Kids Meal Prices at Popular Fast Food and Restaurant Chains
Kids meals are one of the simplest ways to feed children at a restaurant without overspending. Most include a small main, a side and a drink, and many add a toy. Here is what kids meals cost at the chains we track. Prices below are typical US prices and vary by location. Age limits for […]
Restaurant Rewards Apps Compared: Free Food, Birthday Perks and Points
Restaurant rewards apps have become the easiest way to save money on food you already buy. Most are free to join and give points, app-only deals and birthday treats. Here is what the rewards programs at the chains we track offer. Program details change often. Point values, rewards and perks below are general descriptions, so […]
Lower Calorie Fast Food: Lighter Picks and Easy Swaps at Popular Chains
Eating out does not have to mean a 1,200 calorie meal. Most chains we track have at least a few lighter items, and a few simple swaps can cut hundreds of calories from a regular order. Here are lower calorie picks at popular chains, based on the calorie figures on our menu pages. Calorie counts […]
Best Family Meal Deals at Popular Restaurant Chains
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 […]
Late-Night Fast Food: Chains Open Late or 24 Hours
Hungry after midnight? Plenty of US chains keep their drive-thrus or dining rooms open late, and a few never close at all. Here are the chains we track that are best for late-night food, from true 24-hour diners to drive-thrus that run past midnight. Hours vary by location. Some restaurants close their dining room at […]
Restaurant Happy Hours and Timed Deals That Actually Save You Money
Many restaurant chains quietly cut prices at certain times of day. Happy hours, early dinner specials and weekday lunch menus can save you a few dollars on every order, but only if you know when to show up. Here are the best timed deals at the chains we track. Times and offers below are typical […]
Fast Food Breakfast Hours: When Every Major Chain Stops Serving Breakfast
Few things are more frustrating than pulling into a drive-thru at 10:40 AM only to hear that breakfast just ended. Every chain sets its own cutoff, and some serve breakfast all day or even overnight. Here is when the major US chains we track serve breakfast, so you can plan your morning order. Times below […]
Cheapest Fast Food Meals in America: 10 Deals for About $8 or Less
Fast food is not as cheap as it used to be, but the big chains still run value deals that put a full meal on the table for well under $10. We went through the menus we track and pulled out the best meals you can get for about $8 or less. Each pick links […]