Fast Food Deals & New Menu Items Through January & Beyond

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

Top deals include the return of the McDonald’s McRib sandwich and a new McValue menu, $1 for a dozen donuts at Krispy Kreme 31  days of deals at Burger King, 12 days of deals at Taco John’s, new Happy Hour deals at Red Lobster, a new $6.99 meal deal at Subway, free donut Wednesdays at Dunkin’, BOGO pizza at Domino’s, new menu items at Friendly’s and Dickey’s,  all-you-can-eat at iHop and Applebee’s, new holiday menus  Bob Evans, KFC ads new $5 meal deal choices,  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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McDonald’s

For a limited time, the popular McRib returns to participating restaurants nationwide.

For the first time ever, McDonald’s is selling half-gallon jugs of the sauce it claims gives the McRib itss signature flavor. A Whole Lotta McRib Sauce will be available – also for a limited time.

You can buy A Whole Lotta McRib Sauce for $19.99 online only at WholeLottaMcRibSauce.com, and at participating resturant locations, while supplies last.

McDonald’s also 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 – including the limited-time McRib.

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.

Starting Jan. 7, the Golden Arches will introduce its highly anticipated new value platform, McValue™, in restaurants across the country.

McValue will include current fan-favorites like the $5 Meal Deal, exclusive in-app offers, and local food and drink deals – plus, a brand new Buy One, Add One for $1 offer on popular items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. TLDR: More choices, any time hunger strikes.

Buy One, Add One for $1

Here’s how it works: buy one full-priced menu item from the McValue menu and add one more item of your choice for just $1.

McValue Breakfast Buy One, Add One for $1 menu items include:

• Sausage McMuffin®
• Sausage Biscuit
• Sausage Burrito
• Hash Browns

McValue Lunch/Dinner Buy One, Add One for $1 menu items include:

• 6-pc. Chicken McNuggets®
• Double Cheeseburger
• McChicken®
• Small Fries

$5 Meal Deal & More

The $5 Meal Deal has officially been extended through next summer and will include McValue choices.  The $5 Meal Deal features your choice of a McDouble® or McChicken® sandwich, small fries, 4-piece Chicken McNuggets® and a small soft drink for just $5.**

Krispy Kreme

Day of the Dozens – To celebrate 12/12, Krispy Kreme offers a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for $1 when you buy another dozen at full price (or a 16-count of minis).

The promo is available pretty much any way you get your Krispy Kreme — in store, the drive thru at Krispy Kreme locations, or by ordering online or in-app for pickup or delivery using a promo code.

Raising Cane’s

Gift card deal – Caniac Club Members will receive a FREE side of Texas toast from Monday, December 9 to Thursday, December 12, 2024.

The offer will be loaded onto their Caniac Club account and can be redeemed by swiping their Caniac Club Card, placing an order online, or scanning their QR code within the mobile ap.

Taco John’s

Starting Dec. 12, the chain is celebrating the holiday season with 12 Days of Deals – a different deal each day.

The deals are  for Bigger Bolder Rewards Members, so if you are not a member already, this would be a good time to join.  Here are the daily deals –

• THURSDAY 12/12: Free small Potato Olés® with any Purchase
• FRIDAY 12/13: Spend $14, Get $2 Off
• SATURDAY 12/14: BOGO Free Breakfast Burritos (steak excluded)
• SUNDAY 12/15: Free Churro with $1 Purchase
• MONDAY 12/16: $2 off any Taco Salad
• TUESDAY 12/17: Taco Tuesday Deals, Crispy Beef Tacos (Vary by Location)
• WEDNESDAY 12/18: $2 off any Queso Combo Meal
• THURSDAY 12/19: $1 off any Breakfast Combo
• FRIDAY 12/20: Free Bean Burrito with $1 Purchase
• SATURDAY 12/21: 20% off a Purchase of $16
• SUNDAY 12/22: $1 off a Boss Burrito or Bowl
• MONDAY 12/23: Free Chicken Fiesta Taco with $3 Purchase

Additionally, through Dec. 31 there’s a gift card deal. Purchase $25 in gift cards get a $5 bonus card redeemable January 1 – February 28, 2025.

