35 Places to Get Birthday Freebies on Your Special Day

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It’s your birthday ! We feel strongly that the universe owes you good things on your special day, and thankfully, these stores and restaurants agree. Check out all the birthday freebies you can get just for turning another year older—an excellent way to kick off the festivities.

Whether you’re looking for a celebratory donut, fragrance, or chicken wing, this list has it all. So the next time your birthday rolls around, add something special to your day (or online shopping cart) courtesy of these participating chains. This is one page you’re going to want to bookmark.

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The aroma of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels brings back fond memories of mall shopping. Feeling hungry? Add some free salty-sweet treats to your life by downloading the Auntie Anne’s Rewards app. When you join the rewards program, you get a free birthday pretzel if you spend $10 or more that year. You’re also able to rack up points for more free pretzels!

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Edible Arrangements isn’t just about celebrating others—you can treat yourself, too! Once you join the Edible Rewards program, if you’ve spent at least $29 during the past year, you can get a free box of six chocolate-dipped fruits (which is normally priced $12.99).

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Applebees is known for its nifty meal deals and tasty appetizers. And if you’re a member of its rewards program, Club Applebee’s , you can also get a free gift on your birthday . With a minimum purchase of $15 or more, members get a free birthday dessert from the menu, but exclusions do apply based on the location.

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Who can say no to a free sundae? After you become a Friendly’s Sweet Rewards member, you not only get a free medium sundae for your birthday, but also for signing up.

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Customers who join the Chili’s rewards program can get a free dessert on their birthday. But the general perks for members of this casual dining chain also include free chips and salsa, free non-alcoholic beverages, and free appetizers.

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As a Cinnabon rewards member , you can receive a 16-oz cold brew for your birthday. And if you’re looking for a Cinnabon treat to go with that coffee, you can get four bonbites just for signing up!

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Prefer cookies to cake? Make a Crumbl account through the Crumbl App or online for your free birthday cookie. Click “Earn Free Crumbl,” and the option to “Add your birthday” should be available online. For the app, a “Join Birthday Club” tab will appear instead.

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You can use this reward to pick up an item in-store or online. Remember, however, that your birthday gift reward expires 30 days after it’s available, so be sure to use it before then. Based on your Fragrance Family membership status, Fragrance Fans can use their birthday reward to get a free Signature Small Tumbler Candle , while Fragrance Lovers can get a Signature Large Candle as their free gift.

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“As a member, you will be eligible to receive a birthday gifts once a year if your birthday is included in your profile at least seven business days before the first day of your birthday month,” the terms state. “The birthday gift may be additional bonus points or items we’ve selected at our discretion.”

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When it comes to free birthday gifts, Sephora is one brand that isn’t afraid to switch up its offerings each year. Customers must be enrolled in one of three Sephora memberships : Beauty Insider, VIB, or Rouge. The 2024 gift lineup includes products like a Kosas Lip and Brown Set , Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Look Birthday Set , and the Youth To The People Cleanse & Hydrate Skincare Birthday Set , to name a few.

Online, however, a $25 purchase or more is required to redeem your gift online. Keep in mind that the gifts can vary depending on whether you’re shopping online or in-store. Make sure to redeem your birthday gift during your cake month or a few weeks before or after your birthday.

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According to its website, members of Golden Corral’s Good as Gold Club are eligible for “special birthday offers.” The website doesn’t list which items are offered, but members do get a free drink upon sign-up and exclusive coupons with the membership.

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Join Longhorn Steakhouse’s eClub to receive “special offers and coupons on your special day.”

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This offer will only work for 14 days, and when redeeming Papa Johns rewards, it’s good practice to call ahead to see if your location participates.

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To get birthday perks at Pizzeria Uno, make sure to join the Uno Extras program . If you’ve spent $20 or more at Uno over the past year, you get a birthday coupon. Members also get a free individual pizza with any purchase when signing up.

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When you join the JCPenney Rewards program, the retailer will help you celebrate your birthday in style. Members get a $10 JCPenney CashPass Reward, which is 200 points added to their account. You can also combine your CashPass with other coupons to maximize your deal!

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If you are a member of the Victoria’s Secret & PINK Rewards program , you can receive $10 in rewards for your birthday. That reward can rise to $15 if you have a Victoria’s Secret or PINK credit card and have spent $750 or more within the past year.

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Become an Ultimate Rewards member to add some glamour to your special day. For your birthday, Ulta offers you a variety of beauty gifts, and this year you can expect products like the travel size OUAI Leave-In Conditioner , Alterna Caviar Moisture CC Cream deluxe sample , and the Peace Out Salicylic Acid Acne Healing Dots deluxe sample , to name a few.

If you’re a platinum or diamond member, you also get a $10 coupon. But Ulta showers you with birthday treatment your entire b-day month, as all the purchases you make during that time will earn you double points. Keep in mind that the gifts are limited, so be sure to act fast!

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