There are great meal deals at national restaurant and fast food chains every week, to help you stretch your strained budget.
Top discounts and new menu items include new menu items at Cracker Barrel and Golden Corral, pizza-style tacos by the slice at Taco John’s, a new late-night menu at Friendly’s, new New York style pizza at Domino’s, new Spring menu items at Friendly’s, and more.
We update this money-saving list at the beginning and middle of each month, and in between when there is a noteworthy new offer, so you can save money on fast food deals and discounts and new menu items.
All the deals and new menu items we publish here are from the trade publication Restaurant News or the digital marketing agencies which contact ecoXplorer directly with information about their national restaurant chain clients.
Many of these deals, discounts and new menu items are for a limited time – but the chains rarely tell us exactly when a limited time deal will expire, so check with your favorite destination or prepare to be disappointed.
Scroll down for on-going deals.
As that guy in the TV commercial says, arrive hungry, my friends. Or thirsty. Or both.
See Also
Restaurant & Fast Food Deals for Seniors 55+
Mother’s Day Deals for Brunch or Dinner
See our full list here.
Panera Charged Lemonade and Sips
Health Alert – We feature a lot of new menu items here, but it’s not often we alert followers about a menu item being dropped because of lawsuits by people who said the drinks had caused health problems, including two deaths.
Panera Bread will stop selling the highly caffeinated fruit-flavored drinks, Charged Lemonade and Charged Sips.
According to Panera’s website, a regular size of the Charged drinks, which come in three flavors, has at least 155 milligrams of caffeine, while the large sizes have at least 233 milligrams. That’s the equivalent of one or two cups of coffee.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, most “healthy adults” can safely consume up to 400 milligrams of caffeine per day, or about four or five cups of regular coffee, depending on the brand and roast.
Additional Warning
If you are a fan of energy drinks – read the labels – so you know that some individual servings such as Red Bull have as much caffeine as a six-pack of Coca Cola.
Panera Bread also has introduced new menu items under $10, sandwiches, salads and Mac and Cheese, but you’ll have to wash them down with something other than Charged or Sips drinks.
Krispy Kreme
April 30 to May 11 – All rewards members get a FREE original glazed dozen, including new members who join between April 30 and May 11.
It’s called the Dozen Days of Deals promotion, and all rewards members also receive a dozen consecutive days of deals, including free doughnuts and coffee.
If you aren’t already a rewards member, this would be a good time to sign up.
Sign up for Krispy Kreme Rewards by downloading the app or by creating a Krispy Kreme Rewards account.
Existing rewards members should use their current rewards credentials to sign into their new account.
Earned rewards will transfer to the new program, receive bonus points for every visit made in the last year to jump-start their progress on the new program.Friendly’s
If you’ve got the late-night munchies on days other than 4/20, these popular menu items are now at a lower price.
Every Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to close, customers can enjoy:
- A Double Cone or Dish for $4 — satisfy any sweet tooth with a Friendly’s double cone or dish.
- A Friend-Z® for $5 — A mix of their favorite flavors with Friendly’s iconic Friend-Z®.
- A Fribble® or Medium Sundae for $6 — A classic treat for their taste buds.
- An Appetizer or Large Sundae for $7 — Sharing with friends? Grub on the choice of an appetizer or a large sundae*
Also, through June, Friendly’s is offering special Conehead sundaes priced starting at $4.99.
May – Rockin’ Rockstar
- A playful creation with a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup base, chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, and a funky Oreo and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup mohawk. Reese’s Pieces add flair as eyes and a nose and a whipped topping ears.
June – Ollie the Octopus
- Strawberry ice cream nestled in a sea of blue marshmallow waves, topped with cherry eyes and gummy worm legs. This sundae is just as fun to look at as it is to eat.
Also, check out these recent new menu additions are available at all Friendly’s locations.
