Sign up with restaurants and get free food offers
It’s no secret that dining out can take a big bite out of your budget. Fortunately, many restaurants offer free food just for signing up for eClubs or downloading apps.
In exchange for your signup, these restaurants reward you with free food such as ice cream, appetizers and even free burgers! In addition to these instant signup freebies, you can also score a bunch of free food on your birthday.
Free food offers
The list below is a sampling and isn’t meant to be comprehensive.
Applebee’s: Enjoy a free treat on your birthday when you sign up for this restaurant’s eClub.
Arby’s: Get a free roast beef classic with the purchase of any drink.
Au Bon Pain: Get a free travel mug and discounted coffee when you join the eClub.
Auntie Anne’s: Enjoy a free pretzel after your first purchase.
Baskin Robbins: Download and register via the Baskin Robins app for a free scoop of ice cream!
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Register on this restaurant’s mobile app and receive a free mini Pizookie or handcrafted soda.
Captain D’s: Enjoy a free dessert every week for a month with email sign up!
Caribou Coffee: Sign up for Caribou Perks and receive a free medium beverage.
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen: Sign up for free chips and homemade queso.
Chili’s: Get a free dessert on your birthday with a My Chili’s Rewards account.
Cinnabon: Join Club Cinnabon and receive a coupon for a free Minibon roll at participating locations.
Culvers: Get a free scoop of custard plus buy one, get one free value basket.
Dairy Queen: Join the Blizzard Fanclub for a buy one, get one free Blizzard coupon.
Don Pablo’s: Join the Habaneros Club and receive a free order of nachos.
Dunkin’ Donuts: Sign up for DD Rewards and receive a free beverage at signup and on your birthday.
Firehouse Subs: Sign up for this restaurants email list, and you’ll get a free large drink with the purchase of any sub.
Hardee’s: Get a free small fry and beverage with email signup and purchase of any 1/3 Thickburger.
IHOP: Join the Pancake Revolution for a free full stack of Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity pancakes and a free birthday meal.
Joe’s Crab Shack: Snag a free appetizer when you sign up for Joe’s Catch.
Longhorn Steakhouse: Sign up for this restaurant’s newsletter and receive a free appetizer with the purchase of one adult entrée.
McDonald’s: Get a free sandwich when you download the app and use mobile pay on any order of $1 or more.
Mimi’s Cafe: Get a free 2-pack of croissants or muffins with email signup.
Moe’s Southwest Grill: Get a free order of nachos with any regular drink purchase plus get a free burrito on your birthday!
O’Charley’s: Get a free appetizer when you sign up for this restaurant’s O’Club.
Olive Garden: Join the Olive Garden eClub for a free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of two adult entrées.
Quiznos: Download the Quiznos Loyalty app and receive a free 4″ sub with any purchase.
Red Lobster: Sign up for a free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of two adult entrées.
Ruby Tuesday: Get a free appetizer worth up to $10 with the purchase of one adult entrée plus get a free burger or salad bar on your birthday.
Schlotzsky’s Deli: Get a free small Original just by downloading this restaurants app.
Texas Roadhouse: Get a free appetizer when you sign up for this restaurant’s email list.
TGI Friday’s: Sign up for your choice of a free appetizer or dessert on your next visit.
Zaxby’s: Join the Zax email club and receive a free sandwich meal.
Note: Some email offers may arrive immediately while others could take a few days. Each rewards program works differently and can change at any time without notice. Be sure to read the fine print on the offer. If in doubt, call your local store or restaurant to be sure they’ll honor the deal.
Visit ClarkHoward.com for more info, or get his best-selling books signed with free shipping at GetClarkSmart.com.