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SoraNews24
06-08-2025
- Business
- SoraNews24
What's the best way to spend 1,000 yen at KFC Japan?
With costs rising everywhere in Japan, what can a single note get you at KFC? With everyone tightening their purse strings at the moment, it's getting harder and harder to eat out on a budget, even at some of the top fast food chains. Thankfully, our team of Japanese-language reporters has been on the case, visiting these chains to find out what we can get there for 1,000 yen (US$6.76). Today, they're taking us to KFC to show us how we can maximise our spending there, and with a single piece of fried chicken costing 310 yen, it'll be a tight squeeze to fit a lot of food into their orders. So let's see the options and hacks they've used to get the most out of 1,000 yen, starting with… ▼ … Takamichi Furusawa's 'Full Stomach Five-Item Set' Kentucky Lunch (Original Chicken & Biscuit Set): 550 yen Chicken Fillet Burger: 440 yen Total: 990 yen 'I decided to go with a value-packed five-item lunch set. The main dishes here are the Chicken Fillet Burger and Original Chicken piece. The lunch set also includes a drink, fries, and a biscuit, so if you want to enjoy KFC to the full while filling your stomach for 1,000 yen, my five-item set is the best choice.' Takamichi bulked up an already great-value lunch set with a burger to ensure you'll go home feeling full and satisfied. ▼ Masanuki Sunakoma's 'Original is the Best Set' Chicken Fillet Burger Deluxe Set: 990 yen Total: 990 yen 'If you have 1,000 yen to spend at KFC, you shouldn't hesitate to choose the 'Deluxe Set'. It's a classic combo that contains a Chicken Fillet Burger, a piece of Original Chicken, small fries, and a drink, making it a fantastic deal. According to the official KFC site, this deal will only be available until 12 December this year, and if you order online, you can even swap the side of fries for other things like a Colonel's Crispy Chicken or a Chocolate Pie or Biscuit so that's something to keep in mind!' Masanuki traded his money in for a tray of simplicity that was both well-balanced and great value. ▼ Yuichiro Wasai's 'Original Chicken Three-Piece Set' Original Chicken x 3: 930 yen Total: 930 yen 'I really wanted to try using up the full 1,000 yen since this is a 1,000-yen challenge, but I also thought it would be a waste if I failed to introduce my most recommended combo. While KFC sells burgers, sides and other chicken-based menu items, nothing is as addictive as the Original Chicken so the correct strategy is to always buy as much of it as you can. It can be hard to resist the allure of the other items on the menu, but if you stay steadfast to the Original Chicken, you won't regret it! ' Yuichiro showed true restraint by ordering only fried chicken, revealing the depth of his dedication. ▼ Mariko Obanabatake's 'Secret Technique to Enjoy Dessert Set' Lunch Set Wafu Chicken Cutlet Burger: 690 yen Changed side to Chocolate Pie Medium Lemonade Soda Added small fries: 290 yen Total: 980 yen 'I haven't been to KFC much lately, but I know that their lunch sets are super good deals. Plus, if you place your order online you can switch the fries to a hot biscuit or chocolate pie! I'm known for my sweet tooth so I swapped the fries for the pie and ordered fries separately with the money I had left over. For 980 yen, I got to enjoy a burger, fries, chocolate pie, and a medium drink. The Wafu Chicken Cutlet Burger has the best sweet-savory sauce so I recommend ordering that in the set — you'll be glad you did!' Our queen of sweets did us proud with this selection, proving that with a little creative thinking you can have your biscuit and eat it too. ▼ Yoshio Ueda's 'Ultimate Deluxe Set' Chicken Fillet Burger Deluxe Set: 990 yen (includes Chicken Fillet Burger, Original Chicken, Small Fries, Medium Lemonade Soda) Total: 990 yen 'Purchasing single items at KFC is nonsense — it's better to order a simple set. Plus, there's a limited online-only promotion until 12 December that'll save you 160 yen off the Chicken Fillet Burger Deluxe Set, so you can get if for 990 yen. Being able to eat a chicken fillet burger, a piece of original chicken, and fries for under 1,000 yen is a crazy good deal and KFC's lemonade soda is delicious as well.' Yoshio and Masanuki both opted for the Deluxe Set, showing just how popular it is. ▼ Takashi Harada's 'Eat the Best of KFC Set' Kentucky Lunch Teriyaki Twister Deluxe Set: 950 yen Furi Furi Fries Seasoning (Setouchi Salt Lemon): 30 yen Total: 980 yen 'I'm calling this the 'Eat the Best of KFC Set,' but it's actually the 'Kentucky Lunch Teriyaki Twister Deluxe Set.' I personally love the Twister, and this set comes with fries and drink, so it's my idea of a perfect lunch. I had just enough left over to add even more