Restaurants and stores want to send you promotional emails — and many of them are willing to sweeten the deal. Provide your email address, and you can get a discount or freebie in return.
Because you only have so much time (and patience) for promotional emails, we’ve researched the lists to sign up for to get the most value with the least amount of effort. Just keep in mind that all these deals are available to new subscribers only. So, if you’ve signed up with a particular email address in the past, remember that address will no longer be eligible for these welcome gifts and promotions. Consider this your guidepost to free specials and promotions on food, clothing and more, just for signing up.
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BJ’s Restaurant. The Pizookie dessert (a hybrid of a pizza and a cookie) is unique to BJ’s, and you get one for free by joining the Premier Rewards Plus Program. You’ll get another free Pizookie treat on your birthday.
Buca di Beppo. Signing up for the Buca di Beppo eClub gets you a free pasta dish. You’ll receive a coupon via email to use the next time you visit a Buca di Beppo outpost.
Champps. This program gives you a free Champps cheeseburger (a $10.50 value) after joining the MVP loyalty rewards program. Plus, you can enjoy free birthday rewards for signing up.
Corner Bakery Cafe. You can receive a free sweet treat for joining the Corner Bakery eClub. A coupon for a free treat will be sent to your inbox.
Del Taco. Join the Raving Fan eClub and you’ll get two free grilled chicken tacos for signing up and a free regular-size shake on your birthday.
First Watch. Joining the restaurant chain’s Sun eClub gets you a buy one, get one free offer for entrees. You’ll get the coupon via email after registering.
Houlihan’s Restaurant and Bar. Get a coupon for $10 off your meal at Houlihan’s sent via email for joining, along with a free entree on your birthday.
IHOP. Delight in a free full stack of Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity Pancakes on not one but three occasions after you join IHOP’s Pancake Revolution program. You’ll first get this freebie when you sign up, again on your birthday and on every anniversary date from your first year joining the program. These pancakes typically cost $7.79, making signing up a potential value of up to $23.37 per year.
Johnny Rockets. You’ll get a free burger with your purchase when you join the company’s Rocket e-club.
Krispy Kreme. Get a glazed donut for signing up for the Krispy Kreme rewards program. Plus, you can score a free gift on your birthday.
Maggiano’s. Receive $10 off your next visit to Maggiano’s that you can spend as you please when you join Maggiano’s e-club.
O’Charley’s. Joining the O’Club gets you a free appetizer, and you’ll also get a surprise freebie on your birthday.
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Raising Cane’s. Within 48 hours of joining the Caniac Club, an offer for a free Box Combo, which includes four chicken fingers, crinkle-cut Fries, Cane’s sauce, Texas toast and a regular-size drink, will be loaded into your account. Plus, you’ll get a free birthday drink and a buy one, get one Box Combo reward on your sign-up anniversary.
Ruby Tuesday. Join the So Connected club and get a free appetizer (a $10 purchase is required) for signing up. Then, on your birthday, you’ll get a free burger or a free Garden Bar entree that’s worth up to $11.
Schlotzsky’s. Download the Lotz4Me mobile app and you’ll get a free small original sandwich.
TGI Fridays. You’ll receive a coupon for a free appetizer or dessert just for signing up, along with a free dessert during your birthday month.
Yogurtland. Register for the Yogurtland Real Rewards program and you’ll get a 3-ounce cup of yogurt just for signing up. Plus, get a free 3-ounce cup of yogurt on your birthday.
Aldo. After signing up for Aldo’s A-List, you’ll score 15 percent off your next online purchase with the popular retailer. An email containing your discount code will arrive in your inbox within a few minutes after signing up.
Bed Bath & Beyond. Get a 20 percent off coupon via email when you sign up for the Bed Bath & Beyond mailing list. This offer is good for a single item purchased in-store.
DSW. Take advantage of a $10 coupon when you sign up for emails from the shoe retailer. Your coupon will land in your inbox in three to four days.
H&M. Receive 20 percent off one item online, plus free shipping when you sign up for H&M’s emailed newsletter.
JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts. New subscribers can receive 20 percent off their next purchase for signing up for emails from the JoAnn Fabrics store. The coupon will arrive in your inbox minutes after you sign up and is available to use in stores and online.
Kendra Scott. Sign up for email updates from Kendra Scott, a retailer for home decor, jewelry, gifts and beauty, and get 15 percent off your next online purchase. When you enter your email address and ZIP code on the site, you will instantly unlock the discount and receive a code for one-time use.
Kohl’s. Sign up for the Yes2You Rewards program from Kohl’s and you can receive 15 percent off your next purchase. This coupon can be used either in-store or online.
Macy’s. Signing up for Macy’s email list gets you an extra 25 percent off your next purchase. This offer is valid for in-store and online purchases, but it excludes Deals of the Day (selected items listed at reduced prices) and certain luxury items.
Old Navy. Get 20 percent off your next purchase when you subscribe to Old Navy emails. An email with instructions for claiming the discount will arrive in your inbox minutes after subscribing.
Overstock. Opting into Overstock’s email list gets you a coupon for 10 percent off your purchase. This coupon will be delivered to your inbox immediately after signing up.
West Elm. Sign up for emails from West Elm and you can get 15 percent off your next order. Soon after you sign up, an email will land in your inbox with an individual promo code.
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World Market. Joining the World Market Explorer Rewards Program gets you 15 percent off your next purchase. Opt in for text message alerts, and you’ll get an extra coupon worth 10 percent off a purchase. Both offers arrive immediately after signing up.
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