Comments on: 10 Ways to Save Money at McDonald’s

By: Gailete

Gailete — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:21:50 +0000

I have been fun getting ‘senior’ drinks ever since I hit 55 and most fast food places will give varying discounts. They never ask for proof of age as how many women are willing to admit to 55+? My hubby and I will get a sandwich & drink each, split fries which usually means one meal for that little discount, plus a few add ons.

What is funny (really showing my age) is I remember the McD comercials that talked about getting a hamburger, fries and a drink for a $1 with change back. My mom would make each two of us split the fries when we were little and they were about 10 cents for the bag. We lived near one of the original McD out in CA, so they have always been a part of my life.

By: jeffrey

jeffrey — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:42:22 +0000

Yes! I was there a few days ago: http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2013/01/06/1013578_i-dont-buy-gifts-for-special-ocassions-day-6.html and had to stop and take the photo because I had never seen teal arches before.

By: Joshua King

Joshua King — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:24:16 +0000

Are you in Sedona? I thought I recognized that McDonalds in the picture, and I looked again and sure enough it has the teal arches. Sedona Arizona! I lived there for years.

Great article. Thanks.

By: leshia

leshia — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:23:46 +0000

As a frequent visitor to McDonalds, I try to save as much as I can when i do go. I use many of the tips mentioned in the article, but a couple are new to me and I will have to try them. Thank you for the information!

By: Grayson @ Debt Roundup

Grayson @ Debt Roundup — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:44:49 +0000

I was able to get a free big mac when my wife and I just had our baby. Since I had the hospital band on, they gave me a free burger. I can’t complain with that at all.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:22:07 +0000

Saving money on fast food is fun. My local BJs Wholesale Club sells gift cards for several places (fast food and sit-down) for slightly less than face value (like $9.49 for a $10 BK card). They do not, alas, sell McDonalds cards. For that, I use Upromise. I’ve registered my McDonalds gift card with Upromise, and every time I load it I get 1% back in my Upromise account. It’s not much, but every penny counts. While very little of it is McDonalds, we did earn almost $100 back from Upromise in 2012. Check arrived on Xmas Eve.

By: LuckyRobin

LuckyRobin — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:29:24 +0000

Actually, you can get a small senior drink of any sort except milkshakes, so tea, hot chocolate, milk, juice, or a child-sized soft drink (with free refills). It doesn’t have to be coffee.

They also have 2 for something promotions frequently. Like 2 egg McMuffins for $3, or 2 large sandwiches for the price of one.

I haven’t eaten there in over a year. I find that’s the very best way to save money!