Fast Food Deals in South Africa: Best Specials Right Now
We track specials and combo deals across 8 of South Africa’s biggest fast food chains so you can see where your money goes furthest. Every price below has been checked against official menus and apps. Deals change often, so we update this page monthly.
KFC
ChickenKFC’s cheapest item right now is the Snack Burger at R24.90, followed by the Crunch Burger at R29.90. For a full meal, the Streetwise Two (2 pieces of Original Recipe chicken with regular chips) at R39.90 is still the best-value combo on the menu. Day deals that run this month are on our KFC specials page.
Steers
BurgersSteers’ cheapest meals are in the Phanda range: the Phanda Rave or Phanda Steers Burger with chips costs just R34.90, the lowest price for a burger and chips at any chain on this page. Wacky Wednesday is still two flame-grilled Original Burgers for R69.90 every Wednesday, and the new Prince Mega Box is R124.90.
Burger King
BurgersBurger King’s best discounts are the King Deals in its official app: burger, fries and drink bundles that change regularly. At the counter, the cheapest burgers start at R49.90 for a Whopper Junior or Chicken Burger.
Debonairs Pizza
PizzaDebonairs’ cheapest item is the PizzaWrap from R26.90 (BBQ Bacon or Debonairs Chicken). The cheapest pizza is a small Real Deal from R31.90, and the Eazzy Lunch PizzaWrap combo with a 300ml Coke is R39.90. A Small Cram-Decker with a 250ml Red Bull is R129.90 until 30 November 2026. (On The Double, two large Real Deal pizzas for R179.90, ended on 12 October 2026.)
McDonald’s
BurgersMcDonald’s best everyday value is still its Extra Value Meals. The Cheeseburger Meal and the Jalapeno Chicken Meal, each with fries and a drink, cost R39.90. For groups, the McSmart Meal for 4 at R263.90 works out cheaper than a R349.90 ShareBag.
Nando’s
ChickenNando’s runs few permanent national discounts, so its best value is in the core chicken combos. A ¼ Chicken with any single side costs R70, and every Nandinos kids’ meal is R53 with chips.
Chicken Licken
ChickenChicken Licken’s standout value range is the Easy Bucks Menu, where every item costs R30. For a full meal, the signature Lunch Meal is R77, and Rock My Soul (3 pieces) is R60.
Hungry Lion
ChickenHungry Lion runs daily deals: 2 x Munch Burgers for R35 every day, plus Double Up Tuesday, Wing Wednesday and Thursday Buckets. Double Up Tuesday has gone up from R75 to R79 this month. Hungry Lion is also running a Burger Mania promotion in October on its Munch and Double Big Boss burgers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often are these deals updated?
We check official menus and apps monthly and update this page accordingly. Prices were last verified in October 2026.
Do prices differ between stores?
Yes. Prices can vary slightly between locations, especially at airport, petrol station and shopping centre outlets. Delivery app prices (Uber Eats, Mr D) are also typically higher than in-store.
Which chain has the cheapest meal?
The cheapest single items on this page are KFC’s Snack Burger and Hungry Lion’s Munch Burger (both R24.90) and Debonairs’ PizzaWrap (from R26.90). Hungry Lion’s 2 x Munch Burgers deal brings a burger down to R17.50. The cheapest burger with chips is Steers’ Phanda Rave or Phanda Steers Burger & Chips at R34.90. For a meal with a drink, McDonald’s Cheeseburger Meal and Debonairs’ Eazzy Lunch PizzaWrap cost R39.90.
Are these deals available on delivery apps?
Most in-store specials are not available on Uber Eats or Mr D Food. App-exclusive deals (KFC, Steers, McDonald’s, Burger King) require you to order through each chain’s own app.
Which chain is best for feeding a family?
For pure value, Chicken Licken’s Family Full House (6pc, R146), Hungry Lion’s Thursday 10 Piece Bucket (R145) and KFC’s Big 6 Deal (R139.90) are among the most affordable options for a family.