Fast Food: Summer's Cheap Value Meals and Menus

Fast food giants are battling it out with value menu deals this summer, offering customers a range of budget-friendly options as a reprieve from skyrocketing prices.

McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's:

• McDonald's $5 value meal: starts June 25, includes a sandwich, nuggets, fries, and a drink. #
• Burger King's $5 Your Way Meal: starts June 13, includes a sandwich, nuggets, fries, and a drink. #
• Wendy's $3 breakfast deal: started May 20, includes seasoned potatoes and an English muffin sandwich. #

Taco Bell and Starbucks:

• Taco Bell's Luxe Cravings Box: $7, starts June 27, includes a Chalupa Supreme, burrito, taco, chips, and a drink. A true bang for your buck. #
• Starbucks' Pairings Menu: $5-$7, starts June 11, coffee/tea + croissant for $5, add $1-2 for a breakfast sandwich. A cheap Picasso compared to Taco Bell's bang for your buck. #

Jack in the Box:

• $4 munchies menu: started June 3, items include Jr. Jumbo Jack, nuggets, sandwiches, tacos, and sides/drinks. A great variety for those with the munchies. #