Top 20 Fast Food Deals: Updated 2025
Save big at the drive-through with the best fast food deals, coupons and promotions from top chains. From full meals to light snacks, here's how you can satisfy cravings without busting your budget.
With life constantly on the go, grabbing a quick meal from one of the cheapest fast-food restaurants is a daily reality for many. However, it's important to be mindful of the costs. To indulge without breaking the bank, keep an eye out for meals under $20, free food and the latest fast-food deals and promotions that can make your fast-food experience both delicious and wallet friendly.
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Popeyes: $12 Meal for Two
Popeyes offers a $12 meal for two, including chicken or tenders with sides and biscuits.
- First Order Offer via The App: Get a free choice of: Cinnamon Apple Pie, Small Drink or a Regular Side when you place your first order on the Popeyes app or through Popeyes.com and spend a minimum of $5.
- Signature Chicken for $3.99: Get 2 pieces of Signature chicken (Spicy or Classic) for $3.99 at select participating U.S. Popeyes restaurants.
- Wings and Tenders Two Can Dine: 6-piece wings, 3-piece tenders, 2 regular sides, and 2 biscuits for $11.99 for pick-up or $12.99 for delivery.
- Wings and Tenders Family Bundle: 12-piece wings (any flavor), 6-piece tenders (Classic, Spicy, or Blackened), and 2 large sides for $24.99 for pick-up or $29.99 for delivery.
- Mix and Match Family Meal: 1 chicken sandwich a la carte (Classic or Spicy), 3-piece tenders (Classic, Spicy, or Blackened), 2-piece Signature chicken (Classic or Spicy), or 6-piece wings (any flavor), paired with 4 regular sides for $24.99 for pick-up or $29.99 for delivery.
- Signature Chicken 2 Can Dine: 5-piece chicken, 2 regular sides, and 2 biscuits for $11.99 for pick-up or $12.99 for delivery.
- 6-piece Tenders 2 Can Dine: 6-piece tenders, 2 regular sides, and 2 biscuits for $11.99 for pick-up or $12.99 for delivery.
- 3-piece Tenders Combo: 3-piece tenders, 1 regular side, 1 biscuit, and 1 small drink for $7.29 for pick-up or $8.29 for delivery.
- 10-piece Family Meal: 10-piece Signature chicken, 2 large sides, and 5 biscuits for $24.99 for pick-up or $25.99 for delivery.
Wendy Deals: Free 10 pc Nuggets
Wendy's is offering various freebies and coupons this month through its mobile app, including a free 10 PC. Nuggets with any purchase AND 150 bonus Rewards points with any purchase. 150 points are enough for a free Frosty or a 4 pc. Nuggets! Explore other promotions like BOGO-free chicken sandwiches, 10-piece nuggets, $1 off any size soft drink, and $2 off any premium combo meal. For breakfast, there's a $3 Breakfast Biggie Bundle deal.
- Buy One, Get One Offers: Buy one Baconator, Son of Baconator, or Pretzel Baconator, get one free. Buy one Breakfast croissant or biscuit sandwich, get one free.
- Discounted Items with Purchase: $1 Breakfast sandwich with purchase. 99¢ small coffee with purchase. $1 Jr. Bacon cheeseburger with purchase. $1 Topped fries with purchase. $1 Crispy chicken with purchase. Free any size soft drink with a $5 purchase. Fry-Day: Free any size fry with purchase.
- Meal Deals: $2 off any Premium combo. $2 off a salad or salad combo. $2 off Breakfast combo. Choose 2 for $6: Dave’s single, classic chicken, spicy chicken, or 10-piece crispy or spicy nuggets. $5 off 2 Premium combos. Free Kid’s meal with Premium combo purchase.
- Free 6 pc. Chicken Nuggets: Every Wednesday, Wendy's offers a free 6 pc nuggets with any purchase. A Wendy's Rewards account and app required.
- App and Delivery Deals: $0 delivery fee on $15 in-app delivery. $5 off any purchase of $25 or more. $3 off any purchase of $15 or more.
Taco Bell Deals: Free Caliente Cantina Chicken Taco
Join Taco Bell Rewards to get a free new Caliente Cantina Chicken Taco. Earn points with purchases and redeem them when you hit 250! Every $1 you spend earns 10 points. Also, check out the new Taco Bell Cravings Value Menu for under-$3 options.
- $6 Build Your Own Cravings Box: While Taco Bell's $5 Cravings Box is no longer available, you can still opt for the $6 Build Your Own Cravings Box. Customize your box with options like a Crunchwrap, taco, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, a side, and a drink. Also, check out the new Taco Bell Cravings Value Menu for under-$3 options.
