Day 2 Birthday Freebies (2026): A Free $50 Benihana Dinner (+ 19 More)

Day 2 might hold the single most valuable freebie of the whole challenge: a free $50 Benihana birthday certificate. Stack on Texas Roadhouse, an Ulta beauty gift, and a Dave & Buster's perk and my sister's birthday is already paying for itself.

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Day 2: 20 Birthday Freebies to Sign Up For

1. Burger King - Double crowns on all purchases

Category: Restaurants

Burger King Royal Perks members earn double crowns (points) on every purchase throughout their birthday month. Sign up for Royal Perks in the BK app and add your birthday to unlock the bonus.

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2. Subway - Free cookie or sub

Estimated Value: $1-$7 | Category: Restaurants

Subway MVP Rewards members get a free cookie on their birthday. Enjoy a freshly baked cookie with flavors like chocolate chip, white chocolate macadamia, and more.

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3. KFC - 250 bonus KFC Rewards points

Category: Restaurants

KFC Rewards members get 250 bonus points loaded to their account on their birthday - enough to start redeeming for free menu items. Sign up for KFC Rewards on their website or via the KFC app.

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4. Popeyes - Free apple pie

Estimated Value: $1-$2 | Category: Restaurants

Popeyes Rewards members receive a birthday reward through the app. Sign up, add your birthday, and get a complimentary treat from this beloved Louisiana-style chicken chain.

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5. Pizza Hut - Free cinnamon sticks with online order

Category: Restaurants

Pizza Hut Hut Rewards members receive free cinnamon sticks with any online order on their birthday. Sign up for the free loyalty program and add your birthday.

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6. Papa John's - Free dessert

Estimated Value: $6-$9 | Category: Restaurants

Papa Rewards members receive a birthday reward. Sign up and add your birthday to your account to get a complimentary treat from Papa John's on your special day.

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7. Chili's - Free dessert

Estimated Value: $6-$9 | Category: Restaurants

My Chili's Rewards members receive a free dessert on their birthday. Choose from options like molten chocolate cake, skillet cookie, or cheesecake.

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8. Texas Roadhouse - Free appetizer

Estimated Value: $7-$10 | Category: Restaurants

Texas Roadhouse VIP Club members receive a free appetizer on their birthday. Choose from favorites like Cactus Blossom, Rattlesnake Bites, or other starters. Sign up online to join.

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9. Outback Steakhouse - Free dessert with adult entrée purchase

Estimated Value: $8-$10 | Category: Restaurants

Outback Steakhouse - Outback Rewards members receive a free Bloomin' Onion on their birthday. Enjoy this iconic appetizer as part of your birthday celebration.

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10. Red Lobster - Free dessert, shrimp cocktail, or soup

Estimated Value: $9-$11 | Category: Restaurants

My Red Lobster Rewards members receive a special birthday reward. Sign up for their loyalty program and add your birthday to enjoy a complimentary treat during your birthday month.

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11. Cracker Barrel - Free birthday treat for rewards members

Estimated Value: $5-$7 | Category: Restaurants

Cracker Barrel Rewards members receive a special birthday treat. Enjoy their famous homestyle cooking and get a complimentary item during your birthday.

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12. Cold Stone Creamery - Free ice cream creation

Estimated Value: $6-$12 | Category: Desserts & Sweets

Cold Stone Creamery - My Cold Stone Club members receive a BOGO free ice cream creation on their birthday. Bring a friend and get a free creation when you buy one. Sign up to get the reward emailed to you.

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13. Ben & Jerry's - Free scoop of ice cream

Estimated Value: $5-$7 | Category: Desserts & Sweets

Ben & Jerry's Flavor Fanatics members get a free scoop of ice cream during their birthday month. Sign up for the free rewards program at least 24 hours before your birth month starts and enjoy any flavor at participating Scoop Shops.

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14. Auntie Anne's - Free pretzel

Estimated Value: $4-$7 | Category: Desserts & Sweets

Auntie Anne's Pretzel Perks members receive a free pretzel on their birthday. Choose from classic, cinnamon sugar, or other fresh-baked pretzel options at participating locations.

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15. Dutch Bros - Free drink

Estimated Value: $5-$8 | Category: Food & Drink

Dutch Bros Rewards members get a free drink on their birthday. Choose from their extensive menu of coffee, energy drinks, smoothies, and more at this popular drive-thru chain.

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16. Ulta Beauty - Free deluxe sample of your choice

Estimated Value: $4-$10 | Category: Beauty

Ulta Beauty - Ultamate Rewards members get a free birthday gift during their birthday month. Simply show your member ID in-store or apply the gift online. The gift changes annually and features popular beauty products.

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17. Old Navy - Birthday coupon emailed to you

Category: Retail

Gap Good Rewards members at Old Navy get a birthday coupon emailed to them around their birthday. Sign up for Gap Good Rewards (shared with Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta) to qualify.

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18. Macy's - 20% off your next purchase

Category: Retail

Macy's Star Rewards members get a 20% off your next purchase coupon on their birthday. Sign up for Star Rewards on the Macy's website or via the Macy's app and add your birthday.

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19. Dave & Buster's - Free $10 gameplay

Estimated Value: $10 | Category: Entertainment

Dave & Buster's Rewards members receive free game play credits on their birthday. Use them on hundreds of arcade games, virtual reality experiences, and more.

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20. Benihana - Free $50 birthday reward certificate

Estimated Value: $50 | Category: Restaurants

Benihana Friends with Benefits members receive a $50 birthday reward to use during their birthday month. Enjoy teppanyaki-style dining with one of the most generous restaurant birthday freebies available.

That's Day 2 Done

That's 20 more birthday freebies signed up for - 40 of 600 in the challenge so far, with 560 still to go.

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