Birthday Freebies Program member and receive a free slice of cheesecake on your birthday with any purchase, which will expire 14 days after your big day. thecheesecakefactory.com CHICK-FIL-A Around New Orleans By Julianna Steen
In my book, your birthday should be a national holiday and should be celebrated as such. The only thing better than eating an insane amount of sugar and receiving presents is when they’re free. There are dozens of restaurants around town that give you free or discounted things for your special day, from coffee to appetizers to dessert. Most require you to sign up for their rewards systems, while a few sneakily require you to buy something to cash in on your birthday freebie. But how are you expected to keep track of them all?! Don’t worry, I’ve put in the work for you, compiling them all into one place so you can go down the list and make the most of your birthday. AMC Make sure you’re an AMC Stubs Insider member 30 days before your birthday so you can enjoy a large popcorn on them (and some members also get a free large fountain drink) beginning the first day of the month. amctheatres.com APPLEBEE’S If you make a purchase of $15 or more, you can celebrate with a free dessert on your birthday as long as you’re signed up for their email list. applebees.com AUNTIE ANNE’S Get a free pretzel at Auntie Anne’s on your birthday with their rewards program as long as you spend $10 annually. auntieannes.com BASKIN ROBBINS Enjoy this sweet deal—a free scoop of ice cream—when you opt in to the Birthday Club. baskinrobbins.com BUFFALO WILD WINGS Sign up for the Buffalo Circle and you will receive a free order of snack-sized wings (boneless or traditional) at Buffalo Wild Wings. buffalowildwings.com CHEESECAKE FACTORY Become a Cheesecake Factory Reward
might be disappointed. The DD Perks program has changed—but you do get an all-day bonus of 3X points on any purchases made, so maybe if you buy a lot, you can earn a free drink? You can activate this offer the day before, day of, or day after your birthday. dunkindonuts.com FIREHOUSE SUBS Join their rewards to snag yourself a sub-none (get it?) medium sub with any purchase for your birthday. It’s valid for 7 days, starting on your birthday. firehousesubs.com IHOP If you’re signed up for their rewards program by the first of your birthday month, 5 PanCoinsSM will be deposited into your account, ready to be redeemed for a free full stack. ihop.com JASON’S DELI Download the app and add your birthday to your profile so they can send you a sweet treat. jasonsdeli.com KRISPY KREME You donut want to miss Krispy Kreme’s birthday 3-count of original glazed donuts. You’ll receive it in your rewards on your birthday. Valid for 30 days.
The more you love Chick-Fil-A, the more they love you. If you’re a Chick-Fil-A One member, you can snag a free chocolate chunk cookie or a chocolate fudge brownie. Silver members can pick any dessert, from a chocolate chunk cookie to a small milkshake or a frosted coffee. Red Members receive their choice of either a grilled or regular sandwich or 8- and 12-count nuggets. Signature Members will receive their choice of entrée. chick-fil-a.com CHILI’S Snag a free dessert on your birthday with Chili’s rewards. chilis.com CHIPOTLE Join Chipotle Rewards for a birthday reward. (The pictured party burrito on their website looks promising…) chipotle.com COLD STONE CREAMERY Create a “Gotta Have It” account and you’ll find yourself with a delicious birthday reward. coldstonecreamery.com CRUMBL You won’t have a crummy birthday if you join Crumbl’s rewards program—enjoy a free single cookie to use on your birthday. crumblcookies.com DAIRY QUEEN If you want the free Blizzard on your birthday (or the 6 days after), make sure to purchase something $1 or more within 45 days leading up to your birthday through your account. The offer will appear in the Deals tab of the DQ app on your birthday. dairyqueen.com DUNKIN’ DONUTS If you’re used to your free drink, you
krispykreme.com MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY/GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES
Load up on a free cookie cake slice or small ice cream in-store on your birthday if you’re a rewards member.
marbleslab.com MCDONALD’S
Download, register, and log in to My McDonald’s app for the perfect midday birthday snack: a free medium order of fries. mcdonalds.com NOTHING BUNDT CAKES There’s nothing “bundt”er than securing a free birthday Bundtlet because you’re part of their e-Club. nothingbundtcakes.com
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