As Fast Food Price Wars Heat up, New Menu Items Set the Tone

Photo Caption: Taco Bell will debut $1 Nacho Fries later this month.  

After all the talk of value menus toward the end of 2017, fast food chains are unveiling new options, giving diners a look into what to expect from fast food in 2018. The return of McDonalds' Dollar Menu, previously phased out five years ago, is a sign of the times in fast food business as fast food restaurants race to promote value. The new menu, unveiled last week, features $1, $2, and $3 items including old favorites (cheesebur