The best free food deals this week: Save on McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Krispy Kreme, and more

Like everyone else, we cannot get enough of chains like Burger King, McDonald’s, and Taco Bell. Is it good for us? That's up for debate. Is it good for our bank balance? Absolutely not.

You've got to play the game, and if that means signing up for a million different rewards schemes and apps, we're in. And to help you squeeze absolutely everything out of some of the most popular restaurant chains in the U.S., we've compiled a list of the best offers available this week.

Here's how to eat for free this week using app hacks.

Auntie Anne’s

Get a free Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel after you download the app and make your first purchase.

Burger King

Daily/weekly BOGO offers (like BOGO Original Chicken Sandwich) in the Royal Perks app.

Cinnabon

Download the Cinnabon Rewards app and get a free 4-Count BonBites upon joining and making a purchase.

Del Taco

Get two free Del Tacos when you join Del Yeah! Rewards and make any small purchase.

El Pollo Loco

Claim a free $5 reward/point multiplier on your first order after signing up for Loco Rewards.

Hardee’s

Download the My Rewards app to claim a free Famous Star or Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich with a $1 purchase.

Insomnia Cookies

Download the Insomnia Rewards app to claim a free Warm Chocolate Chunk Cookie with no purchase required.

Krispy Kreme

Free doughnut of choice upon rewards signup.

McDonald’s

Free 10-piece Chicken McNuggets with any $1+ purchase for new app accounts.

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Get free Queso & Chips added to your account instantly when you download the Moe Rewards app.

Taco Bell

Free Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, or Soft Taco upon downloading the app.

Wendy’s

New app users get a free 10-Piece Nuggets offer plus 150 bonus rewards points with any $1 purchase.

Whataburger

Create a new account in the Whataburger app and automatically receive a coupon for a free Whataburger.