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If you’re looking for fast food happy hour prices, we’ve got you covered. Grab this HUGE list of deals at fast food places!
BEST Fast Food Deals 2026
Looking for the best cheap (and good!) fast food deals around town? Although we don’t often eat meals out, it’s nice to grab a cheap treat when we’re out having fun. LOTS of restaurants have fast food happy hour savings or fast food specials that last all day.
As we head toward warmer days and all the hustle and bustle, here are the cheapest fast food promos to keep in mind if you’re out traveling! Be sure to sign up for the apps for all of these places too – many offer free food or reward apps when you do!
CHEAP SUMMER EATS
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Meals Under $6
Family Meal Bundles
Full List by Restaurant
Meals Under $6
McDonald’s – $5 Meal Deal
Get a full meal at McDonald’s for just $5 – choose a McChicken or McDouble sandwich, a 4 piece Chicken McNugget, Small Fries, and a Small Drink. One of the most popular cheap fast food deals in 2026!
Wendy’s – $6 Biggie Bags
Each biggie bag has a choice of a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, or Double Stack PLUS a 4 piece chicken nugget, small fries, and small drink. A classic value meal!
Dairy Queen – 2/$5 Mix & Match
Mix and Match any items included 2/$5. This promo includes cheeseburgers, small sundaes, and pretzel sticks with queso!
Dunkin – $6 Meal
Includes 2 wake up wraps and a medium iced or hot coffee
Jack In The Box – $5 Big Deal Meal
You’ll receive a Jr. Chicken Sandwich or Jr. Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger along with a taco, curly fries, and a 16 oz drink. One of the BEST combos for the price!
Carl’s Jr. – $5.99 Build Your Own Bag Meal
Includes your choice of a main sandwich (Single Cali Classic, Spicy Chicken Sandwich), 4 pc Chicken Stars, a small fry or onion ring, and a drink
Checkers & Rally’s – 5/$5 Deal
Choose from a Cheese Double or Spicy Chicken Sandwich, 8 Chicken Bites, Small Fries, a 16 ounce Drink, and Cinnamon Apple Pie
KFC – $4.99 Taste of KFC Deal
Get 2 pieces of chicken (drumstick & thigh), Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, and a flaky Biscuit
CHEAP SUMMER EATS
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Family Meal Fast Food Deals
Wendy’s – GIANT Nugget Bucket and GIANT Chili
Wendy’s is serving up one of the best fast food family meal deals right now!
You can grab 50 chicken nuggets for just around $15 (prices can range from $13 – $22 depending on location) – perfect for road trips, summer pool parties, or hungry teens. Prefer something heartier? Their Giant Chili Bowl feeds a crowd for around $14. These deals are available for a limited time and are a huge value compared to regular menu prices.
Popeyes – $25 Chicken Tenders Meal
Includes 12 Tenders, 2 Sides, 4 Biscuits and 4 drinks – that’s a TOP bundle!
Popeyes – 2 Can Dine For $13
Includes 5 pieces of chicken or 6 tenders, 2 sides, and 2 biscuits. Great for couples or older kiddos with a big appetite!
Jack In the Box – $22.99 Party Bundle
Grab 3 Jr. Jumbo Jack Cheeseburgers, 3 Jr. Chicken Sandwiches, 3 Medium Curly Fries, and 6 Tacos. A great feast for a group!
Jack In the Box – $16.99 Meal Deal
2 Jumbo Jack Cheeseburgers, 2 Medium Curly Fries, Tiny Tacos, and Mini Churros
Looking for specific deals at a certain fast food chain? Here’s a full list of all the best values each restaurant has!
1. Taco Bell
Taco Bell has some of the BEST fast food value menu items for 2026! No matter if you’re craving late night snacks or daytime treats, these deals hit the spot!
2 – 5 pm Fast Food Happy Hour:
- Freezes for $1
- Medium Fountain Drinks $1
- Medium Refrescas $2
Be sure to download the free Taco Bell App (iTunes or Google Play) for special coupons, freebies, and other deals
2. McDonald’s Value Deals
There’s solid deals at McDonald’s this year. Be sure to also check their app as you hunt for fast food savings.
FREE Fries on Fridays with any $1 App Purchase
Mix and Match for 2/$6: Includes McChicken, McDouble with Cheese, 6 piece Chicken McNugget, or Filet-O-Fish Sandwich
Be sure to download the free McDonald’s App (iTunes or Google Play) for special coupons, rewards, and promos!
