I ordered the same meal from Applebee's, TGI Fridays, and Chili's. Only one chain served up the best flavor and value.

For example, instead of ordering a Big Mac at McDonald's, you can order a McDouble with lettuce and Big Mac sauce on it. Similarly, at Subway, you can get a cheaper version of the Philly Cheese ...

The deal includes either a McDouble or a McChicken, four-piece Chicken McNuggets, small fries and a small soft drink. In many places, the combo with a McDouble costs $6. McDonald’s isn’t the ...