Many businesses are offering gift card deals for Christmas this year! Here’s a constantly updated list. Many end on either December 24 or December 31 – if you’re cutting it close to those dates make sure you confirm the bonus is still available!
Keep in mind that many of the bonus “gift cards” actually have expiration dates and have different terms than a regular gift card. Be sure to read and understand all of the fine print before you buy.
You can send free $10 eGift cards from Restaurant.com’s Feed It Forward program! Send up to 40 gifts. Most eGift cards require a minimum purchase at the restaurant.
National Chain Restaurants
Applebee’s: get a $10 bonus card when you buy $50 in gift cards
bd Mongolian Grill: buy $50 in gift cards, get $40 in Go Mongo cards and a free 2012 calendar with coupons.
Ben & Jerry’s: get a free scoop of ice cream when you spend $10 or more on gift cards.
Benihana: buy $50 in gift cards, receive a $10 promotion card to redeem.
BJ’s Restaurant: buy $50 in gift cards, receive one collectible mug; buy $75 in gift cards, receive one collectible mug and one Holiday Surprise card; buy $100 in gift cards, receive four collectible mugs and one Holiday Surprise card.
Boston’s Gourmet Pizza: with every $25 gift card purchase, get a Boston’s Bonus Bucks scratch card valid for $5, $10, a free Indy Pizza or even a $500 Grand prize!
California Pizza Kitchen: purchase $100 in gift cards, receive a $20 rewards card.
Carino’s Italian: buy $25 in gift cards and get $5 in Carino’s cash
Carls’s Jr: get a free $6 burger when you buy a $20 gift card
C.B. & Potts: get a $10 promo card with every $50 gift card purchase.
Chili’s: save 10% when yo buy $100 or more in gift cards, and on December 2nd-4th when you buy $100 or more in gift cards, get a free chips and salsa
Chipotle: buy $30 or more in gift cards at any Chipotle between November 18th and December 31st, and get a free burrito, bowl, order of tacos, or salad on your next visit.
Chuck E. Cheese’s: Receive 20 free tokens for every $25 in gift cards purchased.
CiCi’s Pizza: for every $20 CiCi’s gift card you buy, get a free CiCi’s buffet.
Famous Dave’s: with every $25 gift card purchase, get a $5 Rewards card.
Fazoli’s: purchase a $20 gift card, get a $5 coupon for yourself.
Fish City Grill: purchase $25 in gift cards and get a $5 card for you.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: receive a free bottle of Freddy’s Famous Seasoning with a gift card purchase of $25 or more.
Garbanzo: receive a $5 gift certificate with every $25 gift card purchase.
HuHot: buy $100 in gift cards, get a $20 card for free.
IHop: buy a $25 gift card and get $5 off your next visit.
Jamba Juice: get a free 16 oz smoothie with a $25 gift card purchase.
Jason’s Deli: get a $50 in gift cards, get a $5 gift card
Joe’s Crab Shack: get $5 in Bonus Bucks for every $25 in gift cards.
Little Caesars: purchase a $25 gift card and get a $5 gift card for free!
LoneStar Steakhouse: buy $25 in gift cards, get a coupon for $5 off a meal in January.
Maggiano’s : purchase $100 in e-gift cards, receive a $20 e-bonus card plus a subscription to Food & Wine Magazine
Mikuni Restaurant & Sushi Bar: 10% off gift card amounts over $200, 15% off amounts over $1,000 and 20% off amounts over $2,000.
Noodles & Company: receive a free Sandwich Duo when you purchase a $25 gift card.
Outback Steakhouse: Get a $20 bonus card when you buy $100 in gift cards.
Panda Express: buy $25 or more in gift cards, get a free two-entree plate.
Pappadeaux: get a $10 rewards card for every $50 in gift cards purchased.
Red Robin: receive a $5 bonus buck when you buy a $25 to $49 gift card.
Rock Botton Restaurant: purchase a $30 gift card and get a $10 bonus card for free.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill: get a $5 bonus card with every $25 gift card purchase.
RubyTuesday: but $50 in gift cards, get a $15 bonus coupon and free ground shipping.
Saltgrass Steakhouse: receive a $10 rewards card for every $50 in gift cards purchased.
Smoothie King: get a free 20oz smoothie with the purchase of a $25 gift card.
Sonic: get $5 gift card for free for every $25 in gift cards you buy.
Smashburger: get $5 in Smashbucks for every $25 gift cards.
Spaghetti Warehouse: get a $5 bonus card when you purchase a $25 gift card
Ted’s Montana Grill: purchase $100 in gifts cards and get a $20 bonus card
Texas Roadhouse: for every $30 gift card purchase, receive a $5 off voucher to use on a future visit.
Uno Chicago Grill: receive a $5 Uno bonus voucher with $25 in gift cards.
Yard House: receive a $10 bonus card with every $50 purchased in gift cards.
Zio’s Italian Kitchen: buy $25 in gift cards and get a $5 card for free
Colorado Restaurants
Craftwood Inn – purchase a $50 gift certificate for $25, online only.
Brio Tuscan Grille: receive a $20 gift card for every $100 in gift cards purchased.
Lulu’s: buy $25 in gift cards and get a $5 gift card for free.
Mr. Biggs: $5 in free arcade credit with purchase of select gift cards
Panera: Purchase a You Pick Two at the new Lakewood locations and receive a free $5 Panera Card! Offer valid from December 12th – 16th from 11 AM to 2 PM at 650 S. Wadsworth in Lakewood, Colorado.
Pasquini’s Pizzeria: buy $50 worth of gift cards and receive a free $10 gift card.
Rio Grande: receive a $20 bonus card when you buy $100 in gift cards.
Salsa Brava: get a $20 gift card with every $100 in gift cards you purchase.
Slayton’s: get a $20 gift card with every $100 in gift cards you purchase.
Sonterra: get a $20 gift card with every $100 in gift cards you purchase.
Stagecoach Inn – get a five-entree punch card for $25, online only.
The Melting Pot (Colorado Springs Only) - buy $100 in gifts cards, receive two $25 Dip Certificates.
YoYogurt – buy $25 in gift cards, get a free $5 gift card.
Shopping & Entertainment
Barnes and Noble – free $10 eGift card with purchase of $100 in gift cards or eGift cards, online only.
the Blue Jeans Bar: get a $100 gift certificate for $75.
Brunswick Zone: get a $5 bonus certificate card for every $25 gift card purchase.
Burlington: receive a $5 bonus card with the purchase of every gift card of $50 or more.
Denver Aquarium: fer every $50 in purchased gift cards, receive one $10 Reward Card
Gordmans: get a $10 savings card with a purchase of $50 or more in gift cards.
Modmarket: spend $100 in gift cards and get a $20 gift card mailed to you for free. Click here for Modmarket locations.
Savers: get a $5 coupon when you buy two $10 gift certifactes.
Staples: buy a gift card of $50 or more and get a $10 bonus card, online only.
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