Top 4 Bougie Fast Food Hacks

[@AdrienneInspires]

As a former Chick-fil-A employee, he’s right on everything. They read ALL the surveys and take comments and complaints VERY serious. 😊

[@chocojavachip]

At Chick-fil-A, many times I’ll use my points for a free cookie and tell them to give it to the car behind me in the drive thru and tell them I said “have a great day”! Spreading some joy for free! 😃

[@AdrienneInspires]

Aww that is so sweet and smart!! Such a great idea!

[@brandonhodge7673]

That’s so nice 😊

[@arielferrin9226]

This is brilliant!

[@kaitlync.2628]

Love that idea!!

[@songbird83]

At one point when I didn't eat meat, I ordered a salad from Chick-fil-A and told them no chicken and they gave me a discount. Every other fast food place I would go to that had salad I would still be charged as if I had bought it with the meat and they weren't nearly as good as the Chick-fil-A salad either!

[@carleefranklinn]

i worked at chick fil a and if you don’t order chicken you are just paying for the base salad so all of the “goodies” so it is cheaper!

[@MrTmenzo]

Unfortunately for me restaurants never gave a discount when ordering sandwiches without turkey, cheese, bacon etc.

[@shannoneg2000]

For those who are gluten free, you can order no bun sub lettuce wrap and that will reduce price too!

[@silverylotus]

I always get the bowl from Chipotle and get a few extra salsa on the side. First thing I do is divide the bowl in 40/60 (cuz I can't seem to stop at half!). The smaller portion I don't eat comes to work with me along with the extra salsa. This wasn't part of the video, but my girls LOVE the Domino's chicken alfredo with bacon. They cost $5.99 if you do carryout. I boil some penne ahead to stretch the dish more. It's still the same great taste but feeds more mouths!

[@Cleaningfairy1970]

I stopped eating fast food a long time ago. I feel better lost weight and saved a TON of money. Try recreating your favorites at home. :-)

[@jeremyhelquist]

Was coming to say this. Tip number one should have been ‘Don’t buy fast-food!’ I’ve had fast-food twice in 7 months and once was my roommate bringing it home for me. The amount of money I saved is ridiculous! Most my fellow employees eat out every workday. With a lowball of spending $5 (which is near impossible and avg number of working days/month of 21) if you stopped that’s $105! Now think how many meal portions you can make with $5! Take simple spaghetti with meat: ground beef $4/lb (yes even with current inflation prices and I’m in California); spaghetti noodles $1.60, pasta sauce $3 (even cheaper if you make your own). That’s a total of $8.60 and you get a minimum of 4 servings so $2.15/serving.

[@Muchacha2024]

Defeats the purpose of *fast* food to recreate it at home. We all know it isn't cheap or healthy, but sometimes you need fast and convenient. 🤷‍♀️

[@emilylaughlin239]

George's coffee game is ON POINT! I used to work at a Panera next to a Starbucks so this is speaking to my soul lol

[@MeAVE243]

The Panera deal is excellent, if you use it. I went 2-3 times a day regularly all school year because I worked between two schools and Panera was on my way in, between the two schools during my lunch and travel time, and on my way home! Some days I'd get a tea in the afternoon, and sometimes I would get my coffee for the morning, and then treat my colleague to the fresh one in the morning!

[@kimberlybotkin7060]

LOVE when George is on! You two are hilarious together

[@AdrienneInspires]

Totally agree lol they are hilarious! Lol

[@Kevintendo]

Yesss they should start a podcast together or something

[@yankeefrugal]

Always order from a fast food app because there are always deals and freebies that you can’t get otherwise. Sit in the parking lot, place your app order, then pick it up from the drive thru or inside if you want to eat there.

[@marilyns6043]

Wow - I can't believe you didn't mention this at Chipotle - black beans & brown rice. It's a Ramsey Solution mantra! They give you a generous portion, you add the heat with their smoke sauce. It's considered 'two sides' and it's about $2. It's my go-to when I'm at the office and I've forgotten my lunch.