- Turkey Wrap – Healthy and delicious, this wrap features sliced, fresh turkey breast, mild cheddar, diced applewood smoked bacon for a crunchy kick, spring mixed greens, diced tomato and Ranch dressing wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. Served with golden fries.
- Tuna Melt – Great for lunch or dinner, this diner classic starts with tuna salad, topped with ripe tomato and melted American cheese on grilled sourdough bread. Served with golden fries.
- Po’Boy (pictured here) – This taste of the Louisiana bayou, our Po-Boy has golden fried shrimp and clam strips, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, fried onions and Friendly’s Signature Sauce, on a grilled ciabatta roll. Served with golden fries.
- Strawberry Salad – This healthy dish has plenty of fresh strawberries, picked at their peak ripeness. Served on spring mixed greens and tossed in balsamic vinaigrette, then topped with walnuts and feta cheese crumbles. Guests can add grilled chicken or grilled salmon.
- Over the Rainbow Refresher – This colorful new drink combines the sweet citrus of lemonade with a twist of blue raspberry, topped with whipped topping, blue Jell-O, and rainbow candy.
- Banana Cream Pie Fribble – Inspired by the classic Banana Cream Pie dessert, this shake is made with fresh bananas and banana cream pie, topped with sweet, buttery caramel drizzle and crushed graham cracker bits that add both crunchy texture and a bit of nuttiness.
New for kids – Friendly’s is introducing Kids Packs for every child, which includes a new activity book, crayons and a color-changing Cone Head spoon.
Golden Corral
Starting May 20 and for a limited time, the chain is offering a new extravaganza, the Summer Grill promotion with several new menu items – son, Golden Corral is your perfect summer destination!”
- Grilled Carne Asada, expertly seasoned and perfectly grilled to juicy perfection.
- Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken, combining the richness of cheddar, the smokiness of bacon, and the tanginess of ranch dressing, all grilled to golden perfection.
- Bruschetta Chicken, with fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and zesty garlic atop tender grilled chicken breasts,
Subway
Through June 30, for every $25 gift card purchased in-restaurant and online, guests will receive a bonus card redeemable for a free 6-inch sub (four bonuses max for purchases over $100).
- Bonus card redemption period is through July 31, 2024.
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream
Through June 30, the chain is promoting its SuperMax Pizza that includes beef, onions, tomato, lettuce, on top of American Cheese and pickles.
There’s also a new third option called the Big Maxx Pizza that features beef, lettuce, American cheese, pickles, with a thousand island base, and a thousand island drizzle on top.
KFC
An all-new “Taste of KFC Deals” value menu offers full meals meal deals starting at just $4.99.
Taste of KFC Deals available seven days a week at KFCs across the country (also available on KFC.com and the KFC app), through the end of the year, include:
- $4.99 Meal for One: Two pieces of chicken (drum and thigh), creamy mashed potatoes & gravy and a buttery biscuit for just $4.99.
- Meal for Two: Four pieces of chicken (drum, thigh, breast, wing) with mashed potatoes & gravy and two biscuits – prices vary by location.
- $20 Family Meal: Six pieces of chicken on the bone (two drums, two thighs, one breast and one wing), four individual sides of your choice, and four biscuits. Side choices include Secret Recipe Fries, mac & cheese, mashed potatoes (with or without gravy), coleslaw and sweet corn.
Also, for a limited time, there’s a special “$10 Tuesdays” deal, for a bucket full of eight drums and thighs. At participating locations only.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Through August 4 – There are new seasonal menu items including Bee Sting Chicken Tenders and Bee Sting Chicken Sandwich, Featuring a new house-made sauce, with a flavor that’s a delicious balance of heat and honey sweet.
- New Bee Sting Chicken Tenders starting at $12.99 and featuring Cracker Barrel’s signature fried chicken tenders with a sweet sting. Includes crispy, hand-breaded tenders served with a new, sweet-heat honey glaze and a choice of two country sides, as well as hand-rolled buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins.
