it’s your birthday? happy birthday! And in the wise words of Parks and Rec: treat yourself. But don’t worry, this doesn’t mean spending money. If you, like me, have spent hours online looking at people’s birthday freebies, now is the time to do it yourself.
With free birthday gifts, you can plan a day in which you’ll get free breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So, where does one get so many freebies on a birthday? We’ve selected 50 places to collect all your free birthday rewards.
And if you think these are too good to be true, you may be inclined to run away. Most retailers and restaurants require you to sign up for their rewards programs to earn a free gift on your birthday, and some require a minimum annual spend. But with a little planning, you can guarantee your birthday is jam-packed with freebies.
Auntie Anne: On your birthday, Auntie Anne’s Rewards members will enjoy free pretzels. Keep in mind, you must make at least one purchase annually to qualify.
AMC: AMC Stubs Insiders enjoy free large popcorn during their birthday month. But for Premier and A-list members, enjoy a free large popcorn and a large fountain drink during your birthday month.
Baskin Robbins: Baskin-Robbins Rewards members enjoy a free scoop on their birthday after their first qualifying purchase.
Benihana: For members of Benihana’s Friends with Benefits rewards program (which also includes STK Steakhouse, Kona Grill, RA Sushi, Samurai, or Salt Water Social restaurants), enjoy a $50 birthday reward to use toward birthday meal.
Buca di Beppo: Join Buca di Beppo’s eClub and receive a free Colossal Brownie Sundae on your birthday.
Burger King: With Burger King’s Royal Perks program, enjoy double rewards during your birthday month and a free item on your birthday. You’ll earn 20 points (or “Crowns” as BK calls them) for every $1 spent, which can be redeemed for even more free content.
Buffalo Wild Wings: As a Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin’ Rewards member, enjoy a free six-piece wing on your birthday.
To move a horse around in a circle: For fans of Mediterranean cuisine, join Cava Rewards and receive a free gift on your birthday. Members enjoy their choice of free drink, pita chips or dessert.
Cheesecake Factory: Join Cheesecake Rewards, and get a free slice of cheesecake or a layer cake on your birthday.
chili: Sign up for My Chili’s Rewards and enjoy a free Molten Lava Cake on your birthday.
Chipotle: We see free chips and guac in your future. At Chipotle, join the restaurant’s rewards program and enjoy a free birthday reward.
cinnamon: Cinnabon Rewards members enjoy a free 16-ounce cold brew on their birthday.
Cold Stone Creamery: For Cold Stone Creamery Rewards members, receive a birthday coupon. The reward will be sent seven days before your birthday and will be redeemable up to seven days after your birthday.
Laminated Cookies: Crumble Cookies, members in the Silver tier and above Rewards enjoy a free single cookie voucher on their birthday.
dairy Queen: DQ Rewards members get a coupon for a free gift on their birthday, but you have to spend at least $1 in the 45 days before your birthday, so plan ahead.
Denny’s: Your birthday breakfast is available at Denny’s. Denny’s Rewards members enjoy a free Value Slam on their birthday.
Domino: At Domino’s, Domino’s Rewards loyal customers enjoy a free birthday gift. Gifts vary and may include a free medium pizza, free lava cake or a discount.
Dunkin Donuts: While Dunkin’ doesn’t give away free drinks or donuts on your birthday, they will give you extra points. Dunkin’ Rewards members get 3x points on their birthday, which you can later redeem for free food and drinks.
Edible Arrangements: If you like to send food arrangements, you will be gifted back on your birthday. Members of its rewards program receive a free box of dipped fruits on their birthday.
I jump: For pancake lovers, sign up for IHOP’s International Bank of Pancake Rewards and collect points to get a whole stack of pancakes for free on your birthday.
Jamba Juice: Jamba Juice can make a sweet but nutritious birthday gift, as Jamba Rewards members get a free birthday smoothie.
Jersey Mike: How about Mike’s way on your birthday? Join Jersey Mike’s email club and get a free birthday sub – as long as you’ve purchased a regular sub within the last year.
Jimmy John: Join the Jimmy John’s Rewards Program and enjoy a free sub on your birthday.
Krispy Kreme: Donut lovers need to join Krispy Kreme’s rewards program, which gets you a free birthday donut.
