Customers are feeling the strain on their wallets more than ever when dining out.

Even the dependableMcDonald’s cheeseburgerhas lost its reputation as an affordable meal option for many customers.

This deal is only available for a limited time, so take advantage while you still can.

Chili’s Big Smasher Burger

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Pick from a selection of hearty handhelds including steak marsala, chicken parmesan, and meatball sandwiches.

Guests can also take advantage of endless soup, salad, and bread, starting at $9.99.

Daily specials are also available.

Big Classic Bacon Cheeseburger at Applebee’s

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Lunch plates come with your choice of soup, side, or salad.

Lunch specials at LongHorn are available Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at participating locations.

The Never-Ending Soup, Salad & Breadsticks combo is available for $9.49.

The Meatball sandwich at Carrabba’s

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Participating restaurants offer lunch deals, typically on weekdays before 4 p.m.

This offer promises a meal that’s ready in 20 minutes or less.

Chang’s Lunch Favorites menu like Mongolian beef and crispy honey chicken.

Chili’s 3 for Lunch Combos

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If you have difficulty deciding what to order, you might always opt for Panera’s popularYou Pick Twocombo.

This allows you to choose any two entrees for less than what you would pay individually for those items.

Other garden bar combos are also available on different days at a range of price points.

Cracker Barrel’s chicken n' dumplins

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The Half-Pound Cheeseburger at LongHorn Steakhouse

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Never-ending soup, salad, and breadsticks at Olive Garden

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Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie at Outback Steakhouse

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Crispy honey chicken from PF Chang’s

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two people dipping Panera’s new Ciabatta Dippers into soup

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The Endless Garden Bar and Single American Smashed Burger combo at Ruby Tuesday

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