- New Bee Sting Chicken Sandwich starting at $11.99 and includes a crispy, hand-breaded fried chicken sandwich, drizzled with Cracker Barrel’s new and perfectly sweet-heat honey glaze, pickles, and mayo on a buttermilk bun. Served with seasoned steak fries.
- New Watermelon Lemonade, starting at $3.49, adds watermelon puree to its signature lemonade. Includes bottomless refills.
These items are available with no published end date –
- New Watermelon Spritzer*, perfect for a summertime sip. Pureed watermelon perfectly paired with Roscato Moscato wine and a splash of Sprite, starting at $6.99.
- New New York Strip Steak: A 10 oz. New York strip steak with savory garlic butter sauce. Served with a choice of two country sides and buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins This new item also comes in different options, such as the New York Strip Steak n’ Eggs, New York Strip Steak n’ Chicken Combo and New York Strip Steak n’ Shrimp Combo.
Donino’s
The pizza chain is introducing New York Style Pizza – a pizza that is designed to be even more delicious, whether you hail from New York City or beyond.
Domino’s New York Style Pizza is made with fresh, never frozen dough that is stretched thin, by hand and topped with a melty blend of cheese made with 100% real mozzarella and provolone, and cut into six big, foldable slices. New Yorkers fold their pizza. That’s the sign of a New York pizza and a New Yorker.
These are the deals –
- Large three-topping New York Style Pizzas for $10.99 each
- Mix & Match Deal: order any two or more menu items (including medium two-topping New York Style Pizzas) for $6.99 each
- Domino’s Rewards members may also redeem 60 points for a free medium two-topping New York Style Pizza.
To locate the nearest Domino’s and place an order, visit Dominos.com.
Noodles & Company
For a limited time, the fast-casual chain is bringing back its popular Steak Stroganoff, for an affordable $10.95.
Made with wavy egg noodles in a mushroom sherry cream sauce, fresh herbs, cracked pepper, and roasted mushrooms, topped with marinated steak, parmesan cheese, and Italian parsley, it’s a nostalgic taste. This highly sought-after entrée is reintroducing familiar flavors to those seeking comfort, speed, and a satisfying meal without the hassle of cooking.
Steak Stroganoff is 100% guaranteed under its Goodness Guarantee program. Noodles encourages guests to step outside of their comfort zones and try something new with the promise that if they don’t love their entree, it can be exchanged for a different dish on the menu at no cost. Learn more about the Goodness Guarantee at Noodles.com/goodnessguarantee.
Taco John’s
For a limited time, the chain is uniting pizza and tacos to create the Taco Pizza, for tacos by the slice, at participating locations.
Taco Pizza starts with a 10-inch round corn and wheat flour crust topped with creamy refried beans, seasoned 100% North American beef and Taco John’s four cheese blend, savory Fiesta sauce and crunchy tortilla chips all baked to crispy, melty deliciousness, and finished with crisp shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes, for seven total layers of tasty taco toppings.
The new menu item comes in a signature pizza box with eight slices, and is available in-store or in the drive-thru for $9.99.
Papa Johns
For a limited time, get a special pepperoni topping for your favorite pizza with Crispy Cuppy ‘Roni menu additions.
Papa Johns NY Style Crispy Cuppy ‘Roni Pizza is an elevated, more flavorful version of the classic pepperoni pie thanks to its signature trifecta of cupping pepperoni and creamy tomato sauce, served up in extra-large, NY-style slices. The new offering follows a string of fan favorites like Garlic Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza, Doritos® Cool Ranch® Papadia and Oreo® Cookie Papa Bites.
The full Crispy Cuppy ‘Roni lineup is priced at $13.99, $6.99, and $4.99, respectively.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
For a limited time, the chain is is bringing back Chicken al Pastor.
