by Brynne Conroy (Contributor)
Updated August 2, 2023
Hooray! It’s your birthday!
The last thing you should do is pay for stuff. So we’ve put together a list of 102 places where you can get birthday freebies, updated for 2023.
Most of these places require you to sign up for their email list or join their rewards club at least seven days before your birthday.
So get busy now and enjoy the free birthday stuff as it rolls in on your big day.
102 Places to Get Birthday Freebies
These restaurants and retailers will provide you with free treats for your birthday. Be sure to sign up in advance.
Food & Drink
1. A&W All American Food
Get a free root beer float on your birthday by joining the Mug Club.
2. ABC Liquor
Sign up for ABC Liquor Access to get a “birthday gift.”
3. Abuelo’s
When you join the Mi Abuelo’s Rewards program, you’ll receive a free birthday entree as long as you’ve eaten at Mi Abuelo’s with your rewards account at least twice over the past year.
4. Arby’s
Sign up for an Arby’s Rewards account and get a free medium shake on your birthday when you make any purchase. You’ll also get a coupon for 25% off your first order, but you have to use it within 14 days.
5. Auntie Anne’s
Download the Pretzel Perks app, and get a free pretzel after your first purchase of $1 or more. Plus, you’ll get a free pretzel on your first birthday after signup. After the first year, you may get either free points or free pretzels on your birthday going forward.
6. Baja Fresh
Sign up for Club Baja to get a “special offer” on your birthday.
7. Baskin Robbins
Create an account, join the Birthday Club, and get a free scoop of ice cream on your birthday.
Another freebie! Even if it’s not your birthday, you can get a free financial plan, customized just for you.
8. bd’s Mongolian Grill
Get a free bowl on your birthday with the purchase of another bowl when you join BD’s Rewards. Plus, get a free starter or dessert just for signing up. After you claim your initial freebie, you’ll be issued a $10 off coupon for your next visit.
9. Benihana’s
Register for the Chef’s Table, and you’ll get a $30 birthday certificate.
10. Ben & Jerry’s
Sign up to be a Flavor Fanatic and get free ice cream for your birthday.
11. Bertucci’s
When you join Bertucci’s eClub, you’ll get a “special gift” on both your birthday and your anniversary.
12. Big Boy
Joining the I Love Big Boy email club gets you a free dessert on your birthday. Plus, you’ll get another free dessert just for signing up.