Popeyes is staying strong for diners on a budget by offering lots of savings with its $5 Faves line-up. 

The new limited-time value menu makes it easier for customers to enjoy the popular chicken restaurant’s bold flavors without breaking the bank. 

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For a limited time, Popeyes is offering a $5 Faves Menu with three popular options, each for just five bucks.

The $5 Faves Menu includes the following items: 

Chicken is available in classic or spicy. Regular price may vary by location.

2 Pieces of Signature Chicken & Biscuit: Two (2) pieces of Popeye’s signature chicken, served with a biscuit — regularly $8.18. (Breakdown: $6.89 for chicken and $1.29 for biscuit.)

3 Chicken Tenders: Three (3) of Popeyes’ chicken tenders — regularly $8.79. 

Digital Exclusive! Two Regular Sides: Two (2) of Popeyes’ southern-style sides. Choose Cajun Fries, Red Beans & Rice, Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy and/or Coleslaw — regularly $6.38. (Breakdown: $3.19 for each side.)

If you’re really hungry, combine two of the options to enjoy a bigger meal for $10:

Three chicken tenders and two regular sides

OR

Two pieces of chicken & biscuit and two regular sides

OR 

Three (3) chicken tenders x 2 = Six (6) chicken tenders

OR

Two (2) pieces of chicken & biscuit = Four (4) pieces of chicken and two (2) biscuits

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Are you afraid of the dark? Face your fears this October with 31 Screams on Screen at Regal Cinemas.

The theater chain will show a different classic horror movie on the big screen each day, so fans can relive the thrills of their favorites or experience new scares they haven’t encountered before.

Plus, Regal Crown Club members enjoy a new concessions discount each week with the purchase of a 31 Screams on Screen ticket.

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From Oct. 1 to 31, 2026, Regal Cinemas is hosting its 31 Screams on Screen series at participating locations and, even better, at a scary good price — just $7.99 per ticket.

Here’s what’s playing each day during the 31 Screams on Screen series:

Showtimes vary by location.

Oct. 1: The Blackcoat’s Daughter (2015)

Oct. 2: The Shining (1980)

Oct. 3: Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)

Oct. 4: The Conjuring (2013)

Oct. 5: Poltergeist (1982)

Oct. 6: The Haunting (1999)

Oct. 7: Crimson Peak (2015)

Oct. 8: Tales From The Hood (1995)

Oct. 9: In the Mouth of Madness (1995)

Oct. 10: Pet Sematary (1989)

Oct. 11: Drag Me to Hell (2009)

Oct. 11: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Oct. 12: The Thing (1982)

Oct. 13: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

Oct. 14: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986)

Oct. 15: Psycho II (1983)

Oct. 16: Candyman (1992) and Candyman (2021)

Oct. 16: The Monster Squad (1987)

Oct. 17: Scream 2 (1997)

Oct. 18: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and A Nightmare on Elm Street: Dream Warriors (1987)

Oct. 19: The Blob (1988)

Oct. 20: Evil Dead (2013)

Oct. 21: Dawn of the Dead (2004)

Oct. 22: Cabin Fever (2002)

Oct. 23: Midsommar (2019)

Oct. 24: Us (2019)

Oct. 25: The Blair Witch Project (1999)

Oct. 26: Constantine (2005)

Oct. 27: The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

Oct. 28: It Follows (2014)

Oct. 29: Christine (1983)

Oct. 30: Halloween (1978)

Oct. 31: Trick ‘r Treat (2007)

Find participating locations nationwide here.

   

Who doesn’t love dessert? Whether it’s enjoyed at the end of a meal or just as a sweet treat on its own, dessert is a favorite for many.

And one of the best places to celebrate National Dessert Month in October is at The Cheesecake Factory. The popular eatery’s is famous for its extensive dessert menu — with more than 30 delectable cheesecakes. 

Photo: The Cheesecake Factory

$10 Gift Card Bonus

From Oct. 1 to 25, 2026, The Cheesecake Factory is offering a $10 Bonus eCard with the purchase of a $50 gift card. The bonus is available for every $50 worth of gift cards purchased in a single transaction.

The bonus is only available for gift cards purchased online.

The Bonus Card can only be redeemed from Oct. 26 to Nov. 22, 2026. The bonus can be redeemed in-restaurant or online at cheescakefactory.com. (Bonus card cannot be used for gratuities or tips.)

With more than 250 menu selections and more than 30 legendary cheesecakes, The Cheesecake Factory gift cards are the perfect treat to give to a loved one…or even yourself.

If the eatery is one of your family’s favorite spots to celebrate a milestone or birthday, now’s the time to stock up on gift cards.

Find locations nationwide here.  

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Ding-dong! Trick-or-burger! Shake Shack is shaking up the spooky season with three juicy deals for a FREE sandwich in October.

The chain’s burgers are made with a custom 100% Angus beef blend, never frozen, no hormones or antibiotics ever, humanely raised and grazed in the U.S.

Fans and hungry bargain hunters alike will definitely want to make Shake Shack a must-stop this month!

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October Sandwich Giveaway

From Oct. 1 to 31, 2026, Shake Shack is offering a three different sandwiches for FREE with a $10 minimum purchase at participating locations.

The offer excludes all paid add-ons, such as avocado or bacon.

Here’s what sandwiches are available in October:

Oct. 1 to 11 – Chicken Shack or West Coast Chicken Sandwich

Oct. 12 to 18 – Cheeseburger

Oct. 19 to 31 – ShackBurger

The offer is only valid for purchases placed at a kiosk in-restaurant or for delivery or pick-up via the Shake Shack app or at shakeshack.com. Use promo code SCARYGOOD at checkout. (Note: Promo code must be entered in ALL CAPS.)

Limit one offer per order — with a maximum savings equal to the price of each week’s promotional sandwich (from $8.29 to $10.49). If you have a large order, consider breaking it up into separate transactions for more FREE sandwiches.

You must add at least $10 worth of food and/or drinks to your order, excluding the cost of the complimentary sandwich. (Gift card purchases are also excluded.)

Sunday Chicken Sandwich Bonus

Shake Shack is also offering a FREE Chicken Shack Sandwich or Chicken Shack Lettuce Wrap every Sunday — through Dec. 27, 2026. 

Get details here. 

Find locations nationwide here.

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It’s time for a frugal fiesta at Tacoberfest 2026! Del Taco is again celebrating October with lots of tasty savings.

The popular fast-food Mexican restaurant is offering lots of buy-one-get-one deals throughout the month at participating locations. 

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Del Taco’s Tacoberfest 2026

Here’s what’s available each day in October:

Here’s what’s available throughout October:

Oct. 1 to 4 – Buy-one-get-one FREE Street Taco — choose chicken or carne asada

National Taco Day, Oct. 6 – FREE Taco with any purchase — excludes the All-American Burger Taco

Oct. 7 to 10 – Buy-one-get-one FREE Carnitas Big Fat Taco

Oct. 14 to 17 – Buy-one-get-one FREE Crispy Chicken Taco

Oct. 21 to 24 – Buy-one-get-one FREE Grilled Chicken Taco

Oct. 28 to 31 – Buy-one-get-one FREE The Del Taco

The offers are only available for Del Yeah! Rewards members. Join Del Yeah! Rewards here. 

The deals are not valid with third party delivery providers. The deals are not valid with any other offer, discount or coupon. 

Limit one offer each per person.

There are more than 500 Del Taco locations in the U.S. 

Find more National Taco Day deals here. 

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