When in doubt, a gift card is a great idea. Again in 2023, many national restaurant chains and retailers are offering bonuses with gift card purchases.
Give the card, keep the bonus for yourself and your family to use.
You can also support a favorite local small business by buying one of their gift cards.
The bonus is that you are supporting a small, family-owned business vital to your neighborhood, town or city.
ecoXplorer Tips for Gift Card Purchases and Use
- Unless otherwise noted, bonus card offers are available for purchase through Dec. 31, 2023
- Most bonus card offers require a minimum purchase of $50, but some have a $300 or even $500 minimum purchase..
- Some bonus cards have specific rules and dates for use.
- Most bonus cards have expiration dates – use them before you lose them.
- Bonus cards can not be used for gratuities, taxes or alcoholic beverages.
- Many companies offering gift cards give you the choice of e-Card or physical plastic card
Bonus cards are sometimes called Reward Cards or even Coupons. Sometimes they are the same, sometimes not. Sometimes they are for a specific sandwich or other menu item.
Always read the fine print.
Here are the top national holiday gift card deals, in alphabetical order, by category.
These deals are from 2023.
They are not in effect in 2024.
All links have been removed.
Restaurant Gift Card & Bonus Deals
Abuelo’s – Purchase $50 in gift cards and receive a $10 bonus card. Bonus card redeemable January 1 through March 31, 2024.
Another Broken Egg Cafe – For every $50 in gift card purchases, receive a $10 gift card.
Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings – Get a $25 holiday bonus card if you purchase a $100 gift card by December 26, 2023. The bonus cards will be redeemable between January 2 and March 31, 2024, in-restaurant, online or through the app.
Applebee’s Grill + Bar – Get a $10 bonus card when you purchase $50 in gift cards. Bonus card expires February 25, 2024.
Bar Louie – Buy $25 in gift cards and get $5 in bonus cards or buy $50 in gift cards and get $15 in bonus cards. Must purchase gift cards by December 30, 2023 to receive bonus comp card. bonus card valid January 1 through March 31, 2024.
Barberitos – Now through December 31st receive a $5 bonus card with any $25 gift card purchase.
BD’s Mongolian Grill – Spend $25, get $5 in bonus cards, redeemable at participating locations. Bonus cards valid for redemption January 1 through March 31.
Beggars Pizza – Buy a $25 gift card and get a $5 rewards card free. Promotion available at participating locations through December 24, 2023. Rewards card valid for food purchases made January 1 through February 10, 2024. Gift card purchases do not apply to Loyalty accounts.
Benihana – Purchase $50 in gift cards and receive a $10 promotional card. Or buy $200 in gift cards and eceive $60 in promotional cards. Promotional cards valid January 2 through March 31, 2024.
Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant – Purchase $50 in gift cards and receive $10 in bonus cards. Bonus card is redeemable January 1 through February 29, 2024.
Billy Sims Barbecue – Get a free $5 gift card when you buy $25 in gift cards.
Blue Moon Mexican Cafe – Purchase $100 in gift cards and receive a bonus $20 gift card. Offer ends December 24, 2023.
Bonefish Grill – Receive a $10 promo card for every $50 you purchase in gift cards. Promo card valid for redemption January 1 through February 11, 2024.
Bravo! Cucina Italiana – Purchase $50 in gift cards and receive $10 in bonus cards. Bonus card valid January 1 through February 29, 2024.
Brio Italian Grille – Purchase $50 in gift cards and receive $10 in bonus cards. Bonus card valid January 1 through February 29, 2024.
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar – Buy a $100 gift card receive a $25 bonus certificate free. Offer expires January 1, 2024.
Broadway Bar & Pizza – Get a $10 bonus card with every $50 purchased in gift cards. bonus cards valid January 1 through February 29, 2024.
Bruegger’s Bagels – Free $5 bonus card with every $25 gift card purchase. Bonus cards valid January 1 through February 29, 2024.
Buca di Beppo – Buy $50 in gift cards and receive a $10 Reward Card. Reward Card valid January 1 through February 29, 2024.
Buffalo Wild Wings – Buy $25 in gift cards, get a $5 eBonus. bonus cards valid January 1 through February 29, 2024.
Buffalo Wings & Rings – For every $25 in gift cards purchased, you’ll receive a $5 bonus card. Bonus cards expire February 29, 2024.
Burger 21 – Free shake with any $25 gift card purchase.
