They are priced at $2.99, excluding tax.

The paper wrapper showed what kind of wrap was inside, either the spicy version or the ranch version.

Both the spicy and ranch Snack Wraps are made with McDonald's new chicken tenders, shredded lettuce, and shredded cheese.

This time, however, it's made with the chain's new chicken tenders, which launched in May.

The ranch sauce was rich and flavorful, and coated every inch of the chicken tender, tortilla, and toppings.

The creamy ranch balanced out the fresh-tasting lettuce and the crispy chicken tender, while the tortilla held it all together for easy snacking on the go.

This is the newest iteration of the Snack Wrap. When Snack Wraps first left the menu in 2016, they were available with a ranch or honey-mustard sauce.

When I opened this wrap, a pretty generous amount of sauce was slathered on the chicken tenders, shredded cheese, and shredded lettuce.

I was impressed by the size of these wraps. Despite being snack-sized, I found one of the wraps filling enough for a quick and easy lunch.

The spicy sauce did pack a punch — it didn't leave my mouth tingling from the heat, but it had enough kick to justify the spicy name.

That said, I wish there had been more sauce. Some bites were completely dry and lacked any of the spicy, savory sauce.

For a quick, reasonably healthy lunch, these wraps deliver. Crispy chicken, bold flavors, and a budget-friendly price — no wonder fans have been demanding their comeback for years.

The wraps are priced at $3.99, excluding tax. They're available in three different flavors: classic, spicy, and honey mustard.

Popeyes doesn't have custom wrappings for each kind of wrap. Instead, the different flavors were written in pen on the paper wrapping.

While the McDonald's tortilla was thick and held the wraps together perfectly, the wraps I got from Popeyes were made a bit more haphazardly.

I was worried that if I were truly on the go, they might fall apart.

The wrap is made with one of Popeyes' chicken tenders, mayonnaise, shredded cheese, lettuce, and pickles.

The classic wrap's flavor profile, thanks to the mayonnaise and crunchy pickle slices, somewhat reminded me of the chain's famous chicken sandwich.

While I thought the chicken tender was crunchy and juicy, and I loved the addition of the pickles, the mayonnaise lacked flavor compared to McDonald's ranch-smothered wrap.

McDonald's used to sell a honey-mustard version of its Snack Wrap, but that flavor didn't make its way back onto menus this time around.

The pickles and tangy honey mustard packed a lot of flavor into this wrap, while the chicken tender was thick and filling.

I would love to see McDonald's bring back a honey mustard version of its Snack Wrap to compare the two.

While the McDonald's tortilla was thick and had a wheaty flavor, the Popeyes tortilla tasted noticeably dry and bland.

However, when it came to the other elements of the spicy wraps — from the lettuce to the amount of sauce — I thought Popeyes far surpassed McDonald's.

It packed enough heat to be both flavorful and manageable, and the pickles added the perfect balance of texture.

Out of all five wraps I tried from both chains, this is the one I'm dying to order again.

While I'm still dreaming about Popeyes' spicy chicken wrap, the chain overall fell short compared to McDonald's in terms of value and the quality of the tortilla used in the wraps.

Popeyes' chicken wraps cost $1 more than the Snack Wraps, but they're pretty comparable in terms of size and ingredients.

I liked the addition of pickles in the Popeyes wraps and the sheer amount of sauce used in the spicy wrap, but it wasn't enough to justify the higher price tag.

While I'll definitely order both chains' chicken wraps again, I walked away thinking that the Snack Wrap is iconic for a reason. Other chains' attempts to replicate its magic are in for an uphill battle.

Total startup costs: $644,950 to $2.4 million

Minimum liquid asset requirement: $500,000

Minimum net worth requirement: $1 million

Franchise fee: A $12,500 development fee, a $37,500 license fee

Ongoing fees: Arby's charges a royalty fee of either 4% or 6.2% of sales, depending on store type, plus an advertising and marketing service fee of 4.2% of sales. 

Average per-unit sales: $1.1 million to $1.6 million, depending on store type, per franchisee disclosure document

Startup costs: $363,400 to $4.7 million

Minimum liquid asset requirement: $500,000

Minimum net worth requirement: $1 million 

Franchise fee: $50,000 for a 20-year franchise agreement

Ongoing fees: Burger King charges a 4.5% royalty fee and a 4.5% advertising fee (based on monthly gross sales).

