Secret Menu for Savings: Restaurant Apps That Hack Your Next Meal

Many restaurants, particularly fast food and fast-casual restaurants provide patrons who use their app with free food or beverages.

Just remember that you usually have to pay a fair amount of money to receive your "free" food. Here are some restaurant applications that you should consider installing on your phone.

Auntie Anne's

After downloading the Auntie Anne's Rewards app and making your first purchase of $1 or more, you will receive a free pretzel. You'll also receive a free pretzel on your birthday if you spend at least $10 annually.

Moreover, you'll get points for using the app to make purchases. Once you reach 250 points, you'll receive a bonus pretzel. The app will also notify you of any unexpected offers and prizes.

Burger King

Upon downloading the app and enrolling in the Royalty Perks program, you will receive "exclusive mobile coupons" and secret bargains.

Every $1 you spend will get you 10 crowns, which you may exchange for food. For example, if you gather 750 crowns, you'll receive a free Whopper.

Chipotle

Guacamole is free after your first purchase is made through the Chipotle Rewards app. In addition, you will receive 10 points for every $1 you spend on the app. You may also double your points and acquire accomplishment badges, which you can exchange for additional free food and Chipotle merchandise.

Additionally, the website says you will receive something on your birthday, perhaps some free meals, but it doesn't specify what.

Dunkin'

To join Dunkin' Rewards, download the Dunkin' app. For every $1 you spend, you will receive 10 points. If you get enough points, you'll receive free meals or beverages. For example, you can have a complimentary breakfast sandwich with 800 points or an espresso or ice drink with 900 points.

You receive 12 points for every $1 you spend after 12 visits throughout a calendar month, and this offer is valid for three months. An additional perk is that on the day before, the day of, or the day after your birthday, you will receive three points for every $1 spent on shopping. You'll also have access to special deals and discounts as a member.

Jamba Juice

With the new Jamba Rewards program, you will receive 10 points for every $1 you spend (not including gift cards, taxes, or fees). You will obtain JamFam Gold Status and receive 12 points for each $1 you spend once you reach 1,200 points. Your points may be exchanged for free smoothies or any other item on the menu.

McDonald's

You can obtain a free order of fries by downloading the McDonald's app and signing up for McDonald's Rewards. After that, you will receive 100 points for every $1 you spend, which you may exchange for free meals. For example, a side salad or hash brown is worth 1,500 points. You may get a Quarter Pounder or Big Mac with cheese for 6,000 points.

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