What you get on your birthday, and the catch, from each brand's own page. Updated Sunday, November 15.
Birthday reward; exact availability not specified
MR MIKES Rewards members get a free birthday reward.
The catch: Join MR MIKES Rewards; the page does not specify the freebie or its redemption terms.
Checked Nov 15 · MR MIKES
On your pet's birthday or adoption day
PetSmart Canada Treats Rewards members get a gift on their pet's birthday or gotcha day.
The catch: Join the free Treats Rewards programme; the page does not say what the gift is.
Checked Nov 15 · PetSmart Canada
On your actual birthday only
Denny's Canada gives a free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast on your birthday.
The catch: Buy at least one drink and show photo ID. Dine-in, on the day only. Not valid at the Nepean, Brampton or Dundas (Toronto) diners.
Checked Nov 15 · Denny's Canada
Sent a week before your birthday, valid 7 days
Original Joe's email subscribers get a birthday offer for free Table Nachos.
The catch: Sign up for the free emails with your birthday on file.
Checked Nov 15 · Original Joe's
One week before to one week after your birthday
Mandarin Dish newsletter members get their own birthday buffet free when they dine in with three paying adults.
The catch: Sign up for the newsletter to get the e-coupon. Dine-in only, and 3 adults at the table must pay.
Checked Nov 15 · Mandarin Restaurant
On your birthday
Clinique Smart Rewards members get a birthday gift when they spend $45.
The catch: It is a gift with purchase: you must spend $45. Join the free Smart Rewards programme first.
Checked Nov 15 · Clinique Canada
On your pet's birthday
Ren's Rewards members get a free birthday treat for their pet, plus 100 points for adding the pet's birthday.
The catch: Join the free Ren's Rewards programme and add your pet's birthday.
Checked Nov 15 · Ren's Pets
During your birthday month
Chipotle Rewards members pick one free birthday item: chips, guacamole, queso or a drink.
The catch: Join the free Chipotle Rewards programme with your birthday on file. One reward per order.
Checked Nov 15 · Chipotle Canada
On your birthday
BarBurrito app users get a free churro with dip, or an Oreo churro, on their birthday.
The catch: Install the free BarBurrito app and save your birth date.
Checked Nov 15 · BarBurrito
Added to your account 7 days before your birthday
MyBP members get a free dessert on their birthday when they dine in.
The catch: Join the free MyBP programme with your birthday on file. Dine-in only.
Checked Nov 15 · Boston Pizza
On your birthday
Road Tripper Club members get a free dessert on their birthday, plus a free spinach dip for signing up.
The catch: Join the free Road Tripper email club; the offer arrives by email.
Checked Nov 15 · Kelseys
Valid 30 days once the reward activates
Sizzle rewards members get a free dessert, up to $9.99, on their birthday.
The catch: Join the free Sizzle rewards app. Dine-in only, dessert menu only, up to $9.99.
Checked Nov 15 · Lone Star Texas Grill
On your birthday
Email club members get a coupon for a free dinner pasta on their birthday.
The catch: Sign up for the free email club at least a week before your birthday and show the coupon to your server.
Checked Nov 15 · East Side Mario's
Valid 7 days
Societea Rewards members get a free birthday drink coupon, valid for 7 days.
The catch: Join the free Societea Rewards app and make a qualifying purchase before your birthday.
Checked Nov 15 · Chatime Canada
On your birthday (Gold: 7 days; Reserve: 30 days)
Starbucks Rewards members get a free birthday treat, such as a standard-size drink, at participating cafés.
The catch: Join the free Starbucks Rewards app and make at least one Star-earning purchase before your birthday each year. Green members must redeem on the day itself.
Checked Nov 15 · Starbucks Canada
Voucher arrives 2 days before the birthday
Children in Benny's Birthday Club get an emailed voucher for a free kid's meal.
The catch: A parent fills in the free club form; one email address per child.
Checked Nov 15 · Humpty's Restaurants
On the child's birthday
Kids in the Lil Sizzlers club get a kids meal with a drink and a dessert on their birthday.
The catch: A parent signs the child up to the free Lil Sizzlers club first.
Checked Nov 15 · Lone Star Texas Grill
On the child's birthday
Kids Club members aged 12 and under get a free kids' meal, up to $9.99, on their birthday.
The catch: Sign the child up at least 7 days before the birthday. Dine-in only, up to $9.99 before tax.
Checked Nov 15 · Montana's BBQ & Bar
On your birthday
Jugo Juice rewards members get a free large smoothie on their birthday.
The catch: Join the free Jugo Juice rewards programme first.
Checked Nov 15 · Jugo Juice
Loaded on the 1st of your birthday month
Blenz app members get a free medium Americano, latte, tea, tea latte or hot chocolate during their birthday month.
The catch: Join the free Blenz app, add your birthday month, and make an in-app purchase before your birthday month.
Checked Nov 15 · Blenz Coffee
Valid 7 days
Good Earth Rewards members get any medium specialty drink or bakery item free for their birthday.
The catch: Join the free rewards programme and make a qualifying purchase in the 6 months before your birthday.
Checked Nov 15 · Good Earth Coffeehouse
Expires 2 weeks after it is issued
OPA! of Greece app members pick a free birthday item, such as a pita wrap, fry snack bowl or Greek salad.
The catch: Join the free OPA! app and redeem through the app or online ordering within 2 weeks.
Checked Nov 15 · OPA! of Greece
Valid 7 days from your birthday
Booster Rewards app members get a free regular smoothie on their birthday.
The catch: Join the free Booster Rewards app at least 7 days before your birthday, add your birthdate, and make at least one purchase in the past year. In-store only.
Checked Nov 15 · Booster Juice
On your birthday
Frequent Steeper members get a free drink of their choice in store on their birthday, plus 5 bonus points.
The catch: Join the free Frequent Steeper programme with your birthday saved. The drink is in-store only.
Checked Nov 15 · DAVIDsTEA