Fast Food Deals & New Menu Items Through October

There are great meal deals at national restaurant and fast food chains every week, to help you stretch your strained budget.

Top deals include new all-you-can-eat menus at Olive Garden, iHop, and Applebee’s, new $6 meal deal at Dunkin’, kids eat free at Dickey’s Barbecue, $1 Frosty at Wendy’s, KFC ads new choices to $5 meal deal, new $1.99 menu items at Sonic, new $4.99 breakfast at Perkins, new $5 and $7 meals at Taco John’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.  Since the chains rarely tell us exactly when a limited time deal will expire, 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.

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Subway

Through September 8th, get any footlong for just $6.99.  You must use code 699FL when ordering, on the app or website.

• NOTE – Subway has not told us whether this deal is for walk-in ordering, with the code.  So we recommend you order on the app or website, with the code.

Applebee’s

For a limited time, enjoy the return of the popular  All You Can Eat Special, which includes Boneless Wings, Riblets, and Double Crunch Shrimp.

The endless stream of summery cookout-themed bites is accompanied by bottomless fries (and coleslaw) for $15.99, which is one dollar more than the same deal offered in January 2024.  Blame inflation for the one-dollar increase.

Also, this time around, the deal is dine-in only, meaning you can’t order all-you-can-eat takeout, and no sharing allowed.

If you aren’t already a member, join Club Applebee’s for free and earn a complimentary appetizer and a free birthday dessert if you happen to be born the day you’re visiting.

Chick-fil-A

For a limited time, the chain is bringing back its best-selling seasonal offering – now with a spicy option.

The Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich returns to menus nationwide along with the new Spicy Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich, at participating restaurants.

It features a Chick-fil-A filet drizzled with honey, topped with pimento cheese, and served on a warm, toasted bun with mild pickled jalapeños,  with an added choice of the Spicy filet.

Another comeback – this one after a 13-year hiatus – is  the Banana Pudding Milkshake, a cool twist on the classic dessert.

IHOP

Through September 15, all-you-can-eat pancakes are back at IHOP, for just $5.

The restaurant chain is promoting it as a back-to-school special  to “help families when schedules are tight and wallets are pinched from shopping,” according to a news release.

Select Breakfast Combos and the accompanying short stack of buttermilk pancakes comes as all-you-can-eat for no additional charge. The additional pancake stacks are served two at a time to control waste and unauthorized sharing.Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Back-to-school deals for parents, kids, and their teachers –

Through September 15 – Kids Eat Free every day. Kids can receive a free Kids Meal with an adult meal order of $12 or more using the code KEFOLO. This deal is available at participating locations,  for Kids 12 and under only. Not valid with any other coupons, offers, discounts or promotions.

Also through September 15 -Teachers and administrators also get a back-to-school deal – .  a 10% discount for any dine-in or pick up order placed in store with proof of their school ID.

Also, the chain is offering 15% off Family Packs from 4:00 pm to close with the code “FAMILY24”. The pack includes two lbs. of pit smoked meat with up to 2 meat choices, 3 large sides, and 6 slices of Texas toast.

Dickey’s wants you to  Nominate a Great Teacher on social media.  Tag your favorite teacher on   Dickey’s National Facebook Page’s Back to School Celebration social media post on August 15th for a chance to receive a $50 Amazon gift card to buy supplies and Free BBQ for a Year.  There will be 5 winners.

Wendy’s

Through September 15 – Wendy’s is offering a sweet summer treat for all “spoon scoopers, fry dippers and straw sippers” by charging just $1 for their famous Frostys,

Choices include fan favorite Classic Chocolate Frosty or the seasonal Triple Berry Frosty, which contains strawberry, blackberry, and raspberry flavors.

At participating Wendy’s restaurants nationwide, no additional purchase required for the $1 deal.

For a limited time, Wendy’s is offering a free Kids’ Meal with the purchase of a premium combo meal.

Download the Wendy’s app to start earning Rewards points.  For every $1 spent, get 10 points to trade in for a freebie of whatever you’re craving, plus you can “stack” eligible rewards and offers to get the most out of a purchase. 

Sonic

The new Fun Menu, features a snack, entrée and dessert for $1.99 each.

Available all day, everyday, the permanent menu options include the new queso wraps, quarter pound double cheeseburger, chili cheese coney, small tots and a 16-ounce shake in 12 different flavors.

Unlike other discounted items at other chains, this is a permanent addition to the Sonic menu, not just for a limited time.

