May 012013
 

outback giftVarious restaurants offer free bonuses for spending gift dollars with them.

The bonus deals are offered around graduations, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day  and other occasions that involve presents.

  • Brio offers a $10 bonus with $50 gift card purchase.
  • Applebee’s offers a $10 digital bonus card with purchase of $50 digital gift cards by June 30. The digital gifts may be purchased online or at participating Applebee’s.
  • Macaroni Grill offers a $5 bonus card with gift purchases of $25.
  • Carrabba’s is offering a $10 bonus card with gift card purchases of $50. The deal is valid to June 16.
  • Outback offers a $10 bonus card with gift card purchases of $50.
  • Ruby Tuesday provides $15 bonus card with an online gift card purchase of $50.

Generally, some restrictions are tied to the bonus cards, such as when they are eligible to be redeemed.

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Dec 042012
 

GiftsVarious restaurants  and other eateries are offering bonuses for purchasing holiday gift vouchers at their establishments.

Most, or probably all, the bonuses are tied to some restrictions, such as when they may be redeemed, so be sure to read the information accompanying the deal. Some are offered only online, or only in person.

Here’s a list of deals, with the freshest group first.

  • Outback Steakhouse —— $20 bonus card with gift card purchases of $100
  • Taco Bell —— Free item up to $5 at participating restaurants with purchase of $20 worth of gift cards
  • Cheesecake Factory —— free slice of cheesecake card with $25 gift card purchases

 

  • Applebee’s —— $10 digital bonus card with purchase of $50 digital gift cards
  • Brio ——  $20 bonus card with $100 gift cards purchases 
  • Bonefish Grill ——- $20 bonus card for every $100 spent on gift cards
  • Buca di Beppo —— $10 reward card with $50 gift card purchases
  • Buccan & Imoto  in Palm Beach ——- Purchase $100 or more in gift cards and receive a 10% discount.
  • Chipotle —— free burrito, bowl, salad or tacos with a receipt from $30 gift card purchase
  • Macaroni Grill —— $5 bonus card with $25 gift card purchases
  • Morton’s —— $50 reward card with $250 gift card purchase
  • Olive Garden ——  $5 bonus  discount on two adult entrees  with $25 gift card purchase
  • PF Chang’s ——- $20 bonus gift card with $100 gift card purchases
  • Ruby Tuesday  —— $15 bonus coupon with $50 gift card purchase online and in participating restaurants
  • Seasons 52 —— 10% back in bonus cards with $500 or more gift cards purchase
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Nov 282012
 

GiftsPlenty of restaurants are offering bonuses for purchasing holiday gift vouchers at their establishments.

Usually, the bonuses are tied to some restrictions, such as when they may be redeemed, so be sure to read the information accompanying the deal.

Also variations apply. Some gift card bonuses  are offered for online purchases. Others are offered at participating restaurants.

Here’s a bunch of deals, and we’ll be reporting on others.

  • Applebee’s —— $10 digital bonus card with purchase of $50 digital gift cards
  • Brio ——  $20 bonus card with $100 gift cards purchases 
  • Bonefish Grill ——- $20 bonus card for every $100 spent on gift cards
  • Buca di Beppo —— $10 reward card with $50 gift card purchases
  • Buccan & Imoto  in Palm Beach ——- Purchase $100 or more in gift cards and receive a 10% discount.
  • Chipotle —— free burrito, bowl, salad or tacos with a receipt from $30 gift card purchase
  • Macaroni Grill —— $5 bonus card with $25 gift card purchases
  • Morton’s —— $50 reward card with $250 gift card purchase
  • Olive Garden ——  $5 bonus  discount on two adult entrees  with $25 gift card purchase
  • PF Chang’s ——- $20 bonus gift card with $100 gift card purchases
  • Ruby Tuesday  —— $15 bonus coupon with $50 gift card purchase online and in participating restaurants
  • Seasons 52 —— 10% back in bonus cards with $500 or more gift cards purchase
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Nov 202012
 

bucaPurchase gifts and receive an extra something for you.

Buca di Beppo restaurants are among various merchants offering bonuses with eligible holiday gift purchases.

With purchase of $50 worth of gift cards, Buca is offering a $10 reward card.

Restrictions generally apply with reward cards, including when they’re available to be redeemed.

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Nov 152012
 

brio giftSnag a $20 bonus with an eligible gift purchase at Brio restaurants.

Brio is among various eateries that offer bonus incentives with purchase of holiday gift vouchers.

