Arby’s Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich 2026: Price, Calories, and Meat & 3 Box Update
Arby’s Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich brings together bold Buffalo sauce and creamy ranch dressing for a delicious combination of spicy and cool flavors. In this 2026 guide, discover the sandwich’s ingredients, taste, price, and calorie information to help you decide if it is worth trying. It features a crispy chicken breast topped with shredded lettuce, Buffalo sauce, and ranch, all served on a toasted buttery brioche bun. The sandwich is also available as an entrée option in Arby’s $7.99 Meat & 3 Box at participating locations. This value meal includes small curly fries, two mozzarella sticks, a peach cobbler roll, and a small drink. Explore the latest menu details, meal options, and nutritional information before placing your order.
What Is Arby’s Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich?
The Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich is Arby’s newest crispy chicken option, added to the menu in early August 2026. It features a Buffalo dipped crispy chicken filet topped with cool ranch dressing on a signature brioche bun. Arby’s positioned it as a heat and cool combo, aimed at guests who love the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich but want a milder finish.
The sandwich is available two ways: as an à la carte order nationwide (roughly $6.99 to $7.29 depending on location) and as a selectable entrée inside the $7.99 Meat & 3 Value Box at participating locations. The August 2026 addition to the value box makes it the fourth entrée option alongside Classic Roast Beef, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, and Ham & Swiss.
How Much Does the Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich Cost?
The Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich starts at $6.99 à la carte and comes in the $7.99 Meat & 3 Value Box at participating locations. Ordering it inside the box saves roughly $4 to $6 versus buying the sandwich plus sides separately, since the box also includes 2 mozzarella sticks, small fries, a small drink, and a Peach Cobbler Roll.
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Order Type |
Price |
What You Get |
|---|---|---|
|
Sandwich à la carte |
$6.99 to $7.29 |
Just the sandwich |
|
Sandwich meal |
$10.99 to $11.99 |
Sandwich + medium Curly Fries + medium drink |
|
$7.99 Meat & 3 Box |
$7.99 |
Sandwich + 2 Mozzarella Sticks + small fries + small drink + Peach Cobbler Roll |
What Are the Calories and Nutrition Facts?
The Arby’s Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich contains approximately 530 calories, 22 grams of fat, 2,090 mg of sodium, and 23 grams of protein. It is a higher sodium option, delivering roughly 91 percent of the FDA daily sodium limit in a single sandwich. Consider skipping cheese, fries, and salted sides that day.
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Nutrition Fact |
Amount |
Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Calories |
530 cal |
26% |
|
Total Fat |
22 g |
28% |
|
Saturated Fat |
4 g |
20% |
|
Sodium |
2,090 mg |
91% |
|
Carbohydrates |
54 g |
20% |
|
Protein |
23 g |
46% |
How Is Buffalo Ranch Chicken Different from the Original Buffalo Chicken Sandwich?
The Buffalo Ranch adds a layer of cool ranch dressing that the original Buffalo Chicken Sandwich does not have. That single addition cuts perceived spice by roughly 30 percent, softens the vinegary Buffalo bite, and adds about 60 calories and 4 grams of fat. Everything else (chicken filet, bun, Buffalo sauce coating) stays identical.
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Feature |
Buffalo Ranch Chicken (NEW) |
Original Buffalo Chicken |
|---|---|---|
|
Chicken Filet |
Same crispy filet |
Same crispy filet |
|
Sauce Coating |
Buffalo |
Buffalo |
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Extra Topping |
Cool ranch dressing |
None |
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Bun |
Signature brioche |
Signature brioche |
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Perceived Heat |
Mild to medium (3 out of 10) |
Medium (5 out of 10) |
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Calories |
~530 cal |
~470 cal |
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Price |
$6.99 to $7.29 |
$6.89 |
What Is the Updated $7.99 Meat & 3 Box Menu in August 2026?
The $7.99 Meat & 3 Box now offers four selectable entrées after the August 2026 Buffalo Ranch Chicken addition. Options include: Classic Roast Beef, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Ham & Swiss, and the new Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich. Every box includes the same three sides plus a small drink, all for a flat $7.99.
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Meat & 3 Box Entrée Options (Aug 2026) |
Best For |
|---|---|
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Classic Roast Beef |
Traditional Arby’s fans |
|
Crispy Chicken Sandwich |
Kids and mild flavor lovers |
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Ham & Swiss |
Lower calorie, savory option |
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Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich (NEW) |
Guests who want mild heat and ranch |
How Spicy Is the Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich?
The Buffalo Ranch Chicken rates roughly 3 out of 10 on the fast food heat scale. The Buffalo sauce coating has moderate cayenne warmth, but the layer of cool ranch dressing cuts perceived spice by about 30 percent. Guests who found the original Buffalo Chicken Sandwich too hot usually rate this one comfortable.
How Does It Compare to KFC and Popeyes Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches?
The Arby’s Buffalo Ranch Chicken sits between KFC and Popeyes on heat and price. Popeyes Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich is spicier and costs $6.79. KFC Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich runs hotter still at $6.99. Arby’s version is milder thanks to the ranch layer but pairs better with the $7.99 Meat & 3 Box value deal.
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Chain |
Sandwich |
Price |
Heat (out of 10) |
Value Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Arby’s |
Buffalo Ranch Chicken |
$6.99 |
3 |
$7.99 Meat & 3 Box |
|
Popeyes |
Buffalo Ranch Chicken |
$6.79 |
5 |
Combo add on $3 |
|
KFC |
Nashville Hot Chicken |
$6.99 |
7 |
$5 Fill Up |
|
Wendy’s |
Spicy Chicken Sandwich |
$6.19 |
6 |
$5 Biggie Bag |
|
Burger King |
Ch’King Deluxe Spicy |
$7.29 |
4 |
2 for $5 select days |
What Are the Best Sides to Pair with the Buffalo Ranch Chicken?
Curly Fries are the classic default, but Mozzarella Sticks work better because the mild cheese balances the Buffalo heat. Skip anything with additional sauces (Jalapeño Bites, additional dressings) that add spice. For drinks, sweet iced tea or the new Shirley Temple both cool the palate better than plain soda.
- Best side pairing: Mozzarella Sticks (the cheese cools the Buffalo bite)
- Second best: Small Curly Fries (classic, safe)
- Best drink pairing: Sweet Tea or the Classic Shirley Temple (both cool the palate)
- Avoid: Jalapeño Bites (piles heat on heat)
- Avoid: Diet soda (does not neutralize spice well)
- Best dessert: Vanilla or Jamocha Shake (dairy cuts capsaicin)
Is the Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich Permanent or Limited Time?
Arby’s has not confirmed whether the Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich is permanent or limited time. The sandwich launched in early August 2026 both as an à la carte item and as a Meat & 3 Box entrée option. Based on the strong initial response, industry analysts expect it to run at least through fall 2026 at minimum.
How Do You Order the Buffalo Ranch Chicken for the Best Deal?
Always order it inside the $7.99 Meat & 3 Box rather than à la carte. The box saves roughly $5 to $6 versus buying the same items separately. Order through the Arby’s app to stack the weekly 20% off Rewards discount, which drops your total to around $6.39. Add free Monday delivery to save more.
- Order the sandwich inside the $7.99 Meat & 3 Box (best base value)
- Apply the weekly 20% off Arby’s Rewards app discount (Sunday reset)
- Order on Monday for free delivery via the app or arbys.com
- Sign up for Arby’s Rewards for the first order Free Classic Roast Beef bonus
- Skip the drink upgrade to save $1 to $2 on combo pricing
