If your birthday is in August, you're in luck!
Restaurants and businesses nationwide want to celebrate you with amazing freebies and discounts to make your birthday that much more special.
If you don't mind giving out your email address, you can take advantage of free coffee, a bundlet cake, sub sandwich and many more incredible offers. So get ready to blow out those candles and keep reading for ways to save on your birthday:
Food
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A&W All American Food
Celebrate your birthday with a free root beer float when you join the A&W Mug Club.
Applebee's
Join Club Applebee's to get a free birthday dessert.
Arby's
When you sign up for Arby's Rewardsyou can get a free dessert on your birthday. Choose between an Arby’s regular shake, turnover or cookie. No purchase necessary. Online only and valid for 30 days after issuance.
Au Bon Pain
Receive a gift on your birthday (varies by location) and a free coffee and bakery item for signing up for ABP's E-Club.
Auntie Anne's
Free pretzel on your birthday after you've spent $10+ annually and have downloaded the app and joined Auntie Anne’s Rewards.
Baskin Robbins
Free scoop of ice cream on your birthday when you opt into the Birthday Club.
Benihana
Register for The Chef’s Table and receive a free $30 birthday certificate during the month of your birthday.
Ben & Jerry's
You'll receive a "cone-gratulatory surprise on your birthday" when you sign up for the Flavor Fanatics program.
Bob Evans
Kids 12 and under can get a free birthday meal with the purchase of a regular adult entree with an email signup.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse signature dessert — Pizookies — are free on your birthday when you sign up for their rewards program.
Boston's Pizza
Get a free dessert on your birthday when you register to join their rewards program.
Bucca di Beppo
Sign up for Bucca di Beppo's eClub and for your birthday you’ll get a $20 off $40 coupon and a free colossal brownie sundae (a value of $18.99).
Buffalo Wild Wings
Get 6 free wings during your birthday month when you're signed up for Blazin' Rewards.
Cheesecake Factory
Enjoy a free slice of cheesecake on your birthday when you sign up for Cheesecake Rewards.
Chicken Salad Chick
As a Craving Credits member, you’ll receive a free Original Chick meal on your birthday.
Chipotle
No worries about guac being extra. Chipotle rewards members can get a free surprise reward on their birthday.
Cinnabon
Cinnabon Rewards members can get a free 16 oz. cold brew on their birthday.
Crumbl Cookie
Create a Crumbl account and get a free cookie on your birthday every year!
Culver's
Celebrate with a free 1-scoop dish with one topping when you sign up for My Culver's.
Edible Arrangements
Get a free 6 count chocolate-dipped fruit box for your birthday when you sign up for Edible Rewards.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Free egg sandwich on your birthday with any purchase when you sign up for Einstein Bros. Rewards.
Firehouse Subs
Get a free medium sub on your birthday with any purchase when you sign up for Firehouse Rewards.
Honeybaked Ham Co.
Join HoneyBaked Ham Rewards for $9 in HoneyBaked Cash that can be used toward your next in-store or online purchase.
IHop
Get free birthday pancakes when you sign up for IHOP's rewards program.
Jamba Juice
Get a free smoothie on your birthday when you join Jamba Rewards.
Jersey Mike's
Enjoy a free sub sandwich and drink on your birthday if you're an existing rewards member.
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme customers can score 3 ct. original glazed doughnuts after joining the rewards program. The offer may vary.
La Madeleine
La Madeleine customers can get a free birthday bakery treat when they download the La Madeleine app and join the rewards program.
Moe's Southwest Grill
Join Moe Rewards and get a special offer on your birthday every year.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Join the Nothing Bundt Cakes eClub for a free bundtlet on your birthday! To redeem, head to your preferred bakery. You may also be asked to show ID.
Pinkberry
Download the Pinkberry mobile app to earn rewards and get a free small frozen yogurt on your birthday.
Popeyes
Joining Popeyes Rewards gets a free apple pie on your birthday.