BurgerFi – $5 Bonus ecard for every $25 spent on egift cards. The bonus cards are valid for in-restaurant, online, and app orders. This offer is valid for a limited time. Bonus ecards may be redeemed between January 2 through April 31, 2024, in-restaurant, online, or through the app.
California Pizza Kitchen – Purchase $100 in gift cards, receive a $20 promotional card. Promotional cards valid January 1 through February 29, 2024.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill – Buy $50 in gift cards and receive a $10 bonus card. Bonus cards valid January 1 through February 29, 2024.
Casa Olé – Purchase a $25 gift card, get one $5 bonus card. Purchase a $50 gift card, get two $5 bonus cards. Purchase a Buy $100 in gift cards, get five $5 bonus cards. Bonus cards valid January 1 through February 29, 2024.
Chelo’s Hometown Bar & Grille – Purchase a $50 gift card and get a $10 gift card free.
Chickie’s & Pete’s – Receive a $10 bonus card for every $50 in gift cards purchased.
Chili’s Grill & Bar – Free $10 e-bonus when you buy $50 in gift cards.
Chompie’s – Buy $50 of gift cards and receive a $10 bonus card. Bonus cards valid January 1 through January 31, 2024.
Chuck E. Cheese – Purchase a $50 gift card and receive a $10 bonus gift card. Bonus cards valid January 1 through February 29, 2024.
Cinnabon – Free $5 reward card with every $25 in gift cards purchased. Reward card valid for redemption from January 1 through March 31, 2024.
Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar – Free $25 bonus card for every $100 in gift cards you buy.
Coco’s – Get a $5 bonus for every $25 gift card purchase through December 31, 2023. bonus cards valid January 1 through February 29, 2024.
Colton’s Steak House & Grill – Order $50 in gift cards online and get a $10 bonus card. Bonus card only available online.
Copeland’s of New Orleans – Free $25 gift card with the purchase of $100 in gift cards. Offer expires December 24, 2023.
Cowboy Chicken – Buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 bonus card free.
Crabby Bill’s – Free $10 holiday bonus when you buy $50 in e-gift cards. Bonus cards valid December 26, 2023 through March 1, 2024.
Daphne’s – Purchase $30 in gift cards and receive a $10 bonus card.
Davanni’s – For every $25 in gift cards purchased, receive a $5 gift card.
Donatos – Get a $10 bonus card with every $50 gift card purchase. Bonus cards valid January 1 through February 29, 2024.
Duffy’s Sports Grill – Buy $100 in gift cards and receive a $20 bonus loaded right onto your MVP card.
Dunkin’ – Purchase at least $25 in Dunkin’ gift cards online at www.dunkindonuts.com, you’ll receive a $5 ebonus.
Earl of Sandwich – Purchase a $25 gift card and receive a $5 reward card. Reward cards valid January 1 through February 29, 2024. Offer expires December 31, 2023.
East Coast Wings + Grill – For every $25 gift card purchase, get a $5 off coupon card
Einstein Bros. Bagels – Free $5 bonus card with purchase of a $25 gift card. Bonus cards valid January 1 through February 29, 2024.
Famous Dave’s – Get a $10 bonus card with every $50 gift card purchase. Bonus cards are redeemable January 1 through March 31, 2024.
Figaro’s Pizza – Now through December 15 receive 20% off all gift card orders over $25.
Fish City Grill – Buy $25 in gift certificates, get a $5 bonus card for your next order.
Flanigan’s – Free $20 gift card with the purchase of $100 in gift cards or with any check of $100 or more. Bonus cards valid January 1 through March 1, 2024.
Gift Card Bonus Deals at National Retailers
Kroger – Various gift card bonuses and discounts available online with changing promo dates and offers
The Children’s Place: $50 or more = $10 Gift Coupon
DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) –$50 = $10 Bonus Card/$100 = $25 Bonus Card
- Valid for use 12/31/2023 to 2/3/2024
Flower Child: $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Regal Cinemas: $50 = $10 Concessions Bonus
Washman Car Wash – Buy 4 washes = 2 Free
- Not specifically a holiday card – available year-round
Thanks to trade publication Restaurant News and other sources for much of the research for this round-up, including validating and updating our list from a previous year.
ecoXplorer Evelyn Kanter is a journalist with 20+ years of experience as a newspaper and magazine writer, radio & TV news producer & reporter, and author of guidebooks and smartphone apps – all focusing on travel, automotive, the environment and your rights as a consumer.
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