People have been asking me for months to make a new Winter Fast Food video, so if you enjoyed this video, please give it a THUMBS UP as it helps me in the TH-cam algorithm and share with a friend or family who you think would love these tips! 😀 What are some of YOUR fast food secrets?? Comment Below 👇
I appreciate these hacks. But Matt, I do hope you're not eating as much fast food as it looks like! I want you to stay healthy. Plus, even with hacks, fast food isn't all that cheap any more. Sometimes it's a better, tastier meal by supporting your local mom and pop restaurants.
Thank you for specifically including the bit about not ruining someone’s day over a few dollars. You have no idea how often people lose their minds over tiny discounts.
As a former OTR trucker who hauled loads from food factories, I can tell you there are many products that are made on a production line but are packaged in different corporate customers containers. They get an order for a run, from different customers, and when they meet the production order numbers, they just change the packaging. It's cheaper than resetting the machines. Kraft cheese is an prime example.
Thank you for reminding people to be kind to the person they order from, we don't set prices or have any say in the company, yet we take so much flack for everything. We are just trying to earn a living like everyone else working their own job.
Your Favorite Starbucks Barista Here 💚☕️ 💚 Good call on the Shaken Espresso!! By default you’ll probably get less beverage because when we shake it, it foams up and leaves less room for the milk. Here’s how to order that will make the baristas happy too (we get tired of shaking that shaker all day long 😂) “May I get a Grande Iced Shaken Espresso, sub Vanilla for the Classic and you don’t have to shake it.” Now, it’s up to you if you want to forgo that extra shot of espresso that you’re gonna get for free, because it automatically comes with 3 shots instead of two in a regular Grande Iced Vanilla Latte, but if you don’t want 3 shots of espresso (they each have 75 mg of caffeine and by comparison a Grande cup of brewed coffee at Starbucks has a little over 300 mg 😮), you can say “just 2 shot of espresso please.” It’s as easy as that! As always a wonderful video with so many great ideas and tips!! 👍🏻
These are great for saving money so use them. Please don't save money on the tip. I no longer deliver but did for a long time. The delivery people work harder than many people think. It's not just riding around in your car. Collecting the food - finding the address often with unclear instructions from the customer and trying to track them down. You have to hustle to make money and you are paying high gas prices plus wear and tear on your car. If you can't afford to tip go pick it up. TIP !!!! Thank you.😃
Mine for Panda Express is that you can add a third entree to a combo for $1.50 (at least at the location I go to). So, if you have three people, order two 3-item combos and give the third person the two extra entrees and 1/3 of each combo's side (I can never eat all of my rice). This also worked well when my kids were small, because I would just order the third item and give a child the extra item plus a little rice, instead of ordering a whole kid's meal. The third entree comes packaged in a small separate container, which makes it convenient.
The pizza hut reminded me of what I used to do with my roommate in college. They had a $10 coupon on every receipt if you answered a quick survey, and they had a $10 box combo that had a medium pizza, bread sticks, and cinnamon sticks. We'd answer the survey to get a fresh $10 coupon and only be out the delivery fee and tip for us both to eat. The location eventually stopped honoring the $10 coupon for everyone, because I assume we were not the only people to figure out that trick. Edit: The Panera Sip club thing - I work right next to a Panera so I maintain membership to it, but decided to cut back on caffeine so I went to cancel it after a couple months and it offered to lower the cost to $3/month for 3 months. I kept it since I would only need to use it twice a month to make that worth it but after the 3 months were up I forgot about it for a month and then went to cancel it again - same offer. $3/month for 3 months. I have now done this 3 times. Every time that deal expires, wait a month and go to the cancel subscription page and you'll get a 75% discount for 3 more months.
I've ordered burrito bowls at Chipotle, taken them home, split the contents of the bowl in two, and managed to get two meals out of them if I wrap them in a store bought burrito-sized tortilla. It's like a built-in BOGO.
Always my favorites, though I don't know why. I very seldom eat fast food! I think I just like the inventiveness of the deals. The amount I'd thought and planning that goes into the fast food videos is amazing! You spoil your followers, Matt! 🍔🍟🥤
Two hacks: Hang onto coupons from BK. Codes don't seem to expire. As long as the items are on the menu, they will allow it. (Also, screenshots of app codes and coupons used to work too.) Kraft Sandwich Spread tastes JUST LIKE Mac Sauce at McDonald's.
One of my favorite McDonald's hacks is to use the "buy one get one free" breakfast sandwich offer in the app. I choose two sausage biscuits, but add a few butters, jams, and a cutlery set under the condiments tab. They are free. I remove the sausage patties from the biscuits to eat separately, then add butter and jelly to the biscuits. It's a much more satisfying meal than simply eating sausage on a biscuit. I end up with 2 buttered and jellied biscuits and 2 sausage patties for $1.99.
For Wendys...instead of ordering the Single w/cheese...order the double stack and add lettuce,tomatoes & onion (modify any condiments as desired). There is no charge for this and though the bun is a little smaller...the meat is the same amount. Its much cheaper.
Your videos are great and much appreciated! The Caniac at Raising Caine’s went up by me to $16.35. I didn’t save much doing the box combos with the extra strips. Total was $33.80 for two box combos with the extra fingers and sauces.
Fast food hack for Chueys Tex Mex- even though it’s not on their menu anymore..you can still get the appetizer sample for around $12 includes queso, a scoop of quac, 4 flautas, 4 - 1/2 tortilla nachos and 2 quesadillas. We would get 2 of these, plus of course the chips and salsa/jalapeño ranch dip and feed our family of 5 (3 teenagers) for around $30…including tip (if we do waters)
My hubs and I use your previous Cane's hack of ordering a Caniac Combo to split then ordering an extra toast and drink. Definitely saves us money over ordering two meals! Thanks for that previous tip!
Wendys hack: always order off the app...go to 'meal deals' (not combos) you can get a double meat burger with bacon and all the trimmings, large fry, drink, & 4pk chicken nuggets for $6.00! Would be more than twice this price if you ordered the combo. While ordering you can 'edit' the burger to add all the extras you want (lettuce, tomato, etc) to include a premium bun instead of the reg one, edit the fries and get a large instead of small, etc and the price stays the same!
