Fast food prices keep climbing, but some chain restaurants still deliver mouthwatering meals without emptying your wallet. These budget-friendly options pack flavor without the financial guilt.
Here’s our roundup of the absolute best chain restaurant deals under $10 that’ll satisfy your cravings in 2025.
1. Taco Bell’s Power Bowl
Forget wimpy fast food! This protein-packed powerhouse delivers serious nutrition for just $7.99.
Loaded with seasoned rice, black beans, grilled chicken, and fresh veggies, it’s topped with guacamole and pico de gallo. You’ll feel satisfied without that post-drive-thru regret.
2. Chipotle’s Veggie Burrito Bowl
Plant-based perfection at $9.45! Skip the meat without sacrificing flavor with this customizable bowl of deliciousness.
Stuffed with cilantro-lime rice, sautéed fajita veggies, black beans, and fresh salsa, it’s a rainbow of tastes and textures. Add free guacamole (a perk for veggie orders).
3. Panera’s Mediterranean Bowl
Health food that actually tastes amazing? Yes! At $9.99, this Mediterranean masterpiece proves eating well doesn’t require a trust fund.
Quinoa, arugula, and kalamata olives mingle with cucumber, tomato, and feta cheese. Drizzled with Greek dressing and topped with hummus, it’s like vacationing on a Greek island.
4. Wendy’s Dave’s Single Combo
Burger lovers, rejoice! The classic Dave’s Single combo (with small fries and drink) squeaks under our $10 limit at $9.89.
The quarter-pound fresh beef patty—never frozen—comes topped with crisp lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, ketchup, and mayo on a toasted bun.
5. Panda Express’s Bigger Plate
Chinese food cravings hitting hard? The Bigger Plate at $9.80 lets you mix-and-match your favorites without the guilt trip.
Choose one noodle or rice option plus two entrées from classics like Orange Chicken, Beijing Beef, or Broccoli Beef. Pro tip: swap one entrée for Super Greens to balance indulgence with nutrition.
6. Chick-fil-A’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich Meal
The sandwich that launched a thousand copycats! For $8.95, this legendary combo includes the hand-breaded spicy chicken sandwich, waffle fries, and a drink.
The perfectly crispy exterior gives way to juicy, tender chicken with just enough heat to wake up your taste buds..
7. Five Guys’ Little Hamburger
Don’t let the name fool you—there’s nothing “little” about this flavor bomb! At $7.49, this hand-formed patty comes with unlimited free toppings.
The grilled-to-order beef sits on a toasted bun with your choice of fifteen different add-ons. Customize with grilled mushrooms, jalapeños, or A.1. sauce.
8. Subway’s Footlong Veggie Delite
Twelve inches of veggie goodness for under $8? Believe it! This plant-powered sandwich packs crisp vegetables on freshly baked bread.
Cucumbers, green peppers, lettuce, onions, spinach, tomatoes—pile them high and add your favorite sauce. The beauty lies in its simplicity and the fact you can stuff yourself silly without emptying your wallet.
9. Qdoba’s Chicken Burrito
Holy guacamole! Unlike its competitors, Qdoba includes guac for FREE in their $9.75 chicken burrito. No more “guac is extra” heartbreak!
Wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, seasoned chicken mingles with cilantro-lime rice, beans, cheese, and sour cream. The generous portion size means you might even have leftovers.
10. In-N-Out’s Double-Double Combo
Cult favorite alert! The West Coast chain’s legendary Double-Double meal stays ridiculously affordable at $9.45.
Two 100% beef patties, two slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and their famous spread come with fresh-cut fries and a drink. Order it “animal style” for free!
11. Popeyes’ 3-Piece Tenders Combo
Crunch factor: 100! These legendary crispy tenders with a side, biscuit, and drink will set you back just $8.99.
Marinated in Louisiana seasonings and hand-battered, these juicy white-meat tenders put other chicken chains to shame. Pair with their signature Cajun fries and honey sauce.
12. Jersey Mike’s Mini Sub Meal
Sliced fresh before your eyes! The Mini Original Italian sub meal (with chips and drink) costs $9.99 and demolishes grocery store sandwiches.
Packed with provolone, ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami, and pepperoni on freshly baked bread. Ask for it “Mike’s Way” with onions, lettuce, tomatoes, vinegar, oil, and spices for the full experience.
13. Shake Shack’s ShackBurger
Fancy fast food without the fancy price tag! The ShackBurger at $8.99 proves quality ingredients make all the difference.
The 100% Angus beef patty comes topped with American cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, and ShackSauce on a toasted potato roll. Splurge the remaining dollar on their famous crinkle-cut fries.
14. Wingstop’s 5-Piece Wing Combo
Wing fanatics, listen up! Five bone-in wings with fries and a drink for $9.99 is the deal of the century.
Choose from 11 different flavors ranging from mild to face-melting hot. The Louisiana Rub and Garlic Parmesan remain fan favorites, but the Mango Habanero offers the perfect sweet-heat balance.
15. Noodles & Company’s Regular Wisconsin Mac & Cheese
Comfort food at its finest! This grown-up mac and cheese ($8.95) makes the blue box stuff taste like plastic.
Al dente pasta swims in a creamy blend of cheddar and jack cheeses, sprinkled with toasted breadcrumbs for texture contrast. Add protein like grilled chicken or tofu for a small upcharge.
16. Raising Cane’s 3-Finger Combo
Chicken strip perfection! This no-frills chain does one thing incredibly well, offering three fingers, crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast, coleslaw, and their famous Cane’s sauce for $9.79.
Each tender is marinated for 24 hours, hand-battered, and cooked to order. The secret sauce is worth the trip alone.
17. Firehouse Subs’ Small Hook & Ladder
Firefighter-founded and flavor-focused! This smoked turkey and Virginia honey ham sub ($7.99) comes loaded with Monterey Jack cheese on a toasted sub roll.
What sets it apart? The steamed meats and cheeses create a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Add lettuce, tomato, onion, and their signature “fully involved” treatment.
18. El Pollo Loco’s Original Pollo Bowl
Flame-grilled goodness in every bite! This protein-packed bowl ($8.79) features citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken atop Spanish rice and pinto beans.
Topped with fresh onions, cilantro, and pico de gallo, it’s both satisfying and nutritious. Add their creamy avocado salsa for an extra kick that elevates the entire dish.