You can get a $20 lobster at Red Lobster for National Lobster Day

Kaitlin Gates  |  September 24, 2019

Does lobster top your list of favorite foods? If so, does Red Lobster have a treat for you!In honor of National Lobster Day, the seafood chain will be offering guests a 1ΒΌ lb. lobster for just $19.99!

Wendy's Sells Major Stake In Arby's To Private Equity Group

Here’s how you can get free spicy chicken nuggets at Wendy’s

Kaitlin Gates  |  September 9, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Fast-food fans,…

Red Lobster Sold To Golden Gate Capital For 2.1 Billion

Endless shrimp is back at Red Lobster

Kaitlin Gates  |  September 4, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Have you…

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Here’s how you could win $500 and the chance to become an NFL food tester

Kaitlin Gates  |  August 30, 2019

It’s nearly time for all things pumpkin spice, trick-or-treating and, for sports fans, one of the best times of the year β€” football season. This year, if you love football for more than just the game and are patiently waiting…

Jimmy John’s is giving away $250,000 to one lucky customer to buy a new house

Kaitlin Gates  |  August 15, 2019

There comes a time in everyone’s life that you really want food that’s not from your fridge … but you also don’t want to leave the house. Thanks to apps like GrubHub and UberEats, you can get everything from Taco…

Olive Garden is bringing back its ‘Never Ending Pasta Pass’

Kaitlin Gates  |  August 7, 2019

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Olive Garden is now offering $5 take-home entrees all year long

Kaitlin Gates  |  July 31, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.One of…

Pizza Hut All-American NCAA Cross Country Event Highlights 2016 - Day 1

You can now enroll your kids in the Pizza Hut Book It program so they can read to get free pizza

Marie Rossiter  |  July 19, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Getting kids…

Wendy's Sells Major Stake In Arby's To Private Equity Group

Here’s How To Get Free Baconator Fries From Wendy’s

Kaitlin Gates  |  July 18, 2019

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McDonald's Same Store Sales Up 7.1 Percent In January

McDonald’s started using fresh meatβ€”here’s what happened to sales

CNN  |  June 24, 2019

Fresh beef is helping McDonald’s sell more burgers and gain market share. Last year, the burger chain switched to fresh beef quarter-pound burgers from frozen at most of its stores in the contiguous United States. That change has led to…

Get Coupons For Free Food When You Spend $75 On Red Lobster Gift Cards

Bridget Sharkey  |  June 11, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Want to…

You Could Win A Trip To Italy By Creating An Italian-inspired Recipe

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 31, 2019

Do you love to cook? How about coming up with your own delicious recipes? It’s not a skill many people have but, if you do, you probably end up playing host at a lot of dinner parties. Now that skill…

You Can Win A Trip To Italy By Creating A New Recipe

Bridget Sharkey  |  May 21, 2019

The only thing more beautiful than a trip to Italy is a free trip to Italy. And you could be the lucky winner of this awesome prize, provided you know how to throw down in the kitchen and make delicious…

This Recipe For Instant Pot Oreo Cheesecake Is Too Delicious Not To Share

Augusta Statz  |  May 16, 2019

Low-lift desserts are always appreciated since dessert is supposed to feel like a treat and not a time-consuming task, right? Exactly! For this reason (and because it’s absolutely delicious), you need this Instant Pot Oreo cheesecake recipe in your life.…

You Can Get A Free Cheeseburger At Sonic If You Use Apple Pay

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 10, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Getting free…

5 Homemade Condiment Recipes That Take Just 5 Minutes

Kate Streit  |  April 24, 2019

Making your own condiments sounds like one of those projects that sounds good in theory, but is unlikely to actually happen because of how much time it would take. Not so fast! You may be surprised to learn that several…

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Is The Ultimate Easy Comfort Food

Bridget Sharkey  |  April 15, 2019

Did you know that it’s super easy to make macaroni and cheese in your Instant Pot? Macaroni and cheese is one of Americans’ most beloved comfort foods, and it’s no wonder. This simple yet satisfying dish can be elevated to…

Parent Company of KFC, Taco Bell, And Pizza Hut Report Strong Earnings

Here’s how you can get a free Pizza Hut P’ZONE

Kaitlin Gates  |  April 3, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Calling all…

