The bagels at Dunkin' tend to survive life before your mouth a little more intact than the croissant. No, you aren't getting a coffee, but Dunkin' isn't fooling anyone with the name change. You still came there for the donut. What to order: Chipotle is not the go-to spot for a budget-conscious eater.

You really can't get anything there's a kid's menu. The same thing less the juice box from the adult menu costs slightly more.

However, it's entirely possible if you think outside the Mountain. Yeah, the Jamocha Shake is only available here, but these are the best damn fries in the game.

It's also worth checking if they're offering anything for signing up for the Arby's email list. Sometimes handing over your email lands you a free sandwich or gyro.

What to order: If you've ever been to a White Castle or have seen a film with the words "Harold and Kumar" in the title, you know the drill. What to order: No, the Colonel still isn't bringing back the long-dead Double Down. Though, the nuggets would substitute well and keep you in the same price range.

Plus, you'd be getting those sweet, sweet sauces. Sometimes the classics are classics for a reason. What to order: Jimmy John's hasn't always been the best place for a super-cheap lunch.

However, in late , JJ added the Little John. Plus, there are seven varieties of the Little John, which gives you options, but the 6 is a solid choice if you're looking to get the most out of the smaller sandwich.

The vegetarian sandwich comes with avocado, provolone, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. You're getting a lot more flavor there than with the spare Slim 5 and a few more calories than with the other Little John options. If you're ordering anything but the salt and vinegar chips, you're doing it wrong.

What to order: You're going to have a tough time pulling this one off. That's the highest calorie soup they offer. For the same price, you can come close with the Summer Corn Chowder or the Bistro French Onion.

What to order: You'll run into the same problem here that you ran into at Chipotle. You could turn to the kid's menu, but that can get awkward. Let's go a different direction. When eaten together, the pair is a great source of complete proteins.

Make a large batch on Sunday evenings, and top with your favorite veggies for a cheap and healthy lunch that will last you the whole workweek. Need to spice things up? Try different variations if your go-to recipe is getting ho-hum boring.

Need a breakfast that will really go the distance? Oatmeal and peanut butter make a powerful pair. Oatmeal is a high-fiber carbohydrate that has been linked to lowered cholesterol levels.

Instead of choosing one of the sugary packaged oatmeal varieties, add a scoop of natural peanut butter for a sweet and nutty taste. The peanut butter provides a protein boost that will help this breakfast keep you full until lunchtime.

Mixing chia seeds and non-dairy or dairy milk produces a nutrient-rich pudding like this recipe from Gina at SkinnyTaste that will keep you satisfied. High in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber and antioxidants, chia seeds can also be sprinkled on oatmeal and yogurt or added to your morning protein shake.

Product preference. Respondents whose motivation fell into the "product preference" category chose a combo because they liked the idea of a "full meal" or felt the variety could "fulfill their needs. Others were just plain hungry.

Combo meals offer an opportunity for price So, what does this mean for operators? You have more pricing leverage than you think. So what are the best steps to take?

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The Big Buford? The Mother Cruncher? Maybe the best name for a chicken sandwich ever. But the real star of the show is those weird crispy seasoned fries.

They have a light and airy seasoned batter housing buttery molten potato inside. And the best part about it is that you still get a side order of fries to go along with your burger.

Even their chicken sandwich is just three chicken tenders between a bun! So why did we decide on the 3 Finger Combo? You get three wonderful fresh never-frozen chicken tenders with a side of average crinkle-cut fries, a slice of Texas toast, and a drink of your choice get the lemonade.

Your last option is the Box Combo which is ridiculously huge, giving you six tenders, two pieces of Texas toast, Cole slaw, and extra fries. The Three Finger Combo will get you the perfect portion of everything. What makes Shake Shack special is the proprietary Pat LaFrieda butcher blend that makes up their beef.

But everything else at Shake Shack? Keep it simple and order a Double Shack Burger and a milkshake and bathe your taste buds in luxuriousness. Right now the shake menu includes an Apple Cider Donut shake, a Pumpkin Patch shake, and Choco Salted Toffee.

Each of those sounds better than vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, so always go seasonal! It might feel weird to eat a cheeseburger without a side of fries, but hey, now you have an excuse to get a Double. Find your nearest Shake Shack here. Two Crunchy Beef Tacos and a Mexican Pizza, how can you go wrong?

What do you do when the Mexican Pizza leaves the menu again, which it probably will? Just order a grip of crunchy tacos. The Crunchwrap, the Beefy 5-Layer, and the grilled burritos are good too, but the crunchy taco is Taco Bell at its finest.

The beans are bad, and tortillas are gummy, and most of the meat options outside of ground beef are dry and low quality. The best things from Taco Bell are fried.

Find your nearest Taco Bell here. The perfect indulgent treat to sit alongside your decadent Baconator. This is the sort of meal you eat when you really want to treat yourself. Despair not! Also come on, fried onion rings in a burger? That should be a fast food standard. The Bottom Line: Pairing a Western Bacon Cheeseburger with an order of Criss Cut fries is a guaranteed good meal.

The Bottom Line: You only have a few more months to be able to experience this combination of flavors, so head to Chick-fil-A ASAP. About a third of household food budgets are spent on food prepared outside the home , with most of us consuming it on average two or three times a week.

The high level of fast food consumption in Australia is a serious health concern. Accordingly, the marketing tactics of the fast food industry warrant close attention. Our new study , published today, examined the price promotions offered by the biggest fast food chains in Australia.

Adolescents are the highest consumers. Fast foods are typically high in energy and low in nutrients and have been linked to poor health and obesity. We monitored the price promotions offered by some of the major chains over a three month period. We did this by going in-store, and visiting their websites and online apps.

These deals provide a bundle discount if you buy multiple items. Most commonly, combo deals consist of a main meal item such as a burger , a side such as chips , and a drink. We then assessed the healthiness of the items on promotion, based on government-endorsed criteria.

We also looked at the amount of energy kilojoules, or kJ included as part of each offer, and compared it to the average recommended daily energy intake, which is 8,kJ per day for adults.

We found major fast food chains offer a wide range of price promotions. Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. Email Twitter icon A stylized bird with an open mouth, tweeting.

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