Got an Email Address? These Companies Will Give You Free Stuff

In today’s online world, freebies are everywhere. Many shops and eateries hand out promotions for complimentary items when you subscribe to their email lists.

We combed the web to locate some of the top newsletter freebies available for signing up to brand emails. To prevent your inbox from overflowing, sign up, redeem the coupon inside, then unsubscribe from future promotional messages.

Food and Snacks

From starters to main courses, these eateries provide plenty of freebies to keep you satisfied and your budget intact.

1. Einstein Bagels: Receive a complimentary bagel and shmear with a purchase — and a free egg sandwich with a purchase on your birthday — when you join the Shmear Society.
2. IHOP: Enroll in IHOP’s rewards to start earning PanCoins for every $5 spent. Also get free pancakes on your birthday and access to exclusive deals.
3. Ruby Tuesday: Enjoy a free dessert or garden bar add-on when you sign up for Ruby Rewards.
4. Longhorn: Get a free appetizer with the purchase of an adult entrée when you subscribe to its eClub.
5. TGI Fridays: Receive a complimentary appetizer with the purchase of an entrée after joining Friday Rewards. You’ll also get free chips and salsa or $3 off an appetizer each time you visit.
6. Olive Garden: Score a free appetizer or dessert by signing up for the Eclub.
7. California Pizza Kitchen: Get a gratis appetizer when you join CPK Rewards.
8. Texas Roadhouse: Gain a free appetizer and a birthday offer when you join its email list.
9. Moe’s: Receive free queso for joining Moe’s Rewards, plus free queso or guacamole on your birthday.
10. Applebee’s: Get a free appetizer when you join Club Applebee’s.
11. Spaghetti Warehouse: Receive a free appetizer with an entrée purchase and a complimentary meal on your birthday when you join the Warehouse Club email list.
12. Abuelo’s: Get a free reward after your first visit when you register, plus a special birthday reward.
13. Del Taco: Enjoy free hot or iced coffee every day before 11 a.m. with a purchase, plus a birthday reward when you join Del Yeah! rewards.
14. Rubio’s: Receive a welcome offer upon joining Rubio’s Rewards and a birthday perk as well.
15. Taco Cabana: Get a free $5 reward when you enroll in the My TC! Loyalty Program.
16. Arby’s: Join Arby’s Rewards to snag 25% off your first order, plus a birthday reward.
17. Johnny Rockets: Sign up for the Rocket eClub for a free burger with the purchase of an entrée and drink.
18. Denny’s: Join the loyalty program to receive 20% off your next visit and a free gift on your birthday.
19. Benihana: Get a $30 gift certificate during your birth month when you join The Chef’s Table.
20. Houlihan’s: Receive $10 off your next visit plus a birthday gift when you join its email club.
21. Buca di Beppo: Get $10 off your next visit by joining its eClub.
22. Zaxby’s: Join Zax Rewardz and receive five free chicken fingers with a $5 purchase.
23. Culver’s: This eClub provides free treats on your birthday.
24. Red Robin: Receive a free appetizer after signing up for Red Robin Rewards.
25. Unos: Get a free individual pizza with a purchase when you enroll in Uno Extras.
26. Auntie Anne’s: Score a free pretzel with a purchase when you join Auntie Anne’s Rewards.
27. Pizza Hut: Receive a free birthday reward upon joining Hut Rewards.
28. Wingstop: Earn a free birthday reward when you sign up for Wingstop’s club.
29. Chili’s: Signing up for Chili’s Rewards nets you free chips and salsa.
30. Firehouse Subs: Get a free medium sub with a purchase on your birthday when you join Firehouse Rewards.
31. Hardee’s: Receive a free sandwich with a minimum $1 purchase after signing up for Hardee’s Rewards.
32. Waffle House: Become a Waffle House Regular to claim a free order of hashbrowns.
33. Marie Callender’s: Join the E-Club to get a special offer on your next dine-in purchase.
34. Village Inn: Receive a $5 reward when you join VI’s rewards program.
35. Black Angus: Get a free reward on your birthday.
36. Big Boy: Kids who enroll in the Big Boy Kids Club receive a free birthday kids meal.
37. Melting Pot: Join Club Fondue to get a complimentary box of dipped strawberries and a birthday voucher.
38. Smashburger: Receive $5 off a $15 order when you sign up for SmashRewards.