Average per-unit sales: $1.66 million for traditional stores, $1.32 million for non-traditional stores, per franchisee disclosure document

Startup costs: $426,735 to $2.3 million

Minimum liquid asset requirement: none

Minimum net worth requirement: none

Franchise fee: $10,000 

Ongoing fees: Chick-fil-A franchisees pay a "base operating service fee" of 15% of sales. Chick-fil-A limits its rent charges to 6% of sales. 

However, it's important to note that Chick-fil-A prohibits most of its franchisees from opening multiple units, which can limit potential profits, and franchisees must devote their full time and attention to operating the business. A Chick-fil-A spokesperson previously told BI it selects "a relatively small number of franchisees to operate multiple units."

Average per-unit sales: In 2024, most locations averaged about $9.3 million in annual sales.

Startup costs: $1.5 million to $2.5 million

Minimum liquid asset requirement: $400,000

Minimum net worth requirement: $750,000

Franchise fee: $45,000

Ongoing fees: Dairy Queen charges a 4% royalty fee and between 5% to 6% in marketing fees.

Average per-unit sales*: $1.2 million

*2023 figures according to QSR Magazine.

Startup costs: $526,900 to $1.8 million

Minimum liquid asset requirement: $250,000

Minimum net worth requirement: $500,000

Franchise fee: $40,000 to $90,000

Ongoing fees: Dunkin' Donuts charges 5% of gross sales for advertising fees and a royalty fee of 5.9% of gross sales.

Average per-unit sales: $1.3 million in 2024, per franchisee disclosure document

Startup costs: $1.9 million to $3.8 million for a traditional outlet

Minimum liquid asset requirement: $750,000

Minimum net worth requirement: $1.5 million

Franchise fee: $45,000

Ongoing fees: KFC charges franchisees about 10% of gross revenues (4% to 5% for royalties and 5% for advertising).

Average per-unit sales: $1.3 million, per franchisee disclosure document

Startup costs: $1.5 million and $2.7 million

Minimum liquid asset requirement: $500,000 

Franchise fee: $45,000

Ongoing fees: Base rent depends on when the restaurant opened, along with the acquisition and development costs. The rent for most new McDonald's restaurants ranges between 10% of total gross sales to 15.75% for new restaurants that have opened since January 1, 2020. 

Additionally, there are numerous monthly and annual fees franchisees must pay, including a royalty fee of 4% or 5% of sales and an advertising and promotion fee that is a minimum of 4% of gross sales. Franchisees also pay annual fees for various software and digital equipment, such as a $150 annual fee for using self-ordering kiosks.

Average per-unit sales: $4 million

Startup costs: $272,915 to $989,415

Minimum liquid asset requirement: $250,000

Minimum net worth requirement: $750,000

Franchise fee: $25,000

Ongoing fees: Papa John's charges a monthly royalty fee of 5% of net sales. Papa John's also requires that franchisees spend 6% of net monthly sales on marketing.

Average per-unit sales: $1.1 million

Startup costs: $1.7 million to $3.4 million

Minimum liquid asset requirement: $500,000

Minimum net worth requirement: $1 million

Franchise fee: $30,000 of the $45,000 initial license fee credited via royalty.

Ongoing fees: Sonic charges a royalty fee of up to 5% of gross sales and advertising fees of at least 3.25%.

Average per-unit sales: $1.6 million

Startup costs*: $199,135 to $536,745

Minimum liquid asset requirement: $100,000  

Minimum net worth requirement: $150,000 

Franchise fee: $15,000

Ongoing fees: Subway franchisees pay weekly fees based on gross sales, which include an 8% royalty fee and 4.5% fee for advertising.

Average per-unit sales: $490,000 in 2023, according to Technomic

Startup costs: $1.9 million to $4.3 million

Minimum liquid asset requirement: $2 million

Minimum net worth requirement: $5 million

Franchise fee: $45,000

Ongoing fees: Taco Bell charges a period franchise fee equal to 5.5% of gross sales and a period marketing fee equal to 4.25% of gross sales.

Average per-unit sales: $2.1 million in 2023, according to QSR Magazine

Startup costs: $1.5 million to $3 million for a cash purchase, though the fee can be lower depending on financing options

Minimum liquid asset requirement: $500,000

Minimum net worth requirement: $1 million 

Franchise fee: $50,000

Ongoing fees: The advertising fee is 4% of gross sales and covers both national and local advertising. The royalty fee is 4% to 6% of gross sales.

Average per-unit sales: $2.1 million for franchise locations