- Tuesday Drops: Check your app on every Tuesday special offers, free items, unique experiences, and limited opportunities.
McDonald's Deals: Free Medium Fries on Friday
McDonald's brings back its popular deal for 2025 – Free Fries Friday. Get a free medium fries every Friday with a minimum $1 purchase through the app. Explore additional offers in the Deals section, including a $1 6-piece McNuggets and $1.29 any size fries.
PRO TIP: McDonald’s offers discounts on cheeseburgers during National Cheeseburger Day, sometimes even giving them away for free with app orders.
McDonald’s Best Deals
- McValue: Enjoy meal deals, all-day deals, stuff-you-can’t-stop-thinking-about deals & more with the new McValue menu.
- Buy One, Add One for $1: Whether you stop by during breakfast, lunch or dinner you can take advantage of their Buy 1, Add 1 for a $1 deal.
- $5 Meal Deal: McDonald’s is offering their $5 Meal Deal on 4-piece McNuggets, Small Fries, Small soft drink, McChicken or McDouble (pick one).
- App Exclusive Deals: McDonald’s typically offers special deals during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping period, which might include discounts on large orders or meal bundles exclusively through the app.
Burger King Deals: Free Fries
Burger King continues its 2025 promotion, offering one free any-size fry each week with purchase through the mobile app. Visit the offers page on the website for rotating deals like a $4 breakfast biscuit and hash browns meal, $9 double Whopper and small fries meal, and a $5 double cheeseburger and small fries meal.
- $5 Duo: Choose two items for only $5 from the following Whopper Junior, Original Chicken Sandwich, Bacon Cheeseburger, Medium Fries, 8-piece Chicken Fries, or a Medium Soft Drink.
- $7 Trio: BK is offering any 3 items from the list for only $7. Items include Bacon Cheeseburger, Medium Fries, Whopper Junior, 8-piece Chicken Fries, Original Chicken Sandwich, or a Medium Soft Drink.
- Other Promotions: BOGO Original chicken sandwich, $5 Double cheeseburger & fries, $8 Whopper meal, $6 2 biscuits + 1 small hash brown + 1 small coffee, $8 2 Croissan’wiches + 1 small hash brown + 1 small coffee, $4 1 biscuit + 1 medium hash browns.
KFC: $10 8-Piece Bucket
Enjoy a convenient meal with KFC's $10 8-Piece Bucket. Alternatively, the $20 Fill-Up Box includes four pieces of fried chicken, 12 chicken nuggets, four dipping sauces, french fries, and four biscuits. For an individual meal, mix and match two KFC Wraps for $5.
- Double Sweet, Double Heat: Score two Mike’s Hot Honey Sandwiches for only $7.
- 20% Off Tenders Combo: Enjoy a 3pc Tenders Combo with a side, biscuit, drink, & sauces and get 20% off.
- Tenders & Nuggets Meal: 6 tenders & 12 nuggets with sides, biscuits & sauces for $24.99.
- KFC Rewards: Join to earn 10 points per every dollar you spend on eligible purchases. Plus, unlock free KFC and access exclusive, member-only offers in the Secret Recipe Vault.
Little Caesars Deals: $7 Extra Most Bestest Pepperoni Pizza
Little Caesars offers affordable pizza with the Extra Most Bestest Pepperoni deal for $7, providing more cheese and pepperoni than the standard $6 option. While prices have increased, the extra dollar is worth the upgrade.
- Little Caesars Hot-N-Ready: Always-available deals like their $5-$6 Hot-N-Ready large pizzas, $9.49 Stuffed Crazy Crust and promotions for combo meals that include pizzas and sides.
- BOGO Free Crazy Puffs: Get free crazy puffs with the purchase of any 2 pizzas with code BOGOPUFFS.
- Pizza Deals: $17.99 Big Bundle with code BIGBUNDLE (exp 3/30), $10.49 2-Topping Stuffed Crazy Crust with code TOPITUP.
- Crazy Puffs: $3.99 Crazy Puffs and $9.99 Crazy Puffs Party Pack.
Panda Express: $30 Family Meal
Treat your family to Panda Express's $30 Family Meal, including 2 sides and 3 whole entrees with the promo code FAMFEAST.
Additional Promo Codes
- Get 25% off with the promo code 250FF.
- Get an item for $5 with the promo code DODGERSWIN.
- Get 50% off with promo code 50XRFTS.
- Get $5 off the family meal with the promo code THANKSMOM.
Subway: BOGO 50% Off Footlong Subs
Subway's BOGO 50% Off Footlong Subs deal is available through the app or website. Use the coupon code BOGO50 for buy-one-get-one-50%-off or try FLBOGO for buy-one-get-one-free-footlongs.
