Miss McDonald's Snack Wraps? You Can Get Them Again -- at Wendy's

You may have another option for grabbing this tasty bite.

People who eat fast food often have their go-to menu items they order time and time again. So when a favorite gets pulled, it can be a blow.

Such was the case for many fans of the McDonald's snack wrap, which was eliminated in 2016. The snack wrap, a blend of chicken, shredded cheese, lettuce, and sauce wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, was, for many people, the perfect mini meal. But McDonald's franchisees found the snack wrap too complicated to make. And when you're in the fast food business, that can be a deal-breaker.

If you've been longing for a McDonald’s snack wrap, here's some good news. Wendy's is launching its version of the snack wrap, and it might end up being a pretty good replacement.

An option to explore

Fans of the McDonald’s snack wrap haven't taken too kindly to its demise. A Change.org petition asking for its return surpassed 17,000 signatures, and many fans have taken to Twitter to beg for the menu item to come back.

McDonald’s isn't looking to reintroduce the snack wrap. But now, Wendy's is bringing its own version to the table. And you may want to check it out if it sounds right up your alley, or if you remember the days of the McDonald’s snack wrap with fondness.

Wendy's version of the snack wrap is a grilled chicken wrap with shredded cheddar cheese, romaine lettuce, and ranch sauce. It's not the same as the McDonald’s version, since it uses grilled chicken instead of the crispy chicken McDonald’s featured. But still, it sounds pretty tasty in its own right.

Will the Wendy's snack wrap become a new favorite of yours?

Wendy's is selling its version of the snack wrap for $6.29. And when you think about it, that's kind of a lot of money for something that's essentially supposed to function as, well, a snack or small meal.

In fact, one misconception about fast food is that it's cheaper than buying groceries. Often, it's not. And if money has gotten tight and you're already racking up a balance on your credit cards, then you may want to visit fast food joints sparingly. The same holds true if your goal this year is to grow your savings account balance.

This isn't to say that you shouldn't give the new Wendy's snack wrap a try, and perhaps treat yourself to it on occasion if it tickles your taste buds. But at $6.29, you're talking about a pretty expensive snack. And if you shop strategically, you can pull off an entire dinner for less money than that -- and potentially have leftovers.

Incidentally, Wendy's is also removing two items from its menu -- the grilled chicken sandwich and southwest avocado salad. The chain is introducing the snack wrap to be able to offer customers food that's lighter and more easily portable.

The snack wrap might seem like a great option when you need food you can eat on the go. But if you're on a budget, you may want to order it sparingly -- or learn to make your own version at home.