Birthday Perks: Where To Enjoy Freebies And Discounts On Your Big Day
Is there anything better than getting free stuff on your birthday? We’re not talking about the gas gift card from your aunt in Michigan or the cocktail your bestie bought you at the bar. Those are great (and much appreciated), but we’re talking about birthday perks at some of our fave stores, restaurants, attractions and more. Here’s where you can score freebies and discounts during your birthday week or month (or on the big day itself).
Food
Applebee’s: Sign up for Applebee’s email list and receive a free birthday treat every year.
Auntie Anne’s: Sign up for the Pretzel Perks rewards program and receive a free treat during your birthday month.
Baskin Robins: Sign up for the Birthday Club and get a free ice cream on your birthday.
Benihana: Sign up for the Chef’s Table club and receive a $30 gift card for your birthday via email to use Monday through Thursday on dinner when you purchase at least one adult entrée.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse: Sign up for the Premier Rewards Plus program and receive a free Pizookie (read: pizza cookie) on your birthday.
California Pizza Kitchen: Sign up for CPK Rewards and receive a free dessert on your birthday. Bonus: New members receive a free small plate on their next visit after signing up.
Chili’s: Sign up for the My Chili’s Rewards program and receive a free dessert on your birthday every year. Bonus: You get free chips and salsa, or a free non-alcoholic drink, every time you visit.
Cinnabon: Join Club Cinnabon and receive a free treat on your birthday.
Cold Stone Creamery: Sign up for the My Cold Stone Club Rewards program and receive a BOGO coupon for a free ice cream creation on your birthday.
Dairy Queen: Enjoy a BOGO coupon for a free Blizzard on your birthday when you sign up for the Blizzard Fan Club.
Denny’s: Sign up for Denny’s Rewards program and enjoy a free birthday treat every year.
Dunkin’ Donuts: Sign up for DD Perks and download the Dunkin’ Donuts app to receive a free drink on your birthday. Bonus: You get a free drink just for signing up!
Famous Dave’s: Join the Famous Nation rewards program and receive a free treat on your birthday.
Friendly’s: Join the BFF Club and receive $3 off ice cream cakes for your birthday.
Golden Corral: Sign up for the Good as Gold Club and receive a free treat on your birthday every year.
Houlihan’s: Sign up for Houlihan’s emails and receive a free entrée on your birthday.
Hard Rock Cafe: Sign up for the Hard Rock Rewards program and receive an annual birthday offer.
IHOP: Join the Pancake Revolution e-club and enjoy a free meal on your birthday. Bonus: You get a free meal just for signing up.
Jamba Juice: Sign up for the Jamba Insider Rewards program and receive a special offer on your birthday.
Joe’s Crab Shack: Sign up for Joe’s Catch e-club and receive not only a free appetizer right away, but also a special treat on your birthday.
Krispy Kreme: Sign up for the Krispy Kreme rewards program and receive a free sweet treat on your birthday.
Longhorn Steakhouse: Join the Longhorn E-Club and receive a special offer on your birthday, plus a free appetizer just for signing up.
MaggieMoo’s and Marble Slab Creamery: Sign up for the Slab Happy Email and receive a special offer on your birthday.
The Melting Pot: Sign up for Club Fondue and receive free birthday vouchers.
Noodles World Kitchen: Download the app and sign up for NoodlesREWARDS to receive a voucher for a free birthday Rice Crispy Treat, valid for use within two weeks of your birthday.
Olive Garden: Sign up for the Olive Garden E-Club and receive a special offer for your birthday. Bonus: New members get a free appetizer or dessert with a purchase of two adult entrées.
On the Border: Join Club Cantina and receive a free bowl of queso on your birthday and on the anniversary of your membership. Bonus: You also get free queso on your next visit after you sign up!
Papa John’s: Join the Papa Rewards program and receive 10 bonus points on your birthday, which can be added to any purchase of your choosing.
P.F. Chang’s: Sign up for P.F. Chang’s Rewards and receive a special reward on your birthday.