flavour with the seasoning for the fries, which added a nice, refreshing, lemony finish to the meal. ' Takashi walked to the beat of his own drumstick with this selection, bypassing the popular burgers for a set revolving around the Twister. ▼ Ahiruneko's 'Original Chicken Purist Set' Original Chicken x 3: 310 yen each Total: 930 yen 'KFC owes its existence to the deliciousness of the Original Chicken, with side dishes like fries and biscuits being merely supporting players. As a hardcore Original Chicken purist who has written over 100 KFC-related articles, I must say this challenge to spend 1,000 yen at the chain was almost an insult to my taste buds. For me and my palate, the Original Chicken is always the only option — it's. more than a meal, it's a way of life.' Like Yuichiro, Ahiruneko only has eyes for fried chicken, although his love for it borders on obsession. ▼ Go Hatori's 'Limited Edition Spicy Trio' Limited Edition Red Hot Chicken 330 yen x 3: 990 yen Total: 990 yen 'KFC and I have a somewhat troubled past, since I was a kid who couldn't eat fatty meat. I grew to love KFC later in life, though, and it was the spicy crispy chicken that initially drew me in. As a limited-edition menu item that's only available intermittently, I can never resist buying one, or even three, whenever I come across it. ' Go surprised us all by skipping the Original Chicken and going straight for three Red Hot Chickens, proving his once-sensitive belly is now made of steel. ▼ Seiji Nakazawa's 'Three Chicken Variety Taste Test Set' Wafu Chicken Cutlet Burger Deluxe Set: 990 yen (with a coffee and a piece of Colonel's Crispy Chicken instead of fries) Total: 990 yen 'Whenever I think of KFC, the Original Chicken always comes to mind. But with 1,000 yen in my pocket, I decided to splurge on a burger instead. I followed the advice of customers on social media who had been raving about the Wafu Chicken Cutlet Burger, and although i t was a dark horse I'd never encountered before, I can now confidently say it's one of the best things you can buy at KFC. Switching the side to a Colonel's Crispy Chicken lets you taste three types of chicken, making this a fantastic option for lovers of fried chicken. ' Seiji came up with a great hack for a flight of fried chicken under 1,000 yen, which is the kind of ingenuity we've come to expect from our deep-thinking guitarist. ▼ Mr Sato's 'Teriyaki Twister Deluxe Set' Teriyaki Twister Deluxe Set: 950 yen (with Original Chicken, small fries, and a medium-sized iced coffee) Total: 950 yen 'When I think of KFC, I think of the Twister. The Twister lunch set used to be 500 yen with fries and drink, which was an amazing deal, but now it's 650 yen, due to rising costs. The price increase is a bit of a bummer, but adding an Original Chicken to it helped turn my frown upside down, because all this for under 1,000 yen is still a good deal in the current climate.' Like Takashi, Mr Sato also opted for the Twister Deluxe Set, showing it still has timeless appeal, despite the price increase. ▼ P.K. Sanjun's 'Squeeze In An Original Chicken Set' Kentucky Lunch Chicken Fillet Burger Set: 690 yen Original Chicken: 310 yen Total: 1,000 yen 'I considered going all-in on Original Chicken but chose the Chicken Fillet Burger set instead. This allowed me to squeeze in a piece of Original Chicken so I could enjoy the best of both worlds, and I wound up using every yen of the budget, making this a win in my book. You can never go wrong with fries as a side and the chain's coffee has improved so I was completely satisfied with this selection.' As the only member of our team to spend the entire budget without a single yen remaining, P.K. did a sterling job with his fast food mission. So which of the above orders do you think is the best value for 1,000 yen? And how do these meals compare to what's available at KFC in your country? Let us know in the comments and don't forget there's more value to be had at Don Quijote and the Lawson convenience store chain! 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USA Today
28-05-2025
- General
- USA Today
May 28 is National Hamburger Day. These chains are offering deals
