Mother's Day, Father's Day, and graduation season are prime times to find restaurant gift card deals, like bonus gift cards with a purchase. Want to save big on dining out in 2025? Looking to find good Mother's Day food deals or Father's Day food discounts? On the hunt for graduation food freebies? We've got you covered.
Here's our comprehensive list of all the restaurants that typically sell gift cards for less than the amount loaded onto them or give away bonus gift cards with a gift card purchase during the spring and summer.
Whether you're looking for last-minute gifts or items to add to your gift stockpile, be sure to bookmark this post. We'll continue to update it as Mother's Day, Father's Day, and graduation season approach.
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Restaurant Gift Card Deals for Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Graduation Season 2025
Most restaurants will give you a bonus card, free menu item, or discount when you purchase a specific amount in gift cards. This Mother's Day, Father's Day, and graduation season, look for offers from the following restaurants.
Applebee’s: Get a $10 bonus gift card with every $50 gift card purchase through June 29, 2025. Bonus card expires on Aug. 3, 2025.
Auntie Anne's: Buy $25 or more in Auntie Anne's gift cards, and receive a $5 Auntie Anne's bonus gift card.
Blaze Pizza: Get $5 off your next online purchase when you buy $25 in gift cards.
Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar: Purchase a $50 gift card in-store and get a $10 bonus card that's valid for dine-in orders through Aug. 25.
Bruegger's Bagels: Save 20% on eGift cards.
California Pizza Kitchen: When you buy a $50 gift card through June 30, you'll get a $10 eBonus.
Carvel: Receive a $5 reward card when you purchase $25 or more in gift cards online.
Cinnabon: Get a $5 Cinnabon bonus card with every $25 purchase of gift cards.
Dunn Brothers Coffee: Through June 1, you can get a $5 reward card when you purchase $25 in gift cards.
Einstein Bros. Bagels: Save 20% on all gift card purchases made online through June 24.
IHOP: Get a $5 bonus card with every $25 you spend on gift cards.
Joe's Crab Shack: For every $50 in gift cards purchased, you'll receive a $10 reward card that's valid from July 1 - Sept. 9.
McAlister's Deli: Get a $5 reward card when you buy $25 in gift cards.
Noah's NY Bagels: Save 20% on eGift cards.
O'Charley's: Buy a $25 gift card and get a $5 bonus gift card in-store. Ask your server about the gift card deal.
Panda Express: Receive an $8 bonus card when you purchase $30 or more in gift cards through June 29. Bonus cards are redeemable through July 31.
Subway: For every $25 in gift cards you purchase through June 30, you'll get a $5 bonus (redeemable by July 31, 2025).
Look for deals where you'll pay less than the value of the gift card at Sam's Club and Costco.
Blaze Pizza: Get two $25 gift cards for $39.99 at Costco (a 20% discount).
Bob Evans: Get two $25 gift cards for $39.98 at Sam’s Club (a 20% discount).
California Pizza Kitchen: Get a $50 gift card for $39.98 at Sam’s Club (a 20% discount).
Cold Stone: Get three $10 gift cards for $20.79 at Sam’s Club (a 31% discount).
IHOP: Buy $100 in IHOP gift cards at Costco for $79.99 (a 20% discount).
Papa John’s: Get four $25 gift cards for $79.99 at Costco (a 20% discount).
Potbelly Sandwiches: Get two $25 gift cards for $37.12 at Sam’s Club (a 26% discount).
Get discounted restaurant gift cards from GCX (formerly known as Raise.com).
Getting a discounted gift card is a no-brainer if you’re looking to save money on all your purchases, and GCX.Raise.com has some of the best discounted restaurant gift cards that we’ve seen. They have gift cards for many of your favorite restaurants, and their website is super easy to use.
Here are some of the best discounts that we’ve seen recently:
Applebee's: Save up to 10%.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Save up to 13.9%.
California Pizza Kitchen: Save up to 12.1%.
Chili’s: Save up to 8%.
Chipotle: Save up to 9.1%.
Cold Stone: Save up to 30.1%.
Domino’s: Save up to 22.1%.
Krispy Kreme: Save up to 26.9%.
IHOP: Save up to 25.7%.
Outback Steakhouse: Save up to 8%.
Panera Bread: Save up to 14.6%.
Red Robin: Save up to 5%.
Sonic: Save up to 10% (can use in Sonic app only).
Subway: Save up to 22.7% (can use in Subway app only).
Shop Groupon for gift cards like 20% off Krispy Kreme.
Right now, you can save 20% on a $25 Krispy Kreme eGift card when you order through Groupon. Other restaurant gift cards you can find at Groupon include Brio Italian Grille, Earl of Sandwich, and Restaurant.com.
Buy restaurant gift cards through Giftory and save 20%.
Giftory offers discounts on gift cards like Olive Garden. Watch for deals like a $50 eGift card for $40.
Save 5% on every gift card purchase, including restaurant gift cards, with a Target Circle Card.
If you aren’t finding your preferred gift card at GCX.Raise.com, check out Target’s gift card selection. With a Target Circle Card, you’ll always get a 5% discount on your gift card purchases, which is a pretty easy way to save.
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