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Summer fast-food bargains heating up
July 2nd, 2008, 3:08 am · 2 Comments · posted by Nancy Luna, Staff Writer and Blogger
This summer is turning out to be a season of bargain food deals. Every day, someone’s pinging me about a freebie event, or some irresistible meal deal.
Jack in the Box tossed us free tacos last week. KFC is giving away gift certificates for hot wings this week. Pat & Oscar’s gave away free slabs of ribs on Tuesday.
But, there’s more. Later this month, Newport Beach-based Wienerschnitzel is giving away a free chili dog or ice cream. The July 15 freebie event is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (CLICK HERE for more details.) On July 11, 7-Eleven stores in Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties are giving away free Slurpees.
Perhaps the biggest bargain of the summer is happening at a few Golden Spoons. Orange County franchisee Dan Finch says he’s celebrating the frozen yogurt chain’s 25th anniversary by offering a 50-percent discount on certain froyo items sold at his stores.
The discount starts July 4, and runs the entire month of July. (Yep, the entire month.) And — get this: the discount has no limit. So, you can buy as many items at the reduced price, as possible.
When I told him he was nuts for being so generous, Finch said this in an email: “Yes, I am Crazy… no limit! The idea is to attract a lot of FY (frozen yogurt) customers that haven’t been to GS (Golden Spoon) before. I want big crowds!”
Be careful what you ask for.
Here’s the lowdown on Finch’s offer:
Deal: $1 mini cup (regular $2)
Where: Golden Spoon at 3533 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA:
Phone: 714-289-1200
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Deal: $2 small cup (regular price $3)
Where: Golden Spoon at 3350 E. Yorba Linda Blvd. in Fullerton
Phone: 714-577-0558
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Deal: $1 mini cup (regular $2)
Where: Golden Spoon at La Mirada Theatre Center: 15110 Rosecrans Ave.
Phone: 714-523-5080
Note: This is not a chain-wide offer. These deals are only valid at the locations listed. Mini size is 4 fluid ounces. A small is 8 fluid ounces.
For other fast-food meal deals, check out my New on the Menu special section for the latest updates. Know of any other deals? Comment here and let us know.
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July 2nd, 2008 at 10:36 am
That headline is misleading, it’s only two stores that have this offer!
McDonalds has a regular vanilla cone for only $1, and it’s 150 calories (including the cone).
July 5th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
It’s about time they start offering smaller portions. As it is, the portions we get when we dine out are wayyyy too large and only end up on our thighs and rear ends anyway. A tiny $1 size is what we really should be eating!