It's your birthday and you can buy what you want! Or better yet, don't buy anything at all and get some birthday treats for free.
But what are you really wishing for? How about a chocolate-drizzled vanilla sundae? The cherry on top — it's totally free.
To celebrate your day, restaurant chains across America are offering a diverse selection of birthday freebies. So pick your favorite spot(s), gather a group and feast — for free.
Applebee's: Get a free birthday dessert when you are a member of Club Applebee's.
Arby's: As a member of Arby's Deals, customers can earn free curly fries and a small milkshake on their b-day.
Au Bon Pain: Celebrate your big day with free coffee and bakery item at Au Bon Pain (as long as you sign up for the brand's e-club).
Auntie Anne's Pretzels: Enjoy a soft pretzel BOGO deal when you sign up for the Pretzel Perks loyalty program.
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill: Enjoy a special treat when you sign up for Club Baja.
Baskin Robbins: Here's the scoop on how to get free ice cream on your birthday — sign up for the Birthday Club.
Benihana: Register for Chef's Table to receive news from the hibachi chain and a $30 gift certificate to use during your birthday month.
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Bertucci's: Snag a free reward from their menu when you enroll in the e-club.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: Grab a free Pizookie cookie with vanilla ice cream as a member of BJ's Premier Rewards Plus program (members get a free Pizookie when they sign up and on their birthdays).
Boston Market: As a Rotisserie Rewards member, you get a free cookie on your special day.
Bruegger's Bagels: Upon signing up to be a member of Bruegger's Bagels Inner Circle, you can earn a free bagel with any kind of cream cheese on your big day.
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Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar: Nothing says "Happy Birthday" like free wings! Join their Blazin' Rewards and celebrate properly with six free wings of your choice.
California Pizza Kitchen: As a member of the CPK rewards program, birthday peeps get a free dessert during your birthday month.
Carvel's: Get a free small ice cream cone when you join Fudgie Fanatics email list.
The Cheesecake Factory: If you're signed up for their rewards program, let your server know it's your birthday and receive a free slice of cheesecake!
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Chik-fil-A: Enjoy a free cookie or brownie if you're a member of their Chik-fil-A One program.
Chili's Grill & Bar: Sign up for Chili's rewards online and receive a coupon for a free dessert on your birthday.
Chipotle: If you're into birthday surprises, get a free mystery food item as a Chipotle Rewards customer.
Cinnabon: Upon downloading the Cinnabon app (and earning four free BonBites), members can snag a free 16 oz. cold brew coffee to kick off their big day.
Cold Stone Creamery: Become a member of My Cold Stone Club to receive an ice cream when celebrating your birthday.
Cracker Barrel: Enjoy a birthday song and free dessert when you tell your server.
Crumbl Cookies: Munch on a free cookie for your birthday once you sign up for Crumbl's loyalty program.
Culver's: As a member of MyCulver's, you can score a free scoop with two toppings on your b-day.
Dairy Queen: Download the DQ app and get special offers for your birthday.
Del Taco: Depending on the number of points customers have gained through Del Yeah! Rewards, the birthday rewards can amount to either a free regular-sized milkshake or any dessert.
Denny's: Start your birthday with a free grand slam breakfast, as long as you show a valid ID.
Edible Arrangements: Every Edible Rewards customer gets a free 12-count chocolate-covered fruit box ($29.99 value) for all of their sweet tooth desires.
Einstein Bros. Bagels: Shmear Society Rewards members can enjoy a free egg sandwich in celebration of their birthdays.
El Pollo Loco: Upon downloading the El Pollo Loco app and joining Loco Rewards, fans can score a $5–$10 birthday reward depending on their membership status.
Firehouse Subs: Firehouse Sub Reward members can chow down on a free medium sub sandwich on their big days.
Friendly's Ice Cream: Get a free medium sundae during your birthday month when you are a part of Friendly's Sweet Rewards Club.
The Halal Guys: Any guys who can't get enough Halal Guys can get a special birthday treat as a part of the rewards program.
IHOP: Sign up for the IHOP rewards and receive a free pancake meal on your special day.
Jersey Mike's Subs: Get a free sub sandwich when you sign up for a MyMike's account.
Johnny Rockets: Eat a free hamburger with the purchase of an entree and drink as a Rocket e-club member.
Junior's Cheesecake: Join the restaurant chain's Birthday Club and get a slice of "the World's Most Fabulous Cheesecake" with a purchase of an entrée.
Krispy Kreme Donuts: The donut chain is gifting rewards members on their birthdays with a dozen free original glazed donuts.
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Longhorn Steakhouse: Get any a free b-day dessert when you join the steakhouse's e-club.
Moe's Southwestern Grill: Spice it up with a birthday burrito as a rewards member.
Morton's Steakhouse: Snag a free dessert and a $25 additional reward on your birthday when you sign up for Landry's Select Club.
Nothing Bundt Cakes: Join Nothing Bundt Cake's e-club and savor a free Bundlet (a mini bundt cake) on your b-day.
Olive Garden: Diners can enjoy a complimentary dessert on their birthday (plus unlimited breadsticks, never-ending pasta bowls and other supersized Italian deals).
Outback Steakhouse: Tell the server it's your b-day and enjoy a free dessert.
P.F. Chang's: Dig into a free dessert or appetizer during your birthday month as a rewards member.
Panera Bread: Start your birthday off right as a MyPanera member with a free treat.
Papa Johns: If you're a Papa Johns Rewards customer, you can stuff your face with a free dessert on your birthday.
Pinkberry: Cool off with a small frozen yogurt on your birthday when you download their app and set up a rewards account.
Red Robin: Join Red Robin Royalty for a free birthday burger.
Rita's Italian Ice: If you download Rita's Ice App, you receive a complimentary small Italian Ice. Winter babies don't fret — if your local Rita's is closed for the season, you can use the offer on your half-birthday instead.
Ruby Tuesday: Enjoy a free dessert on your birthday when you sign up for their Ruby Rewards.
Smoothie King: If you're a Champion member of their Healthy Rewards, you can sip on a free 20 oz. smoothie.
Sonic: Receive a free small classic shake for your birthday when you download the MySonic app.
Sprinkles Cupcakes: Pucker up for a cupcake! Some favorites: red velvet, coconut, salty caramel, banana pecan butter and vanilla milk chocolate. After signing up for the Sprinkles perks program, you will receive a code over email or on the app to present at a store.
Starbucks: Sign up for their rewards program online and receive a coupon for a free drink or food item on your birthday, but to qualify you must join 30 days prior.
Taco Bell: Cool off with a regular Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze when you're a Taco Bell Rewards member.
TCBY: Get a small free frozen yogurt on your birthday after joining TCBY's loyalty program.
TGI Fridays: Enjoy a free dessert when you sign up for their Fridays Rewards.
Waffle House: Get a free waffle when you the Regulars Club.
Yogurtland: Receive a free birthday treat along with up to $5–$7 off of any purchase, depending on your tier status for their Real Rewards program.
Zaxby's: Enjoy three free cookies when you join their Zax Rewardz.
