Question 1

Is the app really free? What's the catch?

Accepted Answer

Yes, free. Meal Steals is not a coupon company or a loyalty program. The app aggregates publicly-announced free and discounted food deals in LA, especially the ones triggered by sports outcomes. No account or sign-up required, no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, no upsells.

Question 2

How do sports-triggered food deals work in Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

When LA sports teams like the Dodgers, Angels, Rams, or Lakers achieve specific game results, wins, stolen bases, home runs, strikeouts, or touchdowns, local restaurants like Jack in the Box, Panda Express, McDonald's, Mr. Ramen, and Carl's Jr. offer free or discounted food to fans the following day. Meal Steals tracks all these deals automatically across 3,500+ restaurant locations in Los Angeles, Orange County, and Ventura County.

Question 3

What restaurants offer free food when LA teams win?

Accepted Answer

Deals come from restaurants across LA depending on which team triggers them. Dodgers deals include Panda Express, McDonald's, ampm, Jack in the Box, and Mr. Ramen. Angels trigger McDonald's and Del Taco deals. Rams have Carl's Jr. and El Torito. Lakers trigger Jack in the Box. Kings unlock El Pollo Loco. LAFC has Ono Hawaiian BBQ and Galaxy has NORMS. Each deal has different triggers: Dodgers home wins unlock Panda Express, stolen bases trigger free Jack in the Box tacos, and Ohtani home runs mean half-off ramen at Mr. Ramen.

Question 4

What teams and deals does Meal Steals track?

Accepted Answer

Meal Steals tracks 11 LA-area teams across 6 leagues: Dodgers, Angels, and Padres (MLB), Rams (NFL), Lakers and Clippers (NBA), Kings and Ducks (NHL), LAFC and Galaxy (MLS), and USC (NCAA). Restaurants include Panda Express, McDonald's, Jack in the Box, ampm, Mr. Ramen, Del Taco, Carl's Jr., El Torito, El Pollo Loco, Ono Hawaiian BBQ, NORMS, and more. Beyond sports, it also tracks food holiday deals (National Taco Day, National Hamburger Day), seasonal promotions, and recurring weekly specials from chains like Wingstop, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Applebee's.

Question 5

What areas does Meal Steals cover?

Accepted Answer

Meal Steals covers Los Angeles County, Orange County, and Ventura County with over 3,500 participating restaurant locations. The app shows all active deals on an interactive map so you can find the nearest participating restaurant and get directions with one tap.

Question 6

How quickly are deals updated after a game?

Accepted Answer

Meal Steals checks game results within minutes of a game ending and adds qualifying deals to the app right away. Time-sensitive deals trigger a push notification immediately; everything else is covered by the daily morning notification. Deals are typically valid the day after the game.

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