You have identified the problem. DQ I can eat for 5 bucks. Arbys 5.35, BK 5.50 McDonalds, 8 bucks (all not including taxes).
I tend to go to Pizza Ranch if I have time. Sit down meal, as much as I can eat for 8 bucks.
Now that sounds like some speecy, a-spicey real Eye-talian Pizza.