Fast Food Deals & New Menu Items Through February & March

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

Top new deals include deal of the day each day at Subway, a new McValue menu at McDonald’s and another at Dunkin’, $5  bowls at KFC, expanded $5 and $7 meal deal choices at Taco John’s, weekly Wednesday deals at Shake Shack, Sonic $1.99 menu, new Happy Hour deals at Red Lobster, sliders trio for $12.95 at Wahlburgers, 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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The Golden Arches has introduced one of its most major menu changes in years – the new value platform, McValue™, nationwide.

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.**

KFC

Competing with the McDonald’s $5 deal, KFC is adding a hot new lineup of five flavor-packed bowls including icons like the Famous Bowl and saucy twists like the new Nashville Hot Loaded Fries Bowl to its $5 meal deal options.

For a limited time, the fan-favorite Nashville Hot Sauce is back on KFC menus nationwide, while supplies last. Indulge your cravings with a hearty, warm, comforting bowl this winter for just $5 each, making your post-holiday wallet happy. The five flavor-packed $5 options are available starting today at KFC restaurants, KFC.com and the KFC app:

• NEW Nashville Hot Loaded Fries Bowl – Crispy fries, coleslaw, pickles and five Original Recipe® Nuggets, drizzled with Nashville Hot Sauce.
• Nashville Hot Mac & Cheese Bowl – Combining mac & cheese with five Original Recipe® Nuggets, three-cheese blend and Nashville Hot Sauce.
• Nashville Hot Famous Bowl – A remix on a legendary KFC menu item, with layers of mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, three-cheese blend, five Original Recipe® Nuggets, plus the delectably spicy Nashville Hot Sauce.
• Mac & Cheese Bowl – A cheesy comfort meal, featuring creamy mac & cheese, three-cheese blend and five Original Recipe® Nuggets.
• Famous Bowl – One of the most iconic KFC menu items – with mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, three-cheese blend and five Original Recipe® Nuggets.

Fans also get Nashville Hot Sauce on the new KFC Original Recipe® Tenders while supplies last.

For those looking for even more flavor options, KFC is also introducing two digital exclusive menu items: the Korean BBQ Mac & Cheese Bowl and Korean BBQ Loaded Fries Bowl (also just $5). KFC’s Korean BBQ – first debuted on Saucy Nuggets last year – is a sweet and savory combination.

Additional $5 meal deals include –

• Chicken Nuggets: Eight chicken nuggets hand-breaded with KFC’s Original Recipe, Secret Recipe Fries and your choice of two sauces.
• Famous Bowl with KFC Chicken Nuggets: Made fresh to order with a foundation of creamy mashed potatoes, sweet corn, 100% white meat chicken nuggets, drizzled with home-style gravy and topped with three shredded cheeses.
• Two-Piece Drum & Thigh: Two pieces of fried chicken (drum and thigh), creamy mashed potatoes and gravy and a biscuit.

KFC continues to offer its popular “$10 Tuesdays” deal: get a bucket of eight pieces of drums and thighs for ten bucks.

Every day of the week, customers can also get  the $20 Family Deal – 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.

Wendy’s

Through Feb 16 – The chain’s beloved Frosty® Key Tags are back. The $3 Frosty Key Tag offers fans free Jr. Frosty Treats with purchase all year long.

Even better, proceeds from each Frosty Key Tag sold will directly benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® and its commitment to find safe, loving and permanent homes for children waiting in foster care.

To date, the Foundation has helped find forever families for more than 14,800 children across the U.S. and Canada. To learn more about Frosty Key Tags and how Wendy’s is working to make more family moments possible, visit Wendy’s Frosty Key Tags or the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

Purchase through February 16, 2025, at participating locations. A free Jr. Frosty with purchase can be redeemed using the physical keychain or digital version in the Wendy’s app  all year, through December 31, 2025

Subway

The sandwich and desert chain kicks off the New Year with its new Meal of the Day, celebrating a different sandwich each day of the week for $6.99 for a six-inch sub and $9.99 for a footlong.

The daily deal also includes a choice of two cookies or a bag of chips and a small fountain drink.

Every day features a different Subway favorite:

• Monday – Cold Cut Combo®
• Tuesday – All-Pro Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki®
• Wednesday – Meatball Marinara
• Thursday – All-New Baja Chipotle Chicken
• Friday – Tuna
• Saturday – The Ultimate B.M.T.®
• Sunday – The Philly

Addt’l fees apply on delivery orders. Plus tax. 1 use per order. Cannot combine with other offers. 

