20 Ultimate Fast Food Hacks to Score the Cheapest Meals

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Use these ordering tips to get the cheapest fast food around! Here are our top fast food hacks!

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Is it just us, or is fast food getting more and more expensive? 🤔

Fast food may not always be the healthiest meal, but sometimes families on the go need a quick bite to eat. With prices skyrocketing, even fast food can hurt your wallet. Luckily, Hip2Save readers know a few ways to score the cheapest fast food! On our Facebook, we asked readers for their most savvy fast food ordering tips, and here’s what they had to say!


The best cheap fast food hacks and other savvy saving tips:


1. Save a cluck buck when using these Chick-Fil-A ordering tips.

hand holding Chick-fil-A bag

Maximize your meal when you order using these Chick-Fil-A hacks! One of our favorites is how to snag a sweet treat for less. According to The Deal Guy, you can order a Chick-Fil-A kids’ meal and ask for an ice cream cup instead of the toy and the swap is free of charge.

For a chocolate fix, order a crumble topping (you may or may not be charged an extra 30¢). You’ll get a meal and a dessert similar to a McFlurry or Blizzard for a fraction of the cost of ordering an adult meal and ice cream.

Chick-fil-A One member rewards

Just check out these savings…

An adult Chick-Fil-A Nuggets Meal costs $8.55 and a scoop of ice cream is $1.35 plus 30 cents for the cookie topping. That’s $10.20. A Kids’ Chick Fil-A-Nuggets meal with the ice cream cup is $5.85 plus 30¢ for the cookie crumble for a total of $6.15. You’ll have 3 fewer nuggets and a smaller fry but you’ll still have plenty to eat and will have saved $4.05.

Chick-fil-A salad with lemon wedges

Feeling a salad? Don’t pay the whopping $10 price tag. Instead, order the kale crunch side for $2.35 (local price may vary) and request garden herb ranch sauce for free. Then order a chicken sandwich for $4.65 and add it to your kale salad. You’ll save around $2.39 by ordering this way instead of paying for the salad outright.

“If you like CFA salads, order a grilled chicken meal with a salad as your side. You also get a drink for less than a salad. Also, I reonlinemend asking for a poly and a ranch… onlinebine them both as your dressing and thank me later.” – Lori, Hip2Save reader


I order Chick-Fil-A Kids’ Meal and get an ice cream cone instead of a toy. One person brings their own bun and asks for sauce to make a Kids’ strip meal into a sandwich.”Sharon, Hip2Save reader


2. Score the cheapest fast food with these clever Culvers ordering hacks. 

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To get the cheapest fast food at Culver’s, order the kid’s meal. Not only are the burger and fries almost the exact same size as the adult meal, but it onlinees with free custard. You’ll also get tokens to collect! Save 10 tokens to earn a FREE kids’ meal.

Check out this cheap fast food hack…

Near me, a Culvers Deluxe Value Basket with Single Burger is $7.89 plus $3.09 for One Scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard. That’s a subtotal of $10.98. Meanwhile, a Single Butterburger Cheese Kids’ Meal costs $6.79. That’s a total savings of $4.19.

culvers french fries and cheese curds - fast food hacks

Another Culver’s ordering hack is to forgo the meal deals and order just the entrees but with a family-size fry or cheese curds. These family-size sides might not be listed on the menu but many Hip2Save readers report receiving them when they ask.

“Always get the kids’ meals and save the tokens. Didn’t realize how many we had until we counted them out and had enough for 4 free kids’ meals and then extra tickets for the free scoops. We have family that save the tokens for us too so they add up fast.” – Nicole, Hip2Save reader


“When you’re out as a family, you can order a family-size fry instead of a bunch of meals with fries separately. Of course, I think cheese curds this way might be better. Sign up for birthday rewards too” – Melanie, Hip2Save reader


3. The next time you go to McDonald’s, get a Big Mac without paying for it.

mcdonald's big mac - fast food hacks

To save a few bucks, piece together your sandwich like Hip2Save reader, Jessica does for her son. She orders the Big Mac sauce on the side and applies it to a regular cheeseburger.

