$7 or Less: Best Meal Deals at McDonald’s, Starbucks & More

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Amid rising food costs, labor shortages and higher minimum wage requirements, many fast-food chains have begun raising prices. As a customer, you may feel like you aren’t getting as much value out of your meal deal lately.

However, there are still many great deals to be had that can save you money the next time you need a quick meal. Here’s a look at some of the best meal deals you can currently get at several popular fast-food chains.

McDonald’s: $5 Meal Deal

For a limited time, you can snag a $5 Meal Deal at McDonald’s. Meals include a McChicken or McDouble sandwich, four chicken nuggets, fries and a drink.

There is also the Buy One, Get One for $1 option, which works for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You simply buy one item from the menu and can get the second for just a buck. Here are examples of some favorites you can snag for $1 when you double up:

• Sausage McMuffin
• Sausage Biscuit
• Sausage Burrito
• Hash Browns
• McChicken
• Double Cheeseburger
• 6-piece Chicken McNuggets
• Small Fries

Burger King: $5 Your Way Meal

For $5, you can choose between a Whopper Jr., Chicken Jr. or Bacon Cheeseburger paired with Value Fries, a four-piece Chicken Nuggets and a Value Soft Drink.

Burger King also lets you rule over your next order and pay less with such options as the $5 Duo or $7 Trio, which is where you can mix and match your favorite BK items like the Bacon Cheeseburger or Original Chicken Sandwiches and get two for $5 or three for $7. 

Jack in the Box: Jack’s Munchies Under $4 Menu

You can mix and match items from Jack in the Box’s newly introduced “Jack’s Munchies Under $4” menu, which includes all of the chain’s best-value items. Menu items include the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger ($2.89), four-piece chicken nuggets ($2.89), Value Curly Fries ($1.69) and two tacos for 99 cents.

Starbucks: Pairings Menu

Starbucks has introduced its own value combo. For as little as $5, you can get a tall iced or hot coffee or tea paired with a butter croissant​. Or, for as little as $6, you can get a tall iced or hot coffee or tea paired with a breakfast sandwich.

Taco Bell: $7 Luxe Cravings Box

Taco Bell’s new combo offers five items for just $7. The Luxe Cravings Box includes a Seasoned Beef Chalupa Supreme, a Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, a Double Stacked Taco, chips and nacho cheese sauce, and a medium fountain drink. Select Cravings Menu items included are in the dollar menu range by themselves, such as the following: 

• Double Stacked Taco: $1.99
• Cheesy Roll-Up: $1.19
• Spicy Potato Soft Taco: $1.29
• Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito: $1.39

Wendy’s: $5 Biggie Bag

Wendy’s $5 combo meal includes your choice of a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger or Crispy Chicken Sandwich, four chicken nuggets, fries and a drink. You can substitute the small drink for a junior Frosty at no extra charge.

Caitlyn Moorhead contributed to the reporting for this article.

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