New Baja Bliss Collection

For a limited time, Subway is also introducing two all-new subs starring its bold and zesty Baja Chipotle sauce – one of the most ordered sauces on the menu. Choices include –

• The all-new Baja Bliss subs are available with Chicken or Freshly Sliced Turkey and made with Artisan Italian Bread, packed with fresh veggies, topped with Subway’s SubKrunch™ and finished with Baja Chipotle, for a  blend of cheesy, crunchy and smoky Baja Bliss.
•  Subway is bringing back its Miss Vickie’s® Baja Chipotle potato chips, inspired by the sauce’s bold flavors.

To learn more about Subway’s new Meal of the Day, visit Subway.com, the Subway App or your nearest Subway restaurant.

Shake Shack

The popular burger, fries and shakes chain is offering a deal every week in 2025 — Worth It Wednesday – with a new discount or giveaway each week, including merchandise, to perk up your mid-week munchies.

The promo code WORTHIT is required at checkout to access each week’s offer. The deal is valid for orders placed at the kiosk in-restaurant or for delivery or pick-up via Shake Shack’s app or site.

Also – through March 31, Shake Shack offers a FREE shake every dayTaco John’s

For a limited time, the Mexican quick service chain kicks off 2025 by expanding its value platform with two new $5 and $7, including the $7 Burrito Bundle and $7 Taco Takeout Deal.

These four offers are exclusively on the Taco John’s app.  It’s free to join, so if you aren’t already a member, this would be a good time to sign up and get these deals

$5 Meal Steal

• Crispy Taco: Fresh-fried crunchy taco shell filled with 100% American beef, Taco John’s signature mild sauce, lettuce, and cheese
• Bean Burrito: Made fresh with refried beans, kicked up with cheddar cheese, onions, and signature mild sauce
• Junior Potato Olés®: Round bites of crunchy potato, cooked fresh and sprinkled with a signature blend of bold spices
• Small Beverage: Fountain drink to complement the meal

$7 Meal Steal

• Two Crispy Tacos: Fresh-fried crunchy taco shells filled with 100% 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 inside a warm tortilla
• Small Potato Olés®: Round bites of crunchy potato, cooked fresh and sprinkled with a signature blend of bold spices
• Small Beverage: Fountain drink to complement the meal

$7 Taco Takeout*

• Crispy Taco: Fresh-fried crunchy taco shell filled with 100% American beef, Taco John’s signature mild sauce, lettuce, and cheese
• Fried Chicken Taco: All-white meat chicken tenders wrapped in a soft, flour tortilla and topped with choice of zesty chipotle lime or spicy jalapeño ranch, crisp shredded lettuce, and all-natural Cheddar cheese
• Small Potato Olés®: Round bites of crunchy potato, cooked fresh and sprinkled with a signature blend of bold spices
• Small Beverage: Fountain drink to complement the meal

$7 Burrito Bundle*

• Combination Burrito: Refried beans, 100% North American beef, diced onions, shredded cheddar cheese, and signature mild taco sauce stuffed into a 10” flour tortilla
• Super Burrito (Beef/Bean): Large flour tortilla filled with 100% North American beef, refried beans, signature mild sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onions, and sour cream
• Small Potato Olés®: Round bites of crunchy potato, cooked fresh and sprinkled with a signature blend of bold spices
• Small Beverage: Fountain drink to complement the meal

Dunkin’

The chain is kicking off 2025 by joining others in offering a $5 meal deal, along with some new menu items. with a bang, introducing an irresistible $5 meal deal alongside an exciting winter menu that’s bound to delight coffee enthusiasts and breakfast lovers alike.

The budget-friendly $5 combo includes two made-to-order Wake-Up Wrap sandwiches paired with a medium coffee. Customers can customize their wraps with egg, cheese, and their choice of bacon, sausage, turkey sausage, or opt for a meatless version. The beverage option includes either a 14 oz. hot coffee or a refreshing 24 oz. iced coffee.

There’s no word on whether this is a limited time or permanent offer, so stay tuned.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Through January 31, Dickey’s is bringing back its fan-favorite Kids Eat Free promotion — every single day.

