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Nothing beats free food—but not all rewards programs and apps are created equally. We’ve saved you some time by putting together a list of restaurants that give you free food just for signing up for their rewards program. We’ll also cover a couple of apps like Too Good to Go and Food Finder, which help connect you with free or heavily discounted food in your area.
What is the app where you get free food?
The app Too Good to Go lets you purchase leftover food from local bakeries and restaurants at a greatly discounted price, while the Food Finder app helps you find local food assistance programs that give out free food to those in need.
Steps
Apps That Give You Free Food When You Sign Up
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1A&W Join A&W’s rewards program in the app or on the A&W website to earn a free root beer float on your birthday. [1] X Research source
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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2Abuelo’s Sign up for Abuelo’s rewards program on their website or in the app to get a free, unnamed food item during your next visit to the restaurant. [2] X Research source
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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3Applebee’s Sign up for Club Applebee’s on their website or in the app to earn a free appetizer, along with a free birthday dessert. [3] X Research source
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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4Andy’s Frozen Custard Join the #FANdys rewards program on the app or website to earn a free custard on your next trip.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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5Au Bon Pain Join the Bon Rewards program on their app or website to get 50 points automatically added to your account, which is equal to a free coffee, fountain drink, or bag of chips. [4] X Research source
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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6Auntie Anne’s Sign up for Auntie Anne’s rewards program to score a free pretzel after spending at least $1, and a free birthday pretzel after spending at least $10 at Auntie Anne’s establishments throughout the year. [5] X Research source
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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7Backyard Burgers Earn a free burger when you sign up for the Backyard Burgers Clubhouse on the website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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8Baskin-Robbins Earn a free birthday ice cream scoop on your birthday when you sign up on the Baskin-Robbins website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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9BD’s Mongolian Grill Get a free appetizer or dessert by getting the BD’s Rewards app on your phone. Being a Rewards member also earns you a free bowl on your birthday. [6] X Research source
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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10Buffalo Wild Wings Get 6 free wings during your birth month by signing up for the Blazin Rewards program on the website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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11Burger King Increase the size of your fries, drink, or hash browns for free once daily by signing up for Royal Perks on the Burger King website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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12California Pizza Kitchen Earn a free appetizer when you sign up for the CPK Rewards program on the website or app, along with a free birthday dessert.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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13Caribou Coffee Get a free drink after signing up for the Caribou Perks program on their website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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14Chick-fil-A Get a free birthday treat by signing up for the Chick-fil-A One rewards program on the website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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15Chili’s Earn a free chips & salsa or beverage as well as a free birthday treat by signing up for My Chili’s Rewards on their website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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16Chipotle Get free guacamole and a free birthday treat by signing up for Chipotle Rewards on their website or app. [7] X Research source
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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17Dairy Queen Earn a free birthday treat by signing up for DQ Rewards on their website or app. [8] X Research source
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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18Einstein Bros Bagels Get a free bagel with cream cheese, free coffee for one month, and a free egg birthday sandwich by signing up for their Rewards program on their website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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19Firehouse Subs Earn a free birthday sub by signing up for Firehouse Rewards on their website or app. [9] X Research source
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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20Hardee’s Earn a free sandwich when you sign up for Hardee’s My Rewards program on their website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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21IHOP Get free pancakes on your birthday by signing up for IHOP’s Rewards Program on their app or website . [10] X Research source
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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22Jamba Juice Earn 50% off a smoothie and get a free smoothie on your birthday by signing up for Jamba rewards on their website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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23Jimmy John’s Get a free sandwich after using Jimmy John’s Freaky Fast Rewards, along with a free birthday treat. You can sign up for Freaky Fast Rewards on the Jimmy John’s website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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24Krispy Kreme Join Krispy Kreme Rewards on their website or app to get a free donut.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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25McDonald’s Save $4 on the first order you place using the McDonald’s app. For more savings, sign up for their rewards program on their website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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26Panera Bread Get a free bakery item after joining the MyPanera program (and on your birthday). You can sign up for the MyPanera program on Panera’s website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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27Pizza Hut Earn a free birthday treat by signing up for the Hut Rewards program on their website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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28Popeyes Get a free birthday pie and free food items (like a small drink, regular side, or apple pie) with a $5 purchase by signing up for Popeyes Rewards on their website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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29Qdoba Get free chips and queso on your birthday by signing up for Qdoba Rewards on their website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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30Raising Cane’s Get a free “The Box Combo” meal 2 days after redeeming your Caniac Club card and confirming your email. [11] X Research source
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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31Ruby Tuesday Earn a free dessert or add-on to the Garden Bar within 1 month of signing up for Ruby Rewards on their website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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32Subway Get a free birthday treat and 250 points by joining Subway’s rewards program on their website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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33Taco Bell Get a free food item by signing up for the Taco Bell Rewards program on their website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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34Texas Roadhouse Get a welcome gift from Texas Roadhouse by signing up for their VIP Club on their website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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35Yogurtland Get a free dessert on your birthday by signing up for Yogurtland’s rewards program on their website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
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36Zaxbys Earn 5 Chicken Fingerz with a $5 order by signing up for Zax Rewardz on their website or app.
- Download app: iOS / Google Play
Free Food Tracker Apps
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1Too Good to Go Too Good to Go allows local restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores to sell their leftover food at a discounted price in “surprise bags” rather than tossing it out at the end of the day. Simply type your location into the app to see which establishments in your area partner with the app. [12] X Research source Download the app from the Google Play store or the iOS App Store .
- The app is available in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
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2Food Finder The Food Finder app helps you locate local food assistance programs in your area. All you have to do is type in your location and look for red pins on the in-app map. You can download Food Finder on both the App Store and Google Play Store .
- The app highlights places like local churches and food banks.
Expert Q&A
Tips
- Don’t feel like signing up for a new program to earn birthday freebies? Check out this list of places that give you free stuff on your birthday (no sign-ups required).Thanks
- Feel like staying in for the night? Check out this article for ways to score free food on DoorDash .Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://awrestaurants.com/deals
- ↑ https://www.abuelos.com/rewards/faqs/
- ↑ https://www.applebees.com/en/offers
- ↑ https://www.aubonpain.com/
- ↑ https://www.auntieannes.com/rewards
- ↑ https://www.bdsgrill.com/rewards
- ↑ https://www.chipotle.com/rewards
- ↑ https://www.dairyqueen.com/en-us/rewards/
- ↑ https://www.firehousesubs.com/firehouse-rewards/