The Aldi red bag chicken tastes better than chick fil a in my opinion. Besides that point the entire bag with multiple servings costs about the same as one sandwich at chick fil a so it saves a ton of money. Have also used the red bag chicken to make easy/quick chicken Parmesan when I have a opened pasta sauce jar in my fridge that I didn’t want to go bad.
My nearest Aldi is 2.5 hrs. away but I'm going to get some of that chicken the next time I have to go to that city. You guys have really piqued my curiosity. Sounds yummy!😋
Yeah, I gotta start checking my local Aldi's for those the next time I go grocery shopping (called Kirkland's Chicken Breast Fillets & Aldi's Extra Crispy Quick Fries), especially when there's one not too far from where I live compared to Sam's Club that's in another city (where I used to get Member's Mark Spicy Chicken Sandwiches). My nearest Aldi's is only 2.1 miles away while my nearest Sam's Club is 8.6 miles away from where I live in another city.
My family loves sonic drinks but usually miss happy hour for 1/2 price drinks, I now sit in a stall at sonic even if it’s after or before happy hour and order via the app! Always 1/2 price drinks!
Also, I save ALL the condiments from ANY fast-food restaurant and when cooking at home, the condiments serve as dipping sauce for veggies, french fries, or added toppings to anything that i cookout home.
The only thing about the chipotle deal is that you can only add 6 toppings to the single taco but you can add up to 14 toppings with the burrito. You could still get 2 tacos instead with 6 toppings each and save $1, now that’s a good deal. Thank you!
My family got the Panda Express family meal the other night, there was MORE than enough for all four of us (with lots of leftovers)! My wife used an $8 off coupon too so it was only about $28. Thanks for the video!!
Wow Matt you are definitely the man. We all know that through the pandemic these fast food restaurants saved us and also did very well financially which is great! That said they need to stop the madness. Thanks for all your hard work to help us save.❤🎉
I just wanna say, the mobil apps for these places makes these "Hacks" so much easier to ask for. The McDonalds one may do. My husband gets the 6pc now and then. PLUS the kids would never turn down an extra toy lol. Thanks!!
Hi, I love your video as always! You rock! Thank you for the great tips. I read through all of the comments bc I wanted to see what other people listed as their favorite hacks like you asked. First, let me apologize on behalf of the human race. I'm so sorry for some of the snarky or unkind things that people say. You do an excellent job and don't deserve it. Second, people either don't pay attention or they're not all that smart or they're making assumptions and you know what they say about doing that... So I'm going to say a few things that I bet you feel but are too nice to say and that I'm usually too nice to say, but I'm just so upset on your behalf. Ok, to the people out there who said you don't eat fast food, good for you. You're healthier and better than the rest of us. You don't need to be holier than thou and make him or the rest of us feel bad writing it in the comments. He's just trying to help people that do eat out save some money and earn his own with the video! And to those telling everyone to learn to cook, etc. This man is NOT telling everyone to eat out everyday. He's just trying to help people save WHEN they do buy something. Also to those telling him what to do about his diet choices, just bc he takes a bite of something to make a good video doesn't mean he's eating everything he shows you, so stop criticizing him please. For those being ugly about the peanuts, he did make comments about not to be abusive or excessive with it and that the employees didn't seem to mind. He didn't say go take all you can carry or steal tons of nuts. For those criticizing his deals or saying it's not enough money or it's too much trouble, really? You seriously have to take the time to write a comment saying that?!?! He's just trying to help people save money. If you don't like it, just be nice and keep it to yourself. But for some people that one or two dollars or whatever amount for a family of 4 or 6 quickly adds up, especially if they eat out 2 or 3 times a month. For example, save a dollar for each member of the family of 6 =$6. Then say they eat out 1 time per weekend for the month, 4 x $6 =$24. That means he's just saved them $24 a month or $288 a year. And that is just with a one dollar deal, imagine it with the higher amounts! So give the man his due and show him some appreciation and respect. Please. Why can't everyone just think about how you'd feel if someone wrote this stuff about or to you? Just try to be kind is all I'm saying. And for everyone who said something good or complimentary or positive, you are awesome! Way to go! You probably made his day.
I agree! Deal Guy makes me happy and he puts in a lot of time! (Now, if he could come clip my coupons..lol) If there's no info for you, just move on to the next video. I personally send it out to a bunch of people. Thanks Matt!!!!
I have purchased both the Aldi Red Bag Chicken and the Sam's Club Chic fila knock offs. In my opinion the Aldi chicken doesn't taste anything like Chic fila. It has good flavor as far a fried chicken patty goes, but it doesn't compare to Chic fila. The Sam's Club knockoff have a very briny/pickle-y flavor it can be little overpowering especially if you aren't a fan of pickles. I always get extra pickles on my chic fila sandwich so I don't mind it but I can definitely tell the difference between the Sam's Club knockoff and the OG.
Agreed about the Sam's Club knock-off. I had the nuggets, and they were exactly as you described (and I always get extra pickles in my sandwich too). Tasted nothing like Chick-fil-A, and I was so disappointed.
When I go to Panda I order the 3 choice plate. Then I go home and split it in 1/2 and share it with my son. It's way cheaper than ordering 2 separate plate meals !
The problem with dupe food (IMHO of course) is that they're sometimes not quite as tasty or as high quality as the originals. For example, I got the Walmart Chik-Fil-A dupe sauce and it didn't taste like Chik-Fil-A sauce at all. And I've done burger hacks before only to find that the meat patty I got with the cheaper burger was significantly thinner and smaller in diameter than the original burger. That being said, I'm all for saving money, so I say follow your gut. (Pun intended!)
I love your videos! I sent this one out to my friends and family! I also sent your last Costco video to one of my sisters, who I know drives an hour to shop at her closest Costco! Now we are waiting for your February Costco video!
