Order Online, Earn Back: Using Cashback for Fast Food
Think Ibotta is just for grocery runs? Think again. This popular cashback app also works at select fast food spots and on food delivery apps—meaning your next burger or fries could put cash right back in your account. If you’re ordering food online anyway, here’s how to make every bite count using Ibotta.
What Is Ibotta and How Does It Work?
Ibotta is a free app that gives you cashback on everyday purchases. While it started with grocery stores, it’s now partnered with restaurants, convenience chains, and delivery platforms. Simply activate an offer in the app, make your purchase, and upload your receipt or link your account to earn cashback.
Fast Food Chains Available on Ibotta
While availability varies by region, Ibotta regularly offers promotions on:
- Burger King: Look for cashback on combo meals or sandwiches when ordering through the app.
- McDonald’s: Ibotta has offered cashback on in-app purchases and mobile orders.
- Wendy’s and Jack in the Box: Occasionally included through third-party gift card partners.
- Papa John’s or Subway: If you’re flexible on where to eat, these chains offer regular cashback.
You can also earn cashback through food delivery apps like:
Just launch Ibotta, activate the deal, and make your purchase through the app or a linked loyalty account.
How to Maximize Savings When Ordering Burgers
- Activate Before You Order: Open the Ibotta app, tap the food or delivery category, and enable offers before making a purchase.
- Link Your Accounts: Some restaurants and delivery services can be linked directly, eliminating the need for receipt uploads.
- Combine With Restaurant Loyalty Points: You’ll still earn points from your favorite chains while getting cashback from Ibotta.
- Use in Tandem With Gift Cards: If you use a gift card purchased through another cashback app (like Fluz), you can often double-dip.
Example: Save on a Combo Meal
Buy a Burger King gift card with cashback via Fluz, then activate a $1.50 cashback offer in Ibotta for a Whopper combo. Use both together and you’ve just scored savings on the spot and in your app.
You’re already grabbing burgers, so why not earn while you eat? Ibotta turns routine meals into cashback moments—and when combined with other tools like Fluz, it’s a surprisingly powerful way to save.
