Just about everyone today cannot help but look forward to their birthday, that special day where you can get away with just about anything. One of the main attractions of a birthday is the onset of birthday gifts which reminds people of their favorite holidays, like Christmas. At any rate, these birthday gifts serve as a distraction to the one absolute fact about your birthday: you are getting older! If that bothers you, then maybe the incentive this year focuses on finding as many distractions as possible.
For those mainly interested in receiving free gifts and benefits on their birthday, look no further than this guide to businesses that offer free stuff on anyone's birthday. By simply perusing this guide, you may find a business (or multiple businesses) nearby that offer "freebies;" however, you cannot escape the fine print even on your birthday. There are several aspects included when considering all of these deals. This list is step one to maximizing the birthday haul, but you must keep in mind that there is usually some sort of catch involved.
1. A&W All American Food
If you love root beer, this deal may resonate perfectly with you. Basically, the A&W All American Food restaurant offers a free root beer soda on your birthday, but you need to sign up for the A&W Mug Club in order to meet eligibility requirements.
2. Ace Hardware
By joining the Ace Rewards program on your birthday, you can receive $5 off of your next purchase.
3. American Eagle Outfitters
There is a discount for those that are interested in American Eagle clothing products. When you sign up for the American Eagle Rewards (AERewards) program, a discount of 15% is awarded on your birthday.
4. Applebee's
This may entice anyone with a sweet tooth. If you sign up for the Applebee's email club, Applebee's can hook you up with a free dessert when you dine in on your birthday.
5. Arby's
Arby's offers a free milkshake on your birthday for signing up for the Arby's email list, but you need to make an actual purchase to be eligible for this milkshake.
6. Atlanta Bread Company
If you join the Atlanta Bread Company's Loyalty Program, they offer you a free cookie on your birthday.
7. Au Bon Pain
If you are in the mood for a free lunch, sign up for the Au Bon Pain eClub.
8. Auntie Anne's
These pretzels are amazing. Earn a free pretzel on your birthday by simply downloading the My Pretzel Perks app.
9. Aveda
If you join the Aveda Rewards Program, you are eligible to receive a $20 gift on your birthday.
10. Baja Fresh
If you are in the mood for a free burrito, Baja Fresh has you covered on your birthday. In order to qualify for this burrito, you must join Club Baja.
11. Barnes and Noble
This is a way to secure an extra present for your child. By signing up for the Barnes & Noble Kids Club, your kid is eligible to receive a free cupcake on their birthday.
12. Baskin Robbins
This is for all of the ice cream lovers in the world; sign up for the Birthday Club (seems appropriate) in order to receive free ice cream on the special day.
13. Beef 'O' Brady's
Next time you decide to dine at Beef 'O' Brady's for your birthday, be sure to sign up to join Team 'O' Brady's. This action gains you a free appetizer provided that you purchase an entree.
14. Ben & Jerry's
This is another opportunity for the opportunistic ice cream lover. Ben & Jerry's gives out free ice cream for your birthday when you sign up for membership in ChunkSpelunkers.
15. Benihana
This deal is sweet. Sign up and join Chef's Table in order to receive $30 in credit for use during your birthday.
16. Bennigan's
This is another email club deal, or in this case, Bennigan's has an E-Club that you can join. For joining, you can receive a buy one get one entree and free dessert.
17. Big Boy
Still looking for free dessert? Check out the Big Boy Email Club to secure free dessert on your birthday.
18. Black Angus Steakhouse
For those who have a hunger for steak, you may want to look into the Black Angus Steakhouse Prime Club. When purchasing an entree on your birthday, you are eligible for a free steak entree, so basically this is a two for one deal.
19. Boston Market
When signing up for the Boston Market VIP Club, you can receive a free dessert on your birthday, but you must purchase a meal with the dessert.
20. Buca di Beppo
This is another good deal. For signing up for the Buca di Beppo eClub before going in for your birthday, you will receive free pasta on your birthday visit as well as a $20 gift card.
21. Buffalo Wild Wings
Gain some extra snack food (bite size wings) by signing up for the Buffalo Circle before making your next birthday visit.
22. Captain D's
For this deal, you must join the D's Club to be eligible on your birthday. For joining this club, you are awarded a sign up gift of a free meal, and on your birthday you can receive an additional free meal.
23. Caribou Coffee
By simply signing up for the email newsletter, you can get a free drink on your birthday.
24. Carrabba's Italian Grill
In order to win a free appetizer and buy one get one entree, you can sign up for the Amici Club then stroll in for your birthday.