Prepared fresh daily in small batches, Chicken al Pastor is made with fresh chicken hot off the grill, a marinade of seared morita peppers and ground achiote, balanced with a splash of pineapple for the right amount of heat, finished with fresh lime and hand-chopped cilantro, served over beans and rice.
Chipotle reports the dish was the most ordered burrito bowl among fans in 2023, so there’s no explanation why it was removed from the menu and being returned only for a limited time.
It’s available for convenient one-tap digital ordering in the Chipotle app, Chipotle.com and Chipotle.ca.
Taco Bell
For a limited time, the taco chain is offering the Cheesy Chicken Crispanada, a twist on the classic empanada, for just $3.49.
Encased within a crispy, golden shell, there’s a blend of tender and seasoned chicken and a melty infusion of rich, gooey cheese.
Also for a limited time, Taco Bell has revitalized its Cravings Value Menu featuring a total of 10 menu items and the new, permanent Veggie Build-Your-Own-Cravings-Box with 10 full-sized menu items for $3 or less.
The new Cravings Value Menu mainstays feature four vegetarian items including the Cheesy Roll Up at $1.1, Spicy Potato Soft Taco at $1.29, Cheesy Bean & Rice Burrito at $1.49 and Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes at $2.49. Complementing the existing fan-favorites, these six new items have been added to the Cravings Value Menu:
- $1.99 Double Stacked Taco: Crunchy Taco shell filled with seasoned beef, fiesta strips, lettuce, cheddar cheese, all wrapped in a soft tortilla with nacho cheese sauce.
- $2.19 Stacker: Seasoned beef, nacho cheese sauce and 3-cheese blend, folded together into a tortilla
- $2.79 Cheesy Double Beef Burrito: Seasoned beef, seasoned rice, nacho cheese sauce, fiesta strips, 3-cheese blend and reduced fat sour cream, wrapped in a tortilla
- $2.29 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt: Grilled chicken, creamy chipotle sauce and 3-cheese blend, all folded into a pillowy flatbread
- $2.49 Chicken Enchilada Burrito: Grilled chicken, seasoned rice, red sauce, 3-cheese blend and reduced fat sour cream, all wrapped up in a tortilla
- $2.99 Loaded Beef Nachos: Nacho chips topped with seasoned beef, beans, nacho cheese sauce, red sauce, reduced fat sour cream and guacamole
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
For a limited time, Perkins is offering a 5 Meals Under $10 promotion at participating locations, plus special fish entrees for Lenten season.
Diners can choose from a dinner lineup featuring Country Fried Steak, Chicken Strips, Grilled Fish & Shrimp, Homestyle Meatloaf, and Jumbo Shrimp.
If that is not enough, Perkins also is offering their Coastal Classics menu in time for the Lenten season with sea-sational offerings such as Fish ‘N Chips, Grilled Salmon, Grilled Fish & Shrimp, the Hibachi Grilled Shrimp Skillet, and the Double Catch with two crispy cod fillets, four jumbo fried shrimp and fries.
Huddle House
For a limited time, get their signature Cheeseburger for only $2.99, at participating locations.
Enjoy a juicy all-beef burger patty in a seeded bun with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Make it a combo by adding a side of lightly salted French fries along with coffee, a soft drink, or regular iced tea for only $6.99.
Available for dine-in, carry out, or may be ordered online for pickup, curbside, or delivery. Download the mobile app from Google Play or the App Store and start earning Huddle rewards instantly.
Red Lobster
For a limited time, the fan-favorite Lobsterfest returns, with both new menu items and beloved favorites like Lobster Lover’s Dream, all accompanied by warm Cheddar Bay Biscuits® served endlessly.
- Crispy Lobster & Shrimp Stack – Crispy lobster tail meat, shrimp and hush puppies over a bed of fries. Served with coleslaw, honey-jalapeño butter and malt vinegar aioli.
- Lobster & Shrimp Lover’s Dream – Roasted Caribbean rock and Maine lobster tails paired with shrimp linguini alfredo. Served with your choice of two sides.
