30+ Apps That Will Score You Free Food

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Discover which restaurants offer freebies with their rewards programs
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Nothing beats free food—but not all rewards programs and apps are created equally. We’ve saved you some time by putting together a list of restaurants that give you free food just for signing up for their rewards program. We’ll also cover a couple of apps like Too Good to Go and Food Finder, which help connect you with free or heavily discounted food in your area.

What is the app where you get free food?

The app Too Good to Go lets you purchase leftover food from local bakeries and restaurants at a greatly discounted price, while the Food Finder app helps you find local food assistance programs that give out free food to those in need.

Section 1 of 2:

Apps That Give You Free Food When You Sign Up

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  1. Step 1 A&W
    Join A&W’s rewards program in the app or on the A&W website to earn a free root beer float on your birthday.[1]
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    Abuelo’s Sign up for Abuelo’s rewards program on their website or in the app to get a free, unnamed food item during your next visit to the restaurant.[2]
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    Applebee’s Sign up for Club Applebee’s on their website or in the app to earn a free appetizer, along with a free birthday dessert.[3]
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    Andy’s Frozen Custard Join the #FANdys rewards program on the app or website to earn a free custard on your next trip.
  5. Step 5 Au Bon Pain
    Join the Bon Rewards program on their app or website to get 50 points automatically added to your account, which is equal to a free coffee, fountain drink, or bag of chips.[4]
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    Auntie Anne’s Sign up for Auntie Anne’s rewards program to score a free pretzel after spending at least $1, and a free birthday pretzel after spending at least $10 at Auntie Anne’s establishments throughout the year.[5]
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    Backyard Burgers Earn a free burger when you sign up for the Backyard Burgers Clubhouse on the website or app.
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    Baskin-Robbins Earn a free birthday ice cream scoop on your birthday when you sign up on the Baskin-Robbins website or app.
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    BD’s Mongolian Grill Get a free appetizer or dessert by getting the BD’s Rewards app on your phone. Being a Rewards member also earns you a free bowl on your birthday.[6]
  10. Step 10 Buffalo Wild Wings
    Get 6 free wings during your birth month by signing up for the Blazin Rewards program on the website or app.
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    Burger King Increase the size of your fries, drink, or hash browns for free once daily by signing up for Royal Perks on the Burger King website or app.
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    California Pizza Kitchen Earn a free appetizer when you sign up for the CPK Rewards program on the website or app, along with a free birthday dessert.
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    Caribou Coffee Get a free drink after signing up for the Caribou Perks program on their website or app.
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    Chick-fil-A Get a free birthday treat by signing up for the Chick-fil-A One rewards program on the website or app.
  15. Step 15 Chili’s
    Earn a free chips & salsa or beverage as well as a free birthday treat by signing up for My Chili’s Rewards on their website or app.
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    Chipotle Get free guacamole and a free birthday treat by signing up for Chipotle Rewards on their website or app.[7]
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    Dairy Queen Earn a free birthday treat by signing up for DQ Rewards on their website or app.[8]
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    Einstein Bros Bagels Get a free bagel with cream cheese, free coffee for one month, and a free egg birthday sandwich by signing up for their Rewards program on their website or app.
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    Firehouse Subs Earn a free birthday sub by signing up for Firehouse Rewards on their website or app.[9] [10]
  20. Step 20 Hardee’s
    Earn a free sandwich when you sign up for Hardee’s My Rewards program on their website or app.
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    IHOP Get free pancakes on your birthday by signing up for IHOP’s Rewards Program on their app or website.[11]
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    Jamba Juice Earn 50% off a smoothie and get a free smoothie on your birthday by signing up for Jamba rewards on their website or app.
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    Jimmy John’s Get a free sandwich after using Jimmy John’s Freaky Fast Rewards, along with a free birthday treat. You can sign up for Freaky Fast Rewards on the Jimmy John’s website or app.
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    Krispy Kreme Join Krispy Kreme Rewards on their website or app to get a free donut.
  25. Step 25 McDonald’s
    Save $4 on the first order you place using the McDonald’s app. For more savings, sign up for their rewards program on their website or app.
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    Panera Bread Get a free bakery item after joining the MyPanera program (and on your birthday). You can sign up for the MyPanera program on Panera’s website or app.
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    Pizza Hut Earn a free birthday treat by signing up for the Hut Rewards program on their website or app.
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    Popeyes Get a free birthday pie and free food items (like a small drink, regular side, or apple pie) with a $5 purchase by signing up for Popeyes Rewards on their website or app.
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    Qdoba Get free chips and queso on your birthday by signing up for Qdoba Rewards on their website or app.
  30. Step 30 Raising Cane’s
    Get a free “The Box Combo” meal 2 days after redeeming your Caniac Club card and confirming your email.[12]
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    Ruby Tuesday Earn a free dessert or add-on to the Garden Bar within 1 month of signing up for Ruby Rewards on their website or app.
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    Subway Get a free birthday treat and 250 points by joining Subway’s rewards program on their website or app.
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    Taco Bell Get a free food item by signing up for the Taco Bell Rewards program on their website or app.
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    Texas Roadhouse Get a welcome gift from Texas Roadhouse by signing up for their VIP Club on their website or app.
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    Yogurtland Get a free dessert on your birthday by signing up for Yogurtland’s rewards program on their website or app.
  36. Step 36 Zaxbys
    Earn 5 Chicken Fingerz with a $5 order by signing up for Zax Rewardz on their website or app.
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Section 2 of 2:

Free Food Tracker Apps

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  1. Step 1 Too Good to Go
    Too Good to Go allows local restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores to sell their leftover food at a discounted price in “surprise bags” rather than tossing it out at the end of the day. Simply type your location into the app to see which establishments in your area partner with the app.[13] Download the app from the Google Play store or the iOS App Store.
    • The app is available in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
  2. Step 2 Food Finder
    The Food Finder app helps you locate local food assistance programs in your area. All you have to do is type in your location and look for red pins on the in-app map. You can download Food Finder on both the App Store and Google Play Store.
    • The app highlights places like local churches and food banks.
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References

  1. ↑ https://awrestaurants.com/deals
  2. ↑ https://www.abuelos.com/rewards/faqs/
  3. ↑ https://www.applebees.com/en/offers
  4. ↑ https://www.aubonpain.com/
  5. ↑ https://www.auntieannes.com/rewards
  6. ↑ https://www.bdsgrill.com/rewards
  7. ↑ https://www.chipotle.com/rewards
  8. ↑ https://www.dairyqueen.com/en-us/rewards/
  9. ↑ Breanne Benson. Personal Finance and Savings Expert. Expert Interview
  1. ↑ https://www.firehousesubs.com/firehouse-rewards/
  2. ↑ https://www.ihop.com/en/rewards
  3. ↑ https://www.raisingcanes.com/caniac-club/
  4. ↑ https://www.toogoodtogo.com/en-us/user

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This article was co-authored by Breanne Benson and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Breanne Benson is a personal finance and savings expert based in Orlando, FL, with over 6 years of experience. Known as Bree the Coupon Queen, she helps families use digital coupons as a strategic tool to reach real financial goals like paying off debt, building emergency funds, and creating financial breathing room. Through her proven savings systems, Bree teaches families how to consistently cut their household spending by up to 75% and redirect that money toward what matters most. She shares weekly deal breakdowns, cash-back strategies, shopping guides, and step-by-step savings tools on her website and social platforms, where she’s built a community of over 750,000 followers. Her content supports both beginners and experienced savers who want lasting financial progress—not just temporary wins. This article has been viewed 47,923 times.
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