Want to try it? Here’s how you’ll save…

If you order a Big Mac, it costs in the ballpark of $6.09 (may vary by location). With a regular cheeseburger costing just $1.79 and a double only $3.09, you’ll score a savings of around $3 – $4 depending on how many burgers you buy.

“Order a regular cheeseburger, no onions or mustard, add lettuce and Big Mac sauce. My 4yr old loves Big Macs so this is what I order for him.” – Jessica, Hip2Save reader


4. Snag the Wendy’s Biggie Bags or Taco Bell Box for just $5.

Taco Bell boxes of food with drinks - Taco Bell My Cravings Box

Both Taco Bell and Wendy’s offer $5 bags full of customers’ favorite cheap fast food items. A Wendy’s Biggie Bag currently includes 4-Piece Nuggets, small fries, a small drink, and your choice of a Double Stack, Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, or a Crispy Chicken BLT.

Meanwhile, the Taco Bell My Cravings Box includes your choice of a specialty item, a classic item, a side, and a drink. An example of what you can get in one $5 box is a Cheesy Gordita Crunch, a soft taco, a side of cheesy fiesta potatoes, and a Wild Cherry Freeze.

For the price, these boxes are some of the cheapest fast food deals available!

“$5 biggie bag from Wendy’s!– Jasmine, Hip2Save reader


“Wendy’s $5 biggie bags, are more food than a value meal, we usually get ours large so they are a little more, but still way less than the onlinebo’s.” – Erin, Hip2Save reader


5. Take advantage of the Frosty Pass or Taco Pass.

Hand holding Free Frosty Tag 2022

These passes are almost too good to be true! 🤩

The Frosty Key Tag, sometimes called the Frosty Pass, can be bought in the winter months for the uponlineing year. For just $2, you can get a FREE Jr. Frosty with every single Wendy’s purchase you make from January 1st to December 31st. The 2023 Frosty Key Tag is available to purchase until January 29, 2023. Not only do these Frosty Key Tags make great gifts, but 85% of the profits go to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. 🥰

The Taco Lover’s Pass is another great deal not to miss. Taco Bell occasionally offers it and when they do, grab it while you can! You’ll get a taco every single day for 30 days for a one-time fee of $10.

“Taco Bell is less than half a mile from me. I loved their taco pass and got way more than my $10 worth last time. I’m in!” – Peaches, Hip2Save reader


“Love these [Frosty Key Tags]!! We always get these for class gifts, and for all the cousins!! Then my girls make keychains to go with them!! I love that it’s a great gift…and the majority is going to a great cause!!” – April, Hip2Save reader


6. Score the equivalent of a free burrito with this genius Chipotle hack.

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This lunch trick from The Deal Guy is one of my favorite cheap fast food hacks. Instead of ordering two burritos, order one burrito bowl with a side of two tortillas. Divide the burrito bowl contents and scoop half the bowl into each of your tortillas. Voila! You have two burritos for a little over the price of one (average savings between $10-$13)! 🙌

I don’t eat fast food often, but when I do it is usually Chipotle. I’ve tested this hack out and it works. My burrito wasn’t quite as packed but it was definitely still a full portion! 😋


7. Make your own root beer float at Wendy’s.

Man holding Wendy's Frosty Tags

One of our favorite fast food hacks at Wendy’s is to create a treat that’s not on the menu for cheap – a root beer float. To make you own, use your Frosty Key Tag to scoop up a Frosty Jr. for free. Ask for it in a large cup. Then, order a small root beer and pour it over your Frosty. Near me, you’ll pay just $1.99 onlinepared to ordering a root beer float for $4.79 at Culver’s. That’s a savings of $2.80!

If you don’t have a Frosty Tag, you’ll pay $1.39 for a Frosty Jr. and $1.99 for the soda. That’s just $3.38 and still less than ordering it somewhere else.