25. Chick fil a
If you want a special birthday present from Chick fil a, sign up to be an email insider.
26. Chili's
There are two ways to get something at Chili's. Sign up for My Chili's Rewards to gain yourself a free dessert, or you can sign up for the Email Club and receive free chips and guacamole.
27. Chuck E. Cheese
Everyone needs more tokens at this place, so sign up for the Chuck E. Cheese Club to get more free tokens.
28. Cinnabon
By joining Club Cinnabon, you can receive a free birthday gift (maybe it's a cinnabon).
29. Cold Stone Creamery
If you sign up for the My Cold Stone Club, you receive a buy one get one coupon to use on your birthday.
30. Columbia Sportswear
You can receive 20% on your birthday by simply signing up for the Columbia Rewards program.
31. Country Buffet
If your kid has a birthday coming up, you can get them a free meal by signing up for the Birthday Kids Club.
32. Cracker Barrel
This is a great deal. Just go in on your birthday and tell them to receive a free dessert.
33. CVS
You can join the CVS Beauty Club to receive a grand total of $3 in ExtraBucks for your birthday.
34. Dairy Queen
Join the Blizzard Fan Club on your birthday to be eligible for a buy one get one free deal on blizzards.
35. Dave & Buster's
If you want $10 ffor games at Dave & Buster's, sign up for the Dave & Buster's Rewards program.
36. Del Taco
You can earn a free premium shake at Del Taco for joining the Raving Fan eClub.
37. Denny's
A free grand slam breakfast is awaiting anyone stopping by Denny's on their birthday; all that is needed is a valid ID for proof.
38. Dippin' Dots
By simply joining the Dot Crazy! Email & Rewards Program, you receive free dippin' dots on your birthday.
39. Disney Movie
You can receive 100 points as a birthday gift towards Disney movies if you are signed up for the Disney Movie Rewards.
40. Don Pablo's
A $10 gift card is awarded on anyone's birthday who signs up to become a Habaneros Member.
41. Dunkin' Donuts
When a member of the DD Perks Program has a birthday, a free drink is awaiting that member.
42. Einstein Bros. Bagels
If you join the Schmear Society, you are eligible to receive a free egg sandwich on your birthday provided that you make some sort of purchase.
43. Famous Footwear
Earn a free gift from Famous Footwear by joining their rewards program.
44. Firehouse Subs
You can get a free sub for simply showing your ID on your birthday.
45. First Watch
When signed up for the Sun eClub, you can receive a free entree on your birthday.
46. Friendly's
Another one for the ice cream lovers, you can get a free sundae on your birthday by joining the BFF Club.
47. Fuddruckers
If you join the Fuddruckers Club, you can earn yourself a free burger when making a purchase there for your birthday.
48. Hallmark
You can become a Hallmark Crown Rewards Member on your birthday in order to receive an entire card for free; you can also get 20% off of your next card.
49. Hard Rock Cafe
If you want free dessert on your birthday, you can sign up for the Hard Rock Rewards program to receive that dessert.
50. Hooters
Want free wings at Hooters? Join the hooters club and receive a free batch of wings on that birthday.
51. IHOP
There is this thing call the Pancake Revolution which you can join. Doing so warrants a free pancake breakfast on your birthday.
52. Jamba Juice
By signing up for the Jamba Insider Rewards Program, you are eligible for a free smoothie/juice beverage.
53. Jason's Deli
There is a Birthday Club with Jason's Deli, so you can sign up for a free $5 coupon.
54. Jersey Mike's Subs
The act of signing up for the email club gains anyone a free sub and drink on their birthday.
55. Joe's Crab Shack
Look into the Joe's Catch E-Club in order to receive a free appetizer on the special day.
56. Kmart
Another one for the kid, sign up to the Birthday Club before your child's next birthday. Next time you visit on that day, your kid gets a gift from Kmart and $5 to spend in the store.
57. Krispy Kreme
Want a free donut? Sign up for the Krispy Kreme Club (known as Friends of Krispy Kreme) in order to receive a free donut on your birthday.
58. Lenny's Subs
Get a free sub for joining the Lenny's Rewards Program; it is simple as that.
59. Longhorn Steakhouse
You can get some extra birthday benefits for setting up a My Longhorn account.
60. Macaroni Grill
Free birthday dessert is awarded for beneficiaries signed up to the email club.
61. The Melting Pot
Before visiting the Melting Pot on your birthday, make sure to sign up for the Fondue Club. You can be eligible for free fondue on your special day.
62. Moe's Southwest Grill
Joining the eWorld of Moe's allows anyone on their birthday to receive a free burrito.
