In early 2026, value meals and consumers' growing interest in fried chicken intersected in the convenience store industry, with several major convenience store retailers launching low-priced chicken meal deals.

This trend is not surprising. According to Huy Do, trend analyst at Datassential, limited-service retailers sold $52 billion worth of chicken in the fourth quarter of 2025. Additionally, per Cobank data, U.S. consumers consumed about 103 pounds of chicken per capita in 2025. Chicken is big business, and meal deals not only attract customers into stores but may even convert them into regulars.

Here are three examples of convenience store chicken value meals that have emerged over the past few weeks.

7-Eleven launches limited-time value meals across all its foodservice brands

7-Eleven has introduced $5 limited-time chicken menus across its three major foodservice brands: Raise the Roost Chicken and Biscuits, Speedy Café, and Laredo Taco Company.

Raise the Roost offers three chicken tenders coated in a new lemon pepper glaze for $5, with dipping sauce included. Additionally, customers can purchase two chicken biscuit sandwiches, available in classic or spicy, for $5.

Speedy Café's special offer is eight boneless wings coated in lemon pepper glaze for $5.

Laredo Taco Company offers two chicken fajita tacos for $5. The tacos contain chicken, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, wrapped in flour tortillas.

These offers are available at participating locations through March 3.

Chester's launches winter 'Fuel Up' promotion

In January, Chester's Chicken announced its 'Fuel Up' promotion, which will run through mid-May.

During the promotion, customers can purchase two dark meat chicken pieces and a biscuit for $5. Other options include four dark meat pieces with a biscuit for $9, or 12 dark meat pieces for $20. Customers can also add a fried pie to any combo for an additional $1.

Krispy Krunchy Chicken adds $4 value meals

As a supplement, Krispy Krunchy Chicken has added two $4 value meals to its menu for a limited time. Customers can choose between two dark meat pieces or two jumbo chicken tenders, each paired with a side of potato wedges.

Customers can also add a jumbo chicken tender for an additional $1.50.