Thanks for these incredible food hacks and tips! It just goes to show that there are ways to beat them at their own game. My favorite is the Big Dinner Box at Pizza Hut. I had no idea of the savings! I'm also going to ask my granddaughter, who works at Starbucks, about that Iced Vanilla Latte. Also some great savings at Burger King. Ordering on the restaurant apps instead of Door Dash is definitely the way to go! Thanks Matt!
For the burger King whopper deals..instead of trying to remember what to and remove you can simply say "I'd like a hamburger made like a whopper jr" and they have a button for that
I literally just ordered that same canes meal and was shocked at the price. Now I know the hack to save 😂 and I’ve noticed the same thing as far as saving when ordering directly from the app. And I was curious about the sauces u can buy from the stores. I’m gonna try it 😊
So I'm not sure where that restaurant's at but down here in Florida we have Zaxby's and it's the exact same thing. Same with checkers here in Florida being Rallys everywhere else and Hardee's down here being Carl's Jr everywhere else.
Really like this! Ya have to realize this video is for those who find themselves out and about town. Maybe traveling. Working and traveling etc. It would be great if we could all save our money and never need to eat out, however I'm thankful for those in the food industry and for Matt for posting this wonderful video. Keep it up!
For Burger King I do the survey on the back, then u bye a small drink n fry u get a choice of a free whooper, chicken sandwich or if morning a breakfast sandwich. Then the receipt I get from the present order I use the same code from the last ticket🤷🏽♀️
This is AWESOME!! Thank you so much for putting this together, Matt. I found the one you did about 9 months ago then found this one. Thanks for helping us stretch that budget.
Extra tip: At Cane’s, you can ask for no drink to make it 80 cents cheaper! This is for if you already have soda at home or just want water or stop by the gas station and get 2x the size for the same price!
Brilliant tips. Money is super tight and this really helps when it is a big deal to save that money and still be able to treat our families every once in a while
Mad respect for including a tip in a fast food money saving hack video. I've seen a video that basically just said tip less to save more money and they acted like they actually found a smart way to save money like you did here.
Saves millions of people a ton of money each, but gets roasted about how to wrap a burrito. I appreciate your sense of humor, even temper, and bright spirit! Thank you for doing what you do!
Years ago it used to be possible to order whatever specialty pizza was on sale on the Papa John's website, then just completely change the sauce and toppings into whatever pizza you want without changing the price. Free unlimited toppints! Those were the days.
Watch out for the caffeine in that charge lemonade at Panera Bread! TH-cam food Theory just did a dive into exactly how much caffeine it has versus a soda and one of those has the same amount as two red bulls! That is a lot of caffeine! Thanks for all the hacks! :-)
I looked up how much caffeine is in my beloved ice coffee from Dunkin’, it was like the equivalent of 3 large monsters! 😳 now I go half decaf and ask for light ice…
Our biggest fast food hack is that we order kids meals at Culvers for everyone in the family, including adults. You get a cheeseburger, sensible size order of fries, a drink, all for half the price of an adult combo. AND you get a free scoop of frozen custard with the kids meal. Just tear the custard voucher off the kids meal bag, and order your free scoop in the restaurant. Or if you are in the drive-thru, tell the employee taking your order that you would like your custard included with the order at the drive thru window. I don't know what the dollar amount saved is, but its significant.
At taco bell order bean vurrito or taco as fresco version. Its spicy tomato added. If certain flavor packets not available, might still able to order in a cup .50c . I use some of lettuce,cheese from taco to add to burrito.
If you don't have a Sam's Club membership. Tyson also makes a Chik-fila style Chicken Sandwich and Spicy Chicken Sandwich. At Kroger affiliates they were $8.49 for a box of four. While the Sam's Club 10 ct box is $19.95 so Sam's Club is cheaper over all but I know the membership costs can be tough for some people. The Tyson brand Sandwiches taste amazing and are quick and easy to make.
Ordering kids meal sizes is sometime a good way to get more for less...kids be eating good on some of these menus...We are in Texas where they have Whataburger. The kids meals serve entree, milk or soda, fries or apple slices and a cookie for around $6!
Thank you so, so much for this video. I mentioned the McDonald's hack of fresh eggs to my husband and he tried it out today. He says a huge thanks to you! Thank you, thank you so much.
At McDonalds, out local as a 4 piece by one get 1 for $1. The price for the combo would be 2.79. Order 3 order for a total of 4.58. You get 12 nuggets rather than 10 for 4.29
me and my fiancé both really like Panda Express, but we thought it was expensive. but, if you choose to share a bigger plate you’ll get way more food than if you both got your own bowls, and it’s cheaper too!
BK coupon codes from a few years ago still working. Just tell the person at front counter or drive thru code: 6355 for a $4.99/$5.00 whopper meal. Still working as of today.
Happy Meal hack prices didn't match, since the 6 piece Happy Meal starts at $5.59. Ends up being $5.98 before taxes, but still cheaper than $6.79 for the 6 piece regular meal! Great advice.
Great video as usual!! I noticed that abt ordering directly from the restaurant vs door dash also, bc u can typically use your points and coupons when you sign in directly and you can through DoorDash. Also my kiddos looove the Costco Ckfila dupes so it holds me off from having to go to the actual restaurant as often, lol.. Steamed bun, excellent tip!! Will def try next time!
absolutely NONE of the subways by me ever take coupons, i show up on mobile orders and they always ask for more money or they will refund my order. so my fast food hack is not ordering subways anymore
I don't know in the US, be here I always change something on the ordered burger to avoid getting one that has been done 10 minutes ago and was waiting to be sold.
Hey there! Myself, my wife, and our son watch all of your videos. They have to avoid gluten and would love to see a “Top Gluten Free Buys” edition! Keep up the great work!!
