Today, Tuesday, December 31, is the final day for many of these offers — get them, before they’re gone until next year! Once again, gift cards are at the top of many people’s holiday wish list. According to the National Retail Federation, six in 10 consumers have gift cards on their shopping list. It’s estimated retailers will sell more than $30 billion in gift cards, this holiday season.
There’s something about being able to splurge on exactly what you want that’s fun, right? In the past, gift cards seemed impersonal. Not anymore. Recipients can pick out exactly what they want or enjoy their favorite meal. No need to return anything. It’s a win-win for everyone!
Gift cards are always an efficient and convenient way to shop for the holidays. Best of all, it pays to give gift cards because of the bonus offers, this time of year. Treat yourself and keep the bonus offer or tuck it in with the gift card for an added surprise.
Most of the gift cards must be purchased by December 31, in order to receive the bonus. However, some bonus offers end earlier, so check first.
It’s important to note that most of the offers are for “bonus cards” — not gift cards. As a result, review the fine print for limitations, including any minimum purchase requirements, date restrictions and/or menu exclusions.
Most bonus cards are not valid until January 1, 2020.
Bonus offers and redemptions are valid at participating locations only.
MHOTC Tips:
1.) Who says gift cards have to be gifts? If your favorite restaurant or business is offering a gift card bonus, “pre-pay” for goods and services now and “gift” yourself the bonus. It’s one of the easiest ways to stretch dollars you were going to spend anway.
2.) You can also get more bonuses by breaking down a large, single purchase. For example, if the bonus is for a $25 minimum gift card purchase and you’re buying a $50 gift card, why not purchase two $25 gift cards in separate transactions instead? You just doubled your bonus!
However, many businesses give you a bonus for every gift card purchased at a specified amount. As a result, there’s no need for multiple transactions.
As always, clarify first before purchasing, especially because gift cards are typically non-refundable.
(NOTE: Some offers are available online or in-store only — while others are available either way. However, check first, especially if you’re ordering gift cards online. Once you hit “buy”, you may be out of luck.)
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Restaurant/Business – Minimum Gift Card Purchase = Bonus Offer
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema – $50 = $10 Snack Pass
Applebee’s – $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Benihana – $50 = $10 Promotional Card
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse – $50 = $10 Bonus Card / $100 = $25 Bonus Card — plus 20% Off VIP Card
Blimpie – $40 = $10 Bonus eGift
Bonefish Grill – $50 = $10 bonus
Boston Market – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Bruegger’s Bagels – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. – $50 = $10 Reward Card
Buca di Beppo – $50 = $10 Reward Card
California Pizza Kitchen – $100 = $20 Promo Card
Carl’s Jr. – $25 = FREE Single Western Bacon Cheeseburger
Carrabba’s Italian Grill – $50 = $10 Promo Card
The Cheesecake Factory – $25 = FREE slice of cheesecake or layer cake
Children’s Place – $50 = $10 Bonus Card / $75 = $15 Bonus Card / $100 = $20 Bonus Card — ends December 3
Chipotle Mexican Grill – $30 = BOGO FREE entrée
Cinemark Theatres – $35 = $5 Bonus Coupon
Chili’s – $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Cold Stone Creamery – $40 = $10 Bonus eGift
Culver’s – $30 = FREE Value Basket
Dave & Buster’s – $50 = $10 Game Play
Del Taco – $15 = Coupon for two FREE grilled chicken tacos (plus two bonus offers) / $25 = Double The Rewards
Denny’s – $25 = $50 in Denny’s coupons
DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) – $50 = $10 Bonus Card, $100 = $25 Bonus Card
Einstein Bros. Bagels – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
El Five – $50 = FREE The Edible Beat cookbook / $100 = $20 Gift Card & 50% off The Edible Beat
Fazoli’s – $20 = $5 Bonus Card
Firehouse Subs – $25 = FREE medium sub
First Watch – $100 = $20 Bonus Bucks
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse – $100 = $20 Bonus Card
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse – $125 = $25 Holiday Bonus Card / $300 = $75 Holiday Bonus Card / $400 = $100 Holiday Bonus Card
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop – $25 = $5 Bonhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/leftysgourmetpizza/posts/us
Garbanzo – $30 = FREE entrée
Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria – $50 = $10 Bonus Card / $100 = $20 Bonus Card
Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa – $100 – $10 Gift Card / $200 = $25 Gift Card
IHOP – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Il Fornaio – $100 = $20 Complimenti Card
Jamba – $25 = $5 Reward Card
Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park – $50 = $10 Bonus
The Kitchen American Bistro – $100 = $20 Bonus Card
Kona Grill – $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Lefty’s Gourmet Pizza – $20 for $25 gift certificate / $40 for $50 gift certificate; get an extra $5 per gift certificate, when you mention its Facebook post
Linger – $50 = FREE The Edible Beat cookbook / $100 = $20 Gift Card & 50% off The Edible Beat
Longhorn Steakhouse – $50 = $10 Bonus Card
MAD Greens – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Maggiano’s Little Italy – $100 = $20 eBonus Card
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
MOD Pizza – $25 = FREE MOD pizza or salad and Dr. Pepper fountain drink
Modern Market – $25 = $5 Gift Card
Morton’s The Steakhouse – $250 = $50 Reward Card
Native Foods Café – $100 = $20 Gift Card
Noodles & Company – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Ocean Prime – $100 = $25 Bonus Card
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom – $25 = $5 Bonus
Olive Garden – $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox – $50 = FREE The Edible Beat cookbook / $100 = $20 Gift Card & 50% off The Edible Beat
Outback Steakhouse – $50 = $10 Coupon
Panera Bread – $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – $125 = $25 Reward Card
PetSmart – $50 = $10 eBonus Gift Card
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro – $100 = $20 Bonus Reward
Red Lobster – $50 = $10 Coupon or FREE appetizer
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews – $25 = $5 Bonus Buck Reward
Regal Cinemas – $50 = $10 Concessions Bonus Card
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery – $50 = $10 Bonus Certificate
Root Down – $50 = FREE The Edible Beat cookbook / $100 = $20 Gift Card & 50% off The Edible Beat
Ruby Tuesday – $50 = $15 Bonus Card
Rusty Bucket – $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – $250 or more = 10% Bonus
Salsa Brava Fresh Mexican Grill – $100 = $20 Gift Card
Seasons 52 – $100 = $20 Bonus Card
Snarf’s Sandwiches – $25 = $5 Bonus
Steak ‘n Shake – $20 = $5 Certificate
Sweet Tomatoes – $50 = FREE Meal Pass
Taco Bell – Online: $15 = $5 eGift Card / In-store: $25 = FREE Standard Combo
Tamayo – Online: $100 = $20 Bonus eCard
Tattered Cover – $40 Special: $35 gift card, Tattered Cover campfire mug and special bookmark
T.G.I. Friday’s – $25 = $5 Bonus Bites
The Capital Grille – $500 = FREE exclusive knife set and an additional gift card worth 10% of your purchase
The Old Spaghetti Factory – $50 = $10 Voucher
The Palm – $250 = $25 Thank You Card
Torchy’s Tacos – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
True Food Kitchen – $100 = $20 Bonus Card
Urban Egg – $100 = $20 Gift Card
Village Inn – $30 = $10 Bonus Card
Vital Root – $50 = FREE The Edible Beat cookbook / $100 = $20 Gift Card & 50% off The Edible Beat
Wendy’s – $2 Frosty Key Tag = FREE Jr. Frosty every visit in 2020
Yard House – $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Zoës Kitchen – $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Zoup! – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
