Making a small budget work at Wendy's
Three parts of the menu stretch a few dollars furthest. The Biggie deals bundle a sandwich, nuggets, fries and a drink for $4.00, $6.00 or $8.00. The Jr. burgers and the Crispy Chicken Sandwich cost $2.59–$3.49 on their own. And a small chili ($3.69, 19 g of protein) or a plain baked potato ($2.99) fills you up for less than fries and a shake.
The budget runs out fastest on the big burgers and the Frosty Fusions: a Baconator alone is $8.49 and a large Fusion $5.49. For the full deals breakdown see the Wendy's deals and value menu.
Most filling orders by budget
The combinations below give you the most protein — the best guide to how full you will be — for each budget, using up to three items.
Most protein for your money
| Budget | Order | Price | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | Jr. Hamburger + Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $4.88 | 27 g | 570 |
| $10 | Big Bacon Classic Triple | $9.89 | 77 g | 1,140 |
| $15 | Dave's Triple + Double Stack + Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $14.97 | 110 g | 1,820 |
| $20 | Dave's Triple + Dave's Triple + Jr. Hamburger | $19.87 | 156 g | 2,430 |
Most food (calories) by budget
Most calories for your money
| Budget | Order | Price | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | Chocolate Chunk Cookie + Honey Butter Biscuit + Honey Butter Biscuit | $4.87 | 990 | 13 g |
| $10 | Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion (large) + Sausage Biscuit + Sausage Biscuit | $9.87 | 1,870 | 41 g |
| $15 | Brownie Batter Frosty Swirl (large) + Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion (large) + Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion (large) | $14.97 | 2,570 | 50 g |
| $20 | Dave's Triple + Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion (large) + Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion (large) | $19.77 | 2,960 | 106 g |
How the finder works
We take the typical in-restaurant price of every item (the median of 25 restaurants) and test every combination of up to three items that fits your budget. "A proper meal" picks one main, one side and one drink — or the official meal deal when it is cheaper. Prices in your restaurant can differ by a few cents.
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Frequently asked questions
What can I get at Wendy's for $5?
Biggie Bites ($4.00): two small items, for example a Jr. Cheeseburger and 4 nuggets, or a Crispy Chicken Sandwich and a small drink. A la carte, a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger and 4 nuggets come to $6.08.
What can I get at Wendy's for $10?
A Dave's Single Combo ($7.99) plus a Jr. Frosty ($1.74), or the Biggie Bundle ($8.00) with two sandwiches, Jr. fries and a drink.
What is the cheapest meal at Wendy's?
Biggie Bites at $4.00 — two small items such as a sandwich and Jr. fries. The cheapest full meal with a drink is the Biggie Bag ($6.00). In the morning, the Breakfast Biggie Bundle costs $3.00.
Is Wendy's good for a tight budget?
Yes. 26 food items cost under $3 at the typical restaurant, from the Jr. Hamburger to the Honey Butter Biscuit.
How much is a Wendy's meal for a family of four?
Two Biggie Bundles ($16.00) give four sandwiches; add the Nuggs Party Pack ($19.99) for a big group. The family planner above builds a full order for your budget.
Are these real restaurant prices?
Yes — they are the pickup prices on wendys.com, before tax. Delivery apps price the same order higher.