Subtotal is an app that saves you money when eating out

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Listen here, you eat out too much, we all do. In fact, Americans on average eat out at least five times a week and spend more in restaurants than on groceries.

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Instead of looking at this as a problem, however, let’s look at ways we can save money, while still eating out almost daily.

One way, and a very easy one at that, is to use the new Subtotal app. Essentially, Subtotal is a foodie’s dream. If you and your squad like eating out, it is definitely worth the download on either Android or iOS. Subtotal works with many restaurants, over 60 of them, at tens of thousands of locations around the country, to offer easy to utilize discounts quickly accessible through your smartphone.

By working with different restaurants, Subtotal is able to offer users what basically amounts to discounted gift cards that can be purchased and used instantly. Sure, other websites offer gift cards you can purchase for a discounted price, Subtotal is the instant, and safe way, to obtain these discounts at any of Subtotal’s partner restaurants. Discounts vary, but users can expect to save around 5-10% each time using the app.

Using Subtotal is a breeze. Simply choose your restaurant through the app, enter the amount of your meal (plus tip if you so desire), and Subtotal will calculate how much you owe them. There are multiple ways to pay, including Apple Pay, Android Pay, or any major credit/debit card. Once you’ve paid Subtotal, you’ll get a virtual gift card to present to your server. That’s it, you’re done.

All of us probably spend too much time and money eating out, but who’s really to judge? Don’t let the haters get you down, go out and let someone else prepare your dinner for you, and just know that there are options out there like Subtotal available when you want to save some money.

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