Freebies and Deals

Introduction to Freebies and Deals

If your birthday is in July, you’re in luck! It may be America’s birthday month, but restaurants and businesses nationwide want to celebrate you with amazing freebies and discounts to make your birthday that much more special. If you don’t mind giving out your email address, you can take advantage of free coffee, a bundtlet cake, sub sandwich, and many more incredible offers. So get ready to blow out those candles and keep reading for ways to save on your birthday:

Food

Celebrate your birthday with a variety of free food and discounts from top restaurants and cafes. Some notable offers include:

• A&W All American Food: Celebrate your birthday with a free root beer float when you join the A&W Mug Club.
• Applebee’s: Join Club Applebee’s to get a free birthday dessert.
• Arby’s: When you sign up for Arby’s Rewards, you can get a free dessert on your birthday. Choose between an Arby’s regular shake, turnover, or cookie. No purchase necessary. Online only and valid for 30 days after issuance.
• Auntie Anne’s: Free pretzel on your birthday after you’ve spent $10+ annually and have downloaded the app and joined Auntie Anne’s Rewards.
• Baskin Robbins: Free scoop of ice cream on your birthday when you opt into the Birthday Club.
• Benihana: Register for The Chef’s Table and receive a free $30 birthday certificate during the month of your birthday.
• Ben & Jerry’s: You’ll receive a "cone-gratulatory surprise on your birthday" when you sign up for the Flavor Fanatics program.
• Bob Evans: Kids 12 and under can get a free birthday meal with the purchase of a regular adult entree with an email signup.
• BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse signature dessert — Pizookies — are free on your birthday when you sign up for their rewards program.
• Boston’s Pizza: Get a free dessert on your birthday when you register to join their rewards program.
• Bucca di Beppo: Sign up for Bucca di Beppo’s eClub and for your birthday you’ll get a free colossal brownie sundae (a value of $18.99).
• Buffalo Wild Wings: Get 6 free wings during your birthday month when you’re signed up for Blazin’ Rewards.
• Cheesecake Factory: Enjoy a free slice of cheesecake on your birthday when you sign up for Cheesecake Rewards.
• Chicken Salad Chick: As a Craving Credits member, you’ll receive a free Original Chick meal on your birthday.
• Chipotle: Chipotle rewards members can get a free surprise reward on their birthday.
• Cinnabon: Cinnabon Rewards members can get a free 16 oz. cold brew on their birthday.
• Crumbl Cookie: Sign up for Crumbl rewards and enjoy a free single voucher to use on your birthday.
• Culver’s: Celebrate with a free 1-scoop dish with one topping when you sign up for My Culver’s.
• Edible Arrangements: Get a free 6 count chocolate-dipped fruit box for your birthday when you sign up for Edible Rewards.
• Einstein Bros. Bagels: Free egg sandwich on your birthday with any purchase when you sign up for Einstein Bros. Rewards.
• Firehouse Subs: Get a free medium sub on your birthday with any purchase when you sign up for Firehouse Rewards.
• Honeybaked Ham Co.: Join HoneyBaked Ham Rewards for $9 in HoneyBaked Cash that can be used toward your next in-store or online purchase.
• IHOP: Get free birthday pancakes when you sign up for IHOP’s rewards program.
• Jamba Juice: Get a free smoothie on your birthday when you join Jamba Rewards.
• Jersey Mike’s: Enjoy a free sub sandwich on your birthday if you’re an existing rewards member and have purchased a regular sub within the last year.
• Krispy Kreme: Krispy Kreme customers can score 3 ct. original glazed doughnuts after joining the rewards program. The offer may vary.
• La Madeleine: La Madeleine customers can get a free birthday bakery treat when they download the La Madeleine app and join the rewards program.
• Moe’s Southwest Grill: Join Moe Rewards and get a cup of guac or queso on your birthday every year.
• Nothing Bundt Cakes: Join the Nothing Bundt Cakes eClub for a free bundtlet on your birthday! To redeem, head to your preferred bakery. You may also be asked to show ID.
• Popeyes: Joining Popeyes Rewards gets a free apple pie on your birthday.
• Portillo’s: Join the Portillo’s Birthday Club for a free slice of their famous chocolate cake on your birthday.
• Rainforest Cafe: Join Landry’s Select Club and receive a $25 birthday reward.
• Red Robin: Unlock birthday freebies like a free fire-grilled burger (once during the month of your birthday) when you join Red Robin Royalty.
• Sbarro: Get a free slice of pizza with a purchase of $5 or more online or in the Sbarro app when you join Sbarro Rewards.
• Smoothie King: Healthy Rewards members can get a free smoothie on their birthday.
• Sprinkles Cupcakes: Join their loyalty program to earn points. The vanilla tier (1-7 visits in a calendar year) will get one free cupcake on their birthday. The Dark Chocolate tier (8+ visits) gets two cupcakes on their birthday and the Red Velvet tier (40+ visits in a calendar year) gets a baker’s dozen or 13 free cupcakes on their birthday.
• Starbucks: Starbucks Rewards members can get a free drink or food item of their choice every year on their birthday.
• Yogurtland: Sign up for Real Rewards and get a free birthday treat.

