While we were lying awake in bed at 3 a.m. doom scrolling, social media spit out some actually helpful restaurant deals videos for once. Thank you, TikTok algorithm. Here are the best TikTok restaurant deals this week to save you some $$$ and get some free food.
IHOP Kids Eat Free
IHOP has brought back its popular kids-eat-free deal through December 21. Head there between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. to get one free kids meal with every adult entree purchase. You’re kind of out of luck if you have a lot of kids, but hey, we’ll take anything free we can get.
Domino’s 50% Off Pizza
Domino’s does a great half-off pizzas deal a handful of times per year, and it’s going on this week. You have until December 7 to get 50% off all regular menu-priced pizzas. Just make sure you order online to get it. (We recommend trying the handmade pan crust if you haven’t!)
Shake Shack Free Burger
Shake Shack is delicious, but we can’t afford to eat there all the time. That’s why we always take advantage when they have free burger deals. This week, it’s a free Big Shack (think Big Mac) with any $10 purchase. Use code SHACKCHEER online or at the in-store order kiosk to get it through December 7.
After that, though, you can get a different free burger or sandwich using the same code. Here’s each week’s freebie:
- Monday 12/8 – Sunday 12/14: Free SmokeShack
- Monday 12/15 – Sunday 12/20: Free Chicken Shack
- Monday 12/21 – Sunday 12/31: Free ShackBurger
Subway Sub Club
Subway just brought back its nostalgic Sub Club loyalty program. The chain discontinued it way back in 2005, but apparently they’re hurting for customers enough that it’s time to resurrect it. If you get three footlongs or six 6-inch subs, you’ll get a free footlong. If you go to Subway regularly already, it’ll add up to a good deal.
Chipotle BOGO Free Tacos
Chipotle has always been stingy with its deals, so the one they just dropped is extra great. This Saturday, buy one order of three tacos and get one order of tacos free between 4 p.m. and close. The deal continues two other Saturdays as well: December 13 for BOGO free burritos, and December 20 for BOGO free entrees. We think it’s great, but employees aren’t thrilled.
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