- Dueling Southern Tails – A shrimp-topped Maine lobster tail served over creamy grits, paired with a Maine lobster tail over mac & cheese and topped with a bacon bourbon glaze. Served with your choice of one side.
- Lobster Lover’s Duo – A tender Maine tail and a Caribbean rock tail, both roasted to perfection. Served with your choice of two sides.
- Lobster Flatbread – Maine and langostino lobster with mozzarella, parmesan, fresh tomatoes, and sweet basil over a crispy flatbread.
Red Lobster also is adding a lineup of new cocktail choices to its menu, including:
- NEW Deep Sea Lobsterita – Extra-large take on the classic margarita featuring Cazadores Blanco Tequila, Malibu Coconut Rum, and Finest Call Blue Curaçao.
- NEW Mango Berry Sangria – A refreshing blend of pineapple juice, strawberry and mango purée, and Wycliff Sparkling Wine.
- NEW Mocha Espresso Martini – Made with RumChata, Disaronno Amaretto, and Finest Call Espresso blend. Garnished with a brownie bite.
To earn points for dining, including through To Go placed on the website, and redeem tasty rewards, guests can download the My Red Lobster Rewards App and sign up for the free loyalty program.
Twin Peaks Restaurants
New menu items – The chain has added three special, fish-focused dishes:
- Lobster Mac N’ Cheese ($14.49) – Sweet & tender lobster, cavatappi, three cheese sauce, roasted corn & red peppers, garlic butter breadcrumbs, applewood smoked bacon, parsley
- Rainbow Trout ($16.29) – Blackened rainbow trout, roasted tomato butter, grilled asparagus, lemon garlic pilaf
- Lobster Roll B.L.T. ($16.29) – Lobster salad, bacon, butter-toasted King’s Hawaiian® Rolls, mixed greens, tomato, red onion, celery, lemon mayo, green onions, served with seasoned French fries and grilled lemon
BurgerFi
New menu item – The burger chain is introducing a double-patty cheeseburger it is calling Yes, Chef Burger,, which – we are told in a press release – was inspired by a scene from the movie “The Menu,”
The Yes, Chef Burger features two all-natural Angus Beef patties hand-smashed with chargrilled onions, and melted American cheese.
The new burger with the Hollywood name is is available for dine-in, pickup, or delivery, with easy online ordering on the website or app. Download the BurgerFi app for Free Fresh-Cut Fries on your first order.
Blimpie
New menu item – We don’t hear from this sandwich chain often, so it’s good to hear that Blimpie is adding a new choice to its menu of subs.
For a limited time, choose the new Ultimate Roast Beef.
Committed to the Bigger, Better, Blimpie® motto, the Ultimate Roast Beef features a larger portion of Blimpie’s premium roast beef.
Complemented with the fresh flavors of lettuce, tomatoes, caramelized onions and horseradish mayo, this new sandwich is expected to become a new favorite among customers.
McDonald’s
The chain has extended its Free Fries Friday is every Friday through December 2024.
Reminder that fry fans can get FREE medium fries with any purchase of $1 or more on Fridays via the McDonald’s app.
The offer is valid only on Fridays, and only if you order via the Mobile Order & Pay option. So if you haven’t already downloaded the McDonald’s app, this would be a good time to do it.
BurgerFi
Children ages 12 and under now can enjoy a free kids meal on Mondays with the purchase of an adult meal at participating, exclusively for dine-in guests.
The Free Kids Meal is valid with any in-restaurant adult meal purchase. Adults can indulge in a wide range of premium BurgerFi offerings, including any premium BurgerFi burger, Chicken, VegeFi®, and Beyond Burger® options, complemented by regular-size Fresh-Cut Fries and a Coca-Cola Freestyle Beverage.
