The popular rewards program at Starbucks is about to see some changes and Starbucks lovers don’t seem to be too thrilled about it. 

In case you aren’t familiar with Starbucks Rewards, it’s simply a rewards program in the Starbucks App that awards you Stars as you spend money at Starbucks. You can use these Stars to redeem various menu items like coffee or bakery items, for free!

So what are people so upset about?

Starbucks has updated its rewards program increasing the Number of Stars it will cost to redeem a free item as of February 13, 2023. 

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Here’s how many Stars it will cost to redeem various menu items (one item per set of points):

100 Stars: Hot brewed coffee or steeped tea, iced brewed coffee or tea, a bakery item such as a cake pop, a packed snack such as potato chips, Cold Siren Logo Plastic To-Go Cup (24oz), or a Siren Logo Plastic Hot Cup (16oz). 

200 Stars: Any hand-crafted beverage such as a latte, or any hot breakfast item such as a breakfast sandwich. 

300 Stars: Packaged salad, lunch sandwich, protein box, or packaged coffee item such as whole bean coffee.

Until February 13, these items cost 50, 150, and 200 Stars each. 

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The silver linings? One is that Starbucks didn’t completely strip us of our occasional free treats by taking away their rewards program all together. The second is that it will cost fewer Stars to redeem a bag of coffee beans once the change is in effect. 

You can read all about how to earn Stars here.

So, If you’ve been saving up your collection of Stars, you may want to redeem them before February 13 to get the most out of them before the change takes place. 

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Our summer just got better! Subway Canada is offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal this week. 

Beginning on July 18, if you order a 6-inch sub with a beverage, you’ll get a second 6-inch sub (must be of equal or lesser value) for free!

That’s right, totally free. 

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This fab promo gives you the option to try out some of the new sandwiches at Subway. Mix and match your subs—maybe you’ll even find your new go-to order! 

The three we’ve been eyeing are the Green Goddess Veggie, Green Goddess Rotisserie-Style Chicken, and the Stampede BBQ Grilled Chicken subs, along with new signature sandwiches as well. 

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The deal is only available online, so place your order on the Subway app or website and use code FREE6. 

Be sure to use the code by August 14, as the deal will end that day.

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Hey all you Tim Hortons’ Timbit fanatics! If you’re needing your Tim’s fix then you need to know that the beloved coffee chain has now partnered with DoorDash to give Canadians the option to get Tim’s products right to their doors. Plus, right now you can even score yourself some free Timbits.

Basically this is every Canadian’s dream come true. Wondering how you can get in on this free timbit deal? Just keep on reading.

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From July 27 until August 2nd, anyone who orders $12 or more of Tim Hortons’ goodies, use the code ‘TIMBITS’ in the DoorDash app when checking out.

Chief Marketing Officer for Tim Hortons, Hope Bagozzi, said in a release, “We’re excited to announce this new partnership with DoorDash to provide our guests with even more ways to enjoy their Tim Hortons favourites.”

You can order classic donuts, Timbits, yummy sandwiches, beloved iced capps, and so much more.

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The code gives you a free 10-pack of assorted timbits as well as a $0 delivery fee until August 9.

Deals on deals. Can it get any better than this? Download the DoorDash app today, use the code, and enjoy your Timmies treats before the offer is gone. This deal is sweet but keep in mind it can only be used once and all deliveries are subject to availability.

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Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth big time this weekend? We’re right there with you. To celebrate Krispy Kreme’s 83rd birthday, the iconic chain is giving everyone the gift of free donuts.

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On July 17, you can get a free dozen glazed donuts with the purchase of any other dozen donuts.

That means that you’re getting 24 donuts for the price of 12 — who could be mad about that? Also, according to Narcity, the Krispy Kreme will also be extending its hours, so it’ll be churning out fresh batches long enough for customers to get a free dozen any time they want.

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This sweeter than sweet deal is only valid on drive-thru and takeout orders at participating Krispy Kreme locations in the U.S and Canada.

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Is there anything better than indulging in carnival food? We don’t think so. If you’re craving a sweet treat, then you need to know that a Toronto restaurant is giving away free funnel cakes.

To celebrate National Funnel Cake Day on July 16, Toronto’s first and only funnel cake restaurant, Funnel Cake Express, is giving away free funnel cakes.

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To claim your free Personal Size Steam Engine Funnel Cake, all you have to do is stop by the restaurant that’s located at 8 Wellesley Street E, near Yonge and Wellesley, between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m.

While this deal is sweet, keep in mind that it can’t be combined with any other offer and it’s available only while supplies last.

