What to expect: Sonic's winter menu will feature both a double and a triple Sonic Queso Smasher. The burger comes with smashed Angus beef patties, American cheese, creamy white queso, tortilla strips, jalapeno pepper slices and Southwest sauce.

There's nothing quite like a burger topped with melty cheese, but the slices that many fast-food chains use isn't always the real thing.

Applebee's has officially entered the value meal war with an unbeatable deal that rivals many of the promotions currently being offered by fast food chains. The fast casual chain launched its new Really Big Meal Deal this week.