According to research from the National Restaurant Association in 2011, 26 percent of Americans planned to give a restaurant gift card as a holiday gift , and 59 percent said they would like to receive a restaurant gift card.
A restaurant gift card allows the recipient to enjoy a nice dinner without worrying about picking up the tab. This is part of a greater trend of interest in experience based gifts rather than giving goods.
Following are 100 restaurant chains offering special deals on gift card sales this year. Be sure to check the restaurant’s website or your local restaurant for full details.
Applebee’s – Get a free $10 bonus card when you buy $50 in gift cards. Bonus card expires February 28, 2015.
Bahama Breeze – Purchase $50 in gift cards by December 31, 2014 and receive a $10 bonus card. $10 bonus card valid January 1 through February 10, 2015.
Baker Bros. American Deli – Buy $20 gift certificate, get $5 more free.
Bakers Square – Buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 bonus card. Bonus card valid January 1 through March 22, 2015.
bd’s Mongolian Grill – For every $25 in gift cards purchased you will receive $5 in Mongo Money and $240 in coupons for 2015. Also, buy $75 in gift cards and receive a free unlimited bowl that you can use now or later.
Beggars Pizza – Free $5 gift certificate with purchase of a $25 gift card through December 24, 2014. $5 promotional gift certificate valid for food purchases only January 1 through March 31, 2015.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery – Online offer: give a $50 eGift card, get a $10 bonus card for you. In-Restaurant offer: give a $50 gift card, receive a free limited edition BJ’s Pilsner glass.
Black Angus Steakhouse – Purchase $50 in gift cards in a single transaction and receive $10 eBonus Bucks through December 31, 2014. Bonus Bucks redeemable from January 1 through February 12, 2015.
Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza – Buy $30 in gift cards through December 31, 2014 and get a free Pizza Pass. Pizza Pass valid between January 1 and February 28, 2015. Offer not valid for online gift card purchases.
Bonefish Grill – Receive a $20 bonus card for every $100 you purchase in gift cards now through December 31, 2014.
Boston Market – Buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 bonus card. Valid December 1 through January 31, 2015. While supplies last.
Brann’s Steakhouse and Grille – Free $5 gift certificate with every $20 in gift cards purchased.
Bravo! Cucina Italiana – Purchase $100 in gift cards through December 31, 2014, receive a $20 bonus gift. Bonus gift valid January 1 through March 15, 2015.
Brick House Tavern & Tap – Get $15 in Brick Bucks when you buy a $25 gift card. Redeemable from January 1 through January 31, 2015.
Brio Tuscan Grille – Purchase $100 in gift cards through December 31, 2014, receive a $20 bonus gift. Bonus gift valid January 1 through March 15, 2015.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. – Purchase a $50 gift card through December 24, 2014 and receive a $10 reward card to use January 2 through May 31, 2015.
Buca di Beppo – Get a $10 reward card with a $50 gift card purchase. Reward card valid January 1 through February 12, 2015.
Burger 21 – Receive $5 in Bonus Burger Bucks free with every $25 gift card purchase while supplies last. Bonus Burger Bucks valid only at locations listed on the card.
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