Brio offers a $20 bonus card with each $100 spent on gift cards.

Bonus cards with gift card deals generally include some restrictions and limitations on when they’re redeemable.

Ruby Tuesday restaurants are offering a bonus gift deal, with gift card purchases.  Bahama Breeze is offering a variation — free gift cards for guests at eligible holiday parties.

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Nov 052012
 

ruby tuesday giftDuring various gift season promotions, lots of restaurants offer incentives for doing your shopping there.

Ruby Tuesday is in the mix. 

The offer is $15 bonus  coupon with  purchase of a $50 gift card. The offer is available online only. The bonus coupon is sent via e-mail within two business days. Restrictions may apply. The offer is available to December 31.

Thanks to fellow On The Cheap site,  Living On The Cheap

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Jun 082012
 

restaurant giftIf you’re shopping for Father’s Day,  a graduate or some other festive occasion, some  restaurants are offering  incentives for spending gift dollars with them. Most bonus deals are available to at least Father’s Day — June 17. With purchase of a gift card, the restaurants are offering a little more for your money by tossing in a bonus card or another reward. The bonuses generally feature more restrictions than regular gift cards, and usually are limited in when they may be redeemed. Here’s a round-up of offers.

  • Participating Applebee’s restaurants: $10 bonus card with each $50 purchase of gift cards to June 24. The bonus card is for gift card purchases at participating restaurants, and not available online 888-592-7753
  • Bravo-Brio Restaurant Group: $10 bonus card for each $50 spent on gift cards for Brio and Bravo restaurants to June 17, 888-452-7286
  • Carrabba’s Italian Grill restaurants: $10 bonus card with each $50 gift card purchase to June 17, 800-354-1416
  • Participating Chipotle shops offer a free burrito, bowl, tacos or salad with a receipt from a purchase of at least $30 worth of graduate gift cards. Offer valid to June 30 at participating restaurants
  • Fleming’s: $20 bonus card with $100 spent on gift cards to June 17
  • Participating IHOP restaurants: $5 bounceback coupon with $25 gift card purchase to June 17. The offer is available for purchases at participating restaurants and not available online. The bounceback coupons are valid to July 31, 866-444-5144
  • Outback Steakhouse: $10 bonus card with each $50 spent on gift cards at participating restaurants to June 17
  • Roy’s: $20 bonus card with $100 purchase of gift cards to June 17 at participating Roy’s restaurants, which feature Hawaiian fusion fare
  • Ruby Tuesday: $15 bonus coupon with $50 gift card purchased online to June 17
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May 022012
 

outback bonusWith purchase of $50 in gift vouchers, Outback Steakhouse offers a $10 bonus.

The deal, which is similar to an offer from other restaurants, is designed as an incentive for occasions such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and graduations.

The offers are available to June 17.

Generally, restaurant bonus cards are not valid on the day of purchase. Other restaurants offering $10 bonus cards with purchase of gift cards include Brio and Carrabba’s.

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Dec 232011
 

film elf

Film enthusiasts — here’s a deal for you.

Purchase some gifts and snag a freebie.

AMC is offering a free $5 concession card with each purchase of $30 AMC gift cards.

The offer applies to  holiday gift card purchases in participating theaters while supplies are available.

For other gift card bonuses,  our round-up of holiday gift card deals features a lot of restaurants.

Thanks to Cities On The Cheap.

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Dec 222011
 

Lots of restaurants offer a bonus with a holiday gift purchase.

Offerdhal’s is adding to the mix.

Participating Offerdahl’s shops, including Weston, offer a $10 card with gift card purchases of $50.

Offerdahl’s restaurants  are in Broward, Boca Raton and Miami. 

  • 401 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-727-2662
  • 2774 Weston Road, Weston, 954-384-1043
  • 3361 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 954-985-8464
  • 2400 N. Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point, 954-788-3464
  • 17940 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, 561-995-7355
  • 14685 S. Dixie Highway, Miami, 786-249-0211
  • 195 SE Third Avenue and US 1, Miami, 786-621-5424
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Dec 192011
 

cheesecakefactoryFree food.

Lots of restaurants are using that incentive to entice holiday gift shoppers.

We’ve reported many of these deals in various posts. Here are a few.

Our round-up of holiday gift card deals features those and more restaurants’ offers.

While most are gift card bonuses are from restaurants, some gift card deals are offered by other merchants, including LL Bean.

    Happy Holidays.
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