National Fast Food Day 11/16: Best Cheap Eats and Deals This Weekend!
We’re sharing the best cheap eats of the week!
Even though there are no specific deals for National Fast Food Day, we have you covered today (and every Friday) with all the best cheap eats and food deals. So, you can still get your family fed on your busy schedule without breaking your budget.
Have you been wondering, “Where are the cheap eats near me?” We have compiled a list of our favorite restaurants and cheap fast-food deals for this week. Plus, head over here for fast food meals for $5 or less!
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Here are a few of our favorite current & upcoming cheap eats and food deals:
KFC – Free 3-Piece Tenders Box w/ a $10 Purchase
For a limited time, you can score a FREE 3-Piece Tenders Box with a $10 Purchase at KFC – online or thru their app!
Here’s what your savings could look like…
Order Taste of KFC 4 Piece Meal Deal $10
Order 3-Piece Tenders Box $5
Total = $15
Less Free 3-Piece Tenders Box w/ a $10 purchase
Final cost $10 total!
*Note that prices may vary by location.
KFC makes it easy to score entrées and family meals for less with the chain’s frequently offered discounts and deals, like their all-new Taste of KFC Deals menu where you can score meal deals for as low as $4.99!
McDonald’s – $1 Chicken Nuggets, Free Fries, & More!
McDonald’s has lots of offers for new and current app users!
- For a limited time, new app users can score a FREE Big Mac with your first $1 purchase!
- Through November 24th, you can score a 10-Piece Chicken Nugget for just $1 once per week at participating locations – no additional purchase needed!
- Through December 31st, you can also get a FREE Medium Fry every single Friday when you make at least a $1 purchase using the app.
Grab this easy deal…
Buy McDonald’s Medium French Fries $3.59
Buy McDonald’s Extra Small Soft Drink $1
Total = $4.59
Use FREE Medium French Fries w/ drink purchase offer
Final cost $1 for both!
*Prices may vary by location.
Dunkin’ Donuts – Free Donut Wednesays are Back
Through December 31st, Dunkin’ Rewards members can take advantage of Free Donut Wednesdays! Just buy any drink, and you can claim a FREE classic donut with your purchase (limit 1 per member, Wednesdays only).
Plus, these other offers are available for Dunkin’ Rewards members NOW through December 30th:
- 11/12 – 11/18: $2 Almond Croissant
- 11/19 – 11/25: $3 Hash Brown Brisket Scramble
- 11/26 – 12/2: Buy one Wake-Up Wrap, get one for $1
- 12/3 – 12/9: $3 Medium Hot or Iced Signature Latte
- 12/10 – 12/16: $1 off Munchkins 25-count or a Half-Dozen Donuts
- 12/17 – 12/23: $2 Medium Hot Chocolate
- 12/24 – 12/30: $2 Munchkins 10-count
Wendy’s – $1 Soft Drinks
For a limited time, Wendy’s is offering $1 soft drinks of ANY size – no additional purchase necessary! You can buy your soft drink online, in-app, or in-store and there are over 100 drink options to choose from!
Subway – Get a Sub, Chips & Drink for Just $6.99
Through December 26th, head over to Subway where you can score ANY 6″ Sub, Small Drink & Chip, or two Cookies Meal for only $6.99 when you use promo code 699MEAL at checkout.
Keep in mind that this deal is valid at participating restaurants when you order through the Subway App or online only (limit 1).
Use this Subway promo code to snag this deal…
Buy 6″ Sub, Small Drink & Chips (or two Cookies) Meal as low as $10.89
Use Subway coupon code 699MEAL
Final cost $6.99!
*Note that prices, participation, and expiration dates may vary by location.
Looking for more deals? Try these codes…
- 6SUB – 6″ Sub for $3.99
- 6INCHMEAL649 – $6.49 6″ Sub, Side, & Drink
- FLMEAL899 – Footlong meal $8.99
- FLDRINK – Free footlong w/ Footlong & Drink purchase
- FTL1299 – 2 Footlong Subs for $12.99
- FTL1799 – 3 Footlong Subs for $17.99
- BEVERAGE – Free small drink w/ Footlong
- CHIPSFL – Free chips w/ Footlong
- FREEDESSERT – Free cookie w/ purchase
Taco Bell – 30 Days of Nacho Fries for Just $10
Through December 2nd, Taco Bell is offering the Nacho Fries Lover’s Pass. This pass allows you to get 30 Days of Regular Nacho Fries with your choice of dipping sauce for just $10!