[@kacejohnson4099]

Like he said with the Ice, the same thing applies to Chick-fil-A. 1. We give out ice cups for free, and it's the same price to get no ice. A large drink with ice is the same amount of beverage as a medium with ice. So get a drink no ice and a cup of ice. Pay less, get the same amount (or possibly more) drink! 2. If you want a sandwich fry and drink, do not get small on either the fry or drink, it's more expensive! If you ask for a meal, we ring it up as a "meal" but if you ask for a small fry we have to ring it individually so you don't get the "meal" price. If you ask for a small drink in a meal (Excluding lemonade because it's an upcharge) the small is the same price as a medium drink. 3. If you don't want a drink, but you want an entree and fries, don't buy the drink! This sounds obvious, but people think it's cheaper to get the "meal" when in reality if you don't want the drink, you don't pay for it. So don't get a drink if you don't want it! That's all for now! Have fun y'all!

[@samuelsnowbarger2052]

I just want to say that I appreciate you guys changing the tone of the Dave Ramsey brand, it’s a new generation and it’s nice just to hear about simple things and then taking it up at the end of the video that this is how you live and not waste money.

[@shannonferguson4810]

I LOVE the dynamic between you and George. Maybe in the near future, we will see the debut of The George & Rachel Show.

[@Candice48180]

I would LOVE to see that show! 😄

[@mp80085]

And you're why their Smart Money Happy Hour show was born! 🎉

[@thugblaster303]

The Panera Bread coffee sip club is free for 3 months. I’ve canceled and a couple days later get an email invite for another 3 months of free coffee. It has been over a year and I haven’t paid for my daily coffees. I believe the strategy is if you get free coffee you will buy a bagel or something to eat as well. I can’t resist the cinnamon crunch bagel sometimes.

[@lauracantler3947]

Mine goes along with Starbucks. Don’t waste money on a peppermint white mocha. Just ask for a grande iced coffee with half and half and add in peppermint flavoring and white mocha sauce. I sub iced coffee for whatever the seasonal latte is. Bonus it’s only a 50 star reward because it’s coffee compared to 150 for a signature drink. Make the stars last longer!

[@KarenPaape-qg8jo]

Great tips!

[@MeAVE243]

Most of these tips are great! Just be aware that sometimes light ice doesn't mean more liquid at Starbucks, because there is a recipe they follow. Sometimes it just means space at the top of your cup. However, whenever they, or anyone else, has a special where you need to buy two, I ask for no ice so I can refrigerate it for later and it won't be watered down. I do this with my Panera subscription, too, if I sit there and work for 2+ hours, I take the next drink home with me for later or the next day.

[@StayHumble86]

The Spicy Southwestern Salad from Chic-fil-a is my favorite.... 👌🏼

[@retiredat60.5]

Sorry this is so long after the video...I hope it is worth sharing. When using the Chick-Fil-A app, never use points to pay for a combo meal. They charge 2500 points for the meal, but if you add the components to the order separately and use points for them it is considerably less. That probably depends on the particular order, but for example I know a spicy chicken sandwich, med fries and large drink are around 1600 points, not the 2500 you would use for the 'combo meal.'

[@Danzilly]

Morning! Rachel! George needs to be your side kick more often!

[@nickphinney8954]

1 Chick Fil A Hack: Order Side Salad with your kids meal so you get a chicken salad. You can also order a side salad and nuggets entre only.

[@T.Pink.]

Ohhhh I love this idea!!😃

[@neflsanker8174]

You two are great together, very fun to watch.👍

[@kimdelaney9775]

My husband and I get kids meals at Culver's. Comes with free scoop ticket for 1 scoop Custard with one topping. We save Scoopie Tokens and after we have 10 we get a free meal and treat ourselves to cheese curds. At Red Robin, we get one hamburger meal and 'monster' it to get 2 patties and we split it. 😁

[@COolguy146]

Yeah! We collect the scoopie tokens as well. If you’re really feeling bold, check out the trash in the restaurant and snag some unclaimed tokens. We may or may not have done that discretely a few times 😅

[@tdbelcher1]

Hello! I ALWAYS get a Chic Fil-A nugget kids meal and always ask for the ice dream instead of the book or toy and it is just the perfect amount of food and a little guilty pleasure on a budget:) thanks for the hacks!

[@Deenocon]

Thank you Rachel, the chick-fil-A cookies are amazing!

[@mikes2974]

At 5 guys burgers, ask them to put the fries in a separate bag. Not the same bag at your burgers. Most of the time they’ll dump more in than normal. So if you order a small you may end up medium etc. Just watch out for a very oily bag lol

[@Macsrus5]

Yes... the oily bag🤦🏽‍♀️ Yummy fries though ❤️

[@kyledodson2992]

5 guys is shaving years off my life and I’m already with the exchange 🤣

[@CJ2023Incognito]

I love when George rags on Rachel. She is such a good sport! Great sibling energy here.

