Savvy restaurant savings-found!

Experiencing 'cooking fatigue' after the holidays and want to treat yourself to a restaurant meal, but worry because menu prices keep climbing? Whether you dine in or take out, here are easy ways to enjoy your favorite eateries for a lot less!

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Look for ‘barbell’ deals

As the cost of food rises, restaurant owners feel pressure to increase prices, but they also fear losing customers by charging more. The solution: Many are adopting “barbell” pricing, where they offer higher-priced options to help cover expenses, but also offer lower-priced deals for more budget-savvy patrons. For example, Papa John’s recently offered a Papa Pairings deal where you choose two or more items (like medium one-topping pizzas, papa dies, chicken poppers, sides, desserts) for just $6.99 each, saving you up to 50% over ordering them solo. And Red Robin recently offered a $10 Gourmet Meal Deal for dine-in customers at participating locations that includes one of three burger types with bottomless steak fries and a choice of a soft drink, tea or lemonade, saving you 50%!

Seek out ‘DIY’ discounts