‘Value’ continues to take over the restaurant scene, and you’re about to see exciting new fast food deals. Your wallet will thank you!
Are you on the hunt for post-holiday savings? Well, you’re in luck! Because two of the biggest fast food chains in the country—McDonald’s and Taco Bell—are elevating their ways of offering value to customers. Watch out for savings all-day, every day, and new inventive ways to satisfy your cravings without straining your budget. Of course, we can’t forget about new fast food releases, including a delectable pizza from FAT Brand’s franchise Round Table Pizza. Time to make 2025 the year when you focus on value and quality choices, and there’s no better way to start than with these amazing fast food deals and releases:
McDonald’s
Enjoy the fast food you love for less, with McDonald’s new McValue platform, now available nationwide. McValue allows you to score more of your favorite food items and find more ways to save. For one, the $5 Meal Deal is here to stay, after being extended beyond fall last year. You can also expect new fast food deals to drop on McDonald’s app, courtesy of McValue, including a free McCrispy chicken sandwich if you’re a new app user and free medium fries with a purchase amount of $1 every Friday this 2025.
And not just that, via McValue, McDonald’s is also introducing the new Buy One, Add One for $1 offer. This fast food deal will be available on popular items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. To put it simply, McValue helps you get even more than you expect in terms of savings. And if you’re not convinced yet, there are more special deals put together by local franchisees across the country. They have their own takes on which pairings to try for the new Buy One, Add One for $1 offer. Meanwhile, other franchisees are offering fast food deals on iconic menu items like McGriddle, as well as exclusive in-app offers like 20% off purchases worth $10 or more.
To mark the launch of McDonald’s McValue, the brand tapped John Cena, who is also known for delivering more than what his fans expected. As the McValue ambassador, Cena will be showing you the ropes in getting the most out of the McDonald’s McValue platform, when you follow along the fast food chain’s social media channels. Spoiler alert: Cena will share his own favorite pairing for the Buy One, Add One for $1 offer! Per Cena, it’s hard to choose among McDonald’s favorites, but now you don’t have to because you can mix and match what you love without worrying too much about the cost.
Beyond the McValue fast food deals, McDonald’s is gifting fans over $3 million in promotional offers. The chain has partnered with 16 brands to offer ad-free entertainment, free credits, and so much more. These offers include but are not limited to:
- One free month of YouTube TV
- 20 minutes of free Wi-Fi on American Airlines
- Tinder Gold Premium Access subscription
To unlock these offers found beyond the McDonald’s menu, simply interact with the McValue ads when you see them on your social media feed.
Taco Bell
Taco Bell joins the value wars as it also launches some of the best fast food deals at the start of the year. Don’t miss out on the new Luxe Cravings Boxes, available for $5, $7, and $9! According to Taco Bell, each box promises to deliver full-sized portions, unbeatable value, and of course, bold flavors. These boxes will be available starting January 16, 2025.
So what can you expect from the Luxe Cravings Boxes? Short answer: staples from the Taco Bell menu. Specifically, though, you’ll enjoy the following:
- $5 Classic Luxe Cravings Box – This include fan-favorite items like Crunchy Taco, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, Cinnamon Twists, and a medium-sized drink.
- $7 Supreme Luxe Cravings Box – This box includes additional premium choices such as Chips with Nacho Cheese Sauce and Chicken Chalupa Supreme.
- $9 Discovery Luxe Cravings Box – Even more rewarding is this box filled with a rotating selection of limited-time offers and wildly popular items like Doritos Locos Tacos.
The introduction of Luxe Cravings Boxes means Taco Bell can now cater to various budgets. For 2025, the brand aims to make the year “the most craveable yet.” But, of course, it’s doing more than that…because aside from these new cravings boxes, there are also rewards and savings waiting for fans and Taco Bell Rewards members.
- Manifestmas Rewards – Running from January 7 to 13, this offer would give Rewards members access to exclusive fast food deals like free Cinnabon Delights, 2-for-1 Cravings Value Menu, and $5 Cantina Chicken Bowls.
- Delivery Lover’s Pass – Also, for all Taco Bell fans, you can enjoy $0 delivery fees for 30 days, starting January 7 to 12, making it easy to enjoy bold flavors at home!
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Round Table Pizza
Having that pizza craving early this year? Round Table Pizza is to the rescue with their latest Pepperoni, Grilled Chicken, and Bacon Pizza! Sounds tempting, right? This hearty offering is now available, and is ready to make you feel like a “Pizza Royalty,” as per the brand. Just a reminder that this is a limited-time offering, available until March 30, 2025 only.
Curious about what goes into the Pepperoni, Grilled Chicken, and Bacon Pizza? Well, aside from the three obvious ingredients, the pizza also features Round Table’s three cheese blend, a creamy garlic white sauce, red onion, roma tomatoes, and green onions as garnish. According to the Senior Director of Marketing at Round Table Pizza, Taylor Voelker, the brand is focused on featuring classic flavors that customers will surely love. Despite this, their new pizza offers a special twist to upgrade your dining experience.
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From The Club
I’m one with the value-savvy consumers celebrating the arrival of new fast food deals from McDonald’s and Taco Bell! Honestly, I think McDonald’s is outdoing itself each time it releases new value-based offers. Can’t wait to try the new Buy One, Add One for $1 offer! Also, Taco Bell has some of the most craveable meals I’ve seen so far this year; I’m excited for their future menu releases for the rest of 2025. And how can I forget that Pepperoni, Grilled Chicken, and Bacon Pizza from Round Table Pizza? It’s a bit of a mouthful, but that combination of classic flavors will surely make me come back for more!