Additional Promo Codes
- Get a Free 6" when you buy a footlong with the promo code 6INCHBOGO.
- Get a Footlong for only $6.99 with the promo code FTL699.
- Get 2 Footlongs for $13.99 with the promo code FTL1399.
- Get 3 Footlongs for $17.99 with the promo code FTL1799.
Arby's Deals: 2 for $6 Mix 'n Match
Arby's current deal, the 2 for $6 Mix 'n Match, features options like Classic Roast Beef, Crispy Fish, and Fish 'n Cheddar sandwiches.
- Arby's Rewards: Join and every time you spend $25, you'll get $5 off your next order.
- Texts: Sign up to receive text messages from Arby's Rewards to get a free sandwich.
- Free Delivery: Enjoy $0 Delivery every Monday.
- Surf & Turf Combo Deal: Create your own Surf & Turf combo for $6.99.
Papa John's Deals: $7 Papa Pairings
Papa John's offers a buy-two-or-more deal with items priced at $7 each, including a medium one-topping pizza, Papadias, 10-piece Chicken Poppers, cheese sticks, garlic knots, and three desserts.
Additional Pizza Deals:
- Get 25% off with coupon code TAKE25DEAL.
- Get Free delivery with the promo code FREEDELIVERY (No minimum purchase required).
- Get any large specialty or up to five toppings on a large pie for $14.99.
- Get a XL New York Style Pizza for $10.99.
- Get a Large One-Topping Pizza for $11.99 (Carry out only).
Sonic Deals: Half-Price Cheeseburgers and Drinks
Sonic's happy hour deals are available anytime when you order online or through the app. Additionally, enjoy half-price cheeseburgers every Tuesday after 5 p.m. and grab a quarter-pound double cheeseburger for $2 for a limited time.
- Get a Soft Pretzel Twist with Cheese for $1.99.
- Get a Chili Cheese Coney for $1.49, every Thursday.
- Get 50% Off Drinks and Slushies.
- $1.99 Menu for a Limited Time Only: Small Shakes, a Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger, Chili Cheesy Coney, Queso Wrap in Bacon Ranch or Southwest Crunch.
- Earn free monthly rewards and get a free small classic shake on your birthday.
Del Taco Deals: Cheap Taco Nights
Del Taco's Taco Nights promotion offers three snack tacos for $1.99 on Tuesdays and three grilled chicken tacos for $3.19 on Thursdays. Rewards members can also get 60-cent snack tacos when ordering through the app.
- Get 20% any purchase when you create a Del Yeah! Rewards account.
- Free iced or hot coffee every day before 11am with a purchase.
- Free regular sized shake birthday freebie.
Dairy Queen Deals: $7 Cheeseburger Meal Deal
Indulge in a classic cheeseburger combo at Dairy Queen for $7, including a cheeseburger, regular-size fries, a 21-ounce drink, and a small sundae. Alternatively, try the three-piece chicken strip meal deal for $7 or the mix-and-match two for $5 deal with options like a small sundae or chili dog.
- 2 for $5 Mix & Match: Choose from items like an Original Cheeseburger, small sundae, pretzel sticks, chicken strips, fries, or a soft drink.
- $7 Meal Deal: Includes burgers, sandwiches, chicken baskets, snacks, sides, and salads. May include the option to upgrade to a Blizzard.
- BOGO Blizzard: Buy one Blizzard treat and get one free in the app.
Church's Chicken Deals: $3.48 Texas Two-Piece Feast
Church's Chicken offers a $3.49 Texas Two-Piece Feast, including a fried leg and thigh, honey butter biscuit, and jalapeno. Explore additional deals in the Coupons section, such as a $10 meal for two or a $23 10-piece family meal.
- Get a free 2pc. Leg & Thigh or Tenders with your first purchase.
- Get a 3 pc. Classic that includes a three-piece leg and thigh assortment and Honey-Butter Biscuit starting at $4.49.
- Get a number of seafood deals starting at $3.99 each.
Bojangles Deals: Two for $4 Sausage Biscuits
Bojangles offers an affordable breakfast or any-time meal with two sausage biscuits for $4.
- Get your favorite biscuit and add order of Bo-Rounds for only $5.
- Get a free chicken sandwich in the app with the promo code FREESANDWICH.
- Get exclusive deals, monthly offers and more with the app.
Hardee's Deals: $6 Star Deals
Hardee's introduces three new combo meal deals for $6 each, including small fries, a small drink, and options like a double cheeseburger, original hot ham and cheese sandwich, or three-piece hand-breaded chicken tenders.
- Get a free sandwich when you join MyRewards.
