Discount Meal Boxes

The $5 Bonafide Big Box Contains an Entire Meal in One Compact Container

Popeyes' recently announced that it will be bringing back its $5 Bonafide Big Box deal for a limited time. The return of the combo coincides with the release of similar meal boxes at chains such as KFC and Long John Silvers.

The $5 Bonafide Big Box is a hearty chicken dinner served in one compact container. Those who order the combo can choose to have either three Handcrafted Tenders or two pieces of crispy, bone-in fried chicken. In addition to the chicken, the combo also includes two sides and one of the chain's signature buttermilk biscuits. All of this comes at a price of just $5, making it an excellent value for those who would typically order multiple items.

The $5 Bonafide Big Box is only available at participating Popeyes locations from now until May 1st.

Discount Meal Boxes
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$5 Bonafide Big Box
The success of the $5 Bonafide Big Box deal encourages other fast food chains to offer similar comprehensive meal options at a low price point.
Compact Container Meals
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Industries Being Reshaped

Fast Food
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Packaging
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Food Delivery
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SCORE
2.9 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 61%
Activity 19%
Freshness 8%

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