Burger King

Red Lobster

The chain has launched Happy Hour, with $5 drinks and $2 off select starters,  every Monday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm local time at participating restaurants nationwide

$5 drink delections include – Classic Margarita

• Top-Shelf Long Island Iced Tea
• Tito’s Twisted Strawberry Lemonade
• 14 oz. Blue Moon Draft
• 14 oz. Bud Light Draft
• 6 oz. Mark West Pinot Noir
• 6 oz. Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio

Appetizers $2 off include –

• Lobster Flatbread
• Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms
• Crab Queso
• Lobster Dip
• Mozzarella Cheesesticks

There also are new menu items, at all 545 locations.

• NEW Lobster Pappardelle Pasta
• NEW Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops
• NEW Lobster Bisque
• NEW Lemon Basil Mahi
• NEW Simply Prepared Mahi
• NEW Parmesan-Crusted Chicken
• NEW Roasted Asparagus

Also, fan-favorites like Popcorn Shrimp and Hush Puppies are back, and you can customize seafood favorites with the launch of Create your Own Ultimate Feast –  mix and match two premium picks — like Maine Lobster Tail or Snow Crab Legs — with two classics, such as Walt’s Favorite Shrimp and Garlic Shrimp Scampi.

Subway

Through December 31, get a new $6.99 Meal Deal consisting of any chef-crafted or custom six-inch sub on the menu, a choice of chips or two regular cookies, plus a small fountain drink.

To get the deal, you have to use promo code 699MEAL on the Subway app and Subway.com, or by visiting a local Subway restaurant. Choices include the Fiery Meatball, Spicy Nacho Chicken or Honey Mustard BBQ Chicken, or a custom creation with all-new ingredients like savory Cheddar Cheese Sauce, red-hot Ghost Pepper Bread and SubKrunch™ topping.

Also through December 31, get the ultimate cookie lovers’ gift: the Double Chocolate Peppermint Footlong Cookie – a follow-up to its beloved Footlong Chocolate Chip Cookie.

The rich, chocolatey recipe starts with Subway’s Double Chocolate Cookie dough, loaded with chocolate and white chips, then swirled with peppermint extract and topped with red and white candy cane pieces.

It is the second footlong cookie on the menu of snacks priced at $5 and under – although prices vary in some locations. A press release tells us prices higher in AK, HI, & CA. Check your app for pricing.

The seasonal sweet treat also comes in footlong-sized holiday packaging, perfect for gifting to family and friends.

Through December 13, members can visit FootlongSeason.com and play an interactive menu matching game with daily prizes – like bonus MVP Rewards points and Subway swag – as well as chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, in partnership with Frito-Lay, free Subway for a year, or a behind-the-scenes tour and trip to Subway’s Innovation Center in Miami.

MVP Rewards members can earn up to 10 contest entries per day by simply enjoying their favorite subs and sides: every footlong ordered grants one entry and adding chips to orders over $5 adds two more bonus entries. If you aren’t a member of the Subway MVP Rewards program, this would be a good time to join, FREE on the Subway app or by entering their phone number at the register when dining in restaurant.

Subway® MVP Rewards available at participating restaurants. Points may not be earned on third-party delivery orders, ezCater catering orders, or purchases of gift cards.

FYI – in the last year  MVP Rewards members have earned more than $80 million in Subway Cash to save on their favorite sandwiches, snacks and sides, plus other benefits including  free chips Fridays and birthday rewards like a free six-inch sub, cookie and drink.

Dunkin’

This year’s holiday menu includes  brand-new items – Holiday Cookie Signature Latte and Almond Croissant – and the return of festive favorites like the Peppermint Mocha, Toasted White Hot Chocolate Signature Latte, and Cookie Butter Cold Brew and Donut. 

Every Wednesday through Dec. 25,  Dunkin’ is bringing back Free Donut Wednesdays .

Dunkin’ Rewards members can unlock a free classic donut with any beverage purchase. If you are not yet a Rewards member, this would be a good time to join to get your free donut every Wednesday in November and December.

