Youve heard of pay-per-view.
And were all getting accustomed to paying for subscriptions, arent we?
Many of us pay forstreaming servicesevery month for our entertainment.
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Lots of us get monthly Amazon delivery subscriptions for things like pet food.
There are even a bunch of toilet paper subscription services for you to choose from.
Now restaurants are getting in on the act.
National chains and local eateries alike are experimenting with this idea.
Panera Bread offers an unlimited-drinks subscription.
Taco Bell is revamping its Taco Lovers Pass.
Changs has a $7-a-month unlimited delivery fee.
How good are these deals?
Is It Worth It?
Breaking Down Each Restaurant Subscription Deal
What do you get for your money?
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Three years ago, it started selling a subscription to unlimited coffee and tea for $8.99 per month.
The first month is free.
Break-even point:A coffee at Panera costs $2.89 for a regular, $3.39 for a large.
Iced tea or soda costs $3.09 for a regular, $3.59 for a large.
Taco Bell
The $10 Taco Lovers Pass was introduced in early 2022.
The pass got you one taco a day for a month at any of the chains 7,000 locations.
Unfortunately, the pass currently isnt available, apparently because the program is being revamped.
Taco Lovers Pass has come and gone… for now, Taco Bells websitesays.
We predict the Taco Lovers Pass will be back.
Break-even point:A single taco at Taco Bell costs $1.69.
In September, P.F.
Changslauncheda paid tier of its already existing customer loyalty program.
For $6.99 per month, you get unlimited deliveries and access to priority reservations.
You also earn 15 points per dollar spent, with 2,000 points redeemable for a $15 credit.
So once you spend $133, you get $15 back.
Break-even point:This one is a little trickier.
Other Examples
Other restaurant chains have tried out subscriptions on a temporary basis.
In August, Subway sold 10,000 passes that gave customers 50% off a footlong sub once per day.
The passes cost $15, and they sold out in six hours.
Restaurant industry observers expect more restaurants to offer subscriptions in the years to come.
Watch and see if your favorite place joins them.
Bring your appetite, but just see to it youre getting your moneys worth.
Mike Brassfield ([email protected]) is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
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