Dining out doesn’t have to mean paying full price. With a little planning, you can combine multiple savings strategies to reduce your bill significantly—without giving up the restaurants you love. The secret? Stacking. When you stack discounts, cashback tools, and rewards programs, your meals work double (or even triple) duty.

Here’s how to master the art of dining deal stacking.

Step 1: Start with a Cashback Gift Card

Your first move should be choosing the right payment method—and one of the best is a gift card that gives you instant cashback. With Fluz, you can buy restaurant gift cards that reward you the moment you purchase them. For example, you can:

• Earn cashback with a Chipotle gift card
• Get rewards with a Buffalo Wild Wings gift card
• Save money with a Panera Bread gift card
• Get cashback with a Chili’s gift card

Because you can buy gift cards on demand—right before paying—this is a flexible and instant way to lock in savings.

Step 2: Add Restaurant Loyalty Programs

Most national chains offer free loyalty programs that let you collect points or earn discounts over time. These can often be combined with other promotions and don’t exclude gift card payments.

Popular programs include:

• MyPanera: Personalized rewards based on what you order
  
• Chipotle Rewards: 10 points per $1 spent, redeemable for free entrées
  
• CAVA Rewards: Perks like free pita and exclusive offers
  
• Blazin’ Rewards: Points for food, drinks, and check-ins
  

Link your loyalty account before paying or input it during checkout when ordering online or through apps.

Step 3: Apply Coupons or Promo Codes

Many restaurants and third-party apps offer discounts via email promotions, flyers, or coupon platforms. Always check:

• RetailMeNot for current restaurant codes
  
• Slickdeals for verified dining promos
  
• Restaurant apps themselves, which often host limited-time deals
  

Promo codes typically work whether you’re paying with a gift card or not—so don’t skip this step.

Step 4: Use Cashback Apps Where Applicable

Beyond Fluz, you can use general cashback apps like Rakuten and Ibotta to earn extra savings when ordering through delivery services or restaurant websites. These apps often have rotating offers and work well when you’re ordering online.

Example Stack in Action
Let’s say you’re ordering from Chipotle:

1. Buy a Chipotle gift card through Fluz and get instant cashback
   
2. Enter your Chipotle Rewards number before checking out
   
3. Apply a promo code from RetailMeNot for free chips and guac
   
4. Complete your purchase using the gift card
   

You’ve saved on the gift card, received loyalty points, and snagged a freebie—all from one order.

Final Tip: Stay Organized

Use a notes app or browser folder to save promo codes, track loyalty logins, and bookmark the gift card platforms you use most. The small effort pays off big when dining out becomes a rewarding routine instead of an expensive habit.

Ready to start stacking your way to better meals and better savings? Download Fluz and make every order count.