How to Get Free Food at McDonald's
McDonald's is the most popular fast food restaurant in the world. Learn how to get free food and beverages by using the internet and direct mail to stay informed of food specials.
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McDonald's offers free coffee for senior citizens age 55 and older.
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You can get a Free Happy Meal for your child on their birthday. (Offer is only good at participating McDonald's in certain states. Ask around to see if the offer is good in your area.)
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Look for coupons in your local paper. You may find buy one get one free coupons, kids night specials, or other deals.
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Watch for ongoing promotions. In 2008, McDonald's joined the coffee wars and added their own version of a latte to their menu. Their promotion was called Free Latte Fridays. McDonald's offered free small lattes during the time that breakfast was served.
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Watch for new promotions. McDonald's has free food promotions on a regular basis. The key is to subscribe to blogs, groups, and forums that post the deals. Visit sites like FatWallet, SlickDeals.net, MoneySavingMom.com, CouponCravings.com, and DealTaker.com. Recent promotions include a Free Chicken Sandwich, McSkillet Burrito, Southern Style Biscuit, and Mickey Dee's Sweet Tea. Make sure you understand the offer. Some freebies require a purchase of another item.
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If you have a bad experience at your local McDonald's, talk to the manager. Explain what was wrong - food was cold, didn't taste fresh, etc. The manager may give you a free coupon for a future visit.
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Get free food at grand openings. Watch for new stores to open. Often they will have freebies such as ice cream, a small hamburger, or a kids meal.
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Write to the corporate office. Share your comments, good and bad, with the McDonald's executives. They may send you a gift card as a freebie. The address for McDonald's Corporate office is: McDonald's Corporation,
2111 McDonald's Dr, Oak Brook, IL 60523. -
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See the resources section for more ways to get free food and food coupons.
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Tips & Warnings
Be on the lookout for freebies. Once you start paying attention, you will find offers for free food everywhere!
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- Photo Credit guardian.co.uk
Comments
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they charge them 45 cents for coffee.
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Micky d's charges senors for coffee 96 cents (or 69 cents I cant recall.)
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stjohnswood
Apr 10, 2009
Good ideas for free food at McDonalds -
jamiekucharski
Apr 07, 2009
Good to know these McDonald's savers. I really like their fries. My son loves it all, lol. Thanks
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sbell8
Mar 29, 2009
Great article! I didn't know most of these things! 5*
