SmarterSpend.com » fast food http://smarterspend.com More Green For You. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:41:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Ten Money Saving Fast Food Promotionshttp://smarterspend.com/2010/02/ten-money-saving-fast-food-promotions/ http://smarterspend.com/2010/02/ten-money-saving-fast-food-promotions/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:27:18 +0000 Kevin http://smarterspend.com/?p=568 The average American spends $7.58 on fast food per day- translating to close to $2500 a year per person. That’s a lot of money (and probably a lot of calories). Assuming we can’t change our eating habits, we can try really hard to change our spending habits.

I have searched the Internet and local magazines for the ten best fast food promotions (and coupons) that will surely save you money.  If you know some more, please let me know and I will incorporate them into a future article.

1) Wienerschnitzel – Special Offer Coupon: Free Medium Drink

URL: http://wienerschnitzel.com/email/coupon.html

Click Here for Printable Coupon

Click Here for Printable Coupon

2 ) Carl’s Jr. – Special Offer Coupon: Grilled Cheese Bacon

URL: http://www.carlsjr.com/promotions/coupon/one-dollar-off-gcbb-combo/

3 ) KFC. – Special Offer Coupons: Several Coupons

URL: http://kfccoupons.cre8.com

Enter your zip code and enjoy 6 free coupons.

4 ) Planet Hollywood. – Special Offer Coupons: $5 off purchase of $20 or more.

Planet Hollywood USA

Planet Hollywood USA

URL: http://www.planethollywood.com/partners/entertainment_coupon2.htm

5 ) El Pollo Loco. – Special Offer Coupons: FREE Steak & 3-Cheese Quesadilla with Any 9 or 14 Piece Feast

FREE-Quesadilla-Feast-Promo

FREE-Quesadilla-Feast-Promo

URL: http://www.elpolloloco.com/whatsnew/promotions.html
6 ) Donut Connection – Various Printable Coupons (Small Free Coffee with any purchase, Buy one coffee get another free, etc)

URL: http://www.donutconnection.com/NewFiles/coup.html

7 ) Godfather’s Pizza – Various Printable Coupons – Buy One Medium Pizza Get another free and MORE

Godfather Free Medium Pizza with Purchase of Large

Godfather Free Medium Pizza with Purchase of Large

8) Boston Market – Catering Special- $10 off a $60 or more purchase

Boston Market Catering Special

Boston Market Catering Special

9) Jack in the Box- Printable Coupon – $1 off Grilled Sandwiches

Jack in the Box $1 off Coupon

Jack in the Box $1 off Coupon

10) Panda Express – Printable Coupon – Free Firecracker Chicken with Purchase
Free Firecracker Chicken

Free Firecracker Chicken

]]> http://smarterspend.com/2010/02/ten-money-saving-fast-food-promotions/feed/ 0 Best Fast Food for a Dollar or Less!http://smarterspend.com/2009/02/best-fast-food-for-a-dollar-or-less/ http://smarterspend.com/2009/02/best-fast-food-for-a-dollar-or-less/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:00:40 +0000 Kevin http://smarterspend.com/?p=188 A lot of you might now know about the large selection of fast food available to you for under a dollar. Most of the larger fast food chains have a dollar menu with food thats cheap. Fast food chains do this to lure you in to purchase other food so that they can make a profit. For example, a buddy of mine, who owns a few McDonald’s franchises told me he loses about a dime on each thing he sells from the dollar menu, but combine that with a drink, and he makes a hefty profit. It’s almost a win-win, you get food for cheap and the restaurants make money. Enough with the introduction, I’m sure all of you are wondering what exactly you can get for under a dollar.

Let’s start with the most famous Dollar Menu- the Dollar Menu from McDonald’s, then we examine the Burger King Value Menu, followed by lesser competitors Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Jack in the Box,  and finally the newer KFC dollar menu.

