Friday, January 17, 2014

wanna save about 50 cents on your next 5 dollar footlong @ SUBWAY?

Most people know about the $5 footlong subs at Subway,Januany Subs meaning most subs in January are only 5 bucks per foot! but most of you have no idea that you can save an extra 50 cents per footlong!(depending on which county you are in) Read the article below to find out how.......................................

Getting a meal cold is a steal, but order it hot, and the deal is off. Do hidden fees on fast food bug you? Here are the hidden quirks in California's sales tax that could save you money.
Carolyn Martinez sent ABC7 an e-mail after she and her coworker Larry Lowe realized they were getting charged different prices for the same sandwich at Subway.
"I got the same BLT that you got, but mine was, you know, 50 cents or 75 cents more than yours, and then we found out the difference was primarily in the fact that I got mine warmed up or toasted, versus she got hers completely cold," said Larry Lowe.

Carolyn and Larry thought it was an extra charge from Subway, but it's actually California sales tax.
"The whole sales tax law is very complicated," said accountant Dan Brenner. Brenner said warming up your sandwich means Sacramento gets more money.
"If you have hot food purchased at a restaurant, then for the most part, it is subject to tax. Now for cold food, and not consumed on the premises, is not subject to tax," he said.
Carolyn said what bugs her is the fact that they don't tell you.
"It is confusing, and I never thought about it before, but it just seems like we're overpaying for things that we think we're getting a bargain on," she said.
But if you know the law, you can use it to your advantage. On cold foods sold to-go, there is no sales tax.
But another twist, hot coffee is not taxable either. Some places, such as the Coffee Bean, always ask you if it's to eat there or to-go.
"They always ask. And I've had friends who have worked at (Coffee Bean), and I've always known, they've always told me, always ask for to-go because it's cheaper," said Brian Budworth

Monday, January 13, 2014

Fast food deals and promotions for january 2014

For all the consumers who overspent December, the fast-food chains are vying to lure you back in January with dazzling deals.

For many Americans, January means two things: shoveling snow — and shoveling through all the fast-food deals.
No month spells cheap eats like January, when customer-hungry fast-food chains often see their steepest monthly sales declines and will do just about anything to lure budget-conscious consumers back. Many folks are still smarting from spending — and eating —- too much back in December. So fast-food chains from Burger King to Pizza Hut to Subway are working overtime to coax them in the door.
"The challenge is to convince the consumer that the deal is so good that it simply cannot be passed up," says Derek Farley, president of DFPR, a restaurant specialty public relations firm, who notes that many big restaurant chains typically see sales drop about 3% in January vs. an average month. "Dining is the first and easiest thing to resist when you're being cautious with your wallet and your gut."
Among this month's deals:
• Free coffee. Through Jan. 29, Burger King is giving away a free small cup of coffee with the purchase of a breakfast sandwich.
• Pizza bargains. At Pizza Hut, any medium or large pizza ordered online is 50% off through Jan. 10 — its best-ever online deal, says Carrie Walsh, chief marketing officer.
Papa John's is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a 30 cent pizza deal through Jan. 26. Folks who order any large pizza online at the regular menu price get a large one-topping pizza for 30 cents.
• All-you-can-eat. IHOP, through Feb. 9, is bringing back its "All You Can Eat" pancakes. Customers who order combos with eggs, hash browns and sausage, bacon or ham can keep requesting pancakes. "As long as you can keep eating them, we'll keep serving them," says Natalia Franco, senior vice president of marketing.
• $5 subs. All regular foot-long subs are $5 at Subway in January.
• 99 cent deals. Wendy's is selling two of its spicy sandwiches for 99 cents: Spicy Chipotle Crispy Chicken and Spicy Chipotle Jr. Cheeseburger.
• $1 snacks. At most Taco Bell locations, beginning Jan. 23, all Loaded Grillers will be priced at $1 all day for a limited time, as two new flavors, Chipotle Ranch Chicken and Chili Cheese Fries, will be added.
• $5 lunch. For lunch at Dairy Queen, a cheeseburger, fries, soft drink and sundae go for $5.
• Cheap chili dogs. Participating Carl's Jr. restaurants are re-introducing Jumbo Chili Dogs at two for $3.

this informative article can be found in full @ http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/01/08/fast-food-deals-restaurant-industry-burger-king-pizza-hut-subway/4304667/