In what’s become an annual trend, the beginning of every year is marked by a flood of fast-food discounts, followed by national giveaway days when consumers can scoop up pancakes, bagels, ice cream and more for free.
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It’s Gift Card Season! 10 Springtime Bonuses That Are Like Free Money
Spring is now a hot season for gift cards. Why? It’s when consumers are compelled to buy gifts for Mother’s Day, as well as graduations, weddings, First Communions, Father’s Day, and more. That’s a lot of gifts to buy, and chances are you won’t know exactly what each recipient really wants.
Free Pancakes Today at IHOP, and More Freebies (Pretzels, Ice Cream) Coming Soon
Tuesday, Feb. 28, is Free Pancake Day at IHOP, when each customer is welcome to a short stack of buttermilk pancakes on the house.
The Big Mac Big Deal: LivingSocial’s Half-Priced McDonald’s Special
Tapping into the bargain-hunting mentality that resulted in an epic spending frenzy over the holiday weekend, fast food outlets are hoping that consumers have built up an appetite—for their food, of course, as well as more …
Why Retailers and Restaurants Love Giving Away Gift Cards
It’s that time of year again. To drum up holiday sales, retailers are once again taking creative license with the term “Black Friday”, and national chains are dishing out bonuses to fuel gift card purchases (think $5 bonus card when you buy a $25 card) that’ll wind up in stockings and awkward Secret Santa office parties. Why is putting …
5 Restaurants Where You Can Snag a Free Meal Right Now
Among the current top offers from national restaurant chains are buy one, get one free breakfasts and dinners, kids eat free promos, and a straightup free steak dinner—no strings attached, no purchase required—from Outback Steakhouse.
It’s a Deal: Free Pancakes at IHOP on March 1
Tuesday, March 1, is National Pancake Day, when all IHOP customers receive one free short stack between 7 a.m and 10 p.m. Donations for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals are welcomed.
Pushing Fast Food Like Never Before
The beginning of the year is a tough time for the fast-food restaurant business, when there’s something of a post-holiday lull, if not a mini backlash. Overeating and overspending among consumers is common during the holidays—and so dieting, scaling back spending, and avoiding fast food is common in the period afterward. Or at least …
4 Places Where Kids Eat Free This Weekend
Candy isn’t the only free food being handed out to kids this weekend. Check out these four restaurant chains also offering freebies for the kids.
It’s a Deal: Free Kids’ Dinners at IHOP
Through the end of August, you’ll receive one free kids’ meal with each paid adult entrée at IHOP. The offer is valid from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily, and the freebie is good for kids ages 12 and under. More details here.
16 Freebies and Discounts on Tax Day and Beyond
The deals include free coffee, free breakfast, free food for kids all month, and 50% discounts on alcoholic beverages.
It’s a Deal: Kids Eat Free at IHOP this Month
Throughout the entire month of April, families get one kid’s meal for free with the purchase of each adult entrée. The offer is good from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. from now through April 30. More details at ihop.com.
