For savvy diners, the real win isn’t just scoring a discount—it’s stacking savings. Whether you’re using a loyalty program, a digital coupon, or a cashback gift card, understanding how to combine offers can maximize every meal out. But how many deals can you realistically use at once? And which restaurants make it easy?

Here’s how deal stacking works in the real world, and where you can actually make it count.

What Is Deal Stacking?
Deal stacking means using multiple savings methods on a single transaction. For dining, this might include:

• A digital coupon or promo code
  
• A restaurant loyalty reward
  
• A discounted or cashback-enabled gift card
  
• Credit card or app-based cashback
  
• Limited-time promotional pricing (e.g., 2-for-1 meals, free add-ons)
  

Used together, these can often reduce your total cost by 10%–30%, depending on the restaurant and deal type.

Where You Can Stack Restaurant Deals

1. Panera Bread
   Panera’s MyPanera loyalty program can be used alongside promotional pricing and digital gift cards. For example, you can:

• Redeem a free bakery item through MyPanera
  
• Order a seasonal special
  
• Buy a Panera Bread gift card online through Fluz for instant cashback
  

2. Chipotle
   Chipotle allows app-based promotions (like occasional BOGO codes) and loyalty points accumulation. You can still pay with a Chipotle gift card with cashback from Fluz and earn Chipotle Rewards points in the same order.
3. CAVA
   CAVA’s loyalty program earns you points on every order, even when you use a gift card. You can:

• Redeem a CAVA Rewards offer
  
• Order an in-app special
  
• Pay using a gift card purchased at face value from Fluz, then get cashback
  Learn more about CAVA Rewards

4. Buffalo Wild Wings
   B-Dubs frequently offers BOGO wing nights and combo deals. These can be combined with loyalty perks via their Blazin’ Rewards program, and payment using a Buffalo Wild Wings gift card from Fluz earns cashback too.
5. Blaze Pizza
   Blaze Pizza often runs app-exclusive promos or add-on deals. Stack that with a Fluz gift card purchase to save money at Blaze Pizza at checkout. You can also earn points toward future rewards through Blaze’s loyalty program.

When Stacking Doesn’t Work
Some restaurants limit combinations, especially when it comes to:

• Using multiple promo codes in one order
  
• Combining gift cards with third-party delivery apps (like DoorDash or Uber Eats)
  
• Earning loyalty points on discount marketplace deals (e.g., Groupon)
  

Always check the fine print or test it in-app before assuming the stack will go through.

Pro Tips for Successful Deal Stacking

• Order direct: Third-party apps often restrict discounts or loyalty earnings.
  
• Stack loyalty + payment savings: Use a gift card from Fluz for cashback, then layer with a rewards account.
  
• Watch for overlapping promotions: Limited-time offers often coincide with app deals—double up when you can.
  
• Use dining-specific credit cards: If you’re not using a Fluz card, use a card with dining rewards for extra cashback.
  

Final Thought
Stacking deals takes a bit of planning, but the payoff is real. From loyalty perks to instant cashback, today’s diners have more tools than ever to cut costs without cutting flavor.