Feeding a family at a restaurant adds up fast. Family meals and bundles solve that by packaging a main dish, sides and sometimes dessert at a lower price per person than ordering individual plates. Here are the best family deals at the chains we track.
Prices below are typical US prices. Family bundles are usually for takeout, and prices and availability vary by location.
Family meal prices at a glance
| Meal | Chain | Typical price | Feeds about |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build a Bucket | KFC | $20 | 4 |
| 8 pc Family Meal | Popeyes | from $22.99 | 4 |
| Family Bundle | Burger King | about $24.99 | 3 to 4 |
| Breakfast Family Feast | IHOP | about $32.99 | 4 |
| Family Packs | Texas Roadhouse | $37.99 to $54.99 | 4 to 6 |
| Nuggets Family Meal | Chick-fil-A | about $40 to $44 | 4 to 5 |
| Pancake Breakfast Family Meal | Cracker Barrel | about $42.99 | 4 to 6 |
| Family Meal | Panda Express | about $45 | 4 to 5 |
| Family-style meals | Olive Garden | from $68.99 | 4 to 6 |
Lowest price: KFC Build a Bucket
At $20, KFC's Build a Bucket includes 8 pieces of dark meat chicken or 8 tenders, 4 sides and 4 biscuits. That works out to about $5 per person for a full meal.
Best chicken alternative: Popeyes Family Meal
The Popeyes 8 pc Family Meal starts around $22.99 with two large sides and four biscuits. You can mix Mild and Spicy chicken at no extra cost.
Best breakfast for a group: IHOP and Cracker Barrel
IHOP's Breakfast Family Feast starts around $32.99, and Cracker Barrel's pancake breakfast Family Meal is about $42.99. Both are handy for weekend mornings or holiday gatherings.
Best sit-down style at home: Texas Roadhouse and Olive Garden
Texas Roadhouse Family Packs, about $37.99 to $54.99, bring steak, ribs or chicken home with sides and rolls. Olive Garden's family-style meals start around $68.99 and include salad and breadsticks.
Other ways to feed a family for less
- At Cook Out, a Tray with a main, two sides and a drink is about $7.39 per person.
- A Jersey Mike's Giant sub usually costs less than two Regulars and is easy to cut into portions.
- Order family bundles in the chain's app, where extra deals often appear.
- Pick up instead of using delivery to avoid markups and fees.
Compare more options on our restaurant menus page.