Dessert

What’s a meal without something sweet? Here are places to score a sugar fix without paying extra.

1. Panera: Join MyPanera Rewards to earn a free pastry and receive a free treat on your birthday.
2. Krispy Kreme: Get a complimentary donut with purchase for signing up — plus a free treat on your birthday.
3. Great American Cookies & Marble Slab Creamery: Claim a free cookie cake slice or small ice cream in store and earn $5 off when you spend $20 online.
4. Cracker Barrel: Register for Cracker Barrel Rewards to receive a free appetizer.
5. Corner Bakery Cafe: Sign up to get $5 off your next purchase.

Ice Cream

Satisfy that craving with these ice cream freebies.

1. Friendly’s: Get free ice cream on your birthday when you join Friendly’s Club Fun.
2. Cold Stone: Join My Cold Stone Club to receive a buy one, get one coupon and a birthday offer.
3. Menchie’s: Receive a free $5 froyo on your birthday and 25 free smiles (rewards points) when you sign up.
4. Baskin-Robbins: Get a free welcome scoop when you join Baskin-Robbins Rewards and make a qualifying purchase. Join the Birthday Club for a free birthday scoop.
5. Dippin’ Dots: Get free Dippin’ Dots on your birthday by joining the Dot Crazy! Email Club.
6. Rita’s: Download the app to earn rewards and claim a free birthday treat.

Coffee

Raise a cup to the drink that keeps many of us functional (and somewhat pleasant) in the early hours.

1. Caribou Coffee: Get a free drink after your first purchase and a free birthday beverage when you sign up.
2. Dunkin’: Dunkin’s rewards program awards a free beverage each time you accumulate 500 points.
3. Starbucks: Receive a free treat on your birthday.
4. IKEA: Enjoy complimentary coffee in the cafeteria and get $20 off your first in-store purchase when you join IKEA Family.

Other Freebies

Now that you’re no longer hangry, you can tackle other needs. Below are some of our favorite non-food sign-up freebies.

Samples and Supplies

Looking for beauty samples? Perhaps a sticker to alert first responders? Here are freebies you can obtain just by subscribing.

1. ASPCA: The nonprofit will mail a free Pet Safety Pack of stickers to place on your window so emergency crews know pets are inside.
2. Sephora: Beauty Insiders receive a complimentary gift on their birthday — and it’s often a nice one!
3. BareMinerals: Get a birthday surprise when you sign up for Good Rewards.
4. Williams-Sonoma: Enjoy a $25 birthday reward, free design consultations, and free standard shipping when you reach Gold member status.
5. AMC: Join AMC Stubs to get free large popcorn refills, Tuesday discounts, and a free large popcorn on your birthday.

Savings on Your Next Purchase

Freebies are great, but discounts are pretty sweet too. Below are retailers that will offer savings on your next buy in return for your email address.

• The Children’s Place: Receive 30% off your next purchase when you sign up.

• Quiznos: Get a $5 off coupon by joining the QClub.
• Bakers Square: Enroll in the eClub to receive $3 off your order.
• Earl of Sandwich: Receive a welcome gift when you sign up for the Royalty Club.
• Macaroni Grill: Get $5 off your next order by joining the email club.

• Buy Buy Baby: Use the pop-up to get 10% off when you subscribe to emails.
• Crate & Barrel: Receive 10% off your next full-price purchase by signing up for the store’s emails.
• Bed, Bath and Beyond: Get 20% off your entire order when you connect with Bed, Bath & Beyond.
• Origins: Sign up for emails to get 15% off your first order.

Written by Alex Monroe, a senior lifestyle contributor at Savinly who focuses on consumer tips. Jamie Cattanach is a former staff writer at Savinly Readers.