33 Restaurants that Offer Free Food with Reward Programs

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Download these fast food apps for instant deals and savings
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Who wants to buy food when you can get free food? There are tons of ways to earn yourself free food these days, and all it usually takes is downloading an app and sharing your email! Take a look at these fast food chains and restaurants offering freebies and perks daily.

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McDonald’s

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  1. Use McDonald’s mobile app to get daily deals and discounts. If you spend $4 on your first order, you’ll get $4 off—making a $4 meal free! Plus, medium fries are free any Friday with every $1 or more app purchase.[1]
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2

Chick-fil-A

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  1. Become a Chick-fil-A One member to earn points and win freebies. Simply download the Chick-fil-A app and start ordering. Every $1 spent is 10 points earned. With every 200 points, you can earn free hash browns, ice cream, or cookies.
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Burger King

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  1. Sign up for Burger King’s Royal Perks rewards program for free daily and monthly deals. New Perks members get a free Whopper, Chicken Sandwich, or Croissan’wich when they spend $3 or more. Plus, you can upsize an order of fries, drink, hash browns, or coffee for free once a day.[2]
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Taco Bell

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  1. Sign up for Taco Bell’s rewards program to get a free Crunchy Taco or Cinnamon Twists. Plus, you can even get a free Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze on your birthday.[3]
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Wendy’s

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  1. Use the Wendy’s app or sign up for their rewards program to get free stuff. The app has rotating coupons for free drinks or chili with any purchase (so never hesitate to refresh). If you join their rewards program, you’ll get a free Frosty on your birthday.[4]
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Chipotle

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  1. Join Chipotle’s rewards program to earn free guacamole and chips with your first order as a member. Along with free guac, you can earn points every time you order and use those points toward free meals.[5]
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Dairy Queen

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  1. Sign up for Dairy Queen’s Blizzard Fan Club to get a free Blizzard instantly. Then, check your receipt because you could earn a free Dilly Bar by completing a survey.
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Jack in the Box

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  1. Sign up for Jack in the Box’s text or mailing list to get a free medium fry. This deal happens instantly, and all it requires is sharing your email address or phone number. Plus, you may even get discounts for more free things in the future (such as 20% off your first order).
9

Subway

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  1. Take the survey at the bottom of your Subway receipt to earn freebies. While Subway does have a rewards program, they usually offer discounts and deals over freebies.[6] But the receipts are a different story! If you call the number listed and complete the survey, you can earn a free cookie or drink with your next purchase.
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Firehouse Subs

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  1. Join Firehouse Sub’s rewards program to instantly get a free large drink when you buy a sub. Plus, you’ll get a free medium sub on your birthday.[7]
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Jimmy John’s

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  1. Sign up for Jimmy John’s Freaky Fast Rewards program to get a free sub right away. The only thing you have to do is join the free membership and make your first purchase.[8]
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Jersey Mike’s

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  1. Order with the Jersey Mike’s app to get points and free subs. When you join Jersey Mike’s rewards program, you get exclusive discounts, a free birthday sub, and the chance to earn points for even more free things. At a minimum, 48 points gets you a free mini-sized sandwich.[9]
13

Sonic

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  1. Download the Sonic app and join their reward program to earn discounts and deals all year round. When you first sign up, you’ll earn a free drink of your choice. Then, if you’re lucky, you may get a second discount with your next purchase.
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Zaxby’s

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  1. Become a member of the Zax Fan Club and get a free Big Zax Snak. After you enjoy your freebie, you may even get more discounts throughout the year through the Zaxby’s app or your email.
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Popeye’s

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  1. Sign up for Popeye’s Rewards to earn daily deals. Right now, you can get 2 free pieces of chicken with any $10 order right when you sign up! As with most fast food apps, the coupons are constantly changing, so always be on the lookout.
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Steak n’ Shake

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  1. Become a Steak n’ Shake rewards member to get a free milkshake. All it takes is sharing your email, address, and name, and you’ll get a shake on the house!
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Culver’s

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  1. Sign up for the MyCulver’s rewards program to get a coupon for a buy 1 get 1 free value basket. Plus, you’ll get a free sundae on your birthday.[10]
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Checker’s

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  1. Download Checker’s app and sign up for their loyalty program to earn points towards a free meal or snack. The more you order through the app, the more chances you’ll have to get something free! Plus, the app offers exclusive discounts (like buy 1 get 1 free sandwiches).
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Hardee’s

