Did you know that almost every restaurant chain in the US has some type of rewards program? It has become popular for restaurants to offer freebies and discounts for loyal customers. In this post, we are sharing with you chain restaurants with loyalty programs.
Whether you’re eating at a nicer restaurant where you have to leave a tip or at a fast food place, you can save more money with reward programs.
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Each restaurant has different benefits to their rewards program. You might have to earn points for rewards, or they may just send you coupons to your email.
Make sure that you read their rules for earning and redeeming rewards. Some restaurants offer lots of free food, and others just give discounts.
DISCLAIMER: we cannot guarantee that all of these restaurants participate in these programs. Sometimes restaurants only have programs available at specified restaurants. We will try to keep this list updated, but reward programs are subject to change.
A to Z List of Restaurants with Loyalty Programs
Applebee’s Grill & Bar
Sign up for the Applebee’s e-club to receive deals and a birthday treat sent right to your email.
When you sign up, you will get a free appetizer with the purchase of one entrée of equal or greater value.
Arby’s
Sign up for Arby’s e-club to receive coupons and news about new menu items sent right to your email.
Also, when you sign up you will get coupons for a free small fries and a small soft drink with the purchase of a signature sandwich.
Auntie Anne’s
Download My Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Perks mobile app to start earning rewards.
You will earn points to redeem for free pretzels. Plus, you will receive rewards via the app and receive a birthday treat during your birthday month.
When you download the app, you’ll receive a free pretzel reward after you make your first purchase of at least $1.
You will earn 10 points for every dollar spent, and then you can get a free pretzel with 250 points.
Baskin Robbins
Join Baskin Robbins’ Birthday Club to receive discounts, personalized offers, and a free scoop of ice cream on your birthday.
Plus, add family members’ birthdays to receive free scoops to share on their birthdays.
Bd’s Mongolian Grill
Join My bd’s Rewards for a free birthday meal, $5 off your next visit, and chances to earn and redeem points.
You can download the mobile app or create an account online using your email or Facebook account.
Biggby Coffee
Join Biggby’s B Happy Lounge and get discounts and a free birthday drink!
You can have rewards sent to your email, and you also have the option of registering a Biggby card.
Bojangles
Join Bojangles e-club and get news, deals, and more. Plus, receive a free 1/2 gallon of ice tea with a purchase when you sign up.
Also, get a Bo-Berry biscuit with a purchase every year on your birthday.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Join Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin’ Rewards to get discounts and earn points for free food items.
Get free wings during your birthday month, and get chances to win big prizes like VIP trips.
Your points can be redeemed for food or merchandise.
Burger King
Download the Burger King mobile app to get coupons and access to their menu on your phone.
Checkers or Rally’s
Sign up for the Checkers Email List to get exclusive offers, news, and more. Also, get FREE fries for signing up!
Cheesecake Factory
Sign up for the Cheesecake Factory newsletter and receive special offers, information about contests, new menu items, giveaways, recipes, and more.
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A One™ is a tiered membership program that you can join for free. There are three tiers based on how much you spend in a year: Member, Silver Member (1,000 points in a year), and Red Member (5,000 points in a year).
Each tier earns points for every dollar spent: Member (10 points per $1), Silver Member (11 points per $1), and Red Member (12 points per $1). Besides points, each tier also gets a free birthday reward, free food rewards, and free local food rewards.
If you are a Silver or Red Member, you can also gift your rewards to friends and family. Red Members also get insider content.
Chili’s
Sign up for My Chili’s Rewards for FREE chips & salsa or a non-alcoholic beverage on EVERY visit (as long as you visit at least once every 60 days).
Plus, get discounts, a free birthday treat, free kids meals, free desserts, free appetizers, and more!
You can use the mobile app or sign up online.
Chipotle
Sign up for Chipotle Rewards and earn points towards free food! You also get a special treat on your birthday!
Cold Stone Creamery
Join My Cold Stone Club to earn points and redeem rewards!
Earn one point for every $1 and receive a $5 off coupon once you reach 50 points.
Culver’s
Sign up for My Culver’s online or download the app to receive exclusive offers and news about your local Culver’s.
Dairy Queen
Join the Blizzard Fan Club and receive emails about the Blizzard of the month as well as a news and deals.
Denny’s
Join Denny’s Rewards to receive email rewards and news, 20% off discount welcome offer, and a birthday gift every year.
Dominos Pizza
Join Dominos Piece of the Pie Rewards and earn free pizza. You can also choose to receive e-mail offers from Dominos.
Dunkin’ Donuts
Sign up for DD Perks and earn points and redeem rewards. Use their app to order from your phone.
You get 5 points for every $1 spent, and 200 points earns you a free drink. Plus, they offer bonus-point offers.
If you can also choose to add money to your account to checkout faster.
Fazoli’s
Join Fazoli’s E-family and receive news and deals from your local Fazoli’s.
Download the Fazoli’s Rewards app to start earning points. You earn one point for every $1 spent, and then you can redeem these points for lots of different rewards.
Also, get a free order of pepperoni breadsticks with your purchase of a soft drink when you sign up.
Golden Corral
Sign up for Golden Corral’s Good as Gold Club to receive offers, menu news, and a birthday treat every year.
Hardee’s
Sign up for Hardee’s email for exclusive offers and news.
You will also receive a coupon for a free small fry and small beverage when you purchase a 1/3 lb. Thickburger.
