I visited Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Chili's with a $30 budget. Some chains offered way more value than others.

I compared $30 meals at three different chain restaurants to find the best value. Artography/Shutterstock; Ken Wolter/Shutterstock; Joseph Hendrickson/Shutterstock I went to Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Chili's with a $30 budget. To keep things fair, I ordered chips and queso and a breaded-chicken sandwich at each restaurant. The entrée from Buffalo Wild Wings was my favorite, but I think Chili's offered the best value. Though I typically try to eat local, I've always had a soft spot...