Do you remember the days when you could roll up to your favorite fast food joint and enjoy a whole meal for under $5? Those were the good old days, right? The beloved dollar menu seems like a thing of the past, and even fast food chains are feeling the pinch of shrinkflation, serving smaller portions of their popular items. Surprisingly, some chains are adding extra charges for items like eggs due to the impact of the bird flu outbreak. So, what’s a person to do when they need a quick, affordable meal while on a road trip or stuck in traffic?
We don’t suggest heading to the priciest fast food chain in America if you’re watching your budget. It’s essential to know where you might be spending more on your go-to dish. To compare prices, we focused on Las Vegas and researched the cheapest chicken sandwich options at 20 popular chains. For instance, while Hattie B’s tops the list at $10.79 per sandwich, it’s mainly available in the South and therefore excluded from our rankings.
Without further delay, here are the chains where the least expensive chicken sandwiches come with a hefty price tag:
6th Most Expensive: Arby’s
Arby’s offers three chicken sandwich options, with the Crispy Chicken Sandwich being the cheapest at $6.19. The Buffalo Chicken Sandwich costs $6.69, while the Chicken Bacon Swiss Sandwich is priced at $7.19. Despite the cost, their sandwiches are delicious.
5th Place: Bojangles
Both of Bojangles’ chicken sandwich choices, the Bo’s Chicken Sandwich and the Grilled Chicken Sandwich, are priced at $6.79. Opting for the combo at $9.89, which includes a sandwich, side, and drink, gives you more value for your money.
4th Place: Nashville Hot Chicken
This Southern chain offers two tantalizing chicken sandwich options, with the Chicken Sando priced at $6.85 and the Chicken Waffle Sando at $6.95. Although not cheap, these sandwiches are flavorful.
3rd Place: Culver’s
Culver’s presents three chicken sandwich varieties – Crispy Chicken, Spicy Crispy Chicken, and Grilled Chicken – each priced at $7.59, with the grilled version costing 10 cents more. All sandwiches come with lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a toasted Kaiser bun.
2nd Place: Raising Cane’s
A single Raising Cane’s chicken sandwich will cost you $7.99, including three chicken fingers, Cane’s sauce, and lettuce on a toasted bun. The combo, priced at $10.29, also includes crinkle-cut fries and a 22 oz. drink.
#1 Most Expensive: Shake Shack
Shake Shack, known for being one of the most expensive fast food chains, unsurprisingly takes the
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