How to Use Fast Food and Grocery Store Apps to Save Money ✂️
Do you love eating out but hate spending too much money on food? Do you have kids who are always asking for chicken nuggets and french fries? Do you want to save money on groceries without clipping coupons, storing them, and them sorting through them at checkout? If you answered yes to any of these questions, continue on!
Gone are the days of having to hunt for and clip paper coupons - most coupons can now be clipped, stored, and used digitally - all you need is the right apps. In this post, we'll focus on the official first party apps provided directly by the stores (there are third party apps out there, as well as delivery apps, but they can be hit or miss or diminish the value of any promotions due to surcharges on menu pricing and fees). These apps are convenient & easy to use, can simplify and shorten your trips, and can help you save a lot of money on food every month.
Fast Food Apps 📱
Fast food apps are apps that let you order food from your favorite fast food chains, such as McDonald's, Burger King, Taco Bell, Subway, and more. These apps usually offer exclusive coupons and discounts that you can use to get cheap or even free food. Some of the benefits of using fast food apps are:
- You can order ahead and skip the line at the restaurant or drive thru (via dedicated curbside spots) - this is a real time saver
- You can customize your order (many times I've found out about customizations I didn't know existed or were offered, as well as easy access to any secret menu items) and pay directly with your phone (Apple/Google/Samsung Pay, etc.)
- You can earn rewards and points each time you order digitally that you can redeem for free food
- You can access special offers and deals that are not available or offered in-store
To use these fast food apps, just download them from your respective App Store and create an account (and you'll usually earn free food for joining right off the bat). Then, you can browse the menu, place your order, and pay with your phone. You can also check the app regularly for new coupons and discounts that you can use on your next order. *Pro Tip: Download the apps on your significant other or spouse's phone as well under their own account and you can double dip (pun intended😉) on the deals!
What are some of the fast food apps I use you ask? Here we go #ThisIsWhyImFat😅:
- Burger/Sandwich joints: McDonald's, Burger King, Jack in the Box, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Whataburger, Popeye's, KFC, Auntie Anne's, Wetzel's Pretzels, Raising Cane's, Dairy Queen, Golden Chick, Eegee's, Arby's, Sonic
- Fast Casual: Chipotle, Subway, Wingstop, Panera Bread, Jimmy John's, Jersey Mike's, Panda Express, Red Robin, Buffalo Wild Wings, Jason's Deli
- Coffee & Donuts: Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Krispy Kreme, Dutch Bros, Cinnabon
- Pizza: Dominos, Pizza Hut, Papa John's, MOD Pizza, Blaze Pizza, Little Caesar's
Grocery Store Apps 🛒
Grocery store apps let you shop for groceries from your favorite grocery stores, such as Walmart, Target, Kroger/Fry's, Safeway, and more. These apps offer digital coupons and discounts that you can use to save money on groceries and household necessities. Some of the benefits of using grocery store apps are:
- You can create a shopping list, check the prices & nutrition facts of the items ahead of time, and if happen to be in-store looking for an item, the app can show you exactly which aisle it's in
- You can scan the barcodes of the products at home to add them to your cart
- You can link your existing loyalty card and "clip" digital coupons and apply them to your order
- You can choose between pickup or delivery options (the pickup option is a huge time and money saver)
- You can earn cash back and rewards that you can use towards future purchases
To use these grocery store apps, just download them from your respective App Store and create an account. Then, you can browse products, add them to your cart, and check out with your phone. You can also check the app regularly for new coupons and discounts that you can use on your next order.
Here are the grocery store apps that I use to take advantage of the coupons and discounts they offer:
- Walmart, Target, Kroger/Fry's, Tom Thumb, Albertson's, Safeway, Sprouts
Conclusion
Using fast food and grocery store apps is a smart and easy way to save money on food. You can enjoy your favorite food and groceries at a lower price, while also earning rewards and cash back, and really cutting back on the time spent in line. All you need is your phone and an appetite for savings.
So, what are you waiting for? Download some of these apps today and start saving money on food. You will be surprised by how much you can save every month. Bon Appetit!
-ItsBigZee
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P.S. Any others y'all use or recommend? Or any other stacking tips you know of? Let us know in the comments below!
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