Also, for a limited time, the chain is joining the value meal train with a new $6 deal.

It’s a breakfast deal that includesBacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwiches, a side of hash browns and a medium-sized coffee, which can be ordered hot or iced.

Espresso and cold brew beverages cannot be substituted in for the coffee, and the deal also excludes the brand’s Loaded Hash Browns and seasoned bacon for the sandwiches.

The value meal, which Dunkin’ is calling its $6 Meal Deal, is available now at participating locations across the U.S.

Several fan-favorite fall items are  returning, including the Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte, Maple Sugar Bacon Breakfast Sandwich, Banana Chocolate Chip Loaf, items from the Dunkin’ Pumpkin Bakery collection, and more.

Domino’s

Through Jan. 19,  get a FREE two-topping pizza with the chain’s Emergency Pizza program, for “whenever they need it most,” according to a press release.

The freebie program was introduced in 2023. Customers who place an online delivery order or a digital carryout order of $7.99 or more will earn a free pizza on a future order. Customers have 30 days to use the offer in their Domino’s rewards account.

The buy-one-get-one-free deal is limited to one per person and can not be used on Halloween or New Year’s Eve.

• ecoXplorer personal observation –
• Considering the emergencies for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, an Emergency Pizza program at this time is an extremely poor choice of names.
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Domino’s also has added Mac & Cheese to its menu,  in two varieties: 5-Cheese Mac & Cheese and Spicy Buffalo 5-Cheese Mac & Cheese.

The  5-Cheese Mac & Cheese features penne pasta combined with a blend of cheddar, American, Parmesan-Asiago, mozzarella blend, and Alfredo sauce – oven-baked to creamy, bubbly perfection. The Spicy Buffalo 5-Cheese Mac & Cheese adds a flavorful twist to the classic dish, as it is drizzled with hot buffalo sauce.

Customers can upgrade their order with jalapenos and/or bacon for just $0.99 each.

Friendly’s

Through Dec. 31, enjoy new fall and winter menu items, including desserts.  New is that all burgers are now made with Angus beef for a richer, more flavorful experience.

• Angus Beef & Barley Soup: Available in a bowl or cup, this hearty soup features tender beef, barley and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for crisp fall days and cold winter nights.
• Crispy Orange Chicken Salad:  Enjoy diced crispy chicken, mandarin oranges, almond slices and wonton strips atop a bed of mixed greens and coleslaw mix, all tossed in sweet and sour orange dressing.
• Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich:  These crispy chicken tenders are tossed in Nashville hot sauce, topped with coleslaw and served on a grilled brioche bun with pickles and ranch dressing. Served with fries, it’s a spicy delight for cold-weather cravings.
• Harvest Stack: This open-faced sandwich features thinly sliced turkey on sourdough toast, topped with creamy mashed potatoes, savory stuffing and rich gravy. Finished with cranberry sauce, it’s a fall meal that captures all the comforting flavors of the giving season.
• All Friendly’s Big Beef Burgers: Friendly’s iconic Big Beef Burgers – now made with Angus beef – packed with even more flavor than before.

Also through Dec. 31 – Several new ice cream treats are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth  –

• Choco Java Crunch Sundae: A decadent trio of chocolate, vanilla and coffee ice creams topped with crunchy Kit Kat^® and Oreo^® pieces, sliced almonds, chocolate sauce, whipped cream and a cherry.
• Reese’s® Pieces Nachos: Peanut butter lovers, this one’s for you. Hunka Chunka PB Fudge^® ice cream is layered with waffle cone pieces, Reese’s^® Pieces and chopped Reese’s^® Peanut Butter Cups. Topped with creamy peanut butter, hot fudge, whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles and a cherry, it’s peanut butter paradise.
• Hot Chocolate Fribble®: Our famous Fribble^® just got cozier with Forbidden Chocolate ice cream, hot fudge, mini marshmallows and hot chocolate powder.
• Peppermint Stick Fribble®: Celebrate the holidays with a festive blend of peppermint stick ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream.

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.

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 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.

Panera Bread

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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