This company wants to pay someone to travel the world and taste delicious food

Augusta Statz  |  March 28, 2019

If your favorite part of travel is the food β€” well, this could be the job for you. UK-based food subscription company Vibrant Vegan Co. is looking to hire someone to travel to different countries and scout out interesting ingredients.…

Tropicana made this big change to its orange juice jugs

John Matarese  |  August 29, 2018

Tropicana is America’s favorite brandΒ of orange juice. But its containers are getting smaller again, though this time you may not even notice it because of how they did it. The consumer site Mouseprint.org says Tropicana Pure Premium has quietly been…

6 foods to never cook in an Instant Pot

John Matarese  |  August 22, 2018

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.TheΒ Instant PotΒ is…

How Amazon’s Whole Foods markdowns are affecting other stores

John Matarese  |  July 25, 2018

When Amazon bought Whole Foods last year, many people wondered if it would really have much impact on the grocery industry. Now, a year later, we’re seeing that it already has, and it may be starting to put some competing…

Drinks You Should Avoid Ordering At A Bar Or Restaurant

John Matarese  |  May 9, 2018

Spring is a time to get outside and enjoy the longer days, often with an adult beverage at an outdoor bar or patio. But a recent report in Money Magazine says there are some bar drinks you should avoid because…

You should always buy these 9 foods at Costco

John Matarese  |  March 7, 2018

With Sam’s Club closing stores all over the country, many rival Costco stores are seeing a surge in memberships so far in 2018. If you’reΒ deciding whether Costco is worth it (whether or not your Sam’s club has closed), you might…

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Dumpster diving leads man to fill pantry with $1,000 of food found in trash

Margeaux Baulch Klein  |  March 1, 2018

On any typical day, you may find Rob Greenfield inside of a dumpster. No, the Florida resident is not homeless or even down on his luck, Greenfield is simply a man who hates food waste and has traveled the country…

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Cadbury Is Looking To Hire Chocolate Testers

Kate Streit  |  February 12, 2018

Usually when someone is accused of spending their days “sitting around eating bonbons,” it is meant to be an insult. You might feel differently, however, about getting paid to while away the hours munching on chocolateβ€”and it turns out this…

Sign Up For Chipotle’s Reading Rewards Program And Your Kids Can Get Free Food

Sarah Kuta  |  January 25, 2018

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Chipotle’s Reading…

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If you can’t resist those rotisserie chickens at the grocery store, you’re not alone

Kate Streit  |  January 17, 2018

Sometimes you just need a quick, satisfying dinner for the whole family. Oh, and affordable would be nice too. For those times, picking up a rotisserie chicken from the grocery is a go-to for many busy families across the country.…

Customers are complaining about empty shelves at Whole Foods

Bridget Sharkey  |  January 11, 2018

Whole Foods is generally considered a mecca for those who love healthy food and organic options, but many disgruntled customers are saying that the grocery store chain has gone downhill ever since Amazon took over. Most notably, Whole Foods shoppers…

3 copycat restaurant meals that can help you save tons of cash

Brittany Anas  |  December 6, 2017

Whenever I need to reign in my budgetβ€”whether that’s to save for the holidays or put aside money for a vacationβ€”the first category of my spending that hits the proverbial chopping block is β€œdining out.” According to the most recent…

Whole Foods Posts 71 Percent Increase In Quarterly Profits

8 insider tips to shop smarter at Whole Foods

Chelsea Davis  |  November 16, 2017

The internet lost its mind back in August when news brokeΒ that Amazon had bought the organic-foods mecca, Whole Foods. For any lover of healthy groceries, this was huge news. To put it in perspective, Amazon cut the grocer’s normallyΒ astronomical prices…

You’ll soon be able to get Wendy’s delivered to your door

Kate Streit  |  November 14, 2017

These days, more and more dining establishments are offering delivery service to compete in the modern marketplace. Now you can add fast-food chain Wendy’s to the growing list of eateries that will deliver food right to your door. Thanks to…

Burger King Parent Restaurants International Acquires Popeyes For $1.8 Billion

This California Restaurant Admitted To Serving Popeyes Fried Chicken

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 20, 2017

Sure, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but that doesn’t mean restaurants should be serving food other people made and passing it off as their own, right? Yeah, probably not. But that is just what one California restaurant is…

Costco Q3 Profits Rise Six Percent

Getting essentials from Costco just got easier, thanks to two new delivery options

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 12, 2017

In an effort to compete with online retailers like Amazon, Costco has announced two new grocery delivery servicesβ€”a two-day service for nonperishable items and a same-day delivery for all online items, including fresh food.

