We have a new $5 fast food deal from Rally’s – Redlands Daily Facts

Checkers & Rally’s follows in the footsteps of McDonald’s, Burger King and other fast-food chains with its own $5 menu.

This one tries to up the ante by offering five dishes. The others offer four dishes, usually a sandwich, fries, chicken nuggets and a small drink.

The 5-for-$5 combo includes a Cheese Double Burger or Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Bites, small seasoned fries, a 16-ounce soft drink and an apple pie.

Checkers & Rally’s are two brands owned by a Florida company. They have the same menu and more than 800 locations in total. Rally’s has 43 locations in California, according to its website. Checkers has one in Bakersfield.

At the Rally’s we visited, we were offered an upgrade by adding bacon to our sandwich, which would have increased the price by $1.79.

Rally’s isn’t the only chain with new $5 deals. Dave & Buster’s, the Dallas sports bar and arcade, has introduced a “Power 5 Lineup” that includes snacks like nachos and 22-ounce draft beer, according to a press release. Members of the rewards program can get five free games with the purchase of a $20 card.

Information: rallys.com, daveandbusters.com