Arby’s restaurant footprint varies widely by state, and its prices and promotions can be just as uneven. In an October 28 Reddit thread, one fan declared that “Arby’s is destroying the competition” on value after combining several app offers.
The poster described a buy-one-get-one sandwich promotion, a free cheesesteak with a $10 purchase and a multi-item box that made a roughly $12 order feel unusually generous. Other diners agreed that Arby’s app can deliver strong bargains, especially for couples or families. Still, the enthusiastic claim quickly turned into a broader argument about what “value” means when the best prices require an account, a minimum purchase or more food than one person wants.
Why the value argument has some weight
Arby’s current menu gives deal hunters at least one straightforward option. The $7.99 Meat & 3 box includes a choice of sandwich, small fries, two mozzarella sticks, a dessert and a small drink at participating locations. The chain is also offering Loaded Rewards members a $0 delivery fee throughout November on qualifying app delivery orders of at least $15, although taxes, service fees and other restrictions still apply.
Several Reddit commenters said the app had persuaded them to try Arby’s again. One customer paired a free sandwich offer with a French Dip and said the sandwich was as good as remembered. Others praised the chain’s mozzarella sticks, curly fries, potato cakes and sandwich variety. One diner who had not visited in years said the discounts were enough to put the chain back in rotation. For people ordering for two or willing to save leftovers, a larger bundle can make the per-item price look especially attractive.
Why plenty of customers remain unconvinced
Critics focused on the amount they had to spend before receiving the discount. One solo diner said ordering extra sandwiches or sides would create waste rather than savings. Others reported meals costing $15 or more, smaller portions, unreliable app checkout or no access to the same offers described in the original post. One commenter summed up a common frustration: a low per-item price does not help much if the order still requires spending about $12.
Arby’s acknowledges that prices vary by restaurant, and its rewards guidance says offers change weekly. Customers can generally use one promotional offer per order, while eligibility and purchase requirements can differ. The Meat & 3 is also advertised only at participating locations, so $7.99 should not be treated as a universal price. That makes the Reddit debate less a verdict on every Arby’s than a reminder to check the selected location and final cart. The chain can be an excellent value when the right offer matches the right order—but the math is much less persuasive when it does not.
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