- Get a buy one, get one for $1 deal on their Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich.
- Get Stars with every order, and cash them in for free food with Hardee's MyRewards. Plus, get exclusive, member-only offers.
Jack in the Box Deals: 2 for $5 Biscuit Sandwiches
Jack in the Box presents a great deal on breakfast with two breakfast biscuits (egg, cheese, and sausage or bacon) for $5. Alternatively, get two Breakfast Jacks for $3, or two Jumbo Jack burgers for $5. Earn one point per dollar spent and various rewards can be accessed at 40, 50 and 60 points. You will also receive access to special offers!
- Get 20% off your first order when you sign up.
- Get BOGO 50% off on fan favorite burgers.
- Get 2 for $5 Jumbo Jack burgers.
- Get a point for every dollar you spend when you join The Jack Pack Rewards program. Redeem points on food, drinks and more.
Taco John's Deals: BOGO for $1
Taco John's offers a fantastic deal on burritos and tacos – buy one Super Burrito, Meat and Potato Burrito, or Taco Bravo and get the second one for just $1. Additionally, enjoy two flounder fish tacos for $7.
- Get a free medium Potato Oles when you download the app & join Bigger Bolder Rewards.
- Get 2 Nacho Taco Bravo Tacos for only $6.
- Get $5 & $7 Meal Steal Deals.
- Get a $7 Burrito Bundle Deal.
- Get a $7 Taco Takeout Deal.
- Get The Valuest Menu Deals starting at $2, $3, and $4.
Dunkin': $2 Medium Coffee
Although Free Donut Wednesdays may be over, Dunkin' provides a good deal on coffee. With the app, get a medium hot or iced coffee every day for $2.
- Get a DunKings $6 Meal Deal that includes a Sausage, Egg and Cheese Sandwich, crispy Hash Browns and a medium Hot (14 oz.) or Iced Coffee (24 oz).
- Get a Mobile Mondays Deal that gives you100 free points when you order ahead on Mondays.
- Get a $2 Deal Drop which includes a 10 ct. Munchkins for only $2.
- Get exclusive offers, discounts and surprises – including an annual 3X Points Bonus for your birthday when you join Dunkin' Rewards.
Top 5 Best Ways to Save Money with Fast Food Deals
Saving money on fast food is not only about finding the best deals but also about smart strategies to maximize your savings. Here are the top five ways to ensure your fast-food experience is both satisfying and budget-friendly:
- Leverage Mobile Apps and Rewards Programs: Almost every major fast-food chain has a mobile app offering exclusive deals, loyalty rewards, and sometimes even a free item just for signing up. Track your rewards and take advantage of app-only offers to get the most bang for your buck.
- Subscribe to Email Newsletters: By subscribing to email updates from your favorite fast-food restaurants, you'll be among the first to know about new promotions, limited-time offers, and unique coupons that can lead to significant savings.
- Take Advantage of 'Happy Hour' and Daily Specials: Many chains have specific times of day when certain items are discounted, such as Taco Tuesday deals or half-price appetizers during happy hour. These specials can offer substantial discounts on your favorite items.
- Use Coupon Sites and Apps: Websites and coupon apps dedicated to collecting and sharing food deals can be gold mines for savings. Apps like Ibotta and Fetch Rewards are great apps for scoring deals and saving money.
- Order Combo Meals or Share Larger Portions: Opting for a combo meal can often be cheaper than purchasing items separately. Alternatively, fast food portions can be quite large, so consider sharing a meal with a friend to cut down on costs and avoid food waste.
Other Restaurant Deals You Don't Want to Miss
These deals aren't the only ways to enjoy meals for lower prices or even score free food. From popular restaurant chains like Applebee's serving up happy hour deals to cashing in on daily seafood specials at Red Lobster, you can find deals on food almost anywhere --- you just have to know where to look!
Here's where you can score even more food deals every day of the week:
- Get Monday food deals, like Lobster and Shrimp Scampi for just $20
- Get Tuesday food deals, like pizza and beer for just $6 at California Pizza Kitchen
- Get Wednesday food deals, like Italian favorites at Olive Garden for just $8.99 before 3pm
- Get Thursday food deals, like a full, slow-roasted entree and dessert for just $19 at BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
- Get Friday food deals, like a half-rack of ribs and fries for just $9.99 at TGI Fridays
And some resources for scoring deals on food anywhere, anytime:
- Top 10 Best Restaurants to Get Free Food on Your Birthday
- Discover the Best Fast-Food Coupons
- 12 of the Cheapest Fast-Food Chains + Get Coupons and Deals
- Ultimate List of Where to Get Grocery Coupons
- Save Money at the Cheapest Grocery Stores in America
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