8. Score a FREE Frosty from Wendy’s on your birthday.

woman holding a wendy jr frosty

One of the easiest fast food hacks onlinees straight from Wendy’s themselves and it’s one of the oldest tricks in the book. Create an account in the Wendy’s app and enter your birthday. You’ll receive a FREE Frosty on your special day. Score yourself a second free Frosty by creating a second account with a different birthday. 🥳


9. Ditch the ice, especially at Starbucks and Dunkin’!

iced drink from starbucks - fast food hacks

Don’t let your fast food bill suck you dry. Get the most bang for your buck by ordering your drinks without ice. The ice is taking up more room in the cup than people realize and you end up paying the price for a large when you’re actually getting more like a medium. If you really want that iced beverage, ask for a second cup with only ice and pour your drink over it. You’ll have more liquid than if you ordered it the usual way. It’s one of the easiest fast food hacks to try.

dunkin pumpkin spice lattes

You can also use this hack with another person. At Starbucks or Dunkin’, order the largest size without ice and a second cup with ice. Split the ice and beverage in half and you’ll end up with two medium-sized iced drinks. At the Dunkin’ by me, a Large Iced Latte costs around $6.61. If I order a Large Latte instead it costs less at only $6.11. Split this drink in two for a savings of about $3.30 per person.   

“At Starbucks, I always ask for ice on the side for my drinks and it makes a HUGE difference… Like having another whole drink. Also when I use my rewards I make sure to apply it to the most expensive item in my order.” – Mapita, Hip2Save reader


10. Use coupons and discounts through the restaurant’s app, loyalty rewards program, and email lists.

mcdonalds app - food apps - chick-fil-a hacks and other ordering tips

When it came to giving us money-saving fast food advice, the one word Hip2save readers mentioned the most was, “apps.” If you’re looking to score the best deals at your favorite restaurants, you’re going to want to download their app and join their rewards program!

hand holding an ipad with krispy kreme birthday freebie dozen donuts

You’ll get the best prices, the most exclusive deals, exciting birthday rewards, and sometimes totally free food. Having the app at your fingertips is one of the best fast food hacks. It’s one of the easiest ways to score savings, like BOGO free deals and discounts such as a $1 McDonald’s large fries.

Other ways to get useful coupons are to join a restaurant’s email list, use the paper coupons sent to you in the mail, or by using the Entertainment.online app to see deals near you.

“I use the McDonald’s app and do the BOGO 10 pc nugget and split them between my 3 kids. Also, my local Chick-Fil-A locations give out rewards on the app every once in a while. A few weeks ago I had a free chicken sandwich and a free side.” – Jodi, Hip2Save reader


“I always use the apps, Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Jack in the Box, Burger King, Chick-Fil-A, etc. I’m always getting deals and earning rewards for free food. Take the surveys on the receipts for freebies. I also purchase an Entertainment Book every year for coupons.” – Cara, Hip2Save reader 


“Apps and more apps. Can’t list them all because I just counted and I have 37 restaurant apps  🤣 My boyfriend makes fun of me because I always say I have to check the app before we go somewhere so I can see what kind of deal we can get.” – Michelle, Hip2Save reader


“Use their apps. We get a $1 breakfast sandwich every day at McDonald’s. I actually freeze them to eat at another time.” – Shelly, Hip2Save reader


“App rewards… today my entire lunch was FREE!!!” – Sharon, Hip2Save reader


“Definitely use the apps. Besides earning points to redeem food, they also always have deals (I’ve used the $3 off mobile order coupon on Wendys a couple of times), give you free birthday deals, and, for me, I tend to be wiser about choosing when I have time to look at the app rather than quickly ordering stuff in the drive-thru. Plus, you can play around with ingredients and often add things to a basic menu item for less than what they charge for a similar item on the menu.”
– Peggy, Hip2Save reader


11. Take the surveys on your receipts to score free food.

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Don’t toss that receipt! Many fast-food restaurants offer you free food or discounts in exchange for filling out their surveys. Doing so is one of the best fast food hacks and one of the easiest ways to score the free food from some of your favorite restaurants like Wendy’s and Subway. In fact, filling out the Wendy’s survey often gets you a free chicken sandwich with any purchase.

