Top Mobile Apps For Getting Fast Food Restaurant Discounts

While you may not consider yourself to be someone who eats fast food regularly, there is a good chance that you will visit a fast food establishment for a quick bite. Fast food is highly-popular because it is convenient and inexpensive. However, there is a way you can get food at your favorite restaurant chain even cheaper. By taking a few minutes to use your mobile phone, you can take advantage of a lot of savings. Here are three ways your mobile phone can help you save money on fast food.

Download the Apps

Stores like Home Depot and Target aren't the only businesses with apps, many fast food restaurants have mobile apps that let you save a lot of money on your purchase.

McDonald's in one of several restaurants that has a mobile app. The app helps you located restaurants in the area and provides nutritional information about the items on the menu. At its inception, the app did not offer any discounts. The company's newest app does provide local discounts that are redeemable using your mobile device.

There is one catch to using a mobile app. Some restaurant apps are not nationwide. App developers tend to roll out the savings programs slowly and some franchisees can choose to not participate in the deal. Check the app for your favorite chain often, doing so will allow you to take advantage of deals in your area.

Opt-In Text Deals

Even though you may not be a fan of texting clubs, you may want to consider joining some to see how many you can enjoy money-saving discounts. To get started, all you have to do is opt-in to the websites, restaurants, and stores you frequent the most. Once you sign-up, you will begin to receive coupons directly on your phone. Here is a list of some of the most valuable fast food text clubs to join.

Subway: Not only does subway allow you to place an order using the app, you can sign-up for offers to get deals on food. If going to the website is inconvenient, text the word 'SUB' to 782929 to get offers.

Carl's Jr.: You can get coupons as soon as you sign-up to use this app. Every time you check-in using this app, you get 100 points. Collecting these points allows you to save money on food and even get menu items for free. You can join the program on the Carl's Jr. website.

Jack in the Box: Acquire money-saving coupons by texting the word 'JACK' to 31278, or sign-up on their website. The restaurant periodically sends exclusive coupons and codes.

Burger King: Join Burger King's text club by texting 'BKALERTS' to 287437. Examples of deals found using this app includes an $8.99 Whopper meal for two and buy one, get one free offer.

Zaxby's: You can register your cell number on the website. By registering, you get to enjoy a free sandwich meal and get a postcard for free nibblers on your birthday. The company will also send you information about their latest promotion and new menu items.

Arbys: Text 'ARBYS' to 27297 to join their club, or sign-up on the website. When you join, Arbys will send you coupons for sandwiches and inform you about their newest menu items.

Dunkin' Donuts: Join their program by texting the word 'PERKS' to 386546. You receive a free beverage for joining and one on your birthday.

Long John Silver's: Start enjoying savings today when you register for the restaurant's Fish Bowl Email Club on the Long John Silver's website and choose to get mobile alerts. The restaurant will send coupons and deal notifications directly to your phone.

Check Coupon Apps for Discounts

Some coupon apps also offer fast food deals. Here is a list of a few coupon apps that are known to have good fast food coupons. The deals can range from free entrees to free drink offers. Here are four coupon apps worth downloading.

- CouponSherpa
- Valpak
- GeoOpons
- Extra!Extra!

Before you head out to grab a quick meal, don't forget to check these apps and look for any deals of the day. You might be surprised by how much money you can save by taking advantage of a deal.