May 28 is National Hamburger Day. These chains are offering deals National Hamburger Day, a day to celebrate one of America's favorite foods, is Wednesday, May 28. If you have an appetite for one, many burger spots have freebies and specials. Show Caption Hide Caption How to make the perfect burger Yes, there is a correct way to assemble your burger to keep all the ingredients intact. Here's how to stack to perfect burger. ProblemSolved, Reviewed If you are a fan of hamburgers, then Wednesday, May 28, is a good day to grab one – it's National Hamburger Day. No one knows how May 28 became the unofficial hamburger holiday, according to the National Day Calendar, but its proximity to Memorial Day and the outdoor grilling season could be a reason. Hamburgers don't really need a special day as they are a staple of dining out and eating at home. Americans eat an estimated 50 billion burgers. The average U.S consumer eats 26 burgers per year from restaurants, drive-throughs and other food service operations, according to Circana, based on research from the 12 months ending March 2025. Burgers and cheeseburgers are among America's favorite entrées, according to YouGov's regularly updated list of The Most Popular American Dishes. On YouGov's list, only French fries and mashed potatoes rank slightly higher (with an 85% and 84% popularity ranking, respectively, for each of those side dishes). The hamburger earned 83% (tied with fried chicken and grilled cheese sandwich) and the cheeseburger 82%. We've got viral moments covered: Sign up for USA TODAY's Everyone's Talking newsletter. How to get the perfect burger: You might want to skip the grill If all that talk about burgers has gotten you hungry, there are plenty of options for free and bargain burgers on National Hamburger Day, which comes near the end of National Hamburger Month. Burger King: Deals on National Hamburger Day and more Burger King began offering National Hamburger Month deals to members of its Royal Perks loyalty program ahead of National Hamburger Day. Here's what's still on tap: May 26: Buy one Whopper, get one free. Buy one Whopper, get one free. May 27: Free Original Chicken Sandwich with purchase of $1 or more. Free Original Chicken Sandwich with purchase of $1 or more. May 28: Free Hamburger with purchase of $1 or more. Royal Perks members can also get a hamburger for only 125 crowns (half the usual reward redemption cost) through the end of May. Deals are good when you order ahead on the BK app and on To get the deals, you must activate them in the "Offers" tab within the app or online before placing an order. Wendy's 1-cent Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger deal From May 28 to June 1, you can get a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for 1 cent with any purchase by using an offer in the Wendy's app. The fast-food chain continues the deals into the summer with its 100 Days of Savings promotions, with regularly added new offers in the Wendy's app. For instance, starting June 7, you get a $1 Dave's Single with any purchase every Saturday through July 26. See the offers and redeem them in the app or website; account registration required. Grubhub+ Memorial Day deals include burger bargains at Sonic, Arby's The delivery service's four-week Gold Days of Grubhub+ promotion continues with Memorial Day Munchies deals, which run May 26 to June 1: Arby's: 20% off orders of $25 or more (maximum savings, $7). Sonic Drive-In: Get 25% off your order of $20 or more (maximum savings, $6). The Gold Days of Grubhub+ promotion runs through June 8; deals starting June 2 include offers from Shake Shack, Taco Bell and Starbucks. To see all the deals, go to the Grubhub site. Grubhub+ membership ($9.99 monthly after free trial) gets you zero delivery fees, lower service fees and other perks. Amazon Prime subscribers get Grubhub+ as part of their membership and can get $10 off a $20 order with code GOLD10. More National Hamburger Day deals Bad Daddy's: Get the Bacon Cheeseburger on Steroids for $10 on May 28. Get the Bacon Cheeseburger on Steroids for $10 on May 28. Buffalo's Cafe: Get a Canyon Burger and Tumbleweed Potato Chips for $11.99 at participating locations (offer good for dine-in and online orders). Get a Canyon Burger and Tumbleweed Potato Chips for $11.99 at participating locations (offer good for dine-in and online orders). Buffalo Wild Wings: Get half off the price of any burger on May 28, including the All-American Cheeseburger, Triple Bacon Cheeseburger and more – when ordered for takeout or delivery from Buffalo Wild Wings Go using promo code GOBURGER (offer not valid for dine-in orders). Checkers & Rally's: Get The Cheese Double combo with large fries for $3 on May 28. Get The Cheese Double combo with large fries for $3 on May 28. Dairy Queen: Buy any Signature Stackburger and get a second one for 99 cents May 26-June 1. Members of the DQ Rewards loyalty program can get the deal in the DQ mobile app. Smashburger: Get any single burger – including the new Jalapeño BBQ Bacon Stack Smash – for just $5.28 on May 28 (offer good at participating locations nationwide; redeem the deal in-store or through Smashburger's website and app with the code JUST528. Get any single burger – including the new Jalapeño BBQ Bacon Stack Smash – for just $5.28 on May 28 (offer good at participating locations nationwide; redeem the deal in-store or through Smashburger's website and app with the code JUST528. Sonic Drive-In: Get half-price Cheeseburgers when you order in the Sonic app on Tuesday, May 27, after 5 p.m. Also available after 5 p.m. through the end of the month – half price shakes in the app. Get half-price Cheeseburgers when you order in the Sonic app on Tuesday, May 27, after 5 p.m. Also available after 5 p.m. through the end of the month – half price shakes in the app. Sullivan's Steakhouse: From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., you can get the Signature Angus Burger for $15. