Sign up for freebies - updated

*Update - got the Boston Market coupon and added it to the list.
Also, I wanted to mention... make sure to check the expiration dates. Most are only good for about 2 weeks. Arby's, 1 week.

Got coupons?!

It all started with Applebee's. I was checking out their online menu, deciding whether to go there or Chili's. On the site was a 'get our emails' link. Hmmm, years ago, I signed up for Red Lobster emails and got birthday coupons. Maybe...

Well, next thing I knew, I was enjoying a free appetizer. LOVE that spinach artichoke dip! The only catch was, the coupon was only good at the one location I had entered as 'my favourite'. I called their toll-free #, but got a 'shrug - that's the way it is' response. Oh, well, free is still good.

Here's a list of the free - more often than not 'with purchase...' - comestibles I've collected so far:

Applebee's - free appetizer
Chili's - free queso & chips
Ruby Tuesday - BOGO entree
Ryan's - BOGO adult buffet meal*
Longhorn Steakhouse - free appetizer
Denny's - 20% off your next visit
Fazoli's - $2 off purchase of $5 or more
Wendy's - $1 off any premium hamburger
Arby's - free fruit tea with sandwich purchase
Dairy Queen - BOGO Blizzard
Boston Market - $3 off next purchase
TGI Friday's - now these people do it right... I got several coupons, including:
. - one-time jump the line pass
. - free appetizer or dessert
. - 1¢ appetizer w/beverage purchase at the bar (did not say alcoholic was
.....required, just that you sit at the bar)
. - AND they send you a (plastic) card that you present each visit...
.....for every $100 you spend, you get an $8 coupon (double points on Cinco de Mayo)

I also signed up, but have not yet heard from:
- Carrabbas' Italian Grill
- Picadilly

* Ryan's coupon is good at any of their restaurants - Old Country Buffet, HomeTown Buffet, Country Buffet, Ryan's, or Fire Mountain