Nothing Beats Free!

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Everybody loves free stuff, especially when it comes in the form of food. Hundreds of businesses nationwide give out free products with either the download of their respective apps or on special events (like on your birthday). With only a simple app download and the creation of an account, you can receive goodies such as a free doughnut, free ice cream, or a surprise picked by the business. Here are 25 close businesses that you can take advantage of to reap the benefits:

  1. A&W – Receive a free Root Beer when you join the A&W Mug Club.
  2. Applebees – Get a free dessert when you sign up for the restaurants eClub, a Kadet favorite is the triple chocolate meltdown.
  3. Auntie Anne’s – Get a free pretzel when you download the My Pretzel Perks App. Try the savory roasted garlic and Parmesan pretzel or the cinnamon sugar pretzel.
  4. Baskin-Robbins – Receive free ice cream when you sign up for a Baskin-Robbins account and make sure to try the cotton candy ice cream or icing on a cake flavor.
  5. Buffalo Wild Wings – They will give you free snack-size wings when you sign up for the Buffalo Circle. If you’re looking for a mild sauce, go for the sweet barbecue.
  6. Chili’s – Indulge in a free dessert when you sign up for My Chilli’s Rewards. Try their delicious skillet chocolate chip cookie or the Salted caramel molten.
  7. Del Taco – When you join the Raving Fan Club, you will be rewarded with a free premium shake. The strawberry shake is made with real strawberries!
  8. Dunkin Donuts – Cool off with a free beverage when you join DD perks and try the Tropical Mango Smoothie or the Strawberry Coolatta to really tickle your taste buds!
  9. Firehouse Subs – Looking for lunch? Get a free medium sub when you sign up for Firehouse’s Rewards.
  10. Denny’s – Receive a free Grand Slam Breakfast when you tell your server it’s your birthday!
  11. Cracker Barrel – Just tell your server it’s your special day and receive a free dessert!
  12. Krispy Kreme – This certain reward is tougher to take advantage of because it is in Denver; however, it is well worth the drive for a nice warm free doughnut. Just join Friends of Krispy Kreme to do this.
  13. IHOP – Everyone loves a hot breakfast, so get a free meal on your birthday when you join the Pancake Revolution.
  14. Nothing Bundt Cakes – When you join their eClub, get a free Bundlet cake. Try their newest flavor, the Chocolate Turtle.
  15. Jamba Juice – Get a free juice or smoothie when you sign up for Jamba Insider Rewards.
  16. Jersey Mike’s – Receive a free sub and drink coupon when you sign up for the Jersey Mike’s Subs Email Club; my personal favorite is the Club Sub.
  17. Pinkberry – After you join their loyalty program, get rewarded with a free yogurt. Try the coconut milk salted caramel yogurt!
  18. Red Robin – Get a free burger when you join their eClub.
  19. Sonic Drive-In – Receive a free CreamSlush, tater tots, or drink when you sign up for My Sonic. Of all of the available choices CreamSlushes, make sure to try the Lemon-Berry flavor.
  20. Steak ‘n Shake – When you sign for their eClub, get a free double steakburger with cheese and a side of fries.
  21. Redbox – Tired of food? You can receive a free one-night rental when you sign up for Redbox play pass.
  22. Ruby Tuesday – Get a free burger after joining So Connected.
  23. Texas Roadhouse – Get rewarded with a free appetizer when you sign up for their email club. Personally, my favorite appetizers are the fried pickles and rattlesnake bites.
  24. Waffle House – Receive a free waffle when you join the Regulars Club.
  25. Starbucks – Last but not least, enjoy a free drink or treat plus a 15% off coupon for Starbucks Store online when you join My Starbucks Rewards. If you’re looking for non-coffee based drinks, try the Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher or the Strawberry Acai Refresher.

Swing by these nearby locations to receive your free treat!