This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Miami chapter.
I love birthdays, and it’s not just because of the presents and parties. It’s mostly because I get to eat cake (on my birthday and for the next week) and I get free food. In the past, my parents would take me out to dinner, but now that I’m in college my parents aren’t usually there to celebrate it with me. Luckily, there are a bunch of chain restaurants all across the United States where I can get a ton of free food and drinks for my special day no matter where I am. To make it even better, some of these restaurants offer specials throughout the whole month and not just on the day of your birthday. For most of these, all you have to do to redeem them is sign up for the rewards program. If you want to make your special day/month even more special, check out these 123 chain restaurants that offer free food on your birthday.
1. Applebee’s
Dessert’s on the house for members of the chain’s Club Applebee’s. My roommate is a server at Applebee’s, and word on the street is you’ll also get a pretty cool birthday song, also on the house.
2. Arby’s
Sign up for Arby’s Extras and receive a coupon for a free curly fry and small shake on your birthday.
3. Auntie Anne’s
Signing up for Pretzel Perks gets you a free classic pretzel just for you and your day if you spend $10 annually at the chain.
4. Baja Fresh
Join Club Baja and get a free taco for signing up and a free burrito on your birthday with another purchase.
5. Baskin Robbins
Sign up for Baskin Robbins Birthday Club and get a free scoop of ice cream on your birthday.
6. Ben & Jerry’s
Sign up to be a Flavor Fanatic at Ben & Jerry’s and you’ll get a free scoop on your b-day.
7. Benihana
Sign up online for Benihana’s The Chef’s Table and get a $30 gift certificate during the month of your birthday.
8. BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
A free Pizzookie is coming your way on your birthday if you sign up for Premier Rewards Plus.
9. Black Angus Steakhouse
Get a free Cowboy Cookie with the purchase of an entree on your birthday.
10. Black Bear Diner
Kick off the celebrations with a free “Bearthday Breakfast” when you sign up for the Bear Lovers E-Club.
11. Bojangles
Sign up for the E-Club and you’ll get a free Bo-Berry Biscuit on your day with a purchase.
12. Breugger’s Bagels
Your day of birth will grant you one free bagel and your choice of cream cheese with purchase when you sign up for its email club.
13. Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
If you haven’t had Bruster’s, allow me to change your life – with a BOGO waffle cone discount on your birthday when you sign up for the e-club. You’ll also earn $3 off as soon as you sign up for the club, too!
14. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
15. Buffalo Wild Wings
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