Busy workdays don’t always leave time for meal planning or lengthy lunch breaks. The good news? With the right app shortcuts and some digital prep, you can order your lunch in under two minutes—without sacrificing taste, nutrition, or rewards.
This guide walks through simple ways to streamline your ordering process using saved defaults, auto-reorder options, curbside tricks, and cashback apps like Fluz.
1. Save Default Orders on Food Apps
Nearly every major fast-casual chain app—including Chipotle, Panera, Cava, and Sweetgreen—lets you save your favorite meal as a preset order.
Here’s how to do it:
• Chipotle: After building your bowl or burrito, tap “Save as Favorite.” Name it (e.g., “Lunch Bowl”) for quick access next time.
• Panera: Use the “Reorder” button from your past orders. You can also save customizations to your MyPanera profile.
• Cava: The app automatically saves your most recent build. Just hit “Reorder” from the main screen.
• Sweetgreen: Use the “Favorites” section to save multiple go-to bowls.
Pro Tip: Save your pickup location too. With GPS tracking, the app will automatically confirm the nearest store.
2. Link Fluz and Loyalty Programs for Speed + Rewards
Ordering quickly doesn’t mean leaving savings on the table. Use Fluz to buy gift cards ahead of time and earn cashback. You can then use those gift cards in-app to pay without delays.
Here’s how to streamline your setup:
• Purchase a gift card via the Fluz app for participating merchants like:
• Cava
• Chipotle
• Save the gift card to your preferred restaurant app wallet
• Link your loyalty account for added points (e.g., MyPanera or Chipotle Rewards)
You’ll be able to order with two taps: reorder your saved meal and check out using your Fluz-loaded balance—no card entry needed.
3. Use Auto-Reorder and Curbside Shortcuts
Many apps now offer auto-reorder or scheduled ordering features so you don’t even have to think about lunch until it’s time to pick it up.
Examples:
• Panera: Use “Rapid Pick-Up” and set your order to repeat on specific days of the week.
• Chipotle: Set up “Scheduled Orders” from the cart page, perfect for lunchtime routines.
• Curbside Pick-Up: Enable location tracking so the store is notified when you’re nearby, reducing wait time.
If you’re driving to pick up lunch, designate a default curbside vehicle in your app profile to speed up the process further.
4. Make Lunch Effortless During the Workday
Here’s a sample setup that takes less than two minutes each day:
Before the week starts:
• Buy $50 in Fluz gift cards across your favorite chains
• Save your top 2–3 orders in each restaurant app
• Link loyalty programs and add gift card balances
• Enable biometric login (Face ID or fingerprint)
Each day:
1. Open the app
2. Tap “Reorder”
3. Confirm pickup time
4. Walk or drive over when notified
Done in under 120 seconds—no overthinking, no lines, and no loss in quality.
Apps That Support Fast Reordering
Here’s a quick list of apps with excellent shortcut features:
• Chipotle: Fastest reorder system and loyalty rewards
• Panera: Scheduled ordering and saved favorites
• Cava: Quick tap reorders and custom bowl memory
• Sweetgreen: Clean UI and “one-tap” past orders
• Fluz: Instant gift card purchases for cashback and payment
Stack your routine with apps like Rakuten, Fetch, or Ibotta for added cashback when ordering groceries or dining out. For example, you can scan lunch receipts in Fetch for extra points even if you used Fluz for payment.