Sonic fans can also snag drinks and slushes for half the price by ordering on the app.

Shoney’s

A new Theme Meals program offers a different menu each day, along with the chain’s famous  All-You-Care-to-Eat Fresh Food Bar. Here are the daily details –

Monday: Backyard BBQ – BBQ ribs, grilled wings, grilled BBQ chicken, beef sliders, hot dogs, corn on the cob, baked beans, mac ‘n’ cheese, pasta salad, potato salad, coleslaw, tomato cucumber onion salad, cabbage beef soup

Tuesday:  Flavor Fiesta – Taco beef, chicken & steak fajitas, whole roasted jalapeño, black beans, pinto beans, salsa, flour tortillas, chips, cheese sauce, sour cream, diced tomatoes, diced onions, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese Soups/Other: chicken tortilla soup

Wednesday: Brinner (Breakfast for Dinner) – Current breakfast items (including Enhanced Breakfast), apple cinnamon roll bake, fresh fruit, broccoli cheddar soup

Thursday: Dinner Italiano – Baked spaghetti, chicken parmesan, chicken alfredo, lasagna, bread sticks, dinner rolls, Caesar salad, potato sausage soup

Friday: Surf to Table (Seafood Night) – Clam strips, fried oysters, seafood bake, shrimp & grits, crab rice, seafood pasta alfredo, jambalaya, gumbo, clam chowder

Saturday: Surf ‘n’ Turf (Seafood and Steak) – Clam strips, fried oysters, seafood bake, shrimp & grits, crab rice, seafood pasta alfredo, jambalaya, gumbo, clam chowder,4oz ranch steak, mushrooms, baked potatoes, corn on the cob, grilled onions & peppers, loaded potato soup clam chowder

Sunday: Old Fashioned Sunday Dinner – Crispy chicken, meatloaf, turkey & dressing, beef pot roast, collard greens, baked sweet potatoes, cabbage, cream corn, cabbage beef soup, broccoli cheddar soup

Taco John’s

For a limited time, get Grande Grillers burritos for under $5.

The Fried Chicken Grande Griller ($4.99) brings together all-white meat chicken coated in a crispy, seasoned breading and dressed in zesty chipotle lime sauce along with Taco John’s signature Potato Olés®, nacho cheese and red rice.

The Spicy Beef Grande Griller ($4.49) features 100% North American beef, Potato Olés, red rice and a four-cheese blend, drizzled with a fiery infusion of Jalapeño Ranch and Super Hot Sauce.

In addition to these new limited-time grilled offerings for under $5, the chain continues to offer its ValuEST Menu with seven other choices ranging from $2-$4.

Bigger Bolder Rewards Members can keep an eye on the Taco John’s app for special offers rolling out all summer long.

Taco Bell

For a limited time, the chain is offering new Cheesy Street Chalupas, which are served as a bundle of two, featuring traditional street taco ingredients tremixed with premium proteins, all wrapped in chalupa shells that have been stuffed with melted mozzarella and pepperjack cheeses.

Choices are slow-roasted Cantina chicken or grilled, marinated steak, for $5.49.

Perkins American Food Co.

The company recently changed its name from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery^®, and is launching a $4.99 value breakfast being promoted as the Great American trio..

Until further notice, enjoy the 5 Under $5, 6 Under $6, and 7 Under $7, all featuring Perkins famous buttermilk pancakes, crispy Applewood smoked bacon, and perfect eggs prepared your way. Perkins serves breakfast all day, every day, so you can dig into America’s best value breakfast any time you want, and for less than the price of a drive-thru latté.

The new Great American Trio features three choices –

• 5 Under $5: Two buttermilk pancakes, two Applewood smoked bacon strips, and one egg at $4.99.
• 6 Under $6: Two buttermilk pancakes, two Applewood smoked bacon strips, and two eggs at $5.99.
• 7 Under $7: Three buttermilk pancakes, two Applewood smoked bacon strips, and two eggs at $6.99.

The new Great American Trio is available all day, every day at participating locations. Order  either in-restaurant or by direct ordering on the Perkins website.

Panera Bread

New menu items include Spicy Chicken Fiesta and Kickin’ Grilled Cheese sandwiches alongside two new Avocado Toast varieties.

Plus, new monthly subscribers who sign up through August 31 will get three FREE months of endless drinks.