To get your daily dose of Nacho Fries, download or open the Taco Bell app and scroll until you see the Nacho Fries Lover’s Pass offer. You’ll have to tap “Get The Pass” on two different screens to get to the checkout, where you’ll then have the opportunity to enroll.
Domino’s – FREE Medium 2-Topping Pizza w/ Purchase
Through January 19, 2025, Domino’s Rewards members who place an online order of $7.99 or more will score a FREE medium 2-topping pizza, available for redemption from their Domino’s Rewards account.
How To Score a FREE Medium Pizza (aka Emergency Pizza):
- Sign up to be a Domino’s Rewards member
- Place a delivery order online or a digital carryout order of $7.99 or more.
- Once the order is confirmed, you will automatically receive a Domino’s Emergency Pizza under “My Deals & Rewards” in your Domino’s Rewards account.
- Be sure to redeem your reward within 30 days.
HIP TIP: Looking to save even more on your Domino’s order? Through October 17th, Kroger is offering a $50 Domino’s eGift Card for $42.50 – limit 2!
Olive Garden – Never-Ending Pasta Bowl Only $13.99
Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Bowl is back! This popular promotion allows you to enjoy never-ending combinations of your favorite pasta, sauces, and toppings starting at just $13.99. To find an Olive Garden near you, use their location search.
You can even stack this promotion with a free appetizer or dessert for signing up for Olive Garden’s rewards program (free to join)! AND, you can still take advantage of the $6 Take-Home Meals Offer for another easy peasy meal!
Sonic – 1/2 Price Cheeseburgers Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday after 5PM, you’ll pay 1/2 price for Sonic Cheeseburgers when you order using the Sonic iOS or Android app! Note this offer excludes double-patty cheeseburgers, limited-time-only cheeseburgers, quarter-pound double cheeseburgers, and junior cheeseburgers.
Plus you can score ½ price drinks and slushes ANY time you order ahead using the app! You’ll also get a free reward just for downloading the app (may vary). If you don’t want to order through the app, Sonic’s Happy Hour is from 2-4 pm daily.
Einstein Bros Bagels – Free Coffee Every Day w/ Purchase!
All Schmear Society Rewards Members can participate in Einstein Bros Bagels Unlimited Free Coffee Program.
Any time you place an order online or through the app, you can score a FREE hot or iced coffee (excluding cold brew) of any size with any purchase! That’s about $3 savings per visit!
To redeem your reward, order online or through the app. Sign into your Rewards accounts and view your “My Rewards.” Select the reward when ordering.
Not part of the Schmear Society Rewards program? Sign up for a free account today and you’ll get free Unlimited Free Coffee for the rest of the month. Any purchase will unlock the reward for the next calendar month.
What cheap eats are always available? Score these food deals today or any day…
Sam’s Club Pizza & Drink
If you’re looking for the best cheap fast food deals, look no further than the Sam’s Club food court. You can get a ton of tasty food items at Sam’s Club for under $5, including their popular pizza and drink combo. It costs just $2.50 and you’ll receive a 16″ slice of pizza and a soft drink!
Costco Hot Dog & Drink
Costco members can find cheap eats and food deals at the Costco food court. They have affordable AND delicious food options for under $5. One of our favorites is the hot dog and drink combo. It costs just $1.50 and the price hasn’t changed since 1984!
Costco Chicken Bake
Another of our favorite fast food deals is also from the Costco food court. Costco’s famous Chicken Bake costs $3.99 as it’s made with fresh ingredients like chicken breast, cheese, bacon, and Caesar dressing wrapped up in leftover pizza dough. That’s one of the good food deals you can get right now today!
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Don’t forget the offers section in Wendy’s. Free fry-days every Friday. Lots of other deals.
Thanks for the helpful reminder to check offers in the Wendy’s app, Mamamia! 🤗❤️