“Do the survey on the bottom of the receipts for free food next visit, then next visit order the freebie in one ticket and the rest in another so you get another survey. 🙂 – Kristal, Hip2Save reader


“Do their surveys. A lot of fast food places have it on your receipt. A few minutes of your time in exchange for discounts or free items.” – Kimberlee, Hip2Save reader


12. Use your senior discounts and military discounts, especially at Wendy’s!

wendys restaurant storefront - fast food hacks - best senior discounts

A big perk of being a senior is that you can snag a discount at A LOT of restaurants. In fact, we made a whole list of places where seniors can score savings. The Wendy’s by me gives out FREE senior coffees and even lets me pick one up for a family member with no questions asked. Meanwhile, the Dairy Queen by Hip2Save reader, Kim, gives her 10% off her entire bill!

US military service person reaching for Starbucks drink

If you’re military personnel or a veteran, take advantage of your military discounts. We know of over 100 places that offer discounts and freebies. Many favorite fast food places made the list including Dunkin’ and El Pollo Loco!

“I use the apps for food, AARP for restaurants, and ask for military or senior discounts.” – JoAnne, Hip2Save reader


“Always ask for my military discount and 10% really helps.” – Febe, Hip2Save reader


13. Order a kid’s meal for the adults (or an adult’s meal for multiple kids).

Stetson with McDonald's Happy Meal

Many Hip2Save readers report ordering a Happy Meal for an adult to cut the cost of eating out. Others say they order one adult meal and split it between their children. Both of these fast food hacks can be an effective way to slash costs!

“Order off the kid’s menu or buy one chicken strip value meal & split it between kids. Mine never eat all the fries so it works for us. Also if eating at home order just the sandwich/burger.” – Mindy, Hip2Save reader


“Don’t buy kids meals. My 3 littles can split an adult meal.” – Christina, Hip2Save reader


When my husband and I eat fast food, only one of us gets the meal (usually him as I always just drink water) and the other gets a sandwich only. Then we share the fries.” – Freda, Hip2Save reader


“If you have younger kids, it’s much cheaper to get a regular meal (not the kids’ meal UNLESS there’s a deal on those) and split up.” – Peggy, Hip2Save reader


14. Choose the daily special or order from the value menu.

Culver's chicken sandwich and fries in basket

Many restaurants offer a daily special at a discounted price. Some readers mentioned that Burger King usually has Whopper Wednesdays where you can buy the popular burger for just $3.

If the daily special doesn’t intrigue you, another trick to get the cheapest fast food is to make your meal selection entirely off the value menu. McDonald’s, for example, offers $3 and under deals on food items like the McDouble, Chicken Nuggets, Fries, and more!

“Wednesdays are BOGO flatbread pizza or regular style pizza at Schlotzky’s.” – Judy, Hip2Save reader


“My teens taught me years ago! Use the dollar menu!” – Kelly, Hip2Save reader


15. Scan your receipt to Fetch Rewards or other cash-back apps.

fetch app on iphone is one of the best cash back apps of 2022 - chick-fil-a hacks and other money saving tips

Many people toss their receipts at the counter these days. Not savvy shoppers who love fast food hacks! If you save your receipt, you can get a little cash back on apps like Fetch Rewards and Receipt Hog. Simply scan your receipt using your camera and then upload it to the app.

“I don’t eat out much but I order water instead of a drink; it’s free. Also, submit the receipt on Fetch Rewards.” – Amy, Hip2Save reader


“I’ll use about 10 apps for scanning receipts and surveys. Some connect to my bank card. Watch the $$ roll in!! Love it!!” – Gina, Hip2Save reader


16. Skip the drinks or sides.

holding a fountain soda outside Wendy's

Like everything else, drinks are getting more and more expensive. Adding a few drinks to your fast food order can increase the total of your bill by A LOT. To get the cheapest fast food bill, skip the drinks and opt for water. Your wallet will thank you!