Spicy Fiesta Chicken – Starting at $11.59, this features Panera’s new, creamy salsa verde spread with grilled chicken, white cheddar cheese, zesty, sweet peppers, cilantro and pops of roasted corn, all nestled on warm and crusty artisan Ciabatta bread.

Kickin’ Grilled Cheese – Starting at $7.49, this limited-time special menu item combines creamy salsa verde spread paired with both American and White Cheddar cheeses on Panera’s Classic White Miche.

Avocado Toast starting at $3.49

• Classic Avo: Chunky avocado spread to thin-sliced Country Rustic Sourdough, finished with a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning, sea salt and black pepper for a delightful savory touch.
• Garden Avo: Fresh sliced tomatoes and a drizzle of garlic aioli, on thin-sliced Country Rustic Sourdough and topped with everything bagel seasoning, sea salt and black pepper

Health Alert – Panera Charged Lemonade & Sips

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 has stopped selling the highly caffeinated fruit-flavored drinks, Charged Lemonade and Charged Sips.

According to Panera’s own 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.

Friendly’s

Through Oct. 2, enjoy the SummerFest menu, with new and returning favorites at all locations systemwide.  The menu includes –

• Maine Style Lobster Roll: Fresh, chilled lobster meat lightly tossed in mayo served in a grilled roll.
• Connecticut Style Lobster Roll: Chunks of lobster meat served warm with a side of melted butter on a classic grilled roll.
• Lobster & Shrimp Quesadilla: Stuffed with lobster, shrimp and a mix of cheeses.
• Lobster Bisque Soup: Available in a warm bowl or a cup, this soup features savory lobster flavors.
• Strawberry Salad: Spring mix with fresh strawberries, topped with walnuts, feta cheese crumbles and tossed in balsamic vinaigrette for a refreshingly light option.
• Double Stack Burger: Two juicy beef patties layered with melted American cheese on top of Green Leaf lettuce, Roma tomatoes and mayo on a grilled potato roll.

There’s also a selection of summer desserts –

• Sugar Cone Nachos: Friendly’s vanilla ice cream, sugar cone pieces, fresh banana and strawberries all topped with chocolate and caramel sauces.
• PBJ Croissant: A flaky croissant filled with peanut butter, grape jelly and vanilla and chocolate ice cream topped with diced Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and almonds.
• French Toast A La Mode: This dessert-style take on a popular breakfast comes drizzled in maple syrup with vanilla ice cream and bacon.
• Fresh Berry Slammer: Raspberry sherbet blended with fresh strawberry puree and seltzer water topped with whipped cream.
• Chocolate Cheesecake Fribble: Chocolate cheesecake and chocolate syrup, drizzled with fudge, topped with graham cracker crumbs and whipped cream.
• Strawberry Sparkler: This sweet drink comes with fresh strawberry puree and Sprite, topped with whipped cream.
• Wattamelon Sherbet Cake: Back by popular demand, crafted with Friendly’s Lemon sherbet and Watermelon sherbet with chocolate chips, confectionery coating.

Taco John’s

For a limited time, get a new $7 Meal Steal along with the recent $5 Meal Steal app offer, which is being extended through summer.

Available only through Mobile Ordering, and only at participating locations, the $7 Meal Steal includes –

• Two Crispy Tacos: Fresh-fried crunchy taco shells filled with 100% North American beef, Taco John’s signature mild sauce, lettuce, and cheese
• Nacho Crunch Beef Burrito: Part nachos, part burrito, with seasoned North American beef, crunchy chips, creamy nacho cheese, and mild sauce wrapped together inside a warm tortilla
• Small Potato Olés®: Crowd-pleasing round bites of crunchy potato, cooked fresh and sprinkled with a signature blend of bold spices
• Small Beverage: A refreshing fountain drink to complement the meal

Ordering online lets you  skip the line when ordering pick up, while you earn points redeemable for free other App-only deals.

Starting August 19, Bigger Bolder Rewards Members can get Back to School savings, with daily freebies through the end of the month.

Taco John’s continues to offer its daily ValuEST Menu  with nine choices ranging from $2-$4.

Red Lobster

For a limited time, the chain’s popular Crabfest returns, with a variety of  new crabby choices starting at $20.

