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When in need of a quick bite, these reasonably priced tips and tricks are perfect for a sustainable meal. Graphic by Dante Estrada | Long Beach Current<\/p>\n
Many chains are beginning to notice that food affordability is becoming more challenging with consistent spikes in the cost of living.<\/p>\n
Their response?<\/p>\n
To make value meals that become hits among cost-effective consumers.<\/p>\n
In today\u2019s economy, the prices of dinners and quick meals rapidly rise to become unaffordable and unattainable. <\/p>\n
USA Today\u2019s Gabe Hauari notes that inflation has affected Chipotle\u2019s menu, leading to a 2% increase in prices.<\/a> Many individuals who relied on fast food for its affordability are no longer able to count on their beloved options.<\/p>\n With inflation driving up the cost of warm, fast meals, one question remains: which meals are filling yet affordable for under $15?<\/p>\n Olive Garden\u2019s kids meal<\/p>\n Although marketed toward kids, this meal has portions equally filling for adults. <\/p>\n Ranging from $8 to $12 after tax<\/a>, there are numerous options for Olive Garden Kids Meals, regardless of whether a person craves pasta or pizza. Each meal is paired with one side, a kids\u2019 drink and two breadsticks.<\/p>\n For pasta lovers, there are three kinds of pasta shapes to choose from, including fettuccine, small shells and spaghetti, in addition to a separate ravioli kids\u2019 entree. <\/p>\n Apart from these shapes, consumers can choose from four sauces to pair with their desired pasta shape: marinara, Alfredo, meat sauce and five-cheese marinara.<\/p>\n The consumer\u2019s choice of a side of fruit, broccoli or french fries is then added to the cart, along with a drink. Additionally, with these pasta dishes, you can add your choice of protein and still keep the meal under $12.<\/p>\n Denny\u2019s Slammin\u2019 Meal Deals<\/p>\n Denny\u2019s recently launched its Slammin\u2019 Meal Deals, starting at<\/a>\u00a0$5.99<\/a>, offering affordable eats. <\/p>\n With all meals under $10 before tax, this value menu offers a variety of options, ranging from breakfast plates to burgers and fries. Each meal is not only economically efficient but also extremely delicious.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in the mood for an all-inclusive American breakfast, order the Super Slam. The meal comes with two eggs in any style, pancakes, hash browns, two sausage links and two bacon strips. <\/p>\n If closer to dinner time, consider the chicken tenders and fries combo, which includes five chicken strips.<\/p>\n An additional bonus is that most Denny\u2019s chains are open 24\/7, serving budget-friendly bites at any time of the day.<\/p>\n Wingstop\u2019s Boneless Meal Deal<\/p>\n In a group and willing to split? Wingstop\u2019s Boneless Meal Deal can feed 2 to 3 people for $18.99 before tax<\/a>. Although this offer is over $15, it\u2019s more of a meal to share with others, making the split price under $10 per person.<\/p>\n This meal includes 20 boneless wings in any four flavors, a large side of the customer\u2019s choice between fries, celery, carrots or corn and two dipping sauces.<\/p>\n With this deal, customers can mix and match their preferences among flavors, sides and dipping sauces.<\/p>\n Chili\u2019s affordable meal hacks<\/p>\n