Top Cheap Eats This Week | Wendy’s, Arby’s, Starbucks, Panera & More!

We’re sharing the best cheap eats of the week! 

With this busy time of year, comes more activities, sports, and events which means less time for cooking family dinners! Don’t fret – 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. This week’s deals are perfect for all you busy or tired peeps out there who could use a quick pick-me-up or a night off from cooking!

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Here are a few of our favorite current & upcoming cheap eats and food deals:

Starbucks – 50% Off Handcrafted Drinks (12-6 PM Only)

Today, May 31st only,  Starbucks Rewards Members can score 50% off one standard menu-sized handcrafted beverage from 12-6 p.m. local time at participating stores!

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Burger King – Free Cheeseburger w/ 70¢ Purchase 5/31

Burger King is turning 70 and to celebrate, through June 3rd, they’re offering some sweet deals this week for Royal Perks Rewards Members (free to join)!

Today, May 31st only, you can score a FREE cheeseburger with a purchase of just 70¢ or more! Note that this offer cannot be redeemed until after 10:30 AM local time.

Check out their upcoming deals:

• Saturday, June 1st: Free Birthday Pie Slice w/ 70¢ purchase
• Sunday, June 2nd: Free Original Crispy Chicken Sandwich w/ 70¢ purchase
• Monday, June 3rd: Free Whopper Jr. w/ 70¢ purchase

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Arby’s – 50% Off Deluxe or Big Cheesy Bacon Burger

Through June 2nd, Arby’s is offering Rewards Members 50% off the Deluxe or Big Cheesy Bacon Burger!

All you have to do is sign up for rewards (free to join) and place your order via the Arby’s app or online. Note that you will only get 1 discounted burger.

Check out more possible Arby’s Rewards Offers:

• $3 off $15 purchase (exp 5/31)
• $1 Sliders (limit of 5; exp 6/30)
• $1 Any Size Fry (exp 6/2)

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Wendy’s – 1¢ Bacon Cheeseburger w/ Any Purchase

Through June 2nd, Wendy’s is offering a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for only 1¢ with any purchase with the coupon found inside the Wendy’s app! Consider buying small fries and score your burger for only 1¢ for a super cheap lunch/dinner.

Check your account for even more Wendy’s deals and specials:

• FREE Any Size Fries w/ Any Purchase on Fridays
• FREE Any Size Soft Drink w/ Purchase (exp 6/2)
• FREE Wendy’s Kids Meal w/ Premium Combo purchase (exp 6/2)
• $2 off any Premium Combo (exp 6/2)
• $3 Breakfast Sandwich – during breakfast hours (exp 6/2)
• $3 off any $15 Purchase (exp 6/2)
• $5 off any $25 Purchase (exp 6/2)
• $0 Delivery Free w/ In-App Delivery Order of $15+ (exp 6/2)

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Panera – Get a FREE Half Entrée w/ $5 Purchase

For a limited time, head over to Panera, where MyPanera Members (free to join) score a FREE half entrée with a $5 minimum purchase. Just use promo code FREEHALFENTREE at checkout.

To redeem the offer, you must be signed into your MyPanera account. It’s valid only at participating Panera Bakery-Cafes owned by Panera, LLC. There is a limit of one discount per transaction.

Here’s what your deal could look like…

Buffalo Wild Wings – 6 Free Wings with a $10 Takeout or Delivery Order

Through June 30th, you can score Six FREE wings with a $10 minimum takeout or delivery order when you use the promo code GOWINGS at checkout. Cannot be combined with other offers, limit 1 use.

Don’t forget that every Tuesday, Buffalo Wild Wings offers 50% Off Traditional Wings and every Thursday, you can get Buy 1, Get 1 Free Boneless Wings!

This offer is valid both in-store and online for dine-in, delivery, or take-out at participating US locations. No promo code is needed to snag this deal, as the discount will automatically apply when you add an order of wings to your cart.

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IHOP – Kids Eat Free w/ Adult Entrée Purchase + More

For a limited time only, head over to IHOP, where you can score a FREE kids’ meal with the purchase of adult entrée every day from 4 pm to 10 pm! Note that this offer is valid for kids aged 12 and under, at participating locations for dine-in only.

If you’d prefer to place a to-go order,  you can still score 20% off your first online order with promo code IHOP20 at checkout.

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Pizza Hut – NEW Pizza Hut My Hut Box Just $6.99

For a limited time only, you can score the new My Hut Box with prices starting as low as $6.99!

These boxes include your choice of one entree and one side, like a Personal Pan Pizza with wings or fries! That sounds like a sweet lunch option when you are craving pizza!

Note this offer is valid for carryout, dine-in, and delivery at participating locations only.

Plus, be sure to check out how your kiddos can snag a coupon for a FREE personal pan pizza by participating in Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT summer reading program!

Looking for more deals? Check out the $7 Deal Lover’s Menu…

Right now, you can treat the family to Pizza Hut on the cheap when you order from their $7 Deal Lover’s Menu! You can choose from a medium 1-topping pizza, a selection of melts, 8-piece breaded boneless wings, a double order of breadsticks, cheese sticks, and their new chocolate donut bites!

