Free Sign-Up Rewards A Guide To Apps Offering Complimentary Products And Services

Numerous companies provide complimentary products, services, or rewards points simply for consumers downloading their applications and registering for loyalty programs. This practice serves as a marketing strategy to attract new customers and encourage engagement with digital platforms. The offers range from immediate gratification, such as free food items or beverages, to ongoing perks like birthday rewards and points accumulation for future redemptions. These programs are widely available across the restaurant, convenience store, and consumer goods sectors.

Restaurant and Food Service Rewards

The food and beverage industry heavily utilizes app-based rewards to drive customer traffic. Many national and regional chains offer a specific free item or significant discount immediately upon sign-up, often with no purchase required, though some require an initial transaction to trigger the reward.

• Auntie Anne’s: Members of the "Pretzel Perks" program receive a free pretzel after making their first $1 purchase and scanning the card within the app. The program also provides a free pretzel on birthdays and rewards points for future purchases.
• Baskin Robbins: New users who download the app and sign up for mobile deals receive a free regular scoop of ice cream. Members also receive exclusive discounts and deals.
• Blaze Pizza: Signing up for the rewards program via the app yields a free drink. The app also features offers such as $3.14 pizzas on March 14th.
• BJ’s Restaurants: App sign-ups result in a free Pizookie® (a cookie dessert), with an additional free Pizookie® awarded on the user's birthday.
• Bojangles: New app users receive a free chicken sandwich with no purchase necessary.
• Carl’s Jr.: Users who sign up for the app receive coupons and free offers throughout the year.
• Krispy Kreme: Members receive a free donut just for signing up and can earn additional freebies throughout the year.
• Moe’s Southwest Grill: App users receive free nachos with the purchase of a regular or large drink. A free burrito is also awarded on the user's birthday.
• Jimmy John’s: Members of the "Freaky Fast Rewards" program earn a free sandwich after their first purchase.
• Panera Bread: Members receive a free beverage for joining the rewards program.
• Roy Rogers: New app users receive a free $5 rewards code, which is sufficient for a free meal in certain regions.
• Slim Chickens: Signing up for the rewards program via the app provides a free chicken sandwich.
• Starbucks: Joining Starbucks Rewards grants a free beverage.
• Steak N Shake: App users receive a free milkshake upon signing up for a free account.
• SONIC: Signing up for a "MySONIC" account provides a free medium size slush or drink.
• Taco John’s: App users receive a free small combo meal (specifically Combos #1-6 and Breakfast Combos B1-B4, excluding steak items).
• White Castle: Members of the "Craver’s Nation" rewards program receive a free combo meal.
• Fazoli’s: Joining "Fazoli’s Rewards" provides free baked spaghetti with a drink purchase.
• Firehouse Subs: App sign-ups yield a free large drink with a sub purchase. Members also receive a free medium sub on birthdays.
• Hooters: Members receive a free appetizer upon signing up for "Hooters Rewards."
• Checkers: Signing up for emails provides a free large fry with any purchase.
• Cheddars: New members receive free chips and homemade queso.
• IHOP: Users receive free pancakes for signing up, as well as birthday and anniversary pancakes.
• Johnny Rockets: Signing up for the email list provides a free burger.
• Wahlburgers: Members of the "Wahlclub" receive $5 off their first order.
• Sizzler: New members receive a free entree.
• Zaxby’s: New members receive a free sandwich meal.

Convenience Store and Gas Station Rewards

Gas stations and convenience stores frequently use apps to reward customers for loyalty, offering immediate free items upon sign-up and periodic coupons.

• 7-Eleven: New users receive 800 points upon downloading the app and signing up. These points are sufficient to redeem for a free donut, medium drink, pizza slice, or coffee. Members also receive periodic free coupons.
• BP: New users receive $0.05 off per gallon of gas for signing up. Linking a payment card to the app is required.
• Maverick: Signing up for Maverick Rewards provides a free fountain drink.
• Pilot Flying J: Members of the "myRewards" program receive a free fountain drink or coffee for downloading the app and signing up. The app also frequently offers additional freebies.
• Racetrack: Users can sign up via the website to receive random free items throughout the year.
• Royal Farms: New "Royal Farms Reward Members" receive a free coffee of any size.
• Thorntons: App users receive a free welcome drink reward and discounts on gas per gallon.
• Wawa: Reward members receive free coffee on Tuesdays and other freebies throughout the year.
• Circle K: The app provides access to free deals and savings.
• McDonald’s: The app offers daily deals and free items with purchases.

Consumer Goods and General Retail Programs

Beyond food and fuel, several platforms specialize in distributing free samples and full-size products from various brands. These programs often require users to complete surveys or reviews in exchange for products.

• PINCHme: A freebie program that provides a selection of samples tailored to user preferences. The platform partners with top brands for beauty, snack, and pet products. Users are required to review products to help brands improve. Samples are released monthly, and no credit card is required.
• BzzAgent: This platform sends free full-size products in exchange for honest reviews and social media shares. It partners with major brands such as L’Oréal, Gillette, and Nestlé. Users fill out a profile to be matched with campaigns. Active participants qualify for more campaigns.

Notable Apps with Free Offers

Several apps do not offer a specific free item solely for signing up but provide significant free offers and deals after download.

• Arby’s: Offers free items with purchases.
• Chick-fil-A: Users receive points and bonus rewards for ordering.
• Burger King: Offers deals such as $1 Whoppers and $3 chicken nuggets with fries.
• McDonald’s: Offers daily deals.
• Max & Erma’s: Users earn 6 free cookies with a $15 purchase.
• Dunkin’: (Mentioned in context regarding app download).
• Dutch Bros.: (Mentioned in context regarding app download).
• Golden Corral: Offers $5 off $25 upon app sign-up and rewards for future visits.
• Hoss’s Steak & Seahouse: Offers monthly discounts, birthday freebies, and sign-up offers.
• Edible Arrangements: Members of "Edible Rewards" receive $5 off their first order.
• Godiva Chocolates: Members receive a one-time free shipping offer and periodic freebies.

Conclusion

The landscape of digital rewards offers substantial value for consumers willing to download apps and join loyalty programs. From immediate free food items at restaurants to monthly product samples from major brands, these programs provide tangible benefits. However, consumers should be aware that some offers require an initial purchase or specific actions, such as linking a payment method or scanning a loyalty card. Additionally, offer terms are subject to change based on each company's conditions.

Sources

1. A Complete List of Apps That Give You Free Stuff Just for Signing Up
2. These 15 Companies Will Send You Free Products Just for Signing Up