Dining Reward Memberships

Many dining establishments these days have memberships that track your spending and reward you with discounts or complimentary items! I always look for ways to earn while spending, so here are some of my favorite places to sign up for.

• Starbucks Rewards: Most people already know about it, but for those who don't all you have to do is sign up and you earn stars for every purchase that you can redeem for free coffee and food items. You also get a free treat on your birthday.

• Boiling Point: Download the app and write your member # on the receipt when you get the bill to earn points to get $10 off your next meal.

• Boudin Bakery: The app generates a code for you to present to the cashier every time you order which keeps track of your spending. You can earn discounts and also receive a free loaf of sourdough bread every month. 

• Chick-fil-A: Earn points on the app for every purchase and redeem for free menu items. 

• Gyu-Kaku: Scan the bar code on your bill each time to earn points to put towards free menu items or $10-25 off your next purchase. 

• Fivestars: Many smaller businesses use this app to track your spending to earn rewards. Just download the app and look for shops in your area to sign up for. You'll receive special offers from time to time and usually get a free treat for your birthday. 

• Chipotle: Earn points for purchases to receive special offers such as free chips & guac as well as earning a free burrito once you reach a certain number of points.

• Buffalo Wild Wings: You get 10 points every time you check-in on the app, and earn points for dining as well. You can use these points to redeem for menu items and get a free snack size wings for your birthday.

• Dine Rewards: For those who like to dine at Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, or Fleming's, this app keeps track of your visits and you get 50% off after 3 visits within 6 months.