December's Hottest Fast Food Deals to Savor

Fast food enthusiasts have plenty to celebrate this December, with a slew of enticing deals designed to satisfy cravings without straining wallets.

 

McDonald's: Extended $5 Meal Deal

McDonald's is extending its popular $5 Meal Deal through December, offering a McChicken or McDouble sandwich, a 4-piece Chicken McNugget, small fries, and a small drink. This initiative aims to attract budget-conscious customers amid rising fast food prices.

 

Wendy's: Biggie Bag Bargains

Wendy's continues to offer its $5 Biggie Bags, featuring a choice of a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, or Double Stack, plus a 4-piece chicken nugget, small fries, and a small drink. It's a meal that fills you up without emptying your wallet.

 

Subway: Meal of the Day Specials

Subway introduces a "Meal of the Day" menu, offering daily rotating sub specials to highlight quality and affordability. Each day features a different sub paired with a 20-ounce drink and your choice of chips or two cookies.

 

Taco Bell: Luxe Cravings Boxes

Taco Bell's $5, $7, and $9 Luxe Cravings Boxes let you customize your meal with a specialty item, a taco or burrito, a side, and a drink. Upgrade to the Supreme version for just a dollar more, or stick with the Classic Luxe Box for $5.

 

Burger King: Free Fries and Mix-and-Match Meals

Burger King is offering a free any-size fry each week (with purchase) via their app. Look for rotating two-for-$5 and three-for-$7 deals, $4 breakfast combos, and BOGO chicken sandwiches. The offers page is your friend!

 

Domino's: $7 Mix 'n Match Deal

Domino's $7 Mix 'n Match lets you build your own meal—choose two or more items (pizzas, bread, chicken, sandwiches, pastas, salads, or desserts) for $7 each. Large one-topping pizzas are $8 for carryout.

 

Panda Express: $40 Family Meal

Feed the whole family with Panda Express's $40 Family Meal—three large entrees and two large sides. Orange chicken and fried rice, anyone?

 

Pizza Hut: $7 Deal Lover's Menu

Pizza Hut's $7 Deal Lover's Menu is a mix-and-match bonanza: medium pizzas, Melts, wings, breadsticks, pastas, and desserts. Try the new Crafted Flatzz pizzas for $5 before 5 pm, or grab a Triple Treat Box for $20.

 

Wingstop: $18 Boneless Meal Deal

Wingstop's $18 Boneless Meal Deal includes 20 boneless wings (up to four flavors), a large fries, and two dips—enough for three or four, or two with big appetites.

 

Papa Johns: $7 Papa Pairings

Papa Johns' $7 Papa Pairings offer a variety of options—medium pizzas, Papadias, Chicken Poppers, cheese sticks, garlic knots, and desserts. Buy at least two for the deal. Large one-topping carryout pizzas are $8, and there's a 50% off carryout special, too.

 

Sonic: Free Coke and Happy Hour Deals

Sonic is giving away free any-size Cokes with unlimited add-ins (with purchase) for rewards members—redeemable once per day through December 28th. Happy hour deals mean half-price slushes and drinks when you order online or in the app, plus $2 crispy tender wraps and junior deluxe cheeseburgers.

 

Del Taco: Taco Nights and El Big Boxes

Del Taco's Taco Nights are legendary—three snack tacos for $2.49 on Tuesdays and three grilled chicken tacos for $3.59 on Thursdays (3 pm to 11 pm). The new El Big Boxes (from $5 to $9) are loaded with burritos, fries, and quesadillas.

 

Dairy Queen: $7 Cheeseburger Meal Deal

DQ's $7 Cheeseburger Meal Deal includes a cheeseburger, fries, a 21-ounce drink, and a small sundae. Or, mix and match two items (like a sundae or cheeseburger) for $5.

 

Church's Chicken: $20 Family Meal and Texas Two-Piece Fest

Church's $20 family meal gets you 10 pieces of chicken or tenders, two large sides, and five biscuits. Solo diners can enjoy the Texas Two-piece Fest for $3.49 (two pieces, a biscuit, and a jalapeno).

 

Jack in the Box: Two-for Deals

Jack in the Box is serving up two sausage or bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit sandwiches for $5, two sausage croissants for $5.50, and two Jumbo Jack burgers for $5. And don't forget the classic two tacos for $1.49.

 

Taco John's: $5 Meal Steal

Taco John's $5 combo includes a crispy beef taco, bean burrito, junior Potato Olés, and a small drink. Upgrade for $2 more, or grab two junior crispy chicken wraps for $3.

 

White Castle: $5 BBQ Pulled Pork Slider Combo

White Castle's $5 combo features two BBQ pulled pork sliders, fries, and a drink—a new twist on a classic favorite.

 

Shake Shack: Free Chicken Shack and Weekly Freebies

Shake Shack is offering a free Chicken Shack sandwich on Sundays with a $10 purchase (use code CHICKENSUNDAY). Each week in December, use code SHACKCHEER for a different free sandwich—check their site for the schedule.

 

Chipotle: BOGO Free Saturdays

Chipotle is getting in on the action with BOGO free deals on Saturdays in December (4 pm to close). Whether you're craving tacos, burritos, or any entree, there's a deal for you.

 

Tips for Maximizing Fast-Food Savings

1. Download the apps: Most of these deals require the restaurant's app. It's worth the few extra taps for the savings!

2. Sign up for rewards: Loyalty programs often unlock even more freebies and exclusive offers.

3. Check for local specials: Some locations may have additional deals or regional exclusives.

4. Share the love: Many of these deals are perfect for sharing with friends or family—split a family meal or box and save even more.

 

Which deal are you most excited to try this December? Do you have a favorite fast-food trick or a secret menu item you swear by? Share your tips, tricks, and tasty finds in the comments below.