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  1. Sign up for Hardee’s emailing list to get a free small fry and drink with the purchase of a burger. This freebie is immediate, and you may even get more coupons with time.
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Whataburger

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  1. Become a MyWhataburger Rewards member to get free food for every 5th order. Download the Whataburger app and make an account. Then, order through the app at least 5 times to start earning free food and extra discounts.
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Del Taco

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  1. Join Del Taco’s Del Yeah! Rewards program to get 2 free tacos. Plus, you’ll get a free regular-size shake on your birthday and a free coffee every day after 11 AM with another purchase.[11]
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Quizno’s

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  1. Join Quizno’s Toasty Points loyalty program to earn $5 off any purchase. This means if you order something for $5, you can use your rewards coupon to make it absolutely free![12]
23

White Castle

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  1. Download White Castle’s app and sign up for the Craver Nation loyalty program to earn freebies all year round. As your first discount, you’ll get a free combo meal.
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Raising Cane’s

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  1. Join the Caniac Club to score a free box combo meal. Unlike other fast food chains, Raising Cane’s uses physical rewards cards rather than in-app codes. So, go to your local Raising Cane’s, ask to join their Caniac Club, fill out the needed information, and wait for your coupon to come into your inbox.[13]
25

Domino’s

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  1. Use the Domino’s app to earn points and get a free medium pizza. With every order through the app, you earn 10 points, and with every 60 points, you get a free pizza.[14]
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Panera Bread

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  1. Join the MyPanera rewards program to get an instant free treat, pastry, or bagel through the Panera app. You’ll also get a free birthday treat on your special day and $0 deliveries on in-app orders.
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Noodles & Company

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  1. Join the Noodles Rewards program to get a free small entree with your first purchase. Plus, you’ll get a coupon for a free birthday surprise when your special day rolls around.[15]
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Moe’s Southwest Grill

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  1. Get a free cup of queso when you join Moe’s rewards program. Chips are always free at Moe’s, but you can earn yourself a free cup of queso just by handing over your email. Plus, on your birthday, you’ll get a free burrito.[16]
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Dunkin’ Donuts

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  1. Get a free drink or food item when you join Dunkin’s DD Perks club. This freebie is instantaneous! Plus, if you put your birthday into your account, you’ll also earn a free beverage on your special day.
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Starbucks

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  1. Download the Starbucks app and join their rewards program to get free drip coffee and tea refills in-store. Plus, for every $1 spent, you’ll earn 2 stars, and every 50 stars gets you a free coffee or bakery item.[17]
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Dutch Bros. Coffee

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  1. Download the Dutch Bros. app to earn points and free drinks. Like other fast food chains, the more you order from Dutch Bros., the more freebies you can get. Order through the app with your account to rake up the points and earn yourself a free beverage.
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Baskin Robbins

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  1. Download Baskin Robbin’s app to get a free scoop of ice cream. Simply add the app to your home screen and sign up for the mobile deals. Then, check your app’s account for your first coupon—a free scoop!
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Krispy Kreme

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  1. Get a free doughnut when you sign up for the Krispy Kreme mailing list. This is as easy as sharing your email address and checking your inbox! Plus, you’ll even get a special reward sent to you on your birthday.[18]
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References

  1. ↑ https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/download-app.html
  2. ↑ https://www.bk.com/bkrewards
  3. ↑ https://www.tacobell.com/rewards
  4. ↑ https://www.wendys.com/rewards
  5. ↑ https://chipotle.com/rewards
  6. ↑ https://www.subway.com/en-JO/MyWayRewards/HowItWorks
  7. ↑ https://www.firehousesubs.com/firehouse-rewards
  8. ↑ https://www.jimmyjohns.com/contact-us/faqs/
  9. ↑ https://www.jerseymikes.com/account
  1. ↑ https://www.culvers.com/my-culvers
  2. ↑ https://deltaco.com/delyeahrewards
  3. ↑ https://www.quiznos.com/loyalty/
  4. ↑ https://www.raisingcanes.com/caniac-club/
  5. ↑ https://www.dominos.com/en/pages/rewards/#!/rewards/
  6. ↑ https://www.noodles.com/rewards
  7. ↑ https://www.moes.com/rewards
  8. ↑ https://www.starbucks.com/rewards
  9. ↑ https://www.krispykreme.com/more-smiles/rewards

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