All the Birthday Freebies You Could (and Should!) Be Getting
Free stuff? That's worth celebrating.
Zack Angeline/Dotdash Meredith
Your birthday is the only day in the year that is all about you (except for weddings or graduations). It is the time to celebrate how awesome you are! You have every right to spend the day however you want, and your loved ones should follow suit. Many people have different ideas for celebrations. There are birthday parties, birthday dinners, and even birthday trips. For some, simply spending the day in peace and quiet is their wish. But one thing we can all agree on is that getting free stuff is always a welcome gift. Many restaurants offer reward programs that offer free items on your birthday. Find out which places offer free goodies, because...why not!
AMC Theatres
You can't go to the movies without popcorn. If you are an AMC Stubs Insider Member, you can get a free large popcorn. If you are an AMC Stubs Premier and A-List member, you can get a free large popcorn and a large drink. The great thing about this program is they load the reward at the beginning of your birthday month.
Auntie Anne's
Malls should really thank Auntie Anne's for keeping their doors open nowadays. On your first birthday, get a free pretzel when you join their rewards program. You also get a free pretzel when you sign up!
Ben & Jerry's
Who doesn't love Ben & Jerry's? Part of Ben Jerry's Flavor Fanatic program, you can get an inside scoop (pun intended) to their new flavors, 10% off on orders, and free ice cream on your birthday!
Chipotle
With a purchase of $5, you can get free chips and guac on your birthday if you are signed up on their rewards program.
Dairy Queen
The home of the Blizzard has rewards! Their rewards program offers a free "sweet treat" on your birthday.
Dunkin' Donuts
Dunkin's rewards program offers bonus points on your birthday. You can get three times the points on the day before, the actual day, and the day after your birthday to really stock up.
Jamba Juice
A good smoothie is much needed anytime of year. Jamba's rewards program offers a free smoothie on your birthday. Be aware that they require a minimum of 15 points for this offer.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
This may be the best birthday gift on the list because you can get a free dozen glazed doughnuts! You also get a freebie when you sign up. So if you are a glazed doughnut fanatic, you've hit the jackpot!
Sprinkles Cupcakes
Sprinkles changed the game when they started the first-ever cupcake ATM. They also have a pretty good loyalty program. Their program has different levels or tiers. The first tier "Vanilla Tier" offers a free cupcake on your birthday (up to 1,749 points in one calendar year). Their " Dark Chocolate Tier" (1,750 points in one calendar year) offer two free cupcakes on your birthday. Their highest "Red Velvet Tier," (4,000 points in one calendar year) offers a baker's dozen, 13 free cupcakes on your birthday!
Starbucks
Starbucks was one of the first ever to offer birthday rewards. They set the tone for others to follow. They have changed their terms over the years, but still offer a birthday treat. On the actual date, you can receive a free beverage or food item. The caveat is you have to have used your rewards app in the calendar year.