Another way to cut costs is to pass on the sides. If you take your protein home, you can fill out the rest of the meal with ingredients you already have in your pantry.

Keep a bottle of water with me and only get a burger no fries. Unless it is Zaxby’s or Chick-fil-A then I’m just helpless. 🤣– Melissa, Hip2Save reader


“I order water and lemon to drink. Add sweetener and I have lemonade.”Renee, Hip2Save reader


“We always get water. Drinks are about $3 per person plus tax, plus tip. I buy a twelve-pack on sale for the same price as one drink. – Crystal, Hip2Save reader


17. Check your credit card rewards for savings on cheap fast food.

man on phone and credit card - chick-fil-a ordering hacks

Many credit card onlinepanies offer special discounts and cash-back deals when you purchase from your favorite restaurants. Several Hip2Save readers are taking advantage of these special perks and you can too! Check with your credit card onlinepany to see what kind of rewards and benefits are offered.

“My credit card also gets a $10 off Grub Hub ‘n Uber Eats once a month.” – Beth Anne, Hip2Save reader


“For a FREE meal, I sometimes use my credit card reward points and Ibotta points for gift cards to a food place.” – Cristina, Hip2Save reader


18. One of the popular fast food hacks is to use discounted gift cards.

Taco Bell Gift Card - fast food hacks

Is there a cheap fast food joint you go to a lot? Major stores like Costco and Sam’s Club frequently have deals on discounted gift cards. For example, you can pay $25 for a gift card worth $30. If you know you’ll eventually end up at your favorite restaurant, scooping up a gift card when they are on sale is an easy way to save a couple of bucks.

You can also find these discounted gift cards on sites like Gift Card Granny, CardCash, CardBear, and Raise.online.

“I buy used gift cards using CardBear website. I literally buy about 200 used gift cards every year. Even if I’m only saving 5% or less, it’s still a savings, and I almost always use up the gift card in one shopping trip.” – Cindi, Hip2Save reader


19. Share your food to save extra money.

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If you’re not too hungry, consider sharing a meal. It’s one of the tried and true fast food hacks that saves some cash.

“Share meals. The portion sizes are so huge. Splitting a meal not only saves money but overeating.” – Crystal, Hip2Save reader


20. Beonlinee a fan of the food court and take advantage of Costco and Sam’s Club’s stable prices.

Costco Food Court Prices

Both Sam’s Club and Costco consistently offer delicious food at super-low prices. At Sam’s Club, you can get a hot dog and soda onlinebo for only $1.38 or a giant pizza slice and a drink for just $2.50. At Costco, you’ll find several food options under $3. Plus, many Costco and Sam’s Club locations outside of California will let you enter the food court without a membership!

If you want a quick bite to eat under $5, these food courts are your best bet. 🌭🍕

“We go to Sam’s Cub for pizza and ice cream and it is a lot of food for like $15 for our family” – Wendy, Hip2Save reader


“Eat at Sam’s Club or Costco unless there’s a restaurant you’re really wanting to eat at. If you just need food (or your kids are st–aarvvv–ing ) a hot dog or pizza will tide you over until you can eat at home. We can take our family of 6 for a meal including an ice cream or churro or Icees instead of a soda for less than 20 bucks.” – Haley, Hip2Save reader


Know some fast food hacks that we missed? We’d love to hear about them!


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About the writer:

Kara is a writer and photographer from the Midwest. Her creative work has appeared in various publications over the past decade. With a background in finance, she loves to be money-savvy.


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  1. Kelly

    I just discovered last week that Tropical Smoothie will let you order any smoothie on the menu and split it into two 12-oz. cups, making it around $3 for what is still a decent size smoothie!

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      That’s a great tip, Kelly! Thanks for the heads up! ❤️

    • dylanfan

      Jamba Juice does the same thing

      • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

        Awesome! Thanks for the helpful tip, dylanfan! 🙌

        • dylanfan

          I should mention you can order it on the app that way too. Also link your AARP card to Jamba rewards and get 10% orders every day.

          • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

            Good to know that option is readily available in the app! Thanks for sharing the AARP offer too! 🎉

  2. frecklelily

    The McDonald’s app is, by far, the best app! Family of 4 here and we all have our own McDonalds accounts on our phones. We all look at the coupon deals first before ordering. One of us will order a drink, one will order a large fry, and two of us will order a BOGO sandwich. If we are still hungry we wait 15 minutes until we can use another discount in the app. I can usually feed all 4 of us for $8-$10 total.

    • Mirela

      I thought you have to wait 1 hour before using another offer.

      • 5pink1blue

        I have had to wait 15 minutes before, too.

      • frecklelily

        Nope. 15 minutes at McDonald’s. It’ll even have a timer for you.

    • Ashley

      Agree. Will always sit and wait 15 mintues to use another coupon if needed. Their prices have increased so much it’s hard to justify not waiting

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      I agree! That’s one of my favorites too! I’ve saved a lot! ❤️

  3. Christmas Elf

    Love love love this post! I often purchase kids meals for myself. There’s about a $2 difference between the 6 piece happy meal and a regular 6 piece meal at McDonald’s. I only buy drinks at Sonic when they are half price (they would be half price all the time if I chose to get the app).

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      YES! Kids meals are great! I’ve ordered them for myself too! Thanks for sharing how you’ve saved! ❤️

  4. Lora

    I have noticed places by us are starting to charge 30 cents for water…for the cup itself. Dairy Queen by us has receipt day once in awhile. You
    get free food equivalent to the amount on your receipt from receipt day when you bring back that receipt within 30 days.

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      Thanks for sharing, Lora! I’ve heard of the receipt promotion at a Chick-Fil-A close to me as well! So cool that restaurants offer that incentive to grab some cheap (or free) options! 🎉💓

  5. TheQueenBee

    On the Chick-fil-A salad, at my location It is slightly cheaper to get an eight piece nugget or a filet only (depending on flavor) instead of sandwich.

  6. Rn404

    My snack/lunch today was FREE…used free bakery item coupon I won in the IWG game they have going on now and got the ham and cheese crossiant, used 150 pts for a free drink with no ice to help make it last. I also check apps before we pull into any fast food place and most of times have a free or hood BOGO offer. My favs are Chick Fil A and McDonald’s

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      SO AWESOME! Thanks for sharing how you scored a free meal today, Rn404! 🙌💗

  7. Lana

    We get a survey for a BOGO Big Zac Snack on every receipt at Zaxby’s except for the one where you use the coupon on the receipts. Yu can get the BOGO minus the drinks and they credit back a dollar for not getting BOGO drinks which makes two meals really cheap.

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      Thanks for sharing that Zaxby’s deal, Lana! 🥰

  8. Lana

    If you are craving Chick fil A ice cream we have found that the ice cream at Burger King tastes almost the same and cones and cups are only $1. This brings a family stop for ice cream down to very little.

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      YUM! Good to know, Lana! 🍦🙌

  9. Peaches

    On your drink suggestion, always carry at least one double-walled cup or bottle with you and pour that ice-free drink in. Not only did you get more of the drink you paid for but now even without ice, it will stay cold. I use a Contigo leakproof, spillproof bottle and sip on a Sonic drink all day.

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      Awesome tip for sure! I’ll have to remember that one too! Thanks! 🤗💞

  10. Justina

    thanks to H2S reader Jessica on that #3 McDonald’s Big Mac post—–tried it today, it was great! it was a little light on the lettuce and oops guess we need to say no ketchup also, lol, but it worked well—-I used 1500pts to get the free cheeseburger, then adjusted it for under $1—fun stuff because a big mac is always just a bit too much on the go—Thanks ya’ll!

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      YAY! Glad you were able to score an awesome deal at McDonald’s today, Justina! Thanks for taking a moment to share about what you ordered and how the deal worked for you! 💞

  11. Laura

    Our favorite fast food is Chipolte. Their burrito is WAY too big for me. I get a kids meal. I’ll get quesadilla with side of chicken & beans. You also get a drink & small bag of chips. This is the perfect amount of food for me and it’s under $5.