Portillo's
Join the Portillo's Birthday Club for a free slice of their famous chocolate cake on your birthday.
Rainforest Cafe
Join Landry's Select Club and receive a $25 birthday reward.
Red Robin
Enjoy a free fire-grilled burger (once during the month of your birthday) when you join Red Robin Royalty.
Sbarro
Get a free slice of pizza with a purchase of $5 or more online or in the Sbarro app when you join Sbarro Rewards.
Smoothie King
Healthy Rewards members can get a free smoothie on their birthday.
Sprinkles Cupcakes
Join their loyalty program to earn points. The vanilla tier (1-7 visits in a calendar year) will get one free cupcake on their birthday. The Dark Chocolate tier (8+ visits) gets two cupcakes on their birthday and the Red Velvet tier (40+ visits in a calendar year) gets a baker's dozen or 13 free cupcakes on their birthday.
Starbucks
Starbucks Rewards members can get a free drink or food item of their choice every year on their birthday.
Yogurtland
Sign up for Real Rewards and get a free birthday treat.
Make-up & Jewelry
Aveda
Get a free composition oil with any purchase on your birthday when you create an account and add your birthday to your profile.
Bare Minerals
Become a Rewards Member to receive a surprise birthday gift.
Kendra Scott
Kendra Scott is offering 50% off one Fashion Jewelry item and/or 25% off one Fine, Demi-Fine, Home or Watch Collection Item when you become an Insider.
Sephora
Become a Beauty Insider and receive a free birthday gift. A $25 minimum purchase is required for online redemption.
Ulta
Join Ulta Beauty Rewards and choose from a selection of free birthday gifts.
Yankee Candle
Join Fragrance Family Rewards to receive a free gift on your birthday.
Entertainment
AMC Theaters
AMC Stubs Insider members can get a free large popcorn on their birthday and AMC Stubs Premiere & A-List members can get a free large popcorn and free large fountain drink.
Build a Bear Workshop
Anyone at any age celebrating a birthday can get a Birthday Treat Bear for the special price of the age they're turning.
Adults must sign up to become a Build-A-Bear Bonus Club member and register their children's birthdays. Then just stop into a Build-A-Bear workshop and let a staff member know how old the child is turning. No need to bring in any proof of age or identification.
The special offer can be redeemed any day during their birthday month.
Medieval Times
Sign up and receive a special coupon code to use during your birthday month.
Clothing
American Eagle
Sign up for the American Eagle Real Rewards program and you’ll get a $5 birthday reward.
Anthropologie
Sign up for AnthroPerks at least two weeks before your birthday to get a 20% off coupon to use during your birthday month.
DSW
Become a DSW VIP and get $5 off to spend any time during your birthday month.
Famous Footwear
Join Famously You Rewards for $5 birthday reward cash. Plus, earn 2X points per dollar on all purchases during your birthday month.
Madewell
Become a Madwell Insider to receive a free birthday gift (usually a coupon for a steep discount).
Target
Join Target Circle for 5% off an entire Target run for any one-time use in the next 30 days after your birthday.
Victoria's Secret
Join Victoria's Secret Rewards for a $10 reward for your birthday.
Miscellaneous
CanvasChamp
CanvasChamp offers a free 11 x 14 Canvas print (no purchase necessary, just pay shipping) to all e-mail subscribers for their birthdays!
You’ll get an e-mail on your birthday with a link to purchase as there is no coupon required at checkout. Additionally, the offer lasts 365 days so you have the entire year to use it before your next birthday.
Trader Joe's
Reportedly, Trader Joe's has been known to give some lucky customers free flowers on their birthday. But it's not a given. According to SFGate, TJ crew members are "permitted to give away free flowers and other items at their own discretion."
You should not walk into a store and ask for free flowers. Instead, let the fact that it's your birthday come up in natural conversation and wait and see if an employee offers flowers or another small item as a kind gesture.