[@kathe8684]

Have you read the ingredients yet? Chick filet, no bueno ! In & Out is always my go to for healthy fast food

[@meganhelms2912]

I worked at Chick-fil-A in high school…I always go at Christmas time and ask for a peppermint milkshake with Oreo crumbles instead of the peppermint chunks. Best of both worlds because they still add the peppermint flavoring

[@MR3DDev]

CAn't believe how you two are that fit with these recommendations xD

[@GriBlanco]

I know!!!! That’s exactly what I said!!! 😮

[@brendaabascal169]

You TWO are HILARIOUS and AWESOME!!! I Love your shows. All GOOD VIBES & Advice. The advice is All Good cause it’s with Humor and that makes it FUN. And when you want to be SLAPPED with the Truth and give it to you how it is but with A GOOD KIND HEART is your Dad-dio😎. He is GREAT AND AWESOME TOO🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼. Keep up the good work!

[@donnahampton3632]

At McDonald's, I always order the Daily Double. It is in their computer, but most employees don't know it's there. It is a double hamburger, but with all the veggies. Add small fries and the Dollar drink.

[@Jrd333]

George cracks me up!! Loved the episode!

[@cathybreeding4603]

You two are the best! Thanks for cracking me up this morning!

[@ginahaney2061]

I have a family of 8. We can eat Panda Express on occasion by ordering two bigger plates. You get one side and three entrees. Then we just add 3 sides of rice from the a la cart; sometimes we add cream cheese rangoon or spring rolls. All the adults and teen Agee’s end up with an entree and side and then we divide the remaining entrees and sides between the littles. It’s plenty of food to divide up between everyone it comes out to be less than several of the Mc Donald’s type fast food places. (What happen to their affordable menus anyway?!)

[@pattiupton1499]

Big fan of these tips!

[@jesseparker2656]

At some gas stations they have Pizza Hut warmer stations they serve personal pizzas and other meals. I know it sounds questionable, but the pizzas are reasonably priced ($6-7 for personal pizza) and they taste good.

[@zachbrown9031]

My respect for George doubled hearing his starbucks orders. Says a lot about him. And me.

[@GriBlanco]

I don’t know if this is true or if it still works (considering if it is true), but I heard a while back that if you ask for the special drink of the day at Starbucks, it’s free. I’ve never tried it, but now I’m curious to try. Also heard that according to their company policy if you go back and ask for a refill of the same drink you ordered, that they’ll give you that refill for free.

[@alinskyrocks784]

Here in Florida I buy a full 8.00 sub from Publix and easily make two meals

[@nflpriorities452]

Fun fact if I work at chick fil a and if you order no salt during a rush your fry’s are gonna hold up every on one line for 4 minutes so if you have any kind curtsy don’t order no salt unless you have a medical problem

[@Mary-zj9jz]

yes i work at a diffrent fast food place and after i hand out the bag "can i have some salt packages please" some do say i share with some one that can have salt

[@p.sherman3158]

“Courtesy”

[@ciannacoleman5125]

Yeah I'd never heard of Panera until 2013 when moving to OK and the cost/value is just not good enough for me. I do love their ice teas though.

[@nikkinicole5216]

Instead of milkshake at chick fila Order an icecream cone $1.89 Its basically the same as having a vanilla milkshake which is almost $5

[@indrabrewer2036]

I watch prices and have even clipped coupons but I didn’t know most of these hacks. Ka Ching! Thanks guys.

[@Tokixkitti]

I love all these hacks! thanks Rachel and George!!!

[@blessedwifeandmama]

Great and awesome hacks!" I'm in the Rachel Cruze show where are they" facts of life on 💯

[@totallifehacker1781]

Kids meals can trade their prize for ice cream. So if your really hungry this could help. We also get a 30 price grilled nugget and share it, especially if you have to eat low carb.

[@jodiemiller234]

well done fries! mind blown! thank you for that recommendations:)

[@manatee_wannabe]

You missed my favorite panera hack! They have the family feast. It's $30 and you get 4 sammies, big salad, big soup, and a whole baguette. Otherwise it costs $30 for just me and my husband to have a meal at panera, so might as well get twice the amount of food and take it home

[@kengearoo]

I think Wendy's is bougie now too. I went there the other day and got a value meal for over $10. I was shocked.