My Chipotle hack is that I order the Kid's Make Your Own meal for $5.95. I request sofritas, 2 soft tacos, brown rice, and corn salsa with fruit. I get the plain milk and my kids have it with cereal the next day. It's vegan (for me), low in calories, I'm not overeating, it's balanced and healthy, and it's much cheaper than any of the adult menu items. The kids' quesadilla is even cheaper at $5.50, but I don't eat the cheese.
sure you could do the burrito hack from Chipotle, but you are going to be getting 1/3 of the food as 3 tacos are equivelant to 1 burrito. Sometimes you can get a person that loads up one taco, but most dont. If you don't want as much food, sure it works but you're not getting the same amount of food either.
Cane' savings for us, feeding 2 grown meals is the 25 finger family pack. You have to make fries at home but it sure feeds 3 people and has a lot leftover. It would be great for families
Here's one for ya-- at subway ask for a breakfast sandwich at any time. 8 to 9 bucks gets you a foot long with double protein, the meat and the eggs and any veggie topping and mayo etc. Steak ham or bacon for meat is included as well as cheese of your choice. I've found if they don't have enough eggs later in the day they'll usually just add extra meat. Figure 11 to 13 bucks for a double meat non breakfast sandwich and you'll save 5 somolians or so each double protein sandwich. I do it all the time and it works.
For the Raising Cane's I get the four piece combo and instead of coleslaw you can tell them for an extra bread, sauce or chicken 👍 I always ask for extra bread and they don't charge you extra !
I get 2 large orders of orange chicken and I make my own rice at home. feeds 4 to 5 easily. more if you cook more rice and steam broccoli as an additional side
People have been asking me for months to make a new Winter Fast Food video, so if you enjoyed this video, please give it a THUMBS UP as it helps me in the TH-cam algorithm and share with a friend or family who you think would love these tips! 😀 What are some of YOUR fast food secrets?? Comment Below 👇
Thanx!!
Are you the voice to the new Casey’s Pizza ads?
I appreciate these hacks. But Matt, I do hope you're not eating as much fast food as it looks like! I want you to stay healthy. Plus, even with hacks, fast food isn't all that cheap any more. Sometimes it's a better, tastier meal by supporting your local mom and pop restaurants.
@@JoJoGigglessss I wish!
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Thank you for specifically including the bit about not ruining someone’s day over a few dollars. You have no idea how often people lose their minds over tiny discounts.
Sometimes pennies. I am always polite and friendly.
As a former OTR trucker who hauled loads from food factories, I can tell you there are many products that are made on a production line but are packaged in different corporate customers containers. They get an order for a run, from different customers, and when they meet the production order numbers, they just change the packaging. It's cheaper than resetting the machines. Kraft cheese is an prime example.
Best tip was to be a kind person
If you see some of the absolutely wild antics some people resort to in fast food places, the employees there will be glad to have heard that.
Yes
I don’t wanna be that guy, but it’s usually the 13% people the hellcat lovers that destroy a restaurant just because they forgot the fries 🍟
As someone who works next to a Panera, the sip deal even at the monthly price of $12 is worth it. Have 3 drinks a month and it’s paid for itself. 👍🏼
If they opened as early as Starbucks I'd still have it
Interesting. Is it diuretic? Cause frquent urination??
Thank you for reminding people to be kind to the person they order from, we don't set prices or have any say in the company, yet we take so much flack for everything. We are just trying to earn a living like everyone else working their own job.
Your Favorite Starbucks Barista Here 💚☕️ 💚
Good call on the Shaken Espresso!!
By default you’ll probably get less beverage because when we shake it, it foams up and leaves less room for the milk.
Here’s how to order that will make the baristas happy too (we get tired of shaking that shaker all day long 😂)
“May I get a Grande Iced Shaken Espresso, sub Vanilla for the Classic and you don’t have to shake it.”
Now, it’s up to you if you want to forgo that extra shot of espresso that you’re gonna get for free, because it automatically comes with 3 shots instead of two in a regular Grande Iced Vanilla Latte, but if you don’t want 3 shots of espresso (they each have 75 mg of caffeine and by comparison a Grande cup of brewed coffee at Starbucks has a little over 300 mg 😮), you can say “just 2 shot of espresso please.”
It’s as easy as that!
As always a wonderful video with so many great ideas and tips!! 👍🏻
Thank you!!
Thank you! ❤️
@@thedealguy Thank you!
Thanx for the tip!!
Any tips how to save or get more for trenta pink drinks…..
They’re always 3/4 ice but that being said, they’re addictive and I love them!!
These are great for saving money so use them. Please don't save money on the tip. I no longer deliver but did for a long time. The delivery people work harder than many people think. It's not just riding around in your car. Collecting the food - finding the address often with unclear instructions from the customer and trying to track them down. You have to hustle to make money and you are paying high gas prices plus wear and tear on your car. If you can't afford to tip go pick it up. TIP !!!! Thank you.😃
Mine for Panda Express is that you can add a third entree to a combo for $1.50 (at least at the location I go to). So, if you have three people, order two 3-item combos and give the third person the two extra entrees and 1/3 of each combo's side (I can never eat all of my rice). This also worked well when my kids were small, because I would just order the third item and give a child the extra item plus a little rice, instead of ordering a whole kid's meal. The third entree comes packaged in a small separate container, which makes it convenient.
Wow this is a good one! Thank you Erin
I was going to leave this exact same comment. There are 3 of us that have done this for years! There is always enough rice or noodles for 3 people.
I wish more locations remember this is an option. Of the 3 locations I tried recently 2 told me it was an old promotion or that it never existed.
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The pizza hut reminded me of what I used to do with my roommate in college. They had a $10 coupon on every receipt if you answered a quick survey, and they had a $10 box combo that had a medium pizza, bread sticks, and cinnamon sticks. We'd answer the survey to get a fresh $10 coupon and only be out the delivery fee and tip for us both to eat. The location eventually stopped honoring the $10 coupon for everyone, because I assume we were not the only people to figure out that trick.
Edit: The Panera Sip club thing - I work right next to a Panera so I maintain membership to it, but decided to cut back on caffeine so I went to cancel it after a couple months and it offered to lower the cost to $3/month for 3 months. I kept it since I would only need to use it twice a month to make that worth it but after the 3 months were up I forgot about it for a month and then went to cancel it again - same offer. $3/month for 3 months. I have now done this 3 times. Every time that deal expires, wait a month and go to the cancel subscription page and you'll get a 75% discount for 3 more months.
