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October isn’t just about scary monsters, haunted houses and candy everywhere. It’s also about being treated to lots of sweet savings and discounts. And, for frugal families, it’s always a big treat, whenever they can save money — especially because the winter holidays are just around the corner.  Check out your local deals at our …

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Because of their popularity, chicken sandwiches are now on just about every menu. And many fans believe Popeyes makes the best chicken sandwich among all fast-food restaurants. Leading up to National Chicken Sandwich Day, Popeyes is serving FREE chicken sandwiches for two weeks — from Oct. 27 to Nov. 9, 2025. Fans can bite into …

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Back in 2000, Chipotle celebrated its very first Boorito giveaway with a burrito-themed costume contest on Halloween night. In the following years, customers who showed up dressed in any costume on Oct. 31 received a discounted entrée. Over the years, the giveaway has evolved with various changes.  It has become one of the most popular …

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Spice up Halloween at QDOBA! Characters of all kinds can fill their belly on Halloween at the popular Mexican fast-casual restaurant. Image: QDOBA On Oct. 31, 2025, QDOBA is offering a FREE entrée with the purchase of an entrée and drink at participating locations.   Choose from burritos, bowls, salads, tacos or nachos. Quesadillas are excluded …

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Shake Shack is definitely known for its juicy burgers, fries and, of course, shakes. And, for a limited time, customers can scare up big savings on the Double ShackBurger at the popular restaurant. The Double ShackBurger is made with two quarter-pound 100% Angus beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and ShackSauce, on a buttered and …

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For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offer deals. Some deals require the Family rewards ID, others do not.  Ikea restaurant deals include: Valid to October 28  $2.99 for  meatballs, plant balls and veggie balls adult entrees     Ikea Broward, 151 …

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Every parent knows that dining out with the family can be frightfully expensive. And that’s just for an entrée and beverage for each person — even more so, if you add in appetizers or desserts. That’s why families are always on the lookout for any opportunity to save money at restaurants. Thanks to Applebee’s, frugal …

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Popeyes is opening up a big box of savings! Bargain hunters know that bundled meal deals are the best option to save money when dining out. They always offer more value than buying the menu items separately. And, if there’s more food than you can eat, you can always save the extras for a midnight …

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BOO! No need to be chicken of this Halloween deal from Kentucky Fried Chicken. The spooky season is all about having fun for kids of all ages. However, for bargain hunters, it’s also about scaring up lots of savings — thanks to all of the seasonal deals. And KFC is offering lots of treats with …

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Pizza party, anyone? Because of its popularity, pizza is available just about everywhere and in many different ways. And one of the most popular is frozen pizza — a quick and easy way to enjoy a slice at home. Just heat up the oven, thrown in the pizza and you’re enjoying a hot slice with …

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Who doesn’t love fresh baked bread? This is the third year in a row that Wynwood-based Zak the Baker has teamed up with the nonprofit O, Miami to create a monthlong “Poems for Bread” exchange. The O, Miami team will be on site at the Zak the Baker, at 295 NW 26th St. in Miami …

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