[@sharongregor3422]

May 16, 2022 - Starbucks said Monday it will start covering eligible travel expenses for employees seeking abortions or gender-affirming procedures. Best coffee on the planet but I don't patronize them anymore because they can't keep their politics out of their drinks. I just want a good late', not virtue signaling.

[@tcgtpl]

I agree about Panera Bread. I've stopped going because I felt like I was getting shafted out of a sandwich. I also got triggered when Rachel said Chipotle is Mexican. Reminds me of those memes about Taco Bell being voted the best Mexican restaurant in a local newspaper survey in the middle of nowhere America.

[@dachicagoan8185]

I will avoid living anywhere that has a taco bell voted the best Mexican food

[@GriBlanco]

Yep, same here. I stopped going to Panera for the same reason. They hardly give you any food (it’s a mini sandwich) and you pay a fortune! Not worth my money at all…

[@Isaiah53AKJV]

An alternative is to get ready to eat stuff at the grocery store. Sometimes you can find rotisserie chicken as an example, but of course you can purchase sandwich bread and meat. I love to carry a drink in an insulated cup.. A water gallon is usually less than a dollar too.

[@CEinNC]

Lol! George, There’s a chick fil a next to our Publix. My hack is to always order using the app when I am leaving wherever to go get the food. And If I get a drink I always order lite ice. I usually order water at CFA.

[@staceyhansell]

Some places will take money off for saying 'no drink' with your combo meal. Zaxby's (an 'other' chicken place) will take about a dollar off your order. Then, get a cup of water.

[@KristinaMille]

We can eat (2people) at Texas Roadhouse for $28. Just order full rack of ribs comes with 2 sides… and we always have enough to take home. Just order waters.

[@kristenkachelmeier6808]

Loved this video !!! The best one yet. Thank you 😊

[@dianaschwendemann2705]

This was a very funny video! Y’all are goofy and this is such good info.

[@elizabethdelatorre9019]

George is on point!

[@almondjoys8824]

Sunjoy is definitely a pregnant woman thing!! Mom of three and every time I’m expecting I get hooked on it lol

[@erinnicolefranco6807]

Chick-fil-A hack. I’m a mom of four boys and the three youngest all like coke. So I order 2 6 piece meals with coke that they all share. Then I get the spicy deluxe meal and give them the fries and give my oldest the drink. Always light ice. My hubby who’s a foot taller than me and has a huge appetite doesn’t hold back though😂😂😂

[@debbiesiniard2714]

George you are high maintenance at Chickfila. lol They probably see you coming and go oh no!

[@gidgetpryor8449]

Hack: When you order a hot fudge sundae anywhere, order the hot fudge on the side. They give you more and it stays hot if you put some on your spoon and then get a spoon of ice cream. Don't pour it on the ice cream.

[@miriamivette9612]

Amazing right ✅️

[@cakegirl-cowgirl]

Rachel, you're making me hungry for fast food!

[@jordanwright2030]

Panera parmesan cauliflower soup at Walmart is so good yum

[@digitatissue8502]

Yes, a short vs. Americano. But where do you get the boiling water for the short?

[@nilsjohansson9739]

McDs Hot fudge sundae with m & m or oreo topping. Much cheaper than a Mcflurry.

[@carlaritchie331]

I didn't realize toppings can be ordered! Thanks for the tip.

[@user-lh3xm1pe8c]

McDonalds has working ice cream machines?

[@jbobkat4742]

Is it just me? When George goes back and forth from looking at Rachel to looking at the other camera I feel like I'm eavesdropping on their conversation.... Just me ok 🥴

[@johnhenry5296]

Best hack advice for getting free meals at place? Just work at the fast food, cafe, or restaurant you want to get free food at. I work at cafe Rio and each day I work there I get a free meal on my break every time. They also give me an in app credit of 30 dollars every month to use at any of there locations. They also have a survey where you can get free desert every time you fill it out and no purchase is required to get the free desert after filling out the survey.

[@brendaspamperedkitchen9878]

For a drink at Chick-fil-A, order an Arnold Palmer😊

[@lblb1548]

Excellent hacks. Just fun listening to the north of you!

[@h.m.536]

Check out George rolling out some serious food hacks! I knew we were keeping him around for a reason😉😂

[@odownhills]

Great video!

[@rachelgee7894]

This is not a money saving hack, but chick fila will make any soda "frosted" and basically add ice cream and blend it. Dr pepper is the best 😋

[@T.Pink.]