I've ordered burrito bowls at Chipotle, taken them home, split the contents of the bowl in two, and managed to get two meals out of them if I wrap them in a store bought burrito-sized tortilla. It's like a built-in BOGO.
You can also order tortillas on the side, and it’s $.50 more. Two burritos for the price.
Not at our Chipotle. They put like 5 cubes of chicken. I've actually turned around and gone back and demanded more food in the bowl.
@@chrissyellem7397 ditto
@@bnortonm 😄 I wish. I'm not like that just don't like paying for an empty bowl.
You can get all the individual ingredients to make burritos at the grocery store. It will be really cheap in comparison.
Always my favorites, though I don't know why. I very seldom eat fast food! I think I just like the inventiveness of the deals. The amount I'd thought and planning that goes into the fast food videos is amazing! You spoil your followers, Matt! 🍔🍟🥤
Two hacks:
Hang onto coupons from BK. Codes don't seem to expire. As long as the items are on the menu, they will allow it. (Also, screenshots of app codes and coupons used to work too.)
Kraft Sandwich Spread tastes JUST LIKE Mac Sauce at McDonald's.
It's the same for Wienerschnitzel. At least, it's the same coupon codes every time at my local joint.
Thousand Island dressing and Mac sauce are the same thing.
we have papercoupons here put in local papers
@@dianebay6879 Not quite. They're similar, but not exactly the same. I actually compared ingredients on them when I used to work there.
@@Mad-Lad-Chad 😮
One of my favorite McDonald's hacks is to use the "buy one get one free" breakfast sandwich offer in the app. I choose two sausage biscuits, but add a few butters, jams, and a cutlery set under the condiments tab. They are free. I remove the sausage patties from the biscuits to eat separately, then add butter and jelly to the biscuits. It's a much more satisfying meal than simply eating sausage on a biscuit. I end up with 2 buttered and jellied biscuits and 2 sausage patties for $1.99.
For Wendys...instead of ordering the Single w/cheese...order the double stack and add lettuce,tomatoes & onion (modify any condiments as desired). There is no charge for this and though the bun is a little smaller...the meat is the same amount. Its much cheaper.
Yeah but then you have lettuce, tomatoes and worse of all onions on your burger instead of cheese.
The double stack comes with cheese
Your videos are great and much appreciated! The Caniac at Raising Caine’s went up by me to $16.35. I didn’t save much doing the box combos with the extra strips. Total was $33.80 for two box combos with the extra fingers and sauces.
Cane's: The most delicious highway robbery ever. :(
I haven't eaten fast food in almost three years now, had no idea it had gotten so expensive in that time.
I went to USPS to sent a letter for the first time in 3 yrs. 1 Postage stamp was $0.87 😂
Oh good for you!
@RichH Me too! I have been cooking at home, and saving money. 🥳
Same! I don’t eat fast food and I rarely go out to eat, much better and cheaper to eat at home
Agreed and nothing but junk. Make your own it's more work but people have become lazy and just want fat delivered to their doors
Once again, you blow us away and I certainly appreciate all your hard work , research, and time taken to share it with us!
This man out here doing the Lord’s work 🙏🏼
Amen!😁
Fast food hack for Chueys Tex Mex- even though it’s not on their menu anymore..you can still get the appetizer sample for around $12 includes queso, a scoop of quac, 4 flautas, 4 - 1/2 tortilla nachos and 2 quesadillas. We would get 2 of these, plus of course the chips and salsa/jalapeño ranch dip and feed our family of 5 (3 teenagers) for around $30…including tip (if we do waters)
My hubs and I use your previous Cane's hack of ordering a Caniac Combo to split then ordering an extra toast and drink. Definitely saves us money over ordering two meals! Thanks for that previous tip!
Wendys hack: always order off the app...go to 'meal deals' (not combos) you can get a double meat burger with bacon and all the trimmings, large fry, drink, & 4pk chicken nuggets for $6.00! Would be more than twice this price if you ordered the combo. While ordering you can 'edit' the burger to add all the extras you want (lettuce, tomato, etc) to include a premium bun instead of the reg one, edit the fries and get a large instead of small, etc and the price stays the same!
The Aldi red bag chicken tastes better than chick fil a in my opinion. Besides that point the entire bag with multiple servings costs about the same as one sandwich at chick fil a so it saves a ton of money. Have also used the red bag chicken to make easy/quick chicken Parmesan when I have a opened pasta sauce jar in my fridge that I didn’t want to go bad.
My nearest Aldi is 2.5 hrs. away but I'm going to get some of that chicken the next time I have to go to that city. You guys have really piqued my curiosity. Sounds yummy!😋
I haven't really found any of their chicken in the frozen section to be bad at all. I really love their nuggets!!!
Yeah, I gotta start checking my local Aldi's for those the next time I go grocery shopping (called Kirkland's Chicken Breast Fillets & Aldi's Extra Crispy Quick Fries), especially when there's one not too far from where I live compared to Sam's Club that's in another city (where I used to get Member's Mark Spicy Chicken Sandwiches).
My nearest Aldi's is only 2.1 miles away while my nearest Sam's Club is 8.6 miles away from where I live in another city.
The ALDI Buffalo Chicken Strips are good too - and no bones about it ;)
Are you crazy
My family loves sonic drinks but usually miss happy hour for 1/2 price drinks,
I now sit in a stall at sonic even if it’s after or before happy hour and order via the app! Always 1/2 price drinks!
Thank you for reminding people to be kind to those working behind the counter. ❤️❤️❤️
Please do more of these videos! Family of 5 here and it can get pretty pricey around these parts. And thanks for the discount codes for Subway.
YESSSSSSS!! & They work too!!!!
I think the 3FOR1799 also works. That's the one that we use.
How bout you start cooking.. seriously try it.
