ReturningWhile supplies last$8.00
McDonald's · Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal
A meal deal featuring the Quarter Pounder with Cheese sandwich, medium fries, and a drink.
Every value menu menu item, by chain and by year
Which US restaurant chains put value menu on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
Key data
MenuLaunches has tracked 41 value menu menu launches across 17 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-09. The chains that use it most are McDonald's, Crumbl, Burger King, Taco Bell.
- Launches
- 41
- Chains
- 17
- Years covered
- 2026–2026
- Peak month
- 2026-09
Launches by month
When chains actually put this on the menu.
- 526-08
- 1926-09
- 1726-10
Who launched value menu first in 2026
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whataburger | Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich Jr. | August 27, 2026 |
| 2 | Whataburger | Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich Jr. | August 27, 2026 |
| 3 | Whataburger | Whataburger Patty Melt Jr. | August 27, 2026 |
| 4 | Whataburger | Bacon & Cheese Whataburger Jr. | August 27, 2026 |
| 5 | McDonald's | $2 Breakfast Sandwich Deal | August 29, 2026 |
| 6 | Popeyes | $6 Big Box | September 2, 2026 |
| 7 | TGI Fridays | 3 For All | September 14, 2026 |
| 8 | Friendly's | Back-to-School Cheeseburger | September 15, 2026 |
| 9 | Church's Texas Chicken | 4PC Wings Real Big Deal Box | September 16, 2026 |
| 10 | Taco Bell | Gordita Crunch Duos | September 17, 2026 |
All launches
New permanentPermanent$0.99
Crumbl · Chocolate Chip Cookie Thin
A thin version of Crumbl's Chocolate Chip Cookie, priced as part of a new permanent value menu with 170 calories.
New permanentPermanent$1.99
Crumbl · Dirty Soda
Discounted fountain soda drinks offered as part of Crumbl's new permanent value menu, priced between 99 cents and $1.99 depending on size.
Returning3 days left
Burger King · Whopper Jr. BOGO
A one-day buy-one-get-one-free offer on the Whopper Jr. sandwich, available only through the BK App or BK.com to Royal Perks members.
Test marketWhile supplies last$9.00
Taco Bell · Discovery Luxe Box
A combo meal being tested that includes a Baja Crispy Chicken Soft Taco, a Burrito Supreme, a Crunchy Taco, Chips, Nacho Cheese Sauce, and a medium fountain drink.
Test marketWhile supplies last$9.99
Taco Bell · Baja Crispy Chicken Soft Taco Combo
A combo meal being tested that includes two Baja Crispy Chicken Soft Tacos, Nacho Fries, and a large fountain drink.
New permanentPermanent$9.99
Denny's · Triple Play Combo
A combo meal lineup built around a starter, entrée, and drink, offered as a packaged value meal.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$1.99
Crumbl · Dirty Soda and thin chocolate chip cookie value offer
A new value offer pairing a Dirty Soda with a thin chocolate chip cookie.
Returning3 days left$20.00
KFC · 50 Nuggets
A 50-piece chicken nugget order offered as a one-day Halloween value deal.
Limited-time offerUntil Jan 3$30.00
Wingstop · 30 Wings for $30
A promotional deal offering 30 chicken wings for $30, available every Thursday and Sunday through the remainder of the football season.
ReturningWhile supplies last$1.99
Crumbl · Zero-Sugar Dirty Soda and Chocolate Chip Thin Cookie
A value bundle pairing a 24-ounce zero-sugar Dirty Soda with a large Chocolate Chip Thin cookie, totaling 170 calories, offered at participating Crumbl stores that have installed beverage machines.
New permanentPermanent$7.99
Wendy's · Dave's Single Combo Meal
Combo meal featuring a Dave's Single hamburger made with fresh, never frozen beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, ketchup, mustard, mayo and onion on a toasted potato bun, served with small Hot & Crispy Fries and a small soft drink.
Test marketWhile supplies last$2.99
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers · Steakburger Taco
A taco made with Freddy's steakburger, part of a four-item Everyday Value menu currently being tested in nearly 100 restaurants.
Limited-time offerEnded Oct 19$4.00
Taco Bell · Kevin Hart's Usual
A bundle featuring a Beef Burrito Supreme, a Crunchy Taco and a medium fountain drink, curated as Kevin Hart's personal go-to Taco Bell order.
Limited-time offerEnded Oct 26$4.00
Taco Bell · Paris Hilton's Usual
A bundle featuring a Diablo Ranch Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap Slider with Hidden Valley Ranch, a Crunchy Taco and a medium fountain drink, curated as Paris Hilton's personal go-to Taco Bell order.
Limited-time offer5 days left$4.00
Taco Bell · Doja Cat's Usual
A bundle featuring the Mexican Pizza and a Spicy Potato Soft Taco, curated as Doja Cat's personal go-to Taco Bell order.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$7.99
Jersey Mike's Subs · Mini Bundle
A bundled meal offering any mini cold sub along with a bag of chips, with each mini sub providing at least 18 grams of protein.
Limited-time offerUntil Jan 3$39.99
Huey Magoo's · Feast for Six
A value meal for groups including 30 hand-breaded or grilled Tender Bites, 10 hand-breaded or grilled tenders, six dips, three large fries or orders of chips and six pieces of Texas toast.