For every $12 adult meal purchased, guests will receive one  free kids’ meal,  features one slow-smoked meat, one homestyle side, and the iconic Lil’ Yellow Cup.

This offer is available for dine-in and online orders through Dickeys.com and is limited to one free kids’ meal per order.

The Kids Eat Free promotion extends Dickey’s existing Sunday offering to every day during this limited-time campaign, helping families save money during the holiday season and beyond.

Also, to celebrate it’s 83rd anniversary, the barbecue chain, has added  several new menu items.

• Ranch Hand – Buttermilk battered, perfectly seasoned crispy chicken breast topped with tangy, Southern-style sauce and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.
• Buffalo Ranch Hand – Crispy chicken breast tossed in Buffalo sauce, topped with tangy, Southern-style sauce on a toasted brioche bun.
• Nashville Ranch Hand – Crispy chicken breast smothered in Nashville hot sauce, with tangy, Southern-style sauce and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.
• Ranch Boss – A combination of crispy chicken breast and slow-smoked chopped brisket, topped with your choice of sauce on a toasted brioche bun.
• Trail Boss – Lightly battered, tender country fried steak topped with creamy, peppered gravy on a toasted brioche bun.
• Jalapeño Cheese Trail Boss – Country fried steak topped with melted cheese, fresh jalapeños, and creamy, peppered gravy on a toasted brioche bun.
• The Dickey Dog – A showstopper featuring your choice of slow-smoked Polish kielbasa or jalapeño cheddar kielbasa topped with caramelized onions and tangy mustard on a toasted ciabatta bun. Pro Tip: Add a scoop of chili for a flavor boost.

Pizza Hut

For a limited time, get the NEW Triple Treat Box®, with  With 2 medium 1-topping pizzas, 5 breadsticks & 10 cinnamon sticks.

Starting at just $19.99, this box has a little something for everyone. You can even order your pizzas with Tavern crust and a square-cut for sharing. Add toppings or upgrade to cheese sticks or a different dessert like Cinnabon® Mini Rolls for an extra charge. It really is a three-course meal all in one.

• Additional charge for more than 1 pizza topping, Pan & extra cheese.
• Additional charge for select dessert options & cheese stick upgrade.
• Priced higher in some locations, including CA. Taxes, tip & delivery fees not included.

Golden Corral

The chain famous for its buffets is bringing back its guest favorite Holiday Buffet, featuring a delicious selection of carved proteins and beloved traditional sides – including –

• Carved Entrées: Roasted Turkey, Holiday Glazed Ham, and Holiday Pork Roast, each hand-carved for an extra touch of holiday indulgence.
• Traditional Sides: Stuffing, Sweet Potato Casserole, Cranberry Sauce and famous Yeast Rolls among others that capture the tastes of the season.
• Holiday Desserts: Satisfy any sweet tooth with Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie and more, rounding out the meal with the classic desserts everyone loves.

The Holiday Buffet is available on weekdays after 4 p.m. Weekend hours, item availability and prices may vary.

Gift card deal – Also, through January 5, 2025, guests who purchase $50 in gift cards will receive a free $10 bonus card. The gift cards must be purchased from Golden Corral to qualify.

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.

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.
• Here’s where you can donate to  top-rated charities providing emergency assistance to victims of Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.

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.

Wahlburgers

Through SuperBowl Sunday in February, get a  new Triple Threat Flight — a trio of sliders with a bold mix of tastes – for just $12.95.

The lineup includes the following sliders prepared for takeoff:

• Classic Meatball: A hearty meatball with provolone and spicy arrabbiata sauce for an unforgettable kick.
• BBQ Bacon: White cheddar, bacon, jalapeño, BBQ sauce and avocado spread to highlight the packed smoky richness guests already love but in a new format.
• Crispy Chicken: Fried chicken with bacon, tomato, lettuce and chipotle mayo for an extra punch of flavor.

There’s also a tie-in to  the upcoming Lionsgate film “Flight Risk,” starring Mark Wahlberg and hitting theaters on Jan. 24, 2025 – diners can add fries or tater tots for just $1.95* more or include the Flecha Margarita to the flight for an additional $14*. This refreshing margarita, featuring Mark Wahlberg’s Flecha Azul Blanco Tequila, Monin Agave and lime juice, delivers a smooth finish that pairs exceptionally well with the savory sliders.

Sonic

The new Value 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.

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.

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.

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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