@@bigd5063 seriously LMFAO, women is killing her family
Also, I save ALL the condiments from ANY fast-food restaurant and when cooking at home, the condiments serve as dipping sauce for veggies, french fries, or added toppings to anything that i cookout home.
The only thing about the chipotle deal is that you can only add 6 toppings to the single taco but you can add up to 14 toppings with the burrito. You could still get 2 tacos instead with 6 toppings each and save $1, now that’s a good deal. Thank you!
I also noticed that the contents of the taco in the video seems much less than the content of the burrito bowls that I always get.🤔
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@@suzanne6350 it is!
@suzanne6350 it's way less. That's why it's cheaper--because it's a taco.
My family got the Panda Express family meal the other night, there was MORE than enough for all four of us (with lots of leftovers)! My wife used an $8 off coupon too so it was only about $28. Thanks for the video!!
Hi where did you get the Panera coupon? I have never seen one. Thanks
@kaybonette they had it on their app during the Chinese New Year. I think they all expired by now, though.
Wow Matt you are definitely the man. We all know that through the pandemic these fast food restaurants saved us and also did very well financially which is great! That said they need to stop the madness. Thanks for all your hard work to help us save.❤🎉
So glad you liked the video Ellen!
I've never been to a Chipotle but there's one nearby and that burrito deal looks pretty good.
I just wanna say, the mobil apps for these places makes these "Hacks" so much easier to ask for.
The McDonalds one may do. My husband gets the 6pc now and then. PLUS the kids would never turn down an extra toy lol.
Thanks!!
Hi, I love your video as always! You rock! Thank you for the great tips. I read through all of the comments bc I wanted to see what other people listed as their favorite hacks like you asked. First, let me apologize on behalf of the human race. I'm so sorry for some of the snarky or unkind things that people say. You do an excellent job and don't deserve it. Second, people either don't pay attention or they're not all that smart or they're making assumptions and you know what they say about doing that...
So I'm going to say a few things that I bet you feel but are too nice to say and that I'm usually too nice to say, but I'm just so upset on your behalf.
Ok, to the people out there who said you don't eat fast food, good for you. You're healthier and better than the rest of us. You don't need to be holier than thou and make him or the rest of us feel bad writing it in the comments. He's just trying to help people that do eat out save some money and earn his own with the video!
And to those telling everyone to learn to cook, etc. This man is NOT telling everyone to eat out everyday. He's just trying to help people save WHEN they do buy something.
Also to those telling him what to do about his diet choices, just bc he takes a bite of something to make a good video doesn't mean he's eating everything he shows you, so stop criticizing him please.
For those being ugly about the peanuts, he did make comments about not to be abusive or excessive with it and that the employees didn't seem to mind. He didn't say go take all you can carry or steal tons of nuts.
For those criticizing his deals or saying it's not enough money or it's too much trouble, really? You seriously have to take the time to write a comment saying that?!?! He's just trying to help people save money. If you don't like it, just be nice and keep it to yourself. But for some people that one or two dollars or whatever amount for a family of 4 or 6 quickly adds up, especially if they eat out 2 or 3 times a month. For example, save a dollar for each member of the family of 6 =$6. Then say they eat out 1 time per weekend for the month, 4 x $6 =$24. That means he's just saved them $24 a month or $288 a year. And that is just with a one dollar deal, imagine it with the higher amounts! So give the man his due and show him some appreciation and respect. Please.
Why can't everyone just think about how you'd feel if someone wrote this stuff about or to you? Just try to be kind is all I'm saying.
And for everyone who said something good or complimentary or positive, you are awesome! Way to go! You probably made his day.
I agree! Deal Guy makes me happy and he puts in a lot of time! (Now, if he could come clip my coupons..lol)
If there's no info for you, just move on to the next video. I personally send it out to a bunch of people. Thanks Matt!!!!
I have purchased both the Aldi Red Bag Chicken and the Sam's Club Chic fila knock offs. In my opinion the Aldi chicken doesn't taste anything like Chic fila. It has good flavor as far a fried chicken patty goes, but it doesn't compare to Chic fila. The Sam's Club knockoff have a very briny/pickle-y flavor it can be little overpowering especially if you aren't a fan of pickles. I always get extra pickles on my chic fila sandwich so I don't mind it but I can definitely tell the difference between the Sam's Club knockoff and the OG.
Agreed about the Sam's Club knock-off. I had the nuggets, and they were exactly as you described (and I always get extra pickles in my sandwich too). Tasted nothing like Chick-fil-A, and I was so disappointed.
You are the G.O.A.T for these gems! Thank you😁🙌🏾 saw this pop up in my feed caught my attention New subbie
When I go to Panda I order the 3 choice plate. Then I go home and split it in 1/2 and share it with my son. It's way cheaper than ordering 2 separate plate meals !
Crazy, I'll try to apply your way of thinking in France (since I'm french), pretty sure I'll get the same kind of results you had.
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Great video Matt! My hack is to eat at home! Lol😂❤
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Same here! Plus, fast food places mostly don’t sell what I eat (BK excepted.)
@@nicolag5810 same here. You don't even know for sure what you're eating unless it's rice, beans, or bone-in chicken. Bring on the Popeye's deals!
Thank you very much for the info!! I'm heading to Costco's this weekend to pick up the chicken breast for the chicken sandwich.
I love the part where you showed the dupe for fries, chicken sandwiches and sauces. I added to my grocery list for a cheat day 😊
@Money Team - Same here! I am ALL about the dupes and copycat recipes🤩. Thanks, Deal Guy! I have shared this video with everyone I know.
I'm so curious about the dupe for Cane's sauce cause I love that stuff 😆 feel free to update us with your thoughts!
The problem with dupe food (IMHO of course) is that they're sometimes not quite as tasty or as high quality as the originals. For example, I got the Walmart Chik-Fil-A dupe sauce and it didn't taste like Chik-Fil-A sauce at all. And I've done burger hacks before only to find that the meat patty I got with the cheaper burger was significantly thinner and smaller in diameter than the original burger. That being said, I'm all for saving money, so I say follow your gut. (Pun intended!)
