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Restaurant apps make ordering food easy and convenient.
They can also get you free food if you choose the right app.
Most won’t give you a free large meal.
They will just give you a small free item.
Some will give you future discounts after your freebie.
To save you time and space on your phone, I have compiled a list of all the apps that give free food with explanations.
Some will give you a free item just for downloading the app.
Others give you a free item after you have a certain amount of loyalty points.
Some don’t require that you download the app.
You just need to sign up for the loyalty program and the app is just for convenience.
The list covers every restaurant from fast food to fast casual to casual dining, so it should satisfy every palate.
For example, I don’t eat a lot of fast food but love fast casual restaurants.
Don’t let that stop you from choosing your favorites.
All things in moderation and to each his or her own.
Again, you can decide which one you prefer because there is something for everyone.
These are the apps that are most likely to get you a free item.
25 Restaurant Apps To Download To Get Free Food And Discounts
1. McDonald’s
McDonald’s gives you a free item just for downloading the app.
The item seems to change each week.
Right now, it is a free large French fries for downloading and placing your first in app order.
No purchase necessary.
The McDonald’s app also has a lot of other great deals too like right now a $1 large fries and a free coffee after every 5th purchase.
Again, the deals change, but there were several of them.
2. Starbuck’s
Starbucks gives a free item after every 125 stars.
There are lots of opportunities to earn extra stars throughout the week too.
This gets you to your next free item quicker.
3. Chipotle
Though I am not sure if they offer the free guacamole upon joining the reward’s program, Chipotle gives you a free entree after every 1250 points.
From time to time and on your birthday, they will give you free guacamole anyway.
4. O’Charley’s
O’Charley’s gives you a free appetizer when you sign up.
5. Panera
Panera gives you a free item for signing up for their loyalty program as well as on your birthday.
Certain months, they give you a free item every day of the month just for being a member.
6. Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins gives you a free scoop of ice cream when you download the app and sign up for the mobile deals.
Waffle cones and extras do not count.
7. Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme gives you a free doughnut after you download the app.
You get exclusive offers and freebies throughout the year too.
8. Chili’s
Chili’s gives you free chips and salsa and 60 points for signing up to their rewards program.
Earn 1 point for every 2 dollars spent.
9. Applebee’s
Applebee’s gives you a free appetizer with the purchase of an entree when you sign up.
10. Auntie Anne’s
The Pretzel Perks app gives you a free pretzel with your first purchase of $1 or more.
Earn points for future pretzels after every 250 points.
11. Captain D’s
Captain D’s gives you a free appetizer or dessert for signing up for the rewards program.
12. Jamba Juice
After you download the app and set up your account, Jamba Juice will give you $3 off your first order.
By being a Jamba member, you also get a free smoothie on your birthday.
13. Jimmy John’s
Jimmy John’s gives you a free 8 inch sandwich after your first order.
14. Dominos
After every 6th order of $10 or more, Domino’s gives you a medium 2 topping pizza.
15. Baja Fresh
For downloading the Baja Fresh app, you get a free taco with any purchase.
16. Quiznos
Quizno’s gives a free sub after your first purchase, after you download the app.
You also earn free points toward future purchases.
17. Zaxby’s
Zaxby’s gives you a free sandwich just for downloading the app.
On your birthday, you get another free item.
18. Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-a does not give you free food for downloading the app.
You will get free food when items just appear in the app.
If you buy a cow calendar, you will receive free item each month.
You can buy this on eBay.
19. Moe’s Southwest Grill
Moe’s will give you a free order of queso just for signing up to their reward’s program.
You also get a free burrito on your birthday.
20. Schlotzsky’s
Install the Insider’s Reward app and get a free small classic sandwich.
You also get $7 off after your 7th visit and exclusive offers and deals.
21. Sonic
For downloading the Sonic app, you get a free slushie, half off a blast, and a $1.99 kid’s meals.
22. Red Lobster
My Red Lobster Rewards gives you a free item after spending 125 points.
You get 75 points for signing up.
23. Steak ‘n Shake
Steak ‘n Shake gives you a free milkshake with your first in-app purchase.
Get $5 in rewards for every $50 spent.
24. IHOP
Join MYHop Rewards and receive free pancakes with sign up as well as on your birthday and anniversary.
25. California Pizza Kitchen
Download the California Kitchen app, sign up for a reward account, and get a free small plate.
Get free dessert on your birthday.
Conclusion
Restaurant apps can get you some free food either just by downloading the app or over time as your points build up again.
Again, not all require that you even download their app.
Who does not love free food?
With so many choices from fast food to fast casual to casual dining, there is an app out there for everyone again.
If you frequent a particular restaurant frequently, you should definitely use their app or be a part of their loyalty program.
If you just like free food from anywhere, you can sign up for all.
Again, restaurant apps are not just for convenience when ordering food, they also get you some free items.
Have you tried any restaurant apps on this list and gotten a free item?
Are there any apps that you use that I left out?