Any workarounds for the 15 min deal rule? It's making it difficult for me to use Monopoly winnings.

Sat in McDonalds for 45 min yesterday so I could use a deal and 2 monopoly winnings (small fry, small coffee). Seems like kind of a waste of time, even when considering what I got for "free."

Any workarounds/loopholes? Should I order my first one significantly in advanced or does the timer only start once I am close to the store?

As is it makes the winnings incredibly less valuable, so I suppose that's on purpose.