Nothing beats a delicious and satisfying meal for less than the buck!
As the back-to-school season kicks off, a lot of fast food chains are rolling out value meal deals to make life a little easier but more delicious for busy families and individuals. Focusing on affordability and convenience but not sacrificing quality, these deals provide a satisfying but budget-friendly option for those hectic school days. Big names in the fast food industry have launched their own meal deals and as we get closer to the resumption of school, we get to see more deals coming up. And recently, Carl’s Jr. has joined the value meals wars.

Carl’s Jr. recently introduced a new value menu called- “More Bang, Less Buck,” that features ten items and each priced under $4. The new menu lineup includes four new single burger options, like the Guacamole Jr. with house-made guacamole, alongside popular favorites such as Chicken Stars. This menu offers great flexibility, allowing customers to enjoy an affordable meal, a late-night snack, or even complement a premium combo.
Carl’s Jr. new “More Bang, Less Buck” provides the following food items:
- New! Cali Jr.
- New! Jalapeno Jr.
- New! Bacon Cheese Jr.
- New! Guac Jr.
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- 6pc Chicken Stars
- Small Drink
- Small Natural Cut French Fries
- Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Chocolate Cake
Anthony Nguyen, Carl’s Jr. Vice President of Brand Marketing, stated that customers now want bold but craveable flavors, without breaking the bank. Plus, their new value meal offers the bold ingredients that Carl’s Jr. has been known for; like crispy bacon, fresh guacamole, and spicy jalapenos. Carl’s Jr. is proud to offer a bold menu with an inexpensive price tag.
This year, Carl’s Jr. have prioritized flavor innovation and they are testing new menu items like Avocado Shakes and Ghost-Pepper Burgers. Their new “More Bang, Less Buck” menu is launching in more than 500 Carl’s Jr. restaurants, and with plans to expand the deal to more locations in the near future.
For news on their latest offerings and updates, customers can connect with Carl’s Jr. on social media, download the mobile app, and join the My Rewards loyalty program.
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Get More Savings With These Back To School Meal Deals
This year’s back-to-school season might be the most exciting one compared to previous years; we’ve got fast food chains backing our finances but, at the same time, offering delicious and satisfying meals.
Over the past weeks, we’ve seen a surge in new meal deals, and while you might miss most of them, let’s do a quick recap so you’ll be in the loop. Get your spoons and forks ready, and let’s dig in!
Smokey Mo’s $1 Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and Smokey Mo’s makes sure that you’ll have one before you head to school. Participating Smokey Mo’s stores will offer a $1 Breakfast Deal, featuring two-item tacos. Guests can opt to add a brisket for an extra charge of 75 cents only until 10:30 AM.

Wendy’s Free Kids Meal
If you’re running out of meal ideas for your little one’s lunchbox, then you can consider getting a Free Kids’ Meal at Wendy’s, valid with a premium combo purchase. Just head to Wendy’s app and avail their app-exclusive digital offer, which is valid starting August 13, 2024.

Wendy’s $4 Pasta Deal
Fazoli answers the call for back-to-school meal deals, they are offering a $4 Pasta special deal to celebrate the resumption of school season. This offer is available for dine-in, drive-thru, and online orders using the code BACK4SCHOOL, valid through September 9, 2024.

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From The Club
I love how we’re not done with all these value meal deals, and they’re even valid through September! That’s a big treat since we’re going to welcome the resumption of school and the Fall season. Thanks to Carl’s Jr., we have more options for budget-friendly breakfast lineups, especially mornings, which can become hectic for independent students without their families to prepare breakfast for them. I hope more fast food spots and restaurants will join the value meals wars!