Hungry Howie’s Pizza
Join Hungry Howie’s Rewards Program and start earning points for free food. You can also choose to join the e-mail club to receive more offers.
Earn 30 points for joining and then 10 points for every qualifying purchase.
IHOP
Join IHOP’s MyHop Rewards Program and get a free stack of pancakes, other special offers, and more!
You get free pancakes on your birthday, on your anniversary of joining, and for signing up.
Insomnia Cookies
When you sign up for the Insomnia Cookies’ Cookie Dough Loyalty Program, you will earn rewards for purchasing cookies.
For every $1 you spend, you earn one point. You will then get $10 to spend once you reach 100 points. You can also earn bonus points for spending more.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Sign up for Krispy Kreme Rewards and earn points for free doughnuts and beverages. Also, hear about exclusive offers first.
Get a free doughnut just for signing up!
McDonald’s
Download the McDonald’s mobile app to receive special offers as well as the ability to order and pay from your phone.
Noodles World Kitchen
Join Noodles Rewards to earn points towards free food! Noodles has a tiered rewards system, so the more you eat, the more points you earn.
The Classic Tier (0-1600 points) earns 8 points for every $1 spent.
Signature Tier (1601-6600 points) earns 10 points for every $1 spent.
The highest tier is the Premier Tier (6601+ points), and it earns 12 points for every $1 spent.
Olive Garden
When you join the Olive Garden e-club, you get discounts plus a free appetizer or dessert (with the purchase of 2 adult entrees) when you sign up! When you sign up for the e-club, you also have the option to add on other Darden Family Restaurants such as: Longhorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze Island Grille, Seasons 52, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, and more!
Olive Garden Rewards is only offered at certain restaurants, but you can earn points for free food. Plus, you get a $5 reward after your first visit. This rewards program is also available at some other Darden Family Restaurants.
Outback Steakhouse
Sign up for Dine Rewards and get earn 50% coupons with qualified visits.
Dine Rewards is available at Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming’s.
P.F. Chang’s
Join P.F. Chang’s Rewards to earn points for free rewards, get special offers, and a free birthday appetizer or dessert.
You will get 1000 points for signing up, and then earn 10 points for every $1 spent.
Papa John’s Pizza
Join Papa Rewards to earn points towards free food when you order online or in store. You will earn 1 point for every $1 spent. Get $10 Papa Dough for every 75 points.
Panera Bread
Join My Panera to earn rewards from your purchases like free bakery items and more.
Pizza Hut
Join Hut Rewards and earn 2 points for every $1 spent. Redeem points for free food.
Plus, get a special treat on your birthday.
Potbelly
Join Potbelly Perks and earn rewards like free food and free birthday treats. You earn one smile for every $2 spent. The more you spend, the more rewards you get.
Qdoba
Sign up for Qdoba Rewards and get points when you visit, and redeem those points for free food. The more times you visit, the more points you can earn per dollar.
Quiznos
Download Quiznos Toasty Points Loyalty app to earn free food and order from your phone.
You earn one point for every $1 spent. Then you can redeem your points for something as small as a drink or as large as a sub.
Red Lobster
Download My Red Lobster Rewards mobile app and earn points to redeem offers.
You get 75 points just for downloading the app. You will also get a special treat on your birthday.
Red Robin
Join Red Robin Royalty and receive great offers like a free birthday burger, free burger rewards, and much more!
You can also get extra discounts if you have served in the military or are a teacher.
Ruby Tuesday
Join So Connected to receive a free appetizer plus a free meal on your birthday. You will also receive exclusive offers in your email.
Starbucks
Become a Starbucks Rewards member and get offers, a free birthday drink or treat, free in-store refills, points to redeem for rewards, order and pay from your phone, and more!
You earn stars by purchasing Starbucks items (which includes coffee at the grocery store!).
There are also double-star days where you can earn extra stars.
Steak ‘n Shake
When you download the Steak ‘n Shake Rewards mobile app, you can order and pay for food straight from your phone. Also, you can earn free food through the app. When you sign up and make your first purchase from the app, you get a free specialty milkshake!
You can also sign up for the Steak ‘n Shake e-club to receive special offers, coupons, new products, and birthday treats right to your email. Get a FREE Double ’n Cheese ’n Fries when you join and a FREE specialty milkshake on your birthday.
Subway
Join Subway My Way Rewards and earn points when you purchase food at Subway. The points can be redeemed for free food, and you can order right from your phone.
T.G.I Fridays
Sign up for T.G.I. Fridays Rewards and get a free dessert or appetizer just for signing up.
Earn and redeem points for free food.
Taco Bell
Sign up for a Taco Bell account and receive discounts. You can also download the mobile app and order from your phone.
Texas Roadhouse
Subscribe to Texas Roadhouse’s email and get discounts and free stuff sent to your email.
Tim Hortons
Sign up for Tim Hortons’ email and receive coupons, news, contests, and more! After every seventh purchase, you get a reward!
Wendy’s
Download the Wendy’s mobile app and get exclusive discounts as well as the ability to order and pay right from your phone.
What are your favorite restaurant rewards programs?
Obviously there are more restaurant loyalty programs than what we listed, but are there any important ones that we missed that you really like?
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What an awesome list!! I knew of a few places, like Chilli’s and Chic a fila, but some of these I didn’t know.. I will be signing up for sure! Thanks for putting this list together. It is very helpful.
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