You’ll score them for $7 each when you order two or more items from the Deal Lover’s Menu – no coupon required. Just log in or enter your location, look for the new $7 Lovers option, and select two or more choices from the menu.

Plus, this deal is available for takeout or delivery! Note that participation may vary by location.

Find more Pizza Hut deals here.

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Raising Cane’s – FREE Box Combo for New Rewards Members

For a limited time, Raising Cane’s is offering new Caniac Club Rewards Members (free to join) a coupon for a FREE Box Combo!

To join, first head to your local participating Raising Cane’s location and ask a Crewmember for a Caniac Club card. Then come right back to their Caniac Club page and click Register Your Card.

Once you enter your contact info and verify your email address, you’ll score an offer for a free THE BOX COMBO meal within 2 days! Easy peasy! Plus you’ll then score members-only benefits like special surprises for your birthday, member anniversary, special offers, and more.

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Subway – Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off Footlongs

Through June 11th, jump over to Subway where they are offering Buy One, Get One 50% off Footlong Subs or Wrap options when you use promo code BOGO50 at checkout!

Keep in mind that these deals are valid at participating restaurants when you order through the Subway App or online only (limit 1).

Here’s what your deal could look like…

Find more Subway promo codes here!

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Long John Silver’s – Free Menu Item for NEW Rewards Members

Long John Silver’s recently launched its Seacret Society rewards program (available only at participating locations).

New members will receive a FREE preselected menu item, so make sure to sign up for this FREE program today. The item you receive may vary but could include a FREE fish sandwich like we did!

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Chili’s – Burger, Fries, AND Bottomless Chips & Salsa Only $10.99

The Chili’s 3 For Me menu just got an upgrade! Chili’s fans can now order the Crispy Chicken Sandwich with hand-breaded crispy chicken, mayo, and pickles on a brioche bun, or a brand new burger called the Big Smasher with twice the beef of a Big Mac, topped with diced red onions, lettuce, pickles, Thousand Island dressing, and American cheese. 🍔

Grab a bottomless non-alcoholic beverage, bottomless chips and salsa, plus the Big Smasher OR the Crispy Chicken Sandwich with fries for just $10.99! You can even add a margarita to your meal for just $3! That beats fast food prices any day!

Join My Chili’s Rewards (free to join) to score FREE Chips & Salsa or a non-alcoholic beverage every time you order, personalized rewards and offers, and a FREE dessert on your birthday!

They also regularly send out offers for a FREE order of Chips & Salsa with an entree purchase and more special offers just for rewards members!

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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.

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McDonald’s – Free Fries Every Friday

Every Friday in 2024, McDonald’s is offering up a FREE order of medium fries with your in-app purchase of just $1 or more! You’ll see this offer available to use every Friday inside the McDonald’s app.

You may be able to snag these McDonald’s coupons NOW in the App…

• Big Mac Combo Meal $6 (exp 5/19)
• BOGO FREE Breakfast Sandwich (exp 6/2)
• 99¢ any size coffee (exp 6/2)
• 50% off 10-Piece Chicken McNuggets (exp 6/2)
• 20% Off Any Purchase of $5+ (exp 6/2)

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Wendy’s – FREE Any Size Fries Every Friday

Every Friday in 2024, Wendy’s is offering Free Any Size Fries with any purchase to celebrate FREE FRYday!

For a limited time, each week on Wednesday only, rewards members can also a FREE 6-piece Wendy’s Chicken Nuggets with ANY purchase! Just use the coupons found inside the app – valid through the app or when you show them while ordering inside the restaurant.

Does your family love Wendy’s nuggets? Consider trying their NEW Chicken Nugget Bucket with 50 original or spicy nuggets and your choice of dipping sauces. Note that prices and participation will vary depending on your location.

For a limited time, Wendy’s is also offering a new breakfast combination including a small Seasoned Potatoes and your choice of either a Bacon or a Sausage, Egg & Cheese English Muffin for just $3 when you order online or in the app!

Note that this deal is valid through the app or when you show them while ordering inside the restaurant and breakfast coupons will only show in the app during breakfast hours.

Check your account for even more Wendy’s deals and specials:

• $2 off any Premium Combo (exp 6/2)
• $3 off any $15 Purchase (exp 6/2)
• $0 Delivery Free w/ In-App Delivery Order of $15+ (exp 6/2)

Note that only one coupon can be applied per order, so choose the one that works best for you. A Wendy’s Rewards Account (free to join) is needed to access these offers. Menu prices may vary by location.

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Einstein Bros Bagels – Free Coffee Every Day w/ Purchase!

Einstein Bros. Bagels has a new and exciting offer for 2024. Schmear Society Rewards Members can participate in the new Unlimited Free Coffee Program.

That means 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.

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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

Another prime place to find cheap eats and food deals is the Costco food court which has many 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!