Have a birthday coming up soon? No? Well you probably have one coming up in the next year! Whether your birthday is next week or 11 months away, here’s some ideas for places that give you a little extra something on your big day…

Au Bon Pain: Get a free salad or sandwich when you sign up for their email club.

Auntie Anne’s Pretzels: Get a free classic pretzel on your birthday when you sign up for My Pretzel Perks loyalty program.

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill: Get a free birthday burrito, as well as a free taco when you sign up for Club Baja.

Baskin Robbins: Join the Birthday Club and get an email coupon for a free 2.5 oz. ice cream (any flavor in a cup or a cone) and a birthday cake discount. Plus, a BOGO free deal on any ice cream sundae bought in the store on Tuesdays.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Free pizookie cookie with vanilla ice cream on top or a handcrafted soda when you sign up for BJ’s premium rewards program. For refreshments, choose from root beer, black cherry, orange cream or vanilla cream.

Bonefish Grill: Any free dessert from their menu when you become a BFG Insider.

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar: Free dessert when you join the Buffalo Circle email list. On your birthday you should receive an email, bring a copy of that email and choose any 1 dessert from their menu.

California Pizza Kitchen: A free kid’s meal when you register online for CPKids Birthday Club. Choose a pizza or pasta with a choice of soft drinks, juice or milk and a CPKid’s Sundae. After signing up you will receive a reminder email which you should bring with you to the restaurant.

Carraba’s Italian Grill: Receive a free dessert with any purchase of an entrée when you join the Amici Club.

Carvel’s: Get a free ice cream cone when you join fudgie fanatics email list. After signing up you will receive a birthday coupon plus a BOGO (buy one get one free) coupon offer. Individual Carvel’s stores may vary so check a local shop near you.

Checkers: Free small milkshake when you sign up for “The Flavorhood” exclusive email list.

The Cheesecake Factory: Let your server know it’s your birthday and receive a small cup of ice cream or piece of cheesecake accompanied by singing!

Chili’s Grill & Bar: Sign up for Chili’s rewards online and receive a coupon for a free appetizer or dessert on your birthday.

Cinnabon: Free baked good (a choice of cinnabon stix, cinnasweeties or cinnabon bites) as well as a minibon cinnamon roll when you sign up for Club Cinnamon.

Coldstone Creamery: Become a member of My Cold Stone Club and receive a BOGO coupon for an ice cream creation with waffle cone.

Corner Bakery Café: Free bakery goodie (a fresh baked pastry, cookie, dessert, bar or slice of cake)

Cracker Barrel: Free dessert when you tell your server, no sign up necessary.

Culver’s: Free sundae when you join Culver’s club. After signing up you will also receive a free value basket,which includes any ButterBurger or other favorite, a classic side and a regular drink.

Dairy Queen: Sign up for their fan club online and get a coupon for a free blizzard. Just bring the printed coupon with you to the store.

Denny’s: A free “original grand slam.” Valid ID must be present. Birthday slam may vary but typically includes a short stack of pancakes, bacon, sausages and eggs. 

Dunkin’ Donuts: A free medium beverage of your choice when you sign up for DD Perks Reward Program. (You’ll also get a free beverage after you sign up.)

Einstein Bros. Bagels: Any free bagel of your choice when you join their e-club online. You will receive a coupon for a birthday bagel and just bring it into the store.

Famous Dave’s: Get a free dessert or 50% off an entrée when you join the Famous Dave’s P.I.G. Club.

Friendly’s Ice Cream: A free Happy Endings medium sundae when you join the BFF Club. Sundaes come with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, Oreo cookies and a red maraschino cherry.

Frost Gelato: Enjoy a “frostbite” — a gelato hand-dipped in chocolate. Just present a valid state ID. Gelato flavors range from espresso to stracciatella to peppermint!

Hooter’s: Enjoy an order of 10 boneless chicken wings with the purchase of a fountain/soda drink when you sign up for their HootClub email.

IHOP: Sign up for the IHOP rewards and receive free pancakes.

Jersey Mike’s Subs: Get a free sub and regular sized drink when you sign up for their email club.

Joe’s Crab Shack: Free appetizer when you join Joe’s Catch e-mail club.

Johnny Rockets: Eat a free hamburger after signing up for Rocket’s e-club.

Krispy Kreme Donuts: ANY free doughnut after signing up for their e-club. Choose from over 50 flavors including “birthday cake batter,” strawberry iced, or chocolate glazed!

Longhorn Steakhouse: Any 1 dessert from their menu when you sign up for a “Longhorn Account.”

McDonald’s: Receive a kid’s “Happy Meal” on your kid’s birthday when you participate in McDonald’s “Birthday Club Program.” This offer is only for participating regional stores, so check with your local store.

Melting Pot: Suck on 6 chocolate-dipped strawberries with a purchase after signing up for “Club Fondue.” You will receive a welcome voucher within 24 hours after signing up with a coupon and minimum purchase requirement to enjoy the strawberries! The same voucher will be sent in advance of your birthday.

Noodles & Company: Free dish of your choice when you sign up as a Noodlegram member and receive a coupon.

Olive Garden: Join their e-club and receive a coupon for a free appetizer or dessert. Bring it to a store near you and apply any time during your birthday month!

Outback Steakhouse: Get a kid-size vanilla sundae with chocolate syrup, no sign up necessary. If you do want to sign up for their rewards program you will receive a birthday coupon for a free dessert or “aussie-tizer” with your meal.

P.F Chang’s: Dig into a cake or cheesecake after signing up for their restaurant email list.

Panera Bread: A free pastry, dessert or café item available that day. Just Join “MyPanera” rewards.

Pretzelmaker: Get a free order of “Birthday Bites,” also known as pretzel bites.

Quiznos Sub: Your choice of a chocolate chip, cinnamon sugar or oatmeal cookie after you join the Q club online. You must present the email coupon in-store.

Red Lobster: Sign up as a member of their “fresh catch club” and receive a coupon for a free dessert or appetizer, 5 dollars off an entrée or 10% off a menu item. Coupons vary but those three are the most common!

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Spirits: A Gourmet Burger. Choose from 24 gourmet burgers after you sign up for Red Robin Royalty Rewards.

Rita’s Italian Ice: A birthday treat and a single scoop of ice, ice-cream or ice-custard. After becoming a member of their birthday club you will receive a coupon.

Ruby Tuesday: Enjoy a burger by joining their birthday club.

Sizzler: Enjoy a free Malibu chicken after joining their e-club. The e-coupon will indicate the birthday treat depending on your sizzler location.

Smashburger: Sip any flavored shake you sign up for the smashclub rewards. Flavors include: strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, chocolate oreo or birthday cake. Smashclub coupon must be presented in-store.

Sonic: A regular cream slush, tater tot or medium drink. Notify Sonic of your birthday in advance by setting up a MySonic profile.

Starbucks: Sign up for their rewards program online and receive a coupon for a free drink or food item on your birthday.

TGI Fridays: Enjoy a free dessert or appetizer when you sign up for their Stripes reward program. Sign up and printable coupon available on Facebook.

Waffle House: Get a free waffle when you join the Regulars Club online.

Wendy’s: Get a free frosty when you join “MyWendy’s” email list. Individual locations may vary.

Source: http://greatideas.people.com/2015/08/06/birthday-free-food-restaurants/