Best Fast Food Deals & Discounts in December

This is the NYCOTC irregular round-up of meal deals and new menu items available at fast food and fast casual chain restaurants throughout New York City and the Tri-State area.

This information is from 2018

and has expired.  

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Save money with these deals expiring soon, along with deals available for a limited time and those available only to loyalty club members.

Top of the list is three pancakes for just 89 cents at Burger King. 

Keep in mind that prices and participation can vary, and the deal may not be available at your nearest location.

Be sure to check our Food & Beverage page for more dining deals.

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Limited Time Deals

Through Dec. 16, hungry bargain hunters with a deep love for Smashburger can purchase its Holiday Smash Pass for $50, while supplies last.

Available online only, the pass holds the key to huge savings and easy meal planning — especially helpful during the chaos of the holidays. Click here for complete details.

From Dec. 17 to Jan. 16, 2019, pass holders receive one coupon each day, good for any a la carte entrée for FREE. That’s 30 days of FREE entrées.

Okay, maybe not completely complimentary. If you do the math, the $50 pass makes each entrée only $1.67 — if you redeem the offer every day.

You must also join the chain’s loyalty program SmashClub, in order to activate your pass. Then, each day, the FREE entrée coupon will be added to your account — valid only for that day. It’s one of the best deals the chain has ever offered.

Note that if you purchased the heavily advertised Smash Pass, you are ineligible to purchase this new version for yourself. However, you can purchase it as a gift for another Smashburger fanatic in your life.

If burgers might be too much every day, they also offer lighter fare, including turkey burgers, black bean burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches and salads. (The offer is only valid on base salads. Protein and premium add-ons will be charged at regular price.)

Through Dec. 26, Wendy’s is making its fries more budget-friendly. Get any size fries for just $1.

That’s right! A small, medium or large order for just one buck at participating locations. The chain’s fries are natural cut, skin-on with sea salt.

Of course, for the best value, get the large order. You might consider splitting them with a friend, so you’re saving money and not eating too much at the same time.

Limited Time Menu Items

For a limited time, Burger King is offering three pancakes for just 89 cents at participating locations. That’s less than 30 cents per flapjack!

The offer is available during breakfast hours, which are typically 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at most locations. 

For an additional cost, add hash browns, sausage or French Toast Sticks — for a bigger breakfast.

Steak ‘n Shake, which claims to be America’s original premium burger and shake restaurant, is introducing a new 444 menu featuring four items for $4.  Actually  $3.99.

The new 444 deal includes an entree, fries, choice of side and a cookie.

Guests can order their choice of the Original Double ‘n Cheese Steakburger, the Bacon ‘n Cheese Single Steakburger, the Triple Steakburger or Chicken Fingers and get a side of fries; a second side such as baked beans, a cup of soup or a cup of chili; and a chocolate chip cookie.

Limited Time Fast Food Deals

Smashburger is offering a special holiday savings pass for just $50 for days of burgers.

With the Holiday Smash Pass™, you can get one free burger, sandwich, or salad every day from December 17, 2018, to January 16, 2019 (except Christmas Day), at participating locations for just $50. That’s 30 days of FREE burgers meals fo $50 bucks.

But that’s not all: Every time you use your Holiday Smash Pass and buy a fountain beverage, you’ll be entered to win a trip to Las Vegas for two..

Dunkin, the new name of Dunkin Donuts, has a couple of money-saving ffers:

Through December 30, get two Bacon, Egg and Cheese breakfast sandwiches served for only $5 all day at participating locations.

Dunkin also is adding a new breakfast sandwich to the menu, bringing together bacon, ham and sausage together into a single sandwich selection, the All You Can Meat Breakfast Sandwich. It features two strips of bacon, two slices of ham and one sausage patty, served with egg and American Cheese on an oven-toasted croissant.

The All You Can Meat Breakfast Sandwich is now available for a limited time at participating Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide.

Limited time deals

Wendy’s adds a S’Awesome new addition to its hamburger lineup. Introducing the S’Awesome Bacon Classic, a smoky, tangy twist on the favorite Wendy’s bacon cheeseburger.

The S’Awesome Bacon Classic is loaded with fresh, never frozen beef, three strips of Applewood smoked bacon, melty American cheese, crinkle cut pickles, sweet onion, and crisp lettuce, all between two warm, toasted buns and slathered with Wendy’s savory Side of S’Awesome™ sauce, this cheeseburger packs smoky, tangy flavor in every juicy, mouthwatering bite.

Wendy’s unique sauce blends the creaminess of ranch dressing and the smoky components of barbeque, plus a lick of hot sauce, a hint of honey mustard and a dash of Worcestershire–creating a deliciously different sauce found only at Wendy’s.The S’Awesome Bacon Classic is competitively priced at $4.99 and available for a limited time at participating Wendy’s locations.

Burger King – Get 10 Chicken Nuggets for $1 & Other Deals on Burger King App.  Must download app to see all available deals.

For on-going deals and loyalty member deals, check our Fast Food Deals page, where you’ll find deals from:

Applebees

Red Lobster

Chipotle

Dairy Queen

Del Taco

Denny’s

KFC

Domino’s

McDonald’s

Starbucks

Godiva

And more

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