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      YUM! Thanks for sharing your favorite way to order at Chipotle! 😋

  12. MaryR

    I have tried getting light ice at starbucks but they only filled my cup 3/4 of the way and told me that was the standard amount in the size I got. Crazy! I guess it just depends on the location you go to and the person making your drink. I guess they were saving starbucks money because they really need it lol.

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      Good to know what you heard from your location on the ice, MaryR! Thanks for that feedback! ❤️🙌

  13. Peaches

    I buy the Taco Bell Pass as they are less than a quarter mile from me. Right now I get free nacho fries. I add 2 spicy potato tacos and pay $ 2.00+tax for lunch. I always ask for fresh potatos as they tend to shrivel to hard little knots under the heat lamp.

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      Thanks for sharing what deal you grab nearby for lunch on the cheap, Peaches! ❤️ Sounds delish!

  14. Winnie

    I bought a gift card from gift card granny for $100 for my sister in law for Christmas a few years back. It was for Dennys.
    I wrapped it, gave it to her and when she tried to use it, it was empty. When I contacted GGG they said it had been too long, so they can’t say where the money may have gone. If they have the card number and pin, literally anyone who handles the card can remove the money at any time. Lesson learned.

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      Thanks so much for sharing about your honest experience with them, and very sorry to hear about how it worked out, Winnie. Such a bummer that your sister-in-law wasn’t able to use the gift card later. 😔 I’ve purchased a few discounted gift cards from them, and haven’t ran into that issue yet. However, I have found out that with other gift cards I’ve purchased, when reading the fine print on the back, that there are some that have a “non-usage” type of fee and they deduct money from the balance for each month it’s not used. Once that happened to me, I’ve tried to be more cautious about the type of gift card I’m getting or how soon the recipient may use it. ❤️

  15. Winnie

    Also, I contacted Dennys just to see if they would tell me WHERE the card was used, or when and they refused.

  16. allyushka

    Our Wendy’s went up. The “bags” are now $6, $7, or $8 depending on sandwich 😬

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      Eek! Thanks for letting us know about pricing for your area, allyushka. ❤️

    • Jodi P

      It’s still a great deal when you use the Frosty key chain to get a free jr Frosty with the Biggie bag!

  17. laura4256

    We have been saving big with Wendy’s app. If you click on rewards it also has an offer side. There is always a $3 or $4 off and I have a 20% off order with purchase of any frosty. You can also use an offer and more than 1 reward. Most places it’s one or the other. I have little ones that won’t eat all the biggie bag so I usually have a sandwich or 2 left over for a big kid later. For $4 you can get a jr cheeseburger fries nuggets and a frosty and it’s not a jr one. No up charge to choose frosty over a drink. Lot of bang for your buck especially when paired with offers and rewards.

  18. laura4256

    Using the Wendy’s app I bought lunch yesterday and got 6 jr cheeseburgers 6 fries 6 nugget 4 piece 7 small frosty for $22.33 with tax, fed 6 people lunch with leftovers. 6 biggie meals 1 small frosty and 20 % off in offer section to bring it to this price. Super cheap to feed me and 5 kids with dessert!

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      Wow! Thanks so much for taking a moment to share about the savings you scored at Wendy’s using the app! 🙌❤️ That’s a great price for all those items. I love the offers and discounts many fast food restaurants have been offering with their apps.

  19. Jenn

    Another great savings on food is to check your local sports teams’ social media and website. Where I live, just the hockey team (Lightning) in one game alone can get me a free Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich, free Wendy’s double, free Culver’s cheese curds, 50% off Papa John’s pizza, and free wings at a regional restaurant chain Beef O’ Brady’s depending on how many goals are scored.

    • Trish (Hip Sidekick)

      Thanks for sharing this tip, Jenn! So awesome that some areas participate in freebies or discounted food items based on the local sports teams goals! 💞

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