The Kids Eat Free menu includes the Single Burger or Cheeseburger, Hot Dog, Grilled Cheese, or Fried Chicken Tenders. Each meal includes a choice of a Natural Snack or Junior Fry as a side, accompanied by a Natural Juice or Coca-Cola Freestyle Beverage, and a custom BurgerFi activity sheet and crayons.
Also at BurgerFi – The chain also offers a premium VegeFi® Burger is made with a Quinoa + Veggie Blend burger, topped with White Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, Fi Sauce, and a vegan Multigrain Bun. The VegeFi® patty contains cheese. Fi Sauce contains Worcestershire Sauce.
For more information about BurgerFi or to find the nearest location, visit www.BurgerFi.com. Download the app for free fries on your first order
Olive Garden
For a limited time, the chain’s famous and popular Never Ending Pasta bowl returns for $13.99.
Get ready to loosen that belt buckle a couple of notches with unlimited servings of pasta, sauces and toppings plus soup or salad and breadsticks.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
The chain is unveiling its new-and-improved lineup of gourmet burgers along with new entrées, appetizers, beverages and more.
[Here’s a selection of the new menu additions – some of which are permanent and others only for a limited time.
Burgers
- BBQ Burnt Ends ‘N Bacon Burger* – Available for a limited time and piled high with smoked burnt ends, crispy onion straws, Whiskey River® BBQ Sauce, melted cheddar, black-peppered bacon, pickles and mayo
- Smashed Avocado ‘N Bacon – With freshly smashed avocado, hardwood-smoked bacon, melty Swiss, onion, lettuce, vine-ripened tomato and mayo
- Burnin’ Love – The return of a fan-favorite back by popular demand, featuring fried jalapeño coins, house-made salsa, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, vine-ripened tomato and chipotle aioli, topped with a charred jalapeño
Appetizers & Entrées
- Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts – Lightly fried and topped with grated Parmesan cheese
- Tsunami Shrimp – Panko-breaded shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce, served on a bed of Yukon Chips and finished with sesame seeds (available as an appetizer or entrée)
- BBQ Burnt Ends Loaded Fries* – Red Robin’s signature Steak Fries loaded with smoked burnt ends, drizzled with house-made ranch and Whiskey River® BBQ Sauce with a cilantro garnish
- Whiskey River® BBQ Ribs – A half rack of tender St. Louis-style pork ribs glazed with Whiskey River® BBQ Sauce. Served with coleslaw and choice of a Bottomless side
Desserts, Milkshakes & Beverages
- Caramel Apple Pie Milkshake* – Creamy vanilla soft serve blended with milk, cinnamon streusel and apple pie filling. Topped with crumbles of cinnamon streusel and drizzled with caramel
- Caramel Apple Lemonade* – The flavors of granny smith apple and spiced brown sugar paired with Minute Maid® lemonade
- Casamigos Cadillac Margarita – Casamigos Blanco Tequila, agave, lime juice and a Grand Marnier® float
- Golden Maker’s Highball – Maker’s Mark® Bourbon Whiskey with Sprite® and a splash of honey mango syrup
- Old Fashioned – Angel’s Envy Bourbon, muddled orange, simple syrup, bitters and a maraschino cherry
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut has launched a $7 Deal Lover’s Menu featuring multiple Hut favorites including pizza, pastas, Pizza Hut Melts™, breadsticks, desserts, and more.
Treat yourself to two or more items for $7 each, 7 days a week, at participating locations.
The $7 Deal Lover’s Menu features an assortment of 17 delicious options all for $7 each when ordering two or more, including the introduction of three NEW menu items: Roasted Garlic Cheese Sticks, Bacon Cheddar Cheese Sticks, and Chocolate Donut Bites.
Other items on the Deal Lover’s Menu include: a Medium one Topping Pizza, Meat Lover’s Melt, Pepperoni Lover’s Melt, Chicken Bacon Parm Melt, Buffalo Chicken Melt, 8-Piece Boneless Wings, Double Order of Breadsticks, Cheese Sticks, Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Italian Meats Pasta, Cheesy Alfredo Pasta, Veggie Pasta, Cinnabon® Mini Rolls and a PEPSI-COLA® 4-Pack.