63. Noodles & Company
You can get a free dish of noodles on your birthday by simply signing up for the associated EClub.
64. Not Your Average Joe's
Once again, signing up for the associated email club qualifies you for birthday rewards.
65. Nothing Bundt Cakes
By joining the eClub, you are eligible for a free birthday bundtlet.
66. Olive Garden
Signing up to the eClub warrants either a free dessert or appetizer when dining at Olive Garden.
67. On the Border
There is something called the Club Cantina with On the Border which awards birthday gifts to its members.
68. Orange Julius
Joining the Julius League gains a free drink coupon for birthday members.
69. Outback Steakhouse
Signing up for email alerts with Outback Steakhouse sets you up for a free dessert with the purchase of an entree on your birthday.
70. Panera Bread
You can join MyPanera to earn credit to your loyalty card; this credit is awarded on your birthday.
71. Perkins
Signing up for the Perkins E-club earns you a pie slice on your birthday when dining in.
72. Pickberry
If you sign up for the Pickcard, you are eligible for a free yogurt on your birthday.
73. Qdoba
Jumping onto the Rewards Program with Qdoba makes you eligible for a related birthday gift.
74. Red Lobster
You are eligible for a birthday gift when you are signed up in the associated club for Red Lobster.
75. Red Robin
Membership in the Red Robin Rewards Program gains you access to an entire birthday burger.
76. Redbox
By signing up for the Redbox Play Pass, you earn a free rental for a night.
77. Rita's Italian Ice
You may be able to get some free water ice if you sign up for the Birthday Club.
78. Romano's Macaroni Grill
Just by signing up for the Romano newsletter, you can get a free dessert on your next visit.
79. Ruby Tuesday
If you join So Connected with Ruby Tuesday, you can get a free burger for the special day.
80. Sephora
Signing up with Beauty Insider and Sephora earns you the right to a free gift on your birthday.
81. Smashbox
You can receive a free gift on your birthday by simply signing up for the Pretty Points Program.
82. Sonic
If you love sonic then you can probably get on board with this deal. Sign up for My Sonic and win either tater tots, a drink, or a creamslush on your birthday.
83. Starbucks
All of the Starbucks junkies out there may want to sign up for Starbucks Rewards before their next birthday. They can be eligible for a free drink and an additional 15% off of the online store.
84. Steak 'n Shake
This deal is great. If you sign up for the eClub, you get a free double cheese steakburger and fries.
85. Subway
Look into the Subway Eat Fresh Club because it offers a free drink and sub for anyone's birthday.
86. Taco Cabana
Signing up for the Taco Cabana eClub gains the signer a free flauta plate for his/her birthday.
87. TCBY
If you want a free yogurt on your birthday, you can sign up for the TCBY eClub in order to obtain a free yogurt.
88. Texas Roadhouse
In the mood for a free appetizer? Join the Texas Roadhouse email club to receive a free appetizer when dining in for your birthday.
89. TGI Friday's
When you sign up for the Give Me More Stripes program, you become eligible for a free dessert with the purchase of an entree on your birthday.
90. Tony Roma's
If you want a free whole entree at Tony Roma's, you can join the email club in order to claim such as prize.
91. Toys R Us
Definitely check this deal out. As soon as you have a child, you must sign up for the Rewards R Us program. Toys R Us sends your child a gift and card every year on his or her birthday all the way up to age ten!
92. Tropical Smoothie Cafe
By joining Club Tropical, members are eligible for a birthday gift from Tropical Smoothie Cafe (maybe it's a smoothie).
93. ULTA
You can set up an ULTA account to receive a free gift on your birthday.
94. Uno Pizzeria & Grill
If you want a free entre from Unos just sign up to their email club, you will receive a free entre when dining in for your birthday.
95. Victoria's Secret
Account members of the Angel Card offered by Victoria's Secret receive $10 in credit every year for their birthday.
96. Waffle House
Who loves Waffle House? Membership in the Waffle House Regulars Club warrants a free waffle whenever someone happens to visit on that special day.
97. Wendy's
After signing up for the WendyMail alerts, you can take a dollar off of any combo purchase on your birthday.
98. Wienerschnitzel
If you want a free coupon every year on your birthdyay, look into the Wiener Lovers Club and sign up.
99. Wingstop
Do you love french fries? Sign up for the email club for Wingstop to get a free order of fries on your birthday.
100. World Market
You can receive either 10% or $10 off a purchase for your birthday after signing up for the Explorer Rewards Program.
101. Zaxby's
Membership into the Zaxby's Email Club gains you a free appetizer on your birthday.
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