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., you can get the Signature Angus Burger for $15. Wahlburgers: Through May 27-29, get 50% off all Brothers' Choice Burgers – the Our Burger, BBQ Bacon, and O.F.D. – using the code HAMBURGERDAY online or in the app. (Offer good at participating U.S. locations; not valid on third-party delivery services.) Through May 27-29, get 50% off all Brothers' Choice Burgers – the Our Burger, BBQ Bacon, and O.F.D. – using the code HAMBURGERDAY online or in the app. (Offer good at participating U.S. locations; not valid on third-party delivery services.) Wayback Burgers: On May 28, get $5 Classic Burgers online, in the Wayback Rewards program and in-restaurant (not valid through third-party delivery services). On May 28, get $5 Classic Burgers online, in the Wayback Rewards program and in-restaurant (not valid through third-party delivery services). Whataburger: When members of the Whataburger Rewards loyalty program order any #1-#8 Whatameal online or scan your app in-store on May 28, they are automatically entered into the fast-food chain's Whataburger for a Year giveaway. Each of 75 winners will get 12 months of deals, including free meals, breakfast items and shakes – about $480 worth of deals. Rewards members can also enter by emailing sweepstakes@ This story has been updated with new information. Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY's Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@ What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day
Economic Times
28-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
National Hamburger Day 2025: Deals from McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's — and how to get free burgers today
Mark your calendars, folks! National Hamburger Day 2025 is celebrated today (Wednesday, May 28), so get ready to savor the flavor! National Hamburger Day is here to satisfy your cravings and your wallet. Restaurants across the United States are offering big discounts, from fast-food chains to local establishments. Burger King, Wendy's, and Shake Shack are providing free or discounted burgers with app orders or loyalty rewards. Americans love burgers and estimates that 50 billion hamburgers are eaten in the US annually, so no special day is needed. Hungering for a burger? Here are the best 2025 National Burger Day deals, as per a report by Azcentral. - Free Original Chicken Sandwich with purchase of $1 or more. - Free hamburger on May 28 with purchase of $1 or more. Through May, Royal Perks members can get a hamburger for 125 crowns, half the usual reward redemption cost. The BK app and website offer good deals for pre-ordering. Before ordering, activate the deals in the app's "Offers" tab or online. Through June 1, get a free ShackBurger with any $10 or more purchase (use code BURGERMONTH when placing your order in-store, online, or through the Shack app). - Half-off any burger on May 28 for delivery using code GOBURGER (offer not valid for dine-in orders).- Buy a Signature Stackburger, get another for 99 cents through June 1.- Must join DQ Rewards and claim the deal in the app.- One-cent Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger with any in-app purchaseOrder any Haus Burger or Big Belly Burger on May 28 and get 25 Haus Rewards app Bonus up for the Very Important Farmer rewards app to get a Big Cheese for $4 on May can get 20% off $25 orders at Arby's (maximum savings, $7) and 25% off $20 orders at Sonic Drive-In from May 26 to June a Steak Burger and Fries for $9.99 (dine-in and online).It offers a $5.28 single burger, including the Jalapeño BBQ Bacon Stack Smash, at participating locations nationwide on May 28. Use the code JUST528 to redeem the deal in-store or online. Sonic Drive-In: Order half-price Cheeseburgers via the app on May 27 after 5 p.m. The app offers half-price shakes after 5 p.m. throughout the you're a cheeseburger fanatic or enjoy trying new stacks, this is your day to grab a do I get a free hamburger today? When you order through their app or website, many chains, such as Burger King and Shake Shack, offer free burgers with your purchase. Is McDonald's serving anything today? Although not specifically mentioned, McDonald's frequently participates in app-exclusive deals; check their app for any surprise offers today.
