Take a Bite Out of Takeout Costs

Savings You Can Taste

Although restaurants are starting to reopen for dine-in service, many of us are still ordering takeout from our go-to eateries. Here are some tips from Mint.com to save money when ordering out from your favorite restaurants.

• Pick up in person and avoid the delivery fees
• Look for specials – many restaurants have family meal, weekday, and happy hour discounts and often have coupon codes on their receipts
• Use discounted gift cards – restaurants and wholesale retailers sometimes sell gift cards at a discounted rate, like selling a $50 gift card for $45
• Opt breakfast or lunch instead – dinner menu items are the highest priced
• Join loyalty programs for discounts and rewards
• Order catering
• Sign up for restaurant emails for extra discounts

To figure out what your food budget should look like, visit our Financial Education Center and watch the module, Creating a Budget.