I love your videos! I sent this one out to my friends and family! I also sent your last Costco video to one of my sisters, who I know drives an hour to shop at her closest Costco!
Now we are waiting for your February Costco video!
Best hack: instead of a combo meal, order water and order your side + entree. Usually $1-2 less since you do not get a soda
I like to carry those little squeeze bottles of water flavor, if the thought of plain water sounds unappealing.
Thanks for these incredible food hacks and tips! It just goes to show that there are ways to beat them at their own game. My favorite is the Big Dinner Box at Pizza Hut. I had no idea of the savings! I'm also going to ask my granddaughter, who works at Starbucks, about that Iced Vanilla Latte. Also some great savings at Burger King. Ordering on the restaurant apps instead of Door Dash is definitely the way to go! Thanks Matt!
I always ask at panda express to put all the entrées in the little boxes instead of the Styrofoam. You get more food
McDonald’s also has a $3.00 bundle which is 6 nuggets and fries. A large coke is always $1.00 so $4.00 and you get a big drink. 👍🏻
Soda prices went up at McDonald's now. No longer $1
and the bundle is 3.99 now with small fries. his has more fries
McDonald's drinks are now $1.29 in my area of Illinois.
Love this, Matt! TFS. Every little bit saved helps! You rock!
For the burger King whopper deals..instead of trying to remember what to and remove you can simply say "I'd like a hamburger made like a whopper jr" and they have a button for that
Cool, 👍
really? lmao if thats the case they should just charge less for the whopper jr!
we have coupons 2 done 1 and others
This is my first video and the first thing I learn is buy a happy meal than a 6 piece nuggets, this man is the real deal
I literally just ordered that same canes meal and was shocked at the price. Now I know the hack to save 😂 and I’ve noticed the same thing as far as saving when ordering directly from the app. And I was curious about the sauces u can buy from the stores. I’m gonna try it 😊
Don't forget to look at the TailGate prices.
So I'm not sure where that restaurant's at but down here in Florida we have Zaxby's and it's the exact same thing. Same with checkers here in Florida being Rallys everywhere else and Hardee's down here being Carl's Jr everywhere else.
Really like this! Ya have to realize this video is for those who find themselves out and about town. Maybe traveling. Working and traveling etc. It would be great if we could all save our money and never need to eat out, however I'm thankful for those in the food industry and for Matt for posting this wonderful video. Keep it up!
Good tip about the knock off's of dipping sauce from the big W. Have not noticed them, but love me some chicken finger dips~
With Chipotle, you could also order a bowl, then order extra tortillas and make multiple burritos for yourself or to share
Best deal ever is the $5 biggie bag from Wendy's. Easily feeds two kids, then combine with the free frosty key tag they offer annually
Plus, Wendy's does 25 cent beverages for seniors, even coffee.
@@Cathy-do2jx I was not aware of this! I don't see that price on the menu, here in Northern KY.
One kid gets the burger and the other gets the fries and nuggets?
@@Cathy-do2jx Senior deals are the actual #1 hack. Plus you get to hang out with your relative. All that matters is who is paying/ordering.
@@Cathy-do2jx Thanks for this info, never new it, gonna try it next time...
I love these! Thank you Matt. Food is so expensive and every but helps! 😊
So glad you liked it!
For Burger King I do the survey on the back, then u bye a small drink n fry u get a choice of a free whooper, chicken sandwich or if morning a breakfast sandwich. Then the receipt I get from the present order I use the same code from the last ticket🤷🏽♀️
This is AWESOME!! Thank you so much for putting this together, Matt. I found the one you did about 9 months ago then found this one. Thanks for helping us stretch that budget.
This man is genius - in this economy i need this guy to survive
Extra tip: At Cane’s, you can ask for no drink to make it 80 cents cheaper! This is for if you already have soda at home or just want water or stop by the gas station and get 2x the size for the same price!
Brilliant tips. Money is super tight and this really helps when it is a big deal to save that money and still be able to treat our families every once in a while
Mad respect for including a tip in a fast food money saving hack video. I've seen a video that basically just said tip less to save more money and they acted like they actually found a smart way to save money like you did here.
Matt I love all your hacks. Thank you for taking the time to share them. Now I just need to remember them. lol
Saves millions of people a ton of money each, but gets roasted about how to wrap a burrito.
I appreciate your sense of humor, even temper, and bright spirit! Thank you for doing what you do!
Some people have nothing better to do than pick apart others because they have no lives or friends.
I think your burrito rolling skills are excellent!😄 Thanks for always sharing money saving tips with us!
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Years ago it used to be possible to order whatever specialty pizza was on sale on the Papa John's website, then just completely change the sauce and toppings into whatever pizza you want without changing the price. Free unlimited toppints! Those were the days.
Watch out for the caffeine in that charge lemonade at Panera Bread! TH-cam food Theory just did a dive into exactly how much caffeine it has versus a soda and one of those has the same amount as two red bulls! That is a lot of caffeine! Thanks for all the hacks! :-)
I looked up how much caffeine is in my beloved ice coffee from Dunkin’, it was like the equivalent of 3 large monsters! 😳 now I go half decaf and ask for light ice…
Thanks for the info!
O yes! Very true, I didnt know it was caffeinated at all and I was bouncing off the walls for awhile after that LOL
Thank you for sharing Matt! My big family appreciate any and all food hacks.
Our biggest fast food hack is that we order kids meals at Culvers for everyone in the family, including adults. You get a cheeseburger, sensible size order of fries, a drink, all for half the price of an adult combo. AND you get a free scoop of frozen custard with the kids meal. Just tear the custard voucher off the kids meal bag, and order your free scoop in the restaurant. Or if you are in the drive-thru, tell the employee taking your order that you would like your custard included with the order at the drive thru window. I don't know what the dollar amount saved is, but its significant.