Are prices really lower now that Amazon owns Whole Foods?

John Matarese  |  October 11, 2017

Amazon’s takeover of Whole Foods back in August sent shivers through the grocery industry. Whole Foods announced price cuts on roughly a dozen items, with more to come. Analysts started predicting big price wars with established grocery chains like Kroger,…

Amazon May Soon Deliver Chipotle And Your Other Faves Right To Your Door

Kaitlin Gates  |  September 25, 2017

Forget pizza delivery for callout. Amazon plans to partner with major restaurants around the country to bring customers' favorite meals to their doors.

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These are America’s 17 favorite fast-food restaurants, according to a new survey

Brittany Anas  |  August 31, 2017

Burger joints, you’re low on the (fast) food chain. Chicken, pizza, taco, burrito and even donut fast-food spots are out-performing the almighty burger when it comes to customer satisfaction, according to a new survey that ranks Americans’ fave fast food…

Whole Foods Posts 71 Percent Increase In Quarterly Profits

What To Know Before You Buy Chicken From Whole Foods

Augusta Statz  |  August 23, 2017

Whole Foods changed the way meat is sold in grocery stores, but now that customers have higher standards than ever beforeβ€”can the grocer keep up?

How using a grocery delivery service can actually save you money

Kate Streit  |  August 21, 2017

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.With all…

Inspired by the Elon Musk Challenge, this woman spent $2 a day on food for a month

Kate Streit  |  July 13, 2017

If you did the math, do you think you could survive on just $2 a day for food? This woman tried it, and here's what she discovered.

Government Proposes Improving Nutrition Facts Labeling On Food Products

What happened to low-fat foods?

John Matarese  |  June 21, 2017

Remember when low-fat foods were all the rage? Not anymore. Nutrition experts now say healthy fats are actually good for you.

5 microwave mug recipes you can make for less than $4

Rachel Khona  |  June 8, 2017

Microwave cooking is all the rage, and it’s easy to see why. It’s cheap, easy and fits perfectly into our busy schedules. Save the five-course meal for when you have friends over. When you just want to curl up in…

There are no prices on this restaurant’s menuβ€”Here’s why

Haley Otman  |  June 7, 2017

The Table Grace Cafe in Omaha is making headlines for its delicious meals made with fresh, organic ingredients and its unconventional payment model.

80 Boston College Students Fall Ill After Eating At Chipotle Restaurant

Hackers stole credit card information from some Chipotle customers

Jessica Suss  |  June 5, 2017

Chipotle customers, check your bank accounts – the company experienced a security breach in March and April that exposed credit card information.

A New Rat Cafe In San Francisco Allows You To Dine With Rats For $50

Megan Fenno  |  June 2, 2017

If you're looking for a unique experience while visiting San Francisco, then you might want to check out the Black Rat Cafe, where you can dine with rats!

10 clever ways to get free food when traveling

Carina Wolff  |  May 29, 2017

There are a number of ways you can save money on food when traveling, and if you're really clever, you can find ways to not pay for food at all.

New U.S. Government Eating Guidlines Issued

5 grocery store tricks that get you to spend more

John Matarese  |  May 23, 2017

The next time you visit the grocery store, look out for these sneaky ways that stores get you to spend more moneyβ€”without you realizing it.

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Chipotle is offering employees the chance to earn a business degree

Jessica Suss  |  May 12, 2017

Chipotle wants to help its employees earn a degree in business. So they've joined forces with Bellevue University to make it happen...in just 18 months.

Tesco Opens First Own-Brand Supermarket in China

6 Ways To Rescue Scraps, Reduce Food Waste And Stretch Your Budget

Jessica Suss  |  May 12, 2017

Food waste is a big issue in today's world, but it's an even bigger issue for your wallet. Stop throwing away good foodβ€”make dinner with it instead.

Food Prices Continue To Rise At Alarming Rate

Mom explains how she feeds her family of 6 on a budget of $125 a week

Jessica Suss  |  May 11, 2017

Groceries can eat up a big chunk of your budget. But one mom has figured out how to feed her family of six for just $125 of groceries per week.

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