20+ Food Freebies and Deals for 2024 Graduates
As graduation season approaches, it's time to celebrate the achievements of the grads in our lives. Whether they're finishing high school or earning a higher degree, various restaurants offer freebies and discounts to make their graduation even more memorable.
From free desserts to fully catered meal packages, these deals are designed to make the celebrations special. Some eateries even provide free gift cards with purchases, which make perfect gifts for grads transitioning to the next phase of their lives.
Food Freebies and Deals for Graduates 2024
Note: Many of these deals require a purchase to receive a freebie or bonus gift card. Some offers may also necessitate being a rewards member or using the restaurant’s app. Availability can vary by franchise and are subject to change.
Applebee’s
Purchase a $50 Applebee’s gift card and receive a $10 bonus for free. This deal is available until June 23 and makes a great option for Father’s Day as well. The bonus card expires on August 4, 2024.
Baked by Melissa
Celebrate your graduation with a pack of mini cupcakes from Baked by Melissa. Available in quantities of 25 and 50, these cupcakes come in a festive “Congrats” box. Gift cards are also available.
Baskin Robbins
Baskin Robbins offers graduation-themed ice cream cakes, including a customizable Cap & Gown cake in the grad’s school colors.
Bertucci’s
Bertucci’s provides unique graduation meal packages for pickup, curbside, and delivery. These packages include pasta, pizza, salads, and desserts. Use code GRAD2024 at checkout to get a free tray of mini chocolate chip cannoli with a $100+ Graduation Package.
Bonefish Grill
Get a free $10 gift card when you purchase a $50 gift card, redeemable from June 24 to August 25. This deal applies to both e-gift cards and physical gift cards.
Buca di Beppo
Buca di Beppo offers special graduation catering packages featuring baked ziti, spicy chicken rigatoni, lasagna, and desserts like cookies, brownies, cannoli, and tiramisu. Packages start at $12.99 per person. Use code GRAD2024 at checkout for a free tray of mini chocolate chip cannoli with a $100+ graduation package.
Buffalo Wild Wings
When you purchase $40 in gift cards online, you’ll receive a $10 eBonus gift card. This promotion runs through June 16.
Chili’s
Order a $50 Chili’s gift card through June 22 and receive a free $10 e-gift card as a thank you.
Edible Arrangements
Edible Arrangements offers a variety of graduation-themed gifts, including fruit bouquets and dessert gifts.
Jason’s Deli
Buy $50 worth of gift cards and get a $10 worth of gifts: a $5 promo card usable between June 17 and July 31 and $5 worth of rewards points.
McAlister’s Deli
For every $25 in gift cards purchased, receive a $5 eReward online or a physical reward voucher. This deal is valid until June 16, and the $5 eReward can be used from June 17 to August 11.
Miller’s Ale House
Purchase a $50 Miller’s Ale House gift card and receive a $10 bonus card.
Minted
Minted offers customizable graduation announcements, party invitations, and thank you notes. A Memorial Day deal runs through May 28, offering 15% off sitewide with a promo code. Stack this with RetailMeNot’s 5% cash back offer (valid through May 31).
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Buy a $25 Moe’s gift card and get a free $5 gift card. Burritos make great gifts!
On the Border
Buy $50 in gift cards and get a free $10 bonus card through May 31. The bonus card can be used from June 1 to June 30. Also, enjoy Endless Enchilada Mondays.
Outback Steakhouse
Receive a free $10 bonus gift card when you buy $50 in Outback Steakhouse gift cards. Perfect for gifting a bloomin’ onion as a graduation gift.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Potbelly offers catering options for graduation parties, including individual box lunches and bundles for 6 or 10 people. There’s even a mac and cheese package for groups.
Red Lobster
Receive two $10 off bonus coupons for every $50 spent on Red Lobster gift cards, valid until July 1. These coupons are good for purchases of at least $40 in July and August.