They also love the military and give 10% off
YES WE DO THIS TOO!! 🎉🎉🎉 lol
Exactly, kids' meals are very sufficient getting-filled-up wise.
you can get the flavor of the day if you want
At taco bell order bean vurrito or taco as fresco version. Its spicy tomato added. If certain flavor packets not available, might still able to order in a cup .50c . I use some of lettuce,cheese from taco to add to burrito.
Thank you. I’ve never seen you doing any videos about fast food & your saving us all a lot of money 👍🏼
If you don't have a Sam's Club membership. Tyson also makes a Chik-fila style Chicken Sandwich and Spicy Chicken Sandwich. At Kroger affiliates they were $8.49 for a box of four. While the Sam's Club 10 ct box is $19.95 so Sam's Club is cheaper over all but I know the membership costs can be tough for some people. The Tyson brand Sandwiches taste amazing and are quick and easy to make.
Ordering kids meal sizes is sometime a good way to get more for less...kids be eating good on some of these menus...We are in Texas where they have Whataburger. The kids meals serve entree, milk or soda, fries or apple slices and a cookie for around $6!
Thank you so, so much for this video. I mentioned the McDonald's hack of fresh eggs to my husband and he tried it out today. He says a huge thanks to you! Thank you, thank you so much.
At McDonalds, out local as a 4 piece by one get 1 for $1. The price for the combo would be 2.79. Order 3 order for a total of 4.58. You get 12 nuggets rather than 10 for 4.29
me and my fiancé both really like Panda Express, but we thought it was expensive. but, if you choose to share a bigger plate you’ll get way more food than if you both got your own bowls, and it’s cheaper too!
That Chipotle burrito idea is absolute genius. I usually only get a veggie soft taco but think I’ll go yiur advise route next time I go there. Thanks!
Great video! I really appreciate the research, thought, and intent of your videos.
I would love to find a money, saving hack for Jersey Mike’s. Love your videos, Matt.
As someone who works at canes, the vanish combo comes with more fries than the box combo
Steamed buns for the win! Thanks Matt!
With prices going up.. we need to revisit these hacks.
BK coupon codes from a few years ago still working. Just tell the person at front counter or drive thru code: 6355 for a $4.99/$5.00 whopper meal. Still working as of today.
Happy Meal hack prices didn't match, since the 6 piece Happy Meal starts at $5.59. Ends up being $5.98 before taxes, but still cheaper than $6.79 for the 6 piece regular meal! Great advice.
As soon as Illinois raised minimum wage, most drive thru restaurants here hiked prices $1 on combo meals.
Oh wow. I have seen these videos, food, but never watched. I am very disappointed in myself. As usual you are the best! Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to watching this one Marie!
Great video as usual!! I noticed that abt ordering directly from the restaurant vs door dash also, bc u can typically use your points and coupons when you sign in directly and you can through DoorDash.
Also my kiddos looove the Costco Ckfila dupes so it holds me off from having to go to the actual restaurant as often, lol..
Steamed bun, excellent tip!! Will def try next time!
Love your fast food hacks. I always forward these vids to my college age grandsons & hubby (Taco bell fan)
I rarely eat out and totally rarely fast food but I just enjoy your videos…..no matter what it’s about!😊
Thanks Michele :)
absolutely NONE of the subways by me ever take coupons, i show up on mobile orders and they always ask for more money or they will refund my order. so my fast food hack is not ordering subways anymore
Makes sense. That's unfortunate
I don't know in the US, be here I always change something on the ordered burger to avoid getting one that has been done 10 minutes ago and was waiting to be sold.
Hey there! Myself, my wife, and our son watch all of your videos. They have to avoid gluten and would love to see a “Top Gluten Free Buys” edition! Keep up the great work!!
Thanks Matthew!! Will keep that in mind for the next one
Yesss that would be great!!
I love that idea, me too ❤️
😮 would love that!!
I :::counts::: fourth that request!
My Chipotle hack is that I order the Kid's Make Your Own meal for $5.95. I request sofritas, 2 soft tacos, brown rice, and corn salsa with fruit. I get the plain milk and my kids have it with cereal the next day. It's vegan (for me), low in calories, I'm not overeating, it's balanced and healthy, and it's much cheaper than any of the adult menu items. The kids' quesadilla is even cheaper at $5.50, but I don't eat the cheese.
This is needed now more than ever. Thank you.
sure you could do the burrito hack from Chipotle, but you are going to be getting 1/3 of the food as 3 tacos are equivelant to 1 burrito. Sometimes you can get a person that loads up one taco, but most dont. If you don't want as much food, sure it works but you're not getting the same amount of food either.
Cane' savings for us, feeding 2 grown meals is the 25 finger family pack. You have to make fries at home but it sure feeds 3 people and has a lot leftover. It would be great for families
Honestly great video, no sign up for this deal, etc. Just straight to the deals and easy to understand :D
In my area some McDonald's locations have a 6 piece McNugget priced less than a 4. And two 6 piece nuggets are priced less than a 10 piece.
That was very, very informative ! Good job!
Wow it's a good thing I don't eat out much, prices are nuts! Great video Matt--
Here's one for ya-- at subway ask for a breakfast sandwich at any time. 8 to 9 bucks gets you a foot long with double protein, the meat and the eggs and any veggie topping and mayo etc. Steak ham or bacon for meat is included as well as cheese of your choice. I've found if they don't have enough eggs later in the day they'll usually just add extra meat. Figure 11 to 13 bucks for a double meat non breakfast sandwich and you'll save 5 somolians or so each double protein sandwich. I do it all the time and it works.
For the Raising Cane's I get the four piece combo and instead of coleslaw you can tell them for an extra bread, sauce or chicken 👍 I always ask for extra bread and they don't charge you extra !
You can also sub extra fries for the cole slaw. I do not like their slaw.
@@terrib627 Yes I do that every time.
I stopped eating Cane's last May and lost 50 lbs last year. I finally realized it's deep fried foods and fries that was keeping me fat.
Wonder if I can order three piece and get slaw instead of bread
I get 2 large orders of orange chicken and I make my own rice at home. feeds 4 to 5 easily. more if you cook more rice and steam broccoli as an additional side