The fast food wars are heating up.
Last week, Taco Bell became the latest chain to announce that it’s launching a new $7 value meal deal.
In a bid to get diners back, fast-food and restaurant chains are launching more value deals. So, how do the other offers stack up?
Taco Bell
Taco Bell’s new $7 Luxe Craving Box includes a Chalupa Supreme, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, Double Stacked Taco, alongside chips and nacho cheese sauce, and a medium drink.
The limited-time deal gives customers a 55% discount off typical menu prices, the company said.
Earlier this year, Taco Bell overhauled its Cravings Value Menu by adding six new “meal-sized” items to the menu, which features items under $3.
Burger King
Burger King also announced a limited-time value offer, the “$5 Your Way Meal.” It includes a choice between a Whopper Jr., Bacon Cheeseburger, and Chicken Jr., alongside fries, four-piece chicken nuggets, and a soft drink, all for $5.
This deal is set to run for several months, unlike a similar deal offered by McDonald’s, Bloomberg reported.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s launched its $5 offering at the end of June. It includes a choice between two of the chain’s signature burgers — a McChicken or a McDouble — and a four-piece McNuggets, fries, and a drink.
Wendy’s
Other chains are expanding their existing meal deals. Wendy’s has announced that it’s adding to its $3 breakfast deal for a limited time. Customers can pair a small portion of seasoned potatoes with a choice between two breakfast muffins — a bacon, egg, and cheese English muffin or a sausage, egg, and cheese English muffin, the company said.
Starbucks
The coffee chain has launched new $5 and $6 breakfast combos in June.
As part of this new “pairings menu,” customers can get a 12-ounce iced or hot coffee or tea paired with a butter croissant from $5, or with a breakfast sandwich from $6.
Chili’s
Restaurant chains like Chili’s are also rolling out more deals and portion sizes to capture some of fast-food’s lost diners.
Chili’s launched its new Big Smasher burger earlier this year — the burger costs $12.99 but comes down to $10.99 when part of the chain’s “3 For Me” meal combo. The cheaper deals hope to capture those diners looking for value as fast-food prices creep up toward restaurant chain prices.