Make-up & Jewelry

Don’t forget about the amazing deals on make-up and jewelry for your birthday:

• Aveda: Get a free composition oil with any purchase on your birthday when you create an account and add your birthday to your profile.
• Bare Minerals: Become a Rewards Member to receive a surprise birthday gift.
• Kendra Scott: Kendra Scott is offering 50% off one Fashion Jewelry item and/or 25% off one Fine, Demi-Fine, Home or Watch Collection Item when you become an Insider.
• Sephora: Become a Beauty Insider and receive a free birthday gift. A $25 minimum purchase is required for online redemption.
• Ulta: Join Ulta Beauty Rewards and choose from a selection of free birthday gifts.
• Yankee Candle: Join Fragrance Family Rewards to receive a free gift on your birthday.

Entertainment

Enjoy your birthday with special offers from entertainment venues:

• AMC Theaters: AMC Stubs Insider members can get a free large popcorn on their birthday and AMC Stubs Premiere & A-List members can get a free large popcorn and free large fountain drink.
• Build a Bear Workshop: Anyone at any age celebrating a birthday can get a Birthday Treat Bear for the special price of the age they’re turning. Adults must sign up to become a Build-A-Bear Bonus Club member and register their children’s birthdays. Then just stop into a Build-A-Bear workshop and let a staff member know how old the child is turning. No need to bring in any proof of age or identification. The special offer can be redeemed any day during their birthday month.
• Medieval Times: Sign up and receive a special coupon code to use during your birthday month.

Clothing

Update your wardrobe with birthday discounts from your favorite clothing stores:

• American Eagle: Sign up for the American Eagle Real Rewards program and you’ll get a $5 birthday reward.
• Anthropologie: Sign up for AnthroPerks at least two weeks before your birthday to get a 20% off coupon to use during your birthday month.
• DSW: Become a DSW VIP and get $5 off to spend any time during your birthday month.
• Famous Footwear: Join Famously You Rewards for $5 birthday reward cash. Plus, earn 2X points per dollar on all purchases during your birthday month.
• Madewell: Become a Madwell Insider to receive a free birthday gift (usually a coupon for a steep discount).
• Target: Join Target Circle for 5% off an entire Target run for any one-time use in the next 30 days after your birthday.
• Victoria’s Secret: Join Victoria’s Secret Rewards for a $10 reward for your birthday.

Miscellaneous

Other miscellaneous birthday offers include:

• Hefty: To celebrate its 60th birthday, Hefty is making clean-up a little more festive with limited-edition Ultra Strong Trash Bags scented like birthday cake — complete with notes of vanilla frosting and rainbow sprinkles. These playful bags still pack Hefty’s signature strength and odor control, but here’s the real treat: each box is just 60 cents, exclusively at shop.hefty.com/products/birthday, while supplies last.
• Trader Joe’s: Reportedly, Trader Joe’s has been known to give some lucky customers free flowers on their birthday. But it’s not a given. According to SFGate, TJ crew members are "permitted to give away free flowers and other items at their own discretion." You should not walk into a store and ask for free flowers. Instead, let the fact that it’s your birthday come up in natural conversation and wait and see if an employee offers flowers or another small item as a kind gesture.

Conclusion

Birthdays are a time for celebration, and with these amazing freebies and deals, you can make your special day even more memorable without breaking the bank. From delicious food to exciting entertainment and great shopping discounts, there’s something for everyone. So, go ahead, sign up for those rewards programs, and get ready to blow out the candles