One of the perks of having a smart phone is signing up for rewards to your favorite fast food restaurants. Some of these offer better benefits than others.

SAN DIEGO — Fast food isn't cheap anymore. In San Diego, where prices run higher than the national average, a typical fast food meal costs between $9 and $15 — and that's on the cheap side. With three ...

Amy McCarthy is a former reporter at Eater, focusing on pop culture, policy and labor, and only the weirdest online trends. When you pull up to the speaker box in the drive-thru at chains like Wendy’s ...

Retail rewards programs can be a smart way to save money at establishments you frequent. If you collect points, don't keep ...

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Grocery shoppers can save money by being flexible with their choices and taking advantage of loyalty programs and cash-back apps. "I bought the Nancy's cottage cheese. If you look ...

Loyalty programs are having a full-circle moment. Before the digital age, they were mostly punch card-style analog programs. Then, came email signup lists, and for a while it seemed like every other ...