Join the apps of places you already go
Chain loyalty apps front-load free items and birthday rewards; the trick is loading them only for existing habits.
Kids-eat-free nights are searchable
Many family chains run weekly kids-free nights — a family dinner at half price for knowing the calendar.
Lunch menus are dinner at 60-70%
Same kitchen, same dishes, smaller check. Celebrations at noon are a power move.
Restaurant-week calendars
Cities run prix-fixe weeks where high-end kitchens price accessibly — the sampler strategy for special occasions.