Rutter’s Farm Stores has been playing with its food, all in anticipation of the launch of its $2.99 kids meal.

 

Now available in 36 Rutter’s stores that offer touchscreen ordering, the kids meal features a choice of a grilled cheese sandwich, four-piece chicken nuggets or regular hot dog.

 

The side-dish options are a regular-sized order of fries, macaroni and cheese bites, or a banana.

 

The beverage choices are a 12-ounce fountain or frozen beverage, or a 16-ounce Rutter’s-brand iced tea, milk or juice from the cooler case.

 

The meal, plus a four-pack of crayons, comes in a paper “activity” bag.

 

“At $2.99, our kids meal is an exceptional value,” said Jerry Weiner, Rutter’s vice president of foodservice. “We think it’s perfect for the economic times and for the limited amount of time that people have. With our touch-screen ordering, it’s a fast, easy way to get a tasty meal for the kids.”

 

Rutter’s operates 56 convenience stores in York, Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin and Lancaster counties.