Bonus Deals on Last Minute Gift Card Purchases
A Consumer Reports poll published today says that 20% of Americans haven’t even started their Christmas shopping. Even if you aren’t part of that statistic, the article states that almost half of Americans still have gifts left to buy. If you are planning to brave the stores over the next couple of days, you might want to consider picking up a gift card. Several businesses are offering bonus deals for those who buy gift cards. The most common deals are an extra $5 for yourself if you buy a $25 gift card, or $20 if you buy a $100 gift card. We have compiled a list of local businesses that have some sort of gift card incentive. If we have missed any, leave a comment at the bottom of this post and let us know.
Applebee’s - Get a free $10 bonus gift card when you buy $50 in Applebee’s gift cards. More information.
Bartolotta Restaurant Group - Buy $100 of gift cards, get a bonus $20 gift card for yourself. Valid at Bacchus, Mr. B’s Steakhouse, Lake Park Bistro, Ristorante Bartolotta & Pizzeria Piccola. More information.
Bonefish Grill - Buy $100 of gift cards, get a bonus $20 gift card for yourself. More information.
Buca di Beppo - Get a free $10 bonus gift card when you buy a $50 Buca gift card. More information.
Buffalo Wild Wings - Get a free $5 bonus gift card when you buy a $25 Buffalo Wild Wings card. More information.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill - Buy $100 of gift cards, get a bonus $20 gift card for yourself. More information.
Culver’s - Purchase $20 or more in gift cards and receive a coupon for a free Double Deluxe Value Basket. More information.
Fazoli’s - Get a free $5 bonus gift card when you buy a $20 Fazoli’s gift card. More information.
Flat Top Grill - Get a free $25 bonus gift card when you buy a $100 Flat Out Crazy Gift Card. Card can be used at Stir Crazy or Flat Top Grill. More information.
Fleming’s Steak House - Buy $100 of gift cards, get a bonus $20 gift card for yourself. More information.
George Webb Restaurants - Get a free $5 bonus gift card when you buy a $20 Webb’s gift card.
IHOP - Get a free $5 bonus gift card when you buy a $25 IHOP gift card. More information.
Maggiano’s Little Italy - Buy $100 of gift cards, get a bonus $20 gift card for yourself. More information.
Marcus Theatres - Buy a gift card of $25 or more, get a Buy One, Get One Free movie ticket, plus a coupon for two free tickets to the Marcus Theatres Family Fun Series. More information.
Outback Steakhouse - Buy $100 of gift cards, get a bonus $20 gift card for yourself. More information.
Qdoba Mexican Grill - Get a free $5 bonus gift card when you buy a $25 Qdoba gift card. More information.
Red Robin - Get a free $5 bonus gift card when you buy a $25 Red Robin gift card. More information.
Restaurant.com - $25 gift certificates for $2 using the promotion code HOLIDAY through Christmas. More information.
Stir Crazy - Get a free $25 bonus gift card when you buy a $100 Flat Out Crazy Gift Card. Card can be used at Stir Crazy or Flat Top Grill. More information.
Note that many of the businesses that we have linked to offer the option to purchase gift cards online. You can save the processing fees by going and purchasing the gift cards in person rather than online. Also, these bonus deals are not available at gift card kiosks like you might find at Walmart or Walgreens as shown in our picture above.
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