Oh my goodness I did not need to know this!😄lol I will now HAVE to get one!!😂👍🏼😋😋

[@JB11334]

Haha The Ritz at Chick-Fil-A…. I like Chick Fil-A but there service is not good at the one by my home😄 they have made us wait for a slice of cheese for 20 minutes twice when they forgot it . They would walk around telling someone else to get it instead of anyone getting it. I almost got it myself🙃

[@carlaritchie331]

Sounds like they need some survey feedback on that service.

[@90Stay]

Love me and americano! With cream it’s like a poor man’s latte . And so good over ice

[@LadyBeeSting2434]

Wow George’s tips are impressive, I am the same as Rachel it’s get the app and save or don’t eat out. But thanks for the tips, I will try to remember and I am Taco Bell all the way, def going to do custom order chipotle bowls from now on! Who knew?! 😳🤪Lol Poor George, at least you didn’t give up and are still in front of the camera! Those peeps are probably still only commenters! So in reference to that commenter years ago, I say, Ha, George is killing it in life! How do you like him now? He is on national Radio and the internets every, single day! Fearless George! 👍🏻

[@trebmaster]

Go to Costco and eat their hot dogs from the vendor. You don't even need the Costco card because you walk in the opposite direction of the entrance to get there. Best food hack!

[@jenti422]

Costco hotdogs are not that good anymore. They are tasteless now.

[@p.sherman3158]

Costco in LA asks for Costco card at food court

[@valandrobgood7184]

A subway (at least in Canada) when you ask for a kids meal they take a 6 inch bun and cut two inches off and throw the two inches out. Then they top it. It’s cheaper to buy a 6 inch and forgo the drink box and toy, for more food.

[@kimpereira7350]

I love George! What's not to like!

[@autumnwilliams7963]

I have two young kids and I have them split a 8 pieces chicken with lemonade and an extra cup. It’s cheaper and less waste.

[@rebeccarimes5960]

You two are hilarious together!!

[@victim247]

Chick-fil-A has a 30 count nugget for 12.99 that’s not on the menu… I have 5 kids!

[@joeandjoeable123]

At CFA, using the app put an ingredient that normally costs money in the special request section, I have never seen them deny it and it'ss a free ingredient extra. Obviously don't abuse it though because it might not work if you do

[@vjc4502]

I don"t know Starbucks language either! Not spending money there. So could I sign up for the Panera sipper deal, get the beverages & freeze them for later enjoyment? Will be doing the Chipotle hack for sure!

[@lyndsey7381]

George: "Don't. It's Ice Dream." lolll

[@traceycancio1795]

Chick-fil-a best customer service hands down.

[@joaquimrodriguez8961]

hands down but thumbs up.

[@dorisbain9281]

If u do a group meal and split it. It cheaper over all .

[@PriPicz]

When my husband and I go to Panera we will order 1 whole sandwich and 1 whole soup or salad and make our own pick 2's. It's less money than 2 pick 2's.

[@sarafox4375]

I think it upsets the workers when you ask for no salt. Don't know for sure but it would annoy me.🤣

[@Mary-zj9jz]

even more if ask for packs of salt when you hand out the food. Some have reason one person can have salt but the other can and do want to get them mix up, but most just ask for fresh it takes more time and steps for a no salt.

[@brittanyhollander1641]

Love Chick fil a! I believe I've gotten to Signature Member. All the points ❤

[@melissaerentas495]

George and Rachel are my favorite. Also I’m not doing any of these hacks. Lol 😅

[@sallybedwell1354]

Get the calendar as a gift, it has coupons

[@chocojavachip]

At Chick-fil-A? I don’t think they’ve done this since Covid started.

[@melissadeiro]

That was so, so great.

[@BeSchmenda]

Loved this video!

[@michelleprice5945]

When I go to Culver's, I always get the kids meal my myself, it's plenty of food!

[@HeatherEndeavors]

Chick-fil-A hack BLT was not accepted as an order by us today 😂 so I guess that's only certain locations willing to do it then.

[@RUBYTHEDOGGY]

I love George, he's hilarious!!!

[@lynlyn1593]

You guys are hilarious 😂

[@ladyjoyarcher1187]

I order a tall hot chai, bring my own choclate sauce to drizzle in,& a theormouse of ice. That way; im gettin TWO iced teas for price of one