ReturningUntil Jan 3$29.99
Huey Magoo's · Family Four Pack
A family meal including eight hand-breaded or grilled tenders, four dips, two large fries and four pieces of Texas toast.
Limited-time offerUntil Jan 3$9.99
Huey Magoo's · 8-Piece Tender Bite Combo
A combo meal featuring eight Tender Bites, one dip, a choice of fries, hand-spun chips or coleslaw, Texas toast and a 20-ounce drink.
Limited-time offerUntil Jan 3$10.99
Huey Magoo's · 4-Piece Tender Combo
A combo meal including four tenders, one dip, one side, Texas toast and a 20-ounce drink.
ReturningWhile supplies last$16.99
Wingstop · Boneless Meal Deal
A meal deal featuring 20 boneless wings in up to four flavors, served with a large fry and two dips, available for online or app order for pickup or delivery.
New permanentPermanent$3.49
KFC · Go Bucket
A new snackable bucket pairing a choice of KFC chicken (four nuggets, two wings, or one tender) with fries or wedges, designed to fit in a standard car cupholder.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$1.99
Long John Silver's · Crispy Battered Wings
Tender chicken wings freshly battered in restaurants using Long John Silver's signature batter, served three for a low price and pairable with Baja or Sweet Chili dipping sauce.
Limited-time offerEnded Sep 27$5.00
Church's Texas Chicken · Big Deal Box
A combo box offering a leg and thigh of fried chicken or two Hand-Battered Tenders, two regular classic sides, a Honey-Butter Biscuit, and a jalapeño; a higher tier offers four Bone-In Wings instead.
Test marketWhile supplies last$1.99
Taco Bell · Chicken Crunchadilla
A grilled quesadilla with a crunchy taco shell added inside, filled with a three-cheese blend, chicken, Creamy Jalapeño Sauce, and reduced-fat sour cream, tested as part of the Luxe Value Menu refresh.
Test marketWhile supplies last$2.99
Taco Bell · Mini Fiesta Bowl
A small burrito bowl with rice, seasoned beef, nacho cheese, a three-cheese blend, Spicy Ranch Sauce, and Fiesta Strips, tested as part of the Luxe Value Menu refresh.
Test marketWhile supplies last$2.49
Taco Bell · Crunchwrap Dipper
A mini, dippable version of the Crunchwrap, made with a toasted tortilla filled with seasoned beef, shredded cheddar, Spicy Ranch Sauce, and Fiesta Strips, served with a side of hot nacho cheese for dipping.
Test marketWhile supplies last$2.79
Taco Bell · Mini Tostada Bowl
A tostada bowl served in a crunchy tortilla bowl, filled with rice, Fiesta Potatoes, seasoned beef, three-cheese blend, nacho cheese, Fiesta Strips, reduced-fat sour cream, and pico de gallo.
Test marketWhile supplies last$2.29
Taco Bell · Crispy Chicken Roll Up
A crispy-fried chicken strip coated in a tortilla chip breading, rolled up with a 3-cheese blend and Avocado Ranch Sauce inside a warm flour tortilla, then grilled.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$9.00
Taco Bell · Discovery Luxe Box
Combo box including Gordita Crunch Duos, a Doritos Locos Taco, a Crunchy Taco, chips with nacho cheese sauce, and a medium fountain drink.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$5.49
Taco Bell · Gordita Crunch Duos
A snack-sized version of the Cheesy Gordita Crunch with a choice of steak or chicken, warm flatbread, a melted three-cheese blend, crispy white corn shell, creamy chipotle sauce, lettuce, and pico de gallo, sold two to an order.
New permanentPermanent
Church's Texas Chicken · 4PC Wings Real Big Deal Box
A value box featuring four bone-in wings, two regular classic side dishes, a Honey-Butter Biscuit, and a jalapeño pepper.
Limited-time offerEnded Oct 13$9.99
Friendly's · Back-to-School Cheeseburger
A cheeseburger meal bundled with fries and a Happy Ending Sundae.
New permanentPermanent$11.99
TGI Fridays · 3 For All
A bundle menu offering a full-size appetizer, an entrée and a drink at three price points, with appetizer choices including Mozzarella Sticks, Potstickers, Broccoli Cheddar Soup or House Salad and entrées ranging from Chicken Quesadilla to Sliced Steak Frites.
ReturningEnded Sep 27$6.00
Popeyes · $6 Big Box
A value combo offering from Popeyes priced at $6, reintroduced as part of a value-focused campaign.
ReturningEnded Oct 4$2.00
McDonald's · $2 Breakfast Sandwich Deal
A mobile app promotion offering a choice of breakfast sandwiches, including Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles, Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, and Egg McMuffin, for a discounted price once per week.
New permanentPermanent$4.00
Whataburger · Bacon & Cheese Whataburger Jr.
A small beef patty with American cheese, bacon, tomato, lettuce, pickles, diced onions, and mustard on a toasted bun.
New permanentPermanent$4.00
Whataburger · Whataburger Patty Melt Jr.
A large beef patty with Monterey Jack cheese, grilled onion, and creamy pepper sauce, served on Texas toast.
New permanentPermanent$4.00
Whataburger · Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich Jr.
Crispy-fried chicken strips drizzled with honey BBQ sauce, served with Monterey Jack cheese on a toasted bun.
New permanentPermanent$4.00
Whataburger · Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich Jr.
Crispy-fried chicken strips with Monterey Jack cheese, Buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing, served on a toasted bun.