Introduction
Who doesn’t want to be showered with love and free gifts on their birthday? Fortunately, many stores offer free birthday items to loyal customers. This article will cover different approaches to finding these deals, including a list of the top 10 stores, personal stories and tips, an infographic and map of participating stores, a Q&A with a store manager, and location-based deals.
Listicle: Top 10 stores that offer free birthday items
Here is a list of the top 10 stores that offer free birthday items:
Restaurants
- Starbucks – free birthday drink or food item
- Denny’s – free Grand Slam breakfast
- Red Robin – free burger
Beauty Stores
- Sephora – free birthday gift, changes every year
- Ulta Beauty – free birthday gift, changes every year
- Bath and Body Works – free birthday gift, changes every year
Retail Shops
- Toys “R” Us – free birthday crown and balloon for kids
- Barnes & Noble – free cupcake for kids, free cheesecake for adults with membership
- DSW – $5 off coupon for rewards members
Be sure to check with each store for specific rules and restrictions, such as whether you need to be a member or have made a recent purchase.
Personal stories: Tips and tricks for claiming birthday freebies
As someone who loves freebies and has tried to claim as many birthday deals as possible, here are some personal tips:
- Sign up for email newsletters and rewards programs well ahead of your birthday so you don’t miss out on any deals.
- Bring your ID, proof of membership, or any necessary coupons or codes with you to the store.
- Try to space out your store visits throughout the week so you don’t get overwhelmed or miss out on any deals.
- Be polite and grateful to store employees who are helping you claim your freebies.
Infographic: Map of stores that offer free birthday items
Here is a map of the top stores that offer birthday freebies, along with information on what kind of freebies they offer:
Q&A: Interview with a store manager or behind-the-scenes employee
We spoke with a store manager at Starbucks to get an inside look at their birthday program:
Q: How does the Starbucks birthday program work?
A: All you have to do is sign up for our rewards program, and a few days before your birthday, we’ll send you a coupon for a free drink or food item. You can use it any time during your birthday month.
Q: What’s the most popular birthday item at Starbucks?
A: Our birthday cake pop is definitely the most popular freebie. People love it!
Q: Have you ever had any challenges with the birthday program?
A: We’ve had some customers try to cheat the system by creating multiple rewards accounts, but we’re pretty good at catching that kind of thing. Overall, it’s a great program that we love offering to our loyal customers.
Location-based: Free birthday items in a specific city or region
If you’re lucky enough to live in New York City, here are three unique birthday freebies you can claim:
- Magnolia Bakery – free cupcake
- Brooklyn Bowl – free round of bowling
- Brooklyn Brewery – free beer and souvenir glass
Be sure to check for location-based deals in your own city or region!
Conclusion
As you can see, there are many opportunities to score free birthday items from your favorite stores. Whether you’re a beauty lover, foodie, or bookworm, there’s something for everyone.