Longhorn Steakhouse:On your birthday, you deserve a steak dinner, and Longhorn thinks so too. When you join Longhorn’s eClub, you get a free dessert or special coupon on your birthday.
McDonald’s: Get a free medium fry at McDonald’s on your birthday by downloading the McDonald’s app and joining My McDonald’s Rewards.
olive Garden: When you sign up for Olive Garden’s email list, you’ll receive a coupon for a free dessert on your birthday. Unlimited breadsticks, salad, and free chocolate lasagna definitely sounds like the perfect birthday meal.
Panera Bread: MyPanera Rewards members get a free treat on their birthday: a muffin, cookie, pastry, or bagel.
Papa Johns: For a sweet birthday treat, join Papa Rewards. You will be given free sweets on your birthday.
PF Chang: At PF Chang’s, receive a free appetizer or dessert as a member of the restaurant’s rewards program. This means your birthday salad wraps can be totally free.
Pinkberry: Froyo is making a comeback. PinkCard members get a free small yogurt with toppings on their birthday.
pizza Hut: Sign up for Pizza Hut’s rewards program and get a reward of breadsticks or cinnamon sticks on your birthday. Just make sure your birthday is added to your profile.
red Lobster: Go for the Cheddar Bay Biscuits and stay for the free birthday prize. Joining Red Lobster Rewards gets you a free birthday dessert.
red lace: When you go to Red Robin on your birthday you can have a burger on the house. To qualify, sign up for Red Robin Royalty and spend $10 before your birthday.
Ruby Tuesday: Enjoy a free burger or Garden Bar entree at Ruby Tuesday on your birthday when you sign up for Ruby Rewards. Simply sign up in the app or online.
Sbarro: Pizza lovers get a free XL NY slice at Sbarro on their birthday. To receive rewards, you must have a Sbarro Rewards account and have the Sbarro app downloaded.
7 Eleven: You don’t need to wait for Free Slushie Day on 7/11. With 7Rewards, even get a free small slushie on your birthday.
Shake Shake: For a sweet birthday treat, add your birthday to your Shake Shack account and get a free milkshake on the big day.
Starbucks: As a Starbucks Rewards member, get a free drink or snack on your birthday.
Subway: As a card-carrying member of the Sub Club, you’ll enjoy a free cookie on your birthday, yum!
Taco Bell: Join Taco Bell’s rewards program and climb tiers throughout the year to receive free birthday surprises. Earn 250 points and reach the Hot Tier of the restaurant, and the birthday reward will be all yours.
TGI Fridays: At TGI Fridays, you will not only be serenaded by the birthday song, but you will also enjoy a free birthday dessert. To redeem, you must be a Fridays Rewards member.
waffle House: Waffle lovers need to join the Waffle House Regulars Club. When you join, you get coupons and a sweet birthday treat.
Wingstop: Get a free birthday reward to celebrate when you sign up for a Wingstop account.
Erie and American Eagle: For the new birthday, join RealRewards by American Eagle and Aerie and get a $5 birthday reward. Rewards are sent seven days before your birthday.
bath & Body Works: Start the New Year smelling great with Bath & Body Works. Create a rewards account and receive a free birthday surprise.
CVS: If you have a CVS card, your ExtraCare membership will get you a $3 reward on your birthday. Simply go to the CVS app to make a claim.
DSW: Treat yourself to a new pair of shoes. As a member of DSW’s VIP program, you will receive a $5 gift certificate to use during your birthday month.
old Navy: Climb the ranks of Old Navy’s rewards program, and you and a family member can enjoy a reward on your birthday. Core members get a birthday bonus, while Premier members (who spend $350+ annually) get a birthday bonus to share with a family member. Meanwhile, Old Navy card members get a birthday bonus to share with up to three family members.
Sephora: Sephora’s birthday gifts are iconic. During your birthday month, Sephora Insiders receive a free gift to redeem in store or online.
Stanley: For Stanley Cup enthusiasts, now is the time to sign up for the Stanley Club, which gets you a free birthday gift.
Target: What could be better than discounts on things you already need? Target Circle members get 5% off on their birthday.
Reverse: Ulta Rewards members also get some pampering on their birthday. Simply sign up with your email and enter your birthday, and you’ll receive a gift when the big day arrives.
Yankee Candle: For candle lovers, Yankee Candle’s scent family is award-winning. When you sign up with your email and enter your birthday in your profile, you will receive a birthday gift.
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