On Wednesday, Jan. 7, the fast food chain announced several new additions to its offerings, including a double cheeseburger value meal for just $4.99. The combo includes the two-patty burger, value fries and a value soft drink, and will be available for the entire month of January.

Fast-food chain Whataburger has launched a new, limited-edition, value-driven “Whatadeal” menu for 2026, available starting Tuesday, January 6, across participating locations, nationwide. According to the official Whataburger press release, the new menu features three main offerings at $3, $4, and $5 price points, which are:

Chains from Dunkin' to Subway are opening the year with protein-packed launches as the trend pushes deeper into everyday menus. Why it matters: Protein is having a restaurant menu moment — and it's getting bigger.

McDonald’s is releasing a new value meal on June 25 that will be on menus for a month. For just $5, customers will receive four items: a four-piece nugget, a McChicken or McDouble, small fries, and a small drink. The burger chain is joining a number of ...

McDonald’s has been the foundation of American fast food culture and has a global brand recognition symbolizing consistency and reliability. The restaurant has been popular for its convenience and affordability and thus has been successful in becoming a ubiquitous presence across the world.

I’ve tested a lot of meal kits over the years, and many of them blur together into a forgettable fog. CookUnity does not. The first thing I noticed wasn’t convenience (though