Tuesday, August 25, brings a fresh round of restaurant bargains, including a new Wendy’s nugget promotion, free McDonald’s fries, value meals at KFC and Taco Bell, half-price drinks at SONIC and pizza deals for families.
The biggest new offer this week comes from Wendy’s, where customers can get 10 chicken nuggets for less than $2.
As always, national promotions may be limited to participating restaurants, and many require an app, rewards account or digital order. Prices can also vary by location, so customers should check the restaurant app before ordering.
Wendy’s: 10 Nuggets for $1.99
Wendy’s has replaced its recently ended $1 Frosty promotion with another aggressive value deal.
Customers can get a 10-piece order of Classic or Spicy Nuggets for $1.99 with a qualifying purchase through a digital offer in the Wendy’s app.
The promotion is available at participating U.S. restaurants for a limited time and can be used as a daily digital offer.
For someone already planning to stop at Wendy’s, 10 nuggets for $1.99 could be Tuesday’s best fast-food bargain.
Wendy’s customers can also check their accounts for other available offers, including $3 off a purchase of $20 or more.
McDonald’s: Free Medium Fries With $1 Purchase
McDonald’s continues to offer one of the lowest-cost app deals available.
Rewards members can receive a free medium order of fries with a purchase of at least $1 at participating restaurants.
The promotion can be redeemed once per week through October 4 and requires customers to order through the McDonald’s app and participate in Rewards. McDelivery orders are excluded.
Breakfast customers also have another option: McDonald’s is offering a participating breakfast sandwich for $2 once per week through October 4.
Eligible choices can include the Egg McMuffin, Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit and Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles.
KFC: Meals Starting at $5
KFC’s Taste of KFC value lineup remains available at participating restaurants, with meals starting at $5.
One of the featured $5 meals includes two pieces of dark-meat fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy and a biscuit.
It is a straightforward option for customers looking for a complete meal instead of an app freebie or discounted side.
Promotional pricing and participation can vary by restaurant, and KFC notes that some promotional prices are not available for delivery.
Taco Bell: Value Boxes and a Tuesday Bonus
Taco Bell continues to emphasize bundled meals through its Luxe Cravings Box lineup.
Depending on location, customers can find $5, $7 and $9 Luxe Cravings Box options, with combinations that can include tacos, burritos, Chalupas, sides and a fountain drink.
The chain also offers a customizable Build Your Own Luxe Cravings Box through its digital ordering system, although local pricing varies.
Tuesday is also Taco Bell’s regular Tuesday Drops day for Rewards members.
Today’s August 25 drop is tied to Taco Bell’s newly returned 2016-themed menu and gives Rewards members a chance to win one of 500 limited-edition prize packs featuring Taco Bell collaborations with Anti Social Social Club and Camp Snap.
The sweepstakes opens at 2 p.m. Pacific time in the Taco Bell app.
SONIC: Half-Price Drinks and Slushes
North Texas customers dealing with another hot August afternoon can still take advantage of one of SONIC’s most useful recurring app offers.
Customers who order through the SONIC app can receive drinks and Slushes for half price any time.
That makes the deal available outside traditional happy-hour periods and can make a noticeable difference for families ordering several drinks.
Menu exclusions and availability can vary by location.
Domino’s: Two or More Items for $6.99 Each
Domino’s continues its long-running Mix & Match promotion.
Customers who select at least two qualifying menu items can get them for $6.99 each.
Options can include medium pizzas and selected sides, desserts and other qualifying menu items. Some crusts and premium choices cost extra.
Domino’s also continues to advertise a $7.99 carryout deal on qualifying one-topping pizzas or eight-piece wings at participating locations.
For families ordering multiple items, the Mix & Match promotion can be one of Tuesday’s better dinner options.
Pizza Hut: $7 Deal Lover’s Menu
Pizza Hut is also competing for the value-conscious pizza customer.
Its Deal Lover’s Menu offers qualifying selections starting at $7 each when customers purchase at least two items.
Depending on the restaurant, choices can include medium one-topping pizzas, Melts, boneless wings, pasta, breadsticks, desserts and beverages.
Prices and participation vary, and some pizza, pasta and wing selections may cost more than the advertised starting price.
Applebee’s: All You Can Eat for $15.99
For customers looking for a sit-down meal, Applebee’s continues to offer its All You Can Eat promotion for $15.99 at participating restaurants.
Guests can mix and match Boneless Wings, Signature Riblets and Double Crunch Shrimp, with endless fries included.
The offer is dine-in only and is available for a limited time.
Compared with the smaller fast-food promotions, this is the highest-priced deal on Tuesday’s list — but it is also the only unlimited-food offer.
Check the Apps Before You Go
Tuesday’s strongest low-cost deals are concentrated in restaurant apps.
Wendy’s $1.99 nuggets and McDonald’s free fries stand out for customers wanting to spend as little as possible, while KFC, Taco Bell, Domino’s and Pizza Hut provide better options for complete meals or family orders.
The most important rule remains the same: check the restaurant app before leaving home.
National promotions can vary by franchise, some require digital ordering, and local restaurants may offer additional deals that are not advertised nationwide.
