Ordering fast food through a delivery app is convenient—but if you’re not stacking rewards from both the restaurant and the platform, you’re missing out on easy savings. Whether you’re craving burgers, tacos, or chicken sandwiches, combining rewards across apps can help you unlock discounts, free food, and even cashback.

Here’s how to optimize your next fast food delivery order by stacking multiple layers of benefits.

Start with restaurant loyalty programs

Most national chains now offer their own loyalty programs through mobile apps. These reward systems are free to join and often provide benefits like free items, birthday treats, or exclusive promos. Key examples include:

• McDonald’s Rewards: Earn points for every purchase to redeem for menu items
  
• Chick-fil-A One: Tiered reward system based on spending
  
• Taco Bell Rewards: Exclusive offers and early access to new items
  
• Wendy’s Rewards: Earn 10 points per $1 spent
  
• Subway MyWay Rewards: Points-based system with periodic bonus offers
  

To take advantage, place your order directly through the brand’s app or create a loyalty account and link it when ordering through a third-party app.

Layer in delivery app perks

Next, look at what the delivery platforms offer. Apps like Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, and Postmates have their own reward systems, promos, and subscription plans. Key tips:

• Look for rotating promos. These include BOGO deals, discounted fees, or partner-specific discounts (like 25% off McDonald’s orders).
  
• Join subscription services. DashPass and Eats Pass waive delivery fees and unlock exclusive offers.
  
• Use app-specific codes. Search online for promo codes or check the app’s deal section.
  

If you’re using a restaurant’s loyalty app, check if they let you place delivery orders directly. You’ll often avoid added markups and retain full access to loyalty benefits.

Stack with cashback gift cards or payment apps

You can take savings even further by adding a cashback tool like Fluz. Many fast food chains—including Chipotle, Taco Bell, and Panera—are Fluz merchants. That means you can:

• Buy a digital gift card at checkout for the exact amount
  
• Pay with the gift card instead of your credit card
  
• Earn instant cashback on the spot
  

For example, if you’re ordering Taco Bell through the app, you can earn cashback with a Taco Bell gift card and still receive Taco Bell Rewards points.

Other participating brands include:

• Chipotle: Great for lunch bowls and burritos
  
• Panera Bread: Perfect for coffee subscriptions and salads
  
• Domino’s: Works well for large group orders or pizza nights
  
• Starbucks: Stack with Stars in the Starbucks app
  

And if the restaurant isn’t listed, Fluz users can still earn up to 1.5% cashback using a Fluz virtual card through Apple Pay or Google Pay.

Real-world stacking example

Let’s say you order a $20 meal from Chipotle through their app:

1. Join Chipotle Rewards for loyalty points
   
2. Buy a $20 Chipotle gift card through Fluz
   
3. Use that gift card at checkout
   
4. Earn cashback from Fluz and points from Chipotle
   

Now imagine combining that with a free delivery promo—suddenly you’re saving $3–$5 on a single order, without doing anything extra.

Final takeaway

The key to fast food delivery savings is simple: don’t settle for just one reward system. When you use loyalty programs, delivery app perks, and earn cashback with a fast food gift card, you maximize every order. It’s not about spending less—it’s about getting more for what you already spend.