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One of the easiest ways to save on food costs in your day-to-day life is to eat cheap meals. Money expert Clark Howard watches his health, but is not opposed to fast-food splurge from time to time.
Many fast food restaurants offer deals exclusively through their apps and loyalty programs. This article is going to look at some major restaurants that feature deals via their apps.
I’ve downloaded all of the restaurant apps listed below and have confirmed that the offers are valid as of December 2023. That said, many fast food deals last for just a limited time, so make sure you check the app’s current promotions before you order.
Money expert Clark Howard is a big fan of fast food apps, which he uses to take advantage of the deals.
“I have the Whataburger, Chick-fil-A, Del Taco, In-and-Out, Krispy Kreme, McDonald’s, and Shake Shack apps on my phone,” he says. “The Chick-fil-A app is one of my favorite food apps because I can choose to pick up my order and skip the lines.”
Restaurant | Offer |
---|---|
Burger King | Free fries with any purchase through the app. |
Chick-fil-A | Chick-fil-A One members earn points for purchases. |
Domino’s Pizza | Any large specialty pizza for $13.99. |
Dunkin’ Donuts | $2 Medium Latte with any purchase. |
Jimmy John’s | Free sandwich after your first order. |
McDonald’s | BOGO free fries (any size). |
Popeyes | Order any 6-piece wings and get another $6-piece wings for $1. |
Sonic | Half-off drinks and Slushies for app orders. |
Steak ‘n Shake | Free $2 rewards for every $20 you spend. |
Wendy’s | $2 off any salad. |
Now let’s take a deeper look at some of the deals you can get with these fast food restaurant apps.
Inside the Burger King app (Android | iOS), there are plenty of deals to choose from. Here are some examples of offers I have seen in the app:
When you sign up for the free Chick-fil-A One membership program, you can earn points from every purchase you make. Those points translate into perks, discounts and freebies you can earn and track inside the Chick-fil-A app (Android | iOS).
There are four tiers of the loyalty program, with rewards increasing at each new level. Here are the points you earn with each membership:
Chick-fil-A says as you reach new membership tiers, you qualify for surprise rewards, insider content, bonus point challenges and more.
The Domino’s Pizza app (Android | iOS) features ways for you to earn points through its Piece of the Pie rewards program. For example, one order will earn you 10 points. Once you earn 60 points, you get a free pizza.
The app also has location-specific deals once you select a Domino’s near you. Here are some of the deals that came up for me:
In the Dunkin’ Donuts app (Android | iOS), once you sign up for the DD Perks loyalty program, you earn five points for every $1 spent. You get a free drink with every 200 points you earn.
Once you enable your location, the app shows you nearby deals. Here are a few of the deals I have seen in the app:
Get deals in the Jimmy John’s app (Android | iOS) when you sign up for the restaurant’s Freaky Fast Rewards program. After you make your first order in the app, you earn a free sandwich.
As a Freaky Fast Rewards member, you’ll also get the first look at new promotions and a treat on your birthday. Read our guide on restaurants that reward you for your birthday.
The McDonald’s app (Android | iOS) shows you daily deals depending on the day of the week. When I opened the app, it featured the following deals, which are valid seven days after receipt:
The Popeyes app (Android | iOS) offers points that can turn into discounts on your purchase. You can also earn 50 bonus points on all combo meals ordered in the app or via the website.
Here are some top deals:
In the Sonic app (Android | iOS), you can get a deal anytime you open the app. Sonic offers half-off drinks and Slushies all day when you order in the app.
The deal includes all soft drinks, iced teas, lemonades and limeades. The Sonic Garlic Butter Bacon Burger is also available for half price in the app.
The Steak ‘n Shake app (Android | iOS) allows you to earn one point for every $1 you spend. Twenty points unlocks a $2 reward.
You can earn points not only through purchases but also by sharing a code to invite your friends to join the Steak ‘n Shake rewards club.
In the Wendy’s app (Android | iOS), you can earn 10 points for every $1 you earn. Some of the top deals in the app include:
It should be a breeze to save money by using an app from your favorite restaurant.
Keep in mind that deals often expire, so when you find one, make sure you take note of how long it’s valid. And remember that the apps are collecting your information when you sign up.
What are your favorite fast food deals and apps? Tell us in our Clark.com Community!
There are plenty of ways to save on what you eat. Read our guide on apps that can lower your food bill.
This post was last modified on January 1, 2024 4:18 pm
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