3. Burger King Value Menu
Burger King has a lot of value with several budget-friendly combos this summer:
$1.49 Large Fry or Onion Ring (In-App Offer)
$5 Duo and $7 Trio Deals – Mix and Match Whopper Jr. Sandwiches, Original Chicken Sandwiches, Bacon Cheeseburger, Medium Fries, 8 Piece Chicken Fries, or Medium Soft Drinks
Be sure to download the free Burger King App (iTunes or Google Play) for special coupons, freebies, and other deals! Also, if you’re a Walmart PLUS member, don’t forget to link your Walmart+ account with your BK Rewards account to get 25% off everyday.
4. Wendy’s Value Deals
FREE Any Size Fry w/ Purchase (Find offer in the app)
50-Nugget Bucket OR GIANT Chili – Both around $15 – pricing may vary by location (That will feed a crowd at the pool!)
$3 Breakfast Combo: Bacon or Sausage, Egg, & Cheese English Muffin, and small Seasoned Potatoes
$6 Biggie Bag: Crispy Chicken sandwich or Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, 4pc Nugget, Small Fry & Small Soft Drink for $6
FREE App Offers: Offers for a free Small Frosty, Small Drink & more reload weekly, download the free Wendy’s App (iTunes or Google Play)
5. Dairy Queen Deals
2 for $5 Mix and Match: Cheeseburger, 2pc Chicken Strips, Reg Fry, Small Sundae, Drink, Pretzel Sticks w.Queso
$7 Meal Deal: 3-piece chicken strip, or cheeseburger, served with fries, drink and sundae
Be sure to download the free Dairy Queen App (iTunes or Google Play) for weekly special deals & freebies!
6. Sonic Fast Food Happy Hour & Value Menu
- *Sonic Happy Hour (2-4 pm): 1/2 Price Drinks and Slushies
- * LATE Night Happy Hour (after 8 pm) – 1/2 Price drinks and slushies
Be sure to download the free Sonic App (iTunes or Google Play) for ordering ahead (1/2 price Drinks and Slushies ALL DAY LONG if you order through the app!!) and special rewards!
7. KFC Value Menu
$4.99 Meal: 2Pc Chicken (drum and thigh), mashed potatoes & gravy, and biscuit
8pc Bucket of Chicken for $10: Only on Tuesdays
8. Pizza Hut Individual Deals
$6.99 Personal Pan Pizza and a side
$6.99 Half Melt with Fries OR 4 boneless wings
9. Dunkin
$6 will get you 2 wake up wraps and a medium iced or hot coffee
10. Jack In The Box Deals
$5 Big Meal Deal – You’ll receive a Jr. Chicken Sandwich or Jr. Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger along with a taco, curly fries, and a 16 oz drink
$22.99 Party Bundle – Grab 3 Jr. Jumbo Jack Cheeseburgers, 3 Jr. Chicken Sandwiches, 3 Medium Curly Fries, and 6 Tacos
$16.99 Meal Deal – 2 Jumbo Jack Cheeseburgers, 2 Medium Curly Fries, Tiny Tacos, and Mini Churros
11. Carl’s Jr. Value Meals
$5.99 Build Your Own Bag Meal: Includes your choice of a main sandwich (Single Cali Classic, Spicy Chicken Sandwich), 4 pc Chicken Stars, a small fry or onion ring, and a drink
12. Checkers & Rally’s Values
5/$5 – Choose from a Cheese Double or Spicy Chicken Sandwich, 8 Chicken Bites, Small Fries, a 16 ounce Drink, and Cinnamon Apple Pie
13. Popeyes Value Menu Deals
$25 Chicken Tenders Meal – Includes 12 Tenders, 2 Sides, 4 Biscuits and 4 drinks
2 Can Dine For $13 – Includes 5 pieces of chicken or 6 tenders, 2 sides, and 2 biscuits
CHEAP SUMMER EATS
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If you know about a great fast food deal please let us know and we’ll add to our list!
My sliders be $1 Arby’s
They do $1 sliders at Arby’s in the Atlanta area! Such a deal for our family of 6 as Arby’s can add up quickly!
Arby’s doesn’t do $1 sliders. I’m there now.
Hi Wyman! This may be regional – but in our area they do $1.25 sliders from 2-5pm 🙂 I’m sorry this one didn’t work for you, thanks for letting us know!
Don’t forget 1/2 price shakes after 8p. Yummy