Pinkberry: The Pinkcard Loyalty program offers members free yogurt on their birthday.
QDOBA: Sign up for QDOBA Rewards and enjoy a free treat on your birthday.
Red Lobster: Join the My Red Lobster Rewards program and receive a surprise birthday offer. Note: Members must sign up within at least seven days of their birthday to receive the offer.
Red Robin: Sign up for the Red Robin Royalty program and receive a free burger on your birthday.
Rita’s Ice: Enjoy a free treat on your big day when you sign up for the Birthday Club.
Ruby Tuesday: Join the So Connected rewards program and receive either a free burger or Garden Bar entrée on your birthday. Bonus: You receive a free appetizer when you join!
SONIC: Sign up for the SONIC Drive-In rewards program and receive a free small classic shake on your birthday.
Sprinkles: Sign up for Sprinkles Perks and receive a free cupcake on your birthday!
Starbucks: Download the Starbucks app and receive a free drink on your birthday after you make one valid purchase through the app prior to your big day.
Tony Roma’s: Sign up for Tony Roma’s emails and receive a free treat on your birthday.
TGI Fridays: Sign up for the Fridays Rewards program and receive a free dessert during your birthday month. Bonus: New members receive a free appetizer when they sign up, and all members get free snacks like chips and salsa with every visit!
Zaxby’s: Join the Zax Email Club and receive a free Nibbler on your birthday. Bonus: New members also receive a free sandwich meal just for joining!
Fun
Medieval Times: Join the Royal Court rewards program and receive free admission on your birthday.
Redbox: Sign up for the Play Pass rewards program and receive a free movie rental on your birthday, plus another free one on the anniversary of your membership.
Beauty
bareMinerals: Sign up for the Friends and Benefits (FAB) rewards program and receive a free birthday gift.
Benefit Cosmetics: All U.S. residents can receive a free brow arch service during the calendar week of their birthday. Call your local Benefit BrowBar to schedule an appointment and bring a valid form of ID with you so the specialist can confirm that it’s your birthday.
The Body Shop: Sign up for the Love Your Body Club and receive a free gift on your birthday.
CVS: Sign up for the CVS Extracare BeautyClub and receive a free gift on your birthday.
Sephora: Sign up to be a Sephora Insider and receive up to two small free gifts during your birthday month.
Smashbox: Sign up for the Smashcash rewards program and receive a free birthday gift when you get to level two (spending at least $75 per year).
Ulta: Sign up for the Ultamate Rewards program and receive a free gift for your birthday. Note: Once you hit the platinum level, you’ll also receive a $10 coupon for your birthday!
Clothes/Shoes
American Eagle Outfitters/Aerie: Join the AEO Connected rewards program and receive a 15-percent-off coupon for your birthday.
Anthropologie: Join the AnthroPerks loyalty program and receive a special discount for your birthday.
Bebe: Sign up for ClubBebe and receive a free gift for your birthday when you add the date to your profile.
DSW: Join the DSW VIP rewards program and receive a $5-off coupon for your birthday every year. Bonus: Members also receive free shipping on everything.
Famous Footwear: Sign up for the Gold Rewards program and receive a $10-off coupon for your birthday.
J. Crew Factory: Sign up for the Factory First rewards program and receive 20 percent off and free shipping on your birthday.
Journeys: Sign up for the Birthday Club and receive a special offer on your birthday.
Old Navy: Sign up for Old Navy’s email list and receive a special offer on your birthday.
Victoria’s Secret: Sign up for the Angel Card and receive a free birthday gift.
Miscellaneous
Edible Arrangements: Sign up for Edible Rewards and receive a free birthday gift.
JCPenny Portrait: Sign up for the Birthday Club and receive a special offer one month prior to your child’s birthday.
Petco: Sign up for the Pal Rewards program and receive a free gift for your pet’s birthday! Because your dog deserves to be the center of attention.
Know where we can score even more free stuff or discounts on our birthdays? Give us the scoop in our LinkedIn Group!
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