The $7 Deal Lover’s Menu is available for dine-in, carryout and delivery at participating locations. Hut Rewards loyalty members can earn points for every dollar spent on food, any way they order – online, by phone or in-store – including when they order from the $7 Deal Lover’s menu.
Pizza Hut also announces late-night extended operating hours at thousands of locations nationwide.
Those locations will now stay open until midnight or later, with several restaurants even staying open as late as 2 a.m.
Late-night diners can indulge in the full menu for delivery or carryout past the stroke of midnight in select stores across the country.
IHOP
For a limited time, IHOPPY Hour is back, with $6 full meals and $4 Snacks and Sides from 3pm to 10pm daily (and later at some locations). Some items are for dine-in only, others for take-out, so know before you go.
The IHOPPY Menu is as follows:
Everyday $6 or ($7 or $8 in some markets) Meals
- Chicken & Pancakes: Four crispy chicken breast strips with three buttermilk pancakes. Served with choice of dipping sauce.
- Classic Steakburger: Black Angus beef Steakburger with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles and IHOP Sauce. Served with a side of French fries, onion rings, or 2 buttermilk pancakes.
- Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich: Crispy chicken breast, American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and IHOP Sauce. Served with a side of French fries, onion rings, or 2 buttermilk pancakes.
- BLT Sandwich: Hickory-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo on toasted white bread. Served with a side of French fries, onion rings or 2 buttermilk pancakes.
- Quick 2-Egg Breakfast: Two eggs, hash browns, 2 bacon strips or 2 pork sausage links & toast.
- Ham & Cheese Omelette: Diced ham, shredded Jack & cheddar cheese, and white cheese sauce. Served with 3 buttermilk pancakes.
- Classic Breakfast Burrito or Bowl: Scrambled eggs, choice of bacon pieces or diced sausage, shredded Jack & Cheddar & hash browns. Served with a side of our salsa.
Everyday $4 Deals
- Mozza Sticks: Six crispy Mozzarella cheese sticks served with marinara.
- French Fries & Onion Rings Sampler: A generous helping of onion rings and French fries served with IHOP Sauce.
- Our Original French Toast: Four triangles topped with real whipped butter & dusted with powdered sugar.
- Crispy Chicken Strips: 3 crispy chicken strips in Original style, or Frank’s RedHot Buffalo sauce or tangy BBQ sauce. Served with choice of dipping sauce.
- Pancake Sundae: 2 buttermilk pancakes topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, rainbow sprinkles & whipped topping. This one’s dine-in only.
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Chili’s
For a limited time, get three items for just $10.99.
The 3 For Me promotion returns after a there year hiatus with offers unbeatable value for a bottomless drink, bottomless chips and salsa, a cheeseburger and fries.
Upgrade with Crispy Chicken Crispers or a 6 oz. Classic Sirloin for $13.99 and $15.99, respectively. Spike or sweeten the meal with a Classic Margarita or slice of Cheesecake for just $2.49 per item.
Available all day, every day during restaurant hours for dine-in, to-go or delivery,
The meal deal is being promoted with a “3 for Me” music remix in collaboration with Grammy-nominated R&B Artist, Brian McKnight, with a new tune that is a reimagination of one of the singer’s most iconic ballads, “Back at One,” playfully breaking down how diners can create a custom, budget-friendly feast.
It’s being used in Chili’s TV commercials, on the chain’s YouTube channel and social media accounts.
Pizza Hut
For a limited time, the chain’s famous 16” New York-style pizza, “The Big New Yorker,” returns to its menu after its initial launch 24 years ago.
The iconic pizza is available at participating Pizza Hut restaurants nationwide.
The Big New Yorker is inspired by the spirit of New York with an XL pizza that is as big and bold as the city that never sleeps.
