-Check out your favourite restaurants or food joints online- see if they have any specials, coupons you can print out, mailing lists you can get on and birthday clubs you can join.
-Become a mystery shopper- a great way to earn a free meal.
-Check with restaurants for frequent diner cards.
-Look for restaurants that may be offering as a way to save money, kids eat free promotions, senior discounts, early bird deals,etc..
-You credit card may have some special offerings or if you belong to AAA, there may be offers there as well for cheaper meals.
- Use those coupons you get in the mail- and watch for meal deals in your local paper.
-If your a smaller eater like I, ask if you can order something off the kids menu- I have done this a few times. I find some restaurant portions are just too much for me.It doesn't hurt to ask and saves a bit.Sometimes the kids meal you chose may come with a bonus drink or dessert as well.
-Don't order desserts or split one with your partner.
-Drink water with your meal- most drinks are overpriced at restaurants.
I would like to know what mystery shop companies offer restaurant shops - I am usually only able to do a grocery store shop, and while it's nice to get a few items free, it's not a large compensation.
ReplyDeleteWhen I go to a restaurant & have a meal that's too big, more often than not, it will be eaten as a lunch or dinner in the next day or two, which can be a bit of a bonus.
Not sure where you live, but here in Canada I am currently doing shops for pizza and chicken places.
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