16 Best Birthday Clubs for Free Stuff

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Join these birthday clubs now and reap the rewards when your birthday comes around. They are completely free to join and will get you coupons for free burgers, ice cream, ribs, portraits, appetizers, desserts, and beauty products.

Tip: Join at least a month or two before your birthday so you can be sure that you're on their list to get your freebies.

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Red Robin Birthday Club

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If you're going to join just one birthday club, you need to make it be Red Robin's. As a member of Red Robin Royalty, you'll get a coupon for a free burger emailed to you right before your birthday. Who doesn't like some free food?

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Baskin Robbins Birthday Club

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There's nothing like free ice cream, especially on your birthday. When you join the Baskin Robbins birthday club, you'll get just that. You can even celebrate with your family and friends by adding up to 5 birthdays to your account.

Shortly before your birthday, they'll email you a printable coupon for a free 2.5 oz. scoop of ice cream. Besides that, you'll also get special offers and coupons and sneak peeks at new flavors. All for being part of their birthday club.

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Famous Dave's BBQ Birthday Club

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It's always a mystery what you're going to get as a birthday gift when you sign up for the Famous Nation. In the weeks before your special day, you'll get a coupon sent to you for some free food. You'll need to take that into Famous Dave's to see exactly what you can get for free. Some coupons are good for a dessert, while others will get a full slab of ribs.

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Red Lobster Birthday Club

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Sign up for Red Lobster Rewards, and complete your profile, and you'll get a birthday gift to help you celebrate. We're not sure exactly what that gift is, but we'll keep our fingers crossed that it's a coupon for some free food. Besides your birthday gift, as a member of this program, you'll get special coupons, insider information, redeemable points for every purchase, and more.

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On the Border Birthday Club

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On the Border has a program called Border Rewards. Aside from a birthday treat, you'll also have access to VIP events, a free dessert or appetizer welcome gift when you join (even if it's not your birthday), redeemable points earned through purchases, and other goodies.

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Dairy Queen Blizzard Birthday Club

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Rumor has it you'll get a coupon for some free ice cream if you sign up for the DQ Blizzard Fan Club. With this club, you don't have to wait for your special treat— they'll send you something you can use right away. As a member, you'll also get Blizzard of the Month announcements, DQ promotions, and other news.

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Noodles & Company Birthday Club

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If you join the Noodles & Company birthday club, you'll get a coupon for a free dish on your birthday, plus coupons, giveaway alerts, and 20% off every Sunday. There's also a tiered points system where the more you spend, the more points you earn, which can be redeemed for a birthday dessert or entrée.

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T.G.I. Friday's Birthday Club

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Joining Friday Rewards gets you a free appetizer right away, and when you wait around for your birthday, you'll also receive a free dessert! Redeemable points are also up for grabs, where one point is given for every dollar you spend.

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A&W Birthday Club

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If there's an A&W near you, you can't miss your complimentary birthday root beer float! Just join the A&W Mug Club to get your birthday special set up and sign up for exclusive deals and coupons.

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Panera's Birthday Club

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If you like surprises, you'll be pleased to look forward to a "special treat" from Panera Bread on your birthday. Exclusive access and rewards on your purchases are some other perks of joining MyPanera.

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IHOP's Birthday Club

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In addition to free birthday pancakes on your special day, IHOP's rewards program grants exclusive offers and secret menu offerings. You'll also earn PanCoins as you eat at IHOP, which you can redeem for even more free pancakes!

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Krispy Kreme's Birthday Club

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Who doesn't like a free doughnut? A free birthday doughnut is available when you sign up for Krispy Kreme Rewards, and you'll also get access to Birthday Rewards during the whole month of your birthday. Plus, as you purchase doughnuts and coffee over time, you'll earn even more free treats!

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Denny's Birthday Club

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Denny's also participates in birthday freebies when you sign up for Denny's Rewards. You'll get delicious birthday gifts every year, plus 20% off your next visit and deals sent straight to your inbox.

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Chili's Birthday Club

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If you're not full yet, stop in at Chili's for some free dessert on your birthday. My Chili’s Rewards members also receive free chips & salsa, free Wi-Fi, and personalized rewards, like free kids meals and appetizers.

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AMC's Birthday Club

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If you like free food, you'll surely love this: free popcorn while you're at the movies! Just sign up for AMC Stubs Insider for a free large popcorn during your birthday month. It'll make going out that much more fun. Free food and drinks are up for grabs, too, when you earn points through every $1 you spend.

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Sephora's Birthday Club

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Now that you must be totally stuffed from all these birthday clubs that give you free food, join Sephora's Beauty Insider for a free beauty product on your birthday.