Taco bell is the most ridiculous now. If I eat there I will only order a $2-$3 "value" burrito. The moment you order any kind of combo, you are out $10+.
They require “hacking” and careful deal-hunting to get the kind of bargains that used to be available with ordinary specials and coupons and such.
You can still “win” against e.g. Taco Bell, but it’s much harder. Ordinary menu prices everywhere are ripoff-tier.