Each 16″ pizza features six oversized, foldable slices with crispy crust and bold flavors including sweet marinara sauce and Parmesan oregano seasoning on top to mimic an authentic New York pizzeria build.
One order of The Big New Yorker extra-large pizza comes with double pepperoni, or one choose-your-own topping for a price starting at $13.99. Orders can be customized with extra toppings or extra cheese for an additional charge.
The New York style pizza was first introduced in 1999. Since being retired from the menu, there have been numerous requests to bring the pizza back on menus. Click here to find your nearest participating Pizza Hut location.
The chain also recently introduced a line of Oven-Baked Pastas, with premium ingredients and savory sauces, priced at $8.99 for one or double up with “Family Pasta Pairs,” any two recipes starting at $13.99.
All Oven-Baked Pastas include breadsticks or garlic bread, where available- in case of “luckily-I-have-leftover-sauce” cleanups, come in four distinct recipes that cater to any flavor preference and are finished with a new parmesan oregano topping:
- Chicken Alfredo: You can’t go wrong with this classic combination of NEW creamy Alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, and oven-baked cheese.
- Italian Meats: Fill up on this savory new recipe that’s packed with sweet tomato sauce, pepperoni, Italian sausage and of course, cheese.
- Cheesy Alfredo: A cheese lover’s dream featuring a NEW creamy Alfredo sauce and two layers of cheese with baked-fresh parmesan on top.
- Veggie: A flavorful combo of sweet tomato sauce, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, black olives and oven-baked cheese.
Ongoing Deals & Discounts
Bob Evans Restaurants
Find more than 30 lunch and dinner combinations for $8.99 or less. Founder, Bob Evans, believed in the importance of family values, like eating meals together, and always worked to support the changing needs of the American family.
According to recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, grocery prices are up more than 8% from this same time last year, due to rising inflation, which has been consistently leading consumers to look for affordable and convenient meal options.
Farm-fresh meals under the “American Values” include Pick 2 Lunch Combos, start at $6.99, and Dinner Bell Plates, start as low as $7.99. These prices are offered every day and are not a limited-time offer.
Carl’s Jr. & Hardee’s
Join the new rewards program to get your choice of a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger, Famous Star, or Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich.
Domino’s Pizza
The Mix & Match Deal will get you and two or more items on its Mix & Match menu for $5.99. That includes some sticks and medium pizzas options.
Any combo with three-topping pizzas and Dips & Twists will run you $8.
Friendly’s
Join the Friendly’s Sweet Rewards Club and you’ll get a free medium sundae.
Hooters
Make a $30 purchase, and you’ll get $10 off with the code “GET10.” Place an order for $50, and you’ll wind up with $15 off when you use the code “GET15.”
That’s all there is – there’s no “GET20.”
Olive Garden
The pasta chain is now offering alcohol delivery with $15 bottles of wine and $10 six-packs. You have to order food to get alcohol, and the deal is only available where local laws permit.
Popeyes
Popeyes is offering free contactless delivery through its app with a minimum $20 order.
Quiznos
Get four meals for $29.99. The family meal comes with four 8-inch subs, four bags of chips, and four cookies. Use the code “8026.”
Rubio’s Coastal Grill
Place an order directly through the Rubio’s app or Rubios.com to get free delivery on any order of at least $20.
This list of great deals at national chains is updated at the beginning and middle of each month.
Unless otherwise noted, all photos are from the restaurant or fast food chain.
ecoXplorer Evelyn Kanter is a journalist with 20+ years of experience as a newspaper and magazine writer, radio & TV news producer & reporter, and author of guidebooks and smartphone apps – all focusing on travel, automotive, the environment and your rights as a consumer.
ecoXplorer Evelyn Kanter currently serves as President of the International Motor Press Assn. (IMPA) and is a member of the North American Travel Journalists Assn. (NATJA).
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