McDonald's Side Salad McDouble McDonald's Side Salad, $1 Burger King, Chicken Tenders Burger King, Spicy Chicken Sandwch Cheese- Roll Up- Taco Bell Wendy's Chicken Nuggets Crispy Chicken Sandwich- Wendy's Taco Bell Crunchy Taco Wendy's Double Stack Dutch Apple Pie- Burger King Mcdonald's Hot Fudge Sundae Jack in the Box Chicken Sandwich KFC Value Menu Collection McDonald's McChicken Sandwich McDonald's Double Cheeseburger McDonalds Parfait Taco Bell- Big Taste Taco Taco Bell- Cheese Burrito Taco Bell Soft Taco Taco Bell Cinnamon Twist Taco Bell Triple Layer Nachos Wendy's Chicken Sandwich Wendy's Cheeseburger Wendy's Go Wrap Burger King Whopper Jr.]]> http://smarterspend.com/2009/02/best-fast-food-for-a-dollar-or-less/feed/ 2 30+ Fast Food & Restaurant Special Offershttp://smarterspend.com/2009/02/30-fast-food-restaurant-special-offers/ http://smarterspend.com/2009/02/30-fast-food-restaurant-special-offers/#comments Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:03:52 +0000 Kevin http://smarterspend.com/?p=101 I have searched the web for currently existing fast food and restaraunt related special offers and promotions that everyone might find useful. Below is a list of some money saving deals that might save you a bunch of money next time you visit.

  1. Baskin Robbins – Sign up and you’ll get your free ice- cream coupon email five days before your birthday. You’ll also receive a discount on a birthday cake.
    Visit Website
  2. Boston Market – Printable monthly coupons and online orders.
    Visit Website
  3. Carl’s Jr. Coupons – Printable monthly coupons.
    Visit Website
  4. Casey’s Club – Printable monthly coupons and sign up page for club coupons and promotions.
    Visit Website
  5. Chuck E. Cheese’s- Valentine’s Day Special Tokens
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  6. Cold Stone Creamery – Monthly special promotions (often includes buy-one-get-one-free offers).
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  7. Dairy Queen – Join the Blizzard Fan Club and receive two Blizzard Treats for the price of one.
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  8. Donut Connections – Various printable coupons.
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  9. El Chico – Sign up and receive special offers and coupons.
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  10. Fresh Choice – Join the email list and receive coupons.
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  11. Great American Cookies – Specials change regularly.
    Visit Website
  12. Hardee’s – Check the promotional page for special offers.
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  13. Hometown Buffet- One Time, Buy one get one free coupon (Saves Big!)
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  14. Joe’s Crab Shack – Join “JoeMail” and receive promotions and coupons.
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  15. Johnny Rockets – Join the Rocket E-Club and receive a free hamburger.
    Visit Website
  16. Kentucky Fried Chicken – Printable monthly coupons.
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  17. Little Caesars – Printable monthly coupon.
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  18. Longhorn Steakhouse – Join the “Longhorn LowDown” and receive special offers.
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  19. Old Spaghetti Factory – Rewards of Reading Program for Kids – Kids receive a free meal. Join the Kids’ Club and receive a free meal children’s meal on their birthday.Expires: 3/1/08.
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  20. Popeyes Chicken – Coupon Finder – Print coupons valid for your area.
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  21. Pretzel Time – Buy any combo and get one original pretzel free.
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  22. Quiznos Sub – Sign up for the newsletter and receive monthly printable coupons. Sign up now for exclusive Quiznos offers and promotions and receive a coupon for a FREE SAMMIE. Plus, give them your birthday and get a FREE COOKIE that day.
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  23. Red Lobster – Join the Red Lobster Club and receive coupons. Expires: Ongoing
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  24. Red Robin – Join the Red Robin Eclub and receive a free burger on your birthday. Expires: Unknown
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  25. Romano’s Macaroni Grill – Join the “Mac Pack” and get a free appetizer and more. Expires: Unknown
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  26. Ruby Tuesday – Join the “So Connected” club and receive a special offer gift on your birthday.
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  27. Schlotzsky’s Deli – Special Offers posted periodically.
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  28. Subway- Various Promotional Coupons with Signup
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  29. T.G.I.Fridays – Friday’s Gold Points – Join for free and earn point for discounts on meals and menu items.
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  30. Walker Bros Original Pancake House – Join the birthday club (locally) and receive a postcard good for one free Kids Meal from the Kids Menu.
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  31. WhataBurger – Join the “WhataKids” birthday club and receive a free hamburger for your child on their birthday.
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  32. Zero’s Subs – Printable monthly coupons.
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Arby's! Chuck E Cheese's $11 in Savings Carl's Jr KFC Savings Baskin Robbins Papa Murphy's Pizza Little Caesar's Garlic Bread and Sauce Krispy Kreme Planet Hollywood Pizza Inn- Large Pizza]]> http://smarterspend.com/2009/02/11-free-fast-food-coupons/feed/ 0