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2026 Buona Birthday Freebie Details

Freebie: Birthday treat for myBUONA Rewards members, most often a free sandwich

Estimated Value: $7-$10

When To Sign Up: Before your birthday, with your birth date saved to your account

Valid For: The window stated in the reward that lands in your account

Requirements

• Free myBUONA Rewards membership
• Birth date saved to your account
• Redeemed at a participating Buona location
• No purchase required for the birthday treat

How to Claim

1. Join myBUONA Rewards free at buona.com/rewards, in the Buona app, or by registering a card picked up in store
2. Add your birth date to your profile
3. Your birthday treat is delivered to your account or by email around your birthday
4. Open the Buona app or present your account at a participating location
5. The reward is applied at checkout

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

What is the birthday reward? Buona lists "Birthday Treats" as a Rewards member benefit. It has most commonly been a free sandwich.

Do I need to buy anything? No, the birthday treat itself does not require a purchase.

How does the points program work? You earn 10 points per $1 spent in restaurant. New app users also get 2,800 bonus points after a first app purchase of $2.49 or more, enough for a free sandwich from the Originals & Handhelds menu.

Where can I redeem it? At participating Buona locations, which are concentrated in the Chicago area.

Does it renew every year? Yes, for active members with a birth date on file.

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