As part of Crab Your Way, guests can choose a full pound of steamed wild-caught crab legs (Snow or Bairdi*) plus a flavor option like NEW! Cajun Butter, Roasted Garlic Butter, or Simply Steamed. Claw-some fact: The Bairdi crab is sustainably caught off the coast of Alaska from the icy cold waters of the Bering Sea.  Other choices include –

• NEW $20** Creamy Crab Carbonara,
• NEW Crab & Lobster Duo
• NEW Snow Crab & Crab-Topped Steak.
• NEW Crab Mac & Cheese
• NEW Big Breezy Hurricane

To earn points for dining, including through To Go placed on the website, and redeem tasty rewards, download the My Red Lobster Rewards App and sign up for the free loyalty program.

Farmer Boys

For a limited time, the fast-casual restaurant is offering two new menu items.

• BBQ Crunch Cheeseburger Box – available as a single or double and is made using fresh never frozen beef patties, tangy BBQ sauce, house made crispy onion straws, American cheese, and pickles on a locally baked brioche bun.
• Iced Coffee with vanilla cold foam – made with 100% sustainably-sourced Arabica coffee beans, fresh whole milk and vanilla cold foam.

The house-made onion straws also can  be found on the BBQ Chicken Ranch Salad and BBQ Chicken Ranch Wrap.  They are prepared daily using whole onions which are hand-chopped each morning, soaked in buttermilk for three hours, and then fried to order.

BBQ Crunch Burger boxes include Always Crispy Fries® and a regular drink at $9.99 for the BBQ Crunch Cheeseburger Box and $11.99 for the BBQ Crunch Double Cheeseburger box – price may vary.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

For a limited time, get a  pulled pork sandwich for only $4.99. This smokin’ special is available all day, every day, and can be purchased in store, online, and on the App with no additional purchase necessary. California Dickey’s stores will offer the promotion for $6.99 per sandwich.

Additionally, and back by popular demand, the barbecue brand is bringing back FREE delivery, with a minimum purchase of $10. This deal is only available by ordering on the Dickey’s website or on the Dickey’s App.

As a reminder, Kids Eat Free on Sundays with a minimum $12 adult meal purchase. This deal is for dine or take-out by ordering online or in the App using code KEFOLO.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

New menu items –  the Gold Medal Burger and the Star-Spangled Spritzer.

The burger is a made with three juicy patties, three layers of golden American cheese, Red’s relish, mayo, pickles, onion, lettuce and tomato, inspired by the healthy appetites and hopefully gold medals earned by Team USA in the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Served with a bottomless supply of crispy Steak Fries (or another Bottomless Item of your choice). Available at participating U.S. locations only.

The Gold Medal Burger weighs approximately 18 ounces and anybody who thinks he or she  can conquer the Gold Medal Burger will get a chance to be featured on the official Gold Medal Burger Hall of Fame on the chan’s website.

To take on the challenge, visit your nearest Red Robin, order the Gold Medal Burger and submit your name via the website.

Wash it down with the Star-Spangled Spritzer,  is served in a light-up souvenir cup with wild raspberry flavor and Sprite® topped with blue cotton candy. Available for dine-in only, watch as the cotton candy disappears into the red, white and blue layered drink, and enjoy for the Fourth of July and as you cheer on America’s top athletes.

The chain is unveiling its new-and-improved lineup of gourmet burgers along with  new entrées, appetizers, beverages and more, some of whichare 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

Join Red Robin Royalty today to start earning rewards on eligible purchases.

Golden Corral

For a limited time, the chain is offering a new  Summer Grill promotion with several new menu items –

• 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,

Huddle House

For a limited time, the chain is introducing new Big Beast Breakfast Burritos served a la carte or as a platter with crispy french fries or tater tots, plus your choice of one golden waffle or two signature sweet cakes. Choices include –

• Triple Meat Locker Burrito: Applewood smoked bacon, savory country sausage, tender diced ham, farm-fresh scrambled eggs, crispy tater tots, and melted cheddar cheese.
• El Grande ‘Rito Burrito: Applewood smoked bacon, farm-fresh scrambled eggs, crispy tater tots, grilled onion, pickled jalapeños, freshly grilled tomatoes, and melted cheddar cheese.
• Southern Sausage Overload Burrito: Savory country sausage, crispy tater tots, rich house-made sausage gravy, freshly scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese.
• Bacon or Sausage & Egg Burrito: Filled with Applewood smoked bacon or savory country sausage, farm-fresh scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese.

These items are available for  breakfast, lunch or dinner at all locations, while supplies last.

Download the mobile app from Google Play or the App Store and start earning Huddle rewards instantly.

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

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.

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.

Image: Chili’s

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).

Contact me at evelyn@ecoxplorer.com.

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