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This weekend is set to be a hot one and one way to beat the heat is to chug a cool drink and let’s face it — nothing quenches thirst quite like a frosty root beer, right? If you agree, then get yourself to your local A&W because this weekend only, the chain is doling out free root beers.

Wondering how to score a freebie? Simple order via the burger chain’s mobile app, choose whatever size you want, and the discount will be applied automatically.

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Keep in mind that you must make a minimum order of $1 but you’re still getting a deal because at A&W, the price of a regular-size root beer is $2.30 but prices may vary by restaurant.

The offer is on until July 5 at participating A&W locations across Canada with a limit of one redemption per account per day.

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Times are really tough these days, with local businesses struggling and some folks being laid off or furloughed from their jobs. Food security is a serious issue and right now due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more severe than ever before. One Toronto butcher shop is doing its part to ensure that no one goes hungry by giving free food to whoever needs it.

Portuguese grocery store Nosso Talho has been on the scene in the Bloorcourt neighbourhood since 1974 and its owner is generously offering to help by giving free food to people who need it.

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“If ANYONE is not working/not getting a paycheck and runs out of food, or times are just tough…please don’t let you, or your kids especially, go to sleep with an empty stomach. Don’t be afraid or embarrassed to send me a private message. I’m more than happy to share whatever I can. I will drop off and go and pretend it never happened,” reads a post on the grocery store’s Facebook page.

In these uncertain times, it’s more crucial than ever that we all pull together and do whatever we can within our means to help our community.

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While we’ve seen big brands and companies like Sunwing, Roots, and Telus doing their part, it’s so beautiful and inspiring to see a local grocery store stepping up when times are no doubt tough for them as well.

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Who doesn’t love a bowl of steaming, hot ramen on a cold, wintery day? We sure do but we prefer free ramen if we have the opportunity. Well, this weekend in Toronto, you can get said free ramen.

Ikkousha Ramen Chicken is opening its first Toronto location on February 22, and to celebrate, the restaurant is blessing the first 50 people in line with free ramen.

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There’s no doubt that those 50 free bowls of ramen won’t last long, but there is some good news.

If you miss out on the free ramen, the restaurant will be offering folks 50% off its bowls of ramen all day long!

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Ikkousha Ramen Chicken is located at 257 Queen Street West and all the free ramen fun starts at 12 noon.

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Let’s be real: who doesn’t love fried chicken? Sure it’s not the healthiest item on the menu but calories aside, it’s freaking delicious. When you’re biting into a steaming, crispy piece of fried chicken, I’m sure one thing you’re asking yourself is, “Could this get any better?” and the answer is yes. This is because free fried chicken always tastes better!

This weekend on November 2nd in Toronto, Hot Star is giving out 40 free pieces of friend chicken to celebrate its 4th anniversary.

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The fried chicken fun will start at 1:44 p.m. and it will only run while supplies last, so make sure you get there early.

In case you can’t make it in time to snag a freebie, Hot Star’s Original Large Fried Chicken will be available for only $5.99 all day long.

This tasty menu item usually costs around $11.50, according to food delivery service Doordash, so don’t miss out on this mega deal.

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You can score your free fried chicken at any of Hot Star’s three GTA locations at 374A Yonge Street downtown, 5525 Yonge Street in North York, and in Pacific Mall at 4300 Steeles Avenue East, Second Floor, Unit F1.

The fried chicken party keeps on going because Hot Star’s fried chicken will be available for $8.99 from November 3rd to the 30th.

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There are always plenty of cheap food deals in the city, but nothing beats food that’s free!

On September 18, McDonald’s celebrated National Cheeseburger Day by giving away free cheeseburgers. And this year they’re extending the promotion, so if you missed the first day, don’t fret!

You can score free cheeseburgers at McDonald’s until September 24, 2019.

There are just a couple of catches. First, you’ll need to download the Mcdonald’s app, which is free to download, in order to get the promotion. You’ll also have to make a food or beverage purchase a minimum of $1 to get your cheesy treat, which isn’t so bad! Just grab yourself some dessert or a drink to wash it all down.

Also know that there’s a limit of one free cheeseburger per order. You can claim the promotion in participating locations across Ontario or through mobile order.

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But if you’re too lazy to leave your house, you’ll be happy to hear that McDonald’s is running a special promotion with Uber Eats and SkipTheDishes, too.

For one day only on September 19, you can get $5 off your entire McDonald’s delivery for McDelivery Day.

To get the promotion, all you have to do is make an order on Uber Eats (minimum purchase of $15 required before taxes and delivery fees) or SkipTheDishes (minimum purchase of $20 required before taxes and delivery fees) and use the promotion code “McDelivery2019”.

Happy eating!

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