunion, pool party, or other outdoor gatherings.

Golden Corral Kicks off All-You-Can-Eat Baby Back Ribs & Wings Promotion on National Chicken Wing Day!

American fast-food restaurant chain Hardee’s has announced the relaunch of the Hardee’s Original Bag, a meal deal that allows customers to mix and match two full-size entrées for only $5.99. The offer includes popular items such as the Original Hot Ham & Cheese, the Double Cheeseburger and...

Hardee’s relaunches Original Bag meal for $5.99

If you’ve visited a drive-thru recently and noticed things seem a little different, you’re not alone. Restaurants have begun testing forms of artificial intelligence (AI) in food service in an attempt to simplify the ordering process for workers and create a smoother experience for guests. While you might expect tasks such as phone call routing to become automated, some restaurants are taking it a step (or two) further.

Taco Bell Just Announced a Major Drive-Thru Change

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Just wing it at Popeyes, wing lovers! Popeyes is obviously known for its fried chicken, chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches, alongside many tasty sides on the menu. However, Popeyes just added boneless wings as a new permanent menu item nationwide. Bone-in wings were introduced in the fall of 2023. And, whether you prefer bone-in or boneless, Popeyes has a saucy deal for wing lovers on a budget.

Enjoy $1 order of bone-in or boneless chicken wings at Popeyes

Even if you don’t know the brand name, that red bag of buttery, seasoned pretzels is immediately recognizable as one of the best savory snacks on the market. It’s clear that the OG flavor of Dot’s Pretzels have a rather big following. Need proof? Just bring your club store-sized bag of Dot’s Pretzels to any gathering, and you'll be the most beloved person in the room.

Dot’s Pretzels’ Newest Flavor Might Be the Best Thing I’ve Ever Eaten

Philadelphia, PA

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Wondering what the best fast food chicken sandwich of all time is? I, a food editor, tried 14 of them from 12 popular chains to uncover the tastiest options. Read on for my honest review.

The 12 Best Fast Food Chicken Sandwiches, Ranked by a Food Editor

As the quick-service battle over value-seeking consumers reaches a fever pitch, KFC is adding more $5 meal deals to the field. The chain announced today it is introducing two new $5 offers as part of its Taste of KFC deals. The $5 offers include:. New KFC Chicken Nuggets meal, with...

KFC expands its $5 meal offerings

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KFC Just Added 2 New $5 Value Meals

Plus several more digital deals. If you thought the value meal wars were over, think again. Since spring, all the major fast food players have been...

KFC Just Added 2 New $5 Value Meals

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