Gary J Sibio
Revised: 29 Apr 2018
There aren’t many advantages to getting older but one is that many businesses will offer you a special discount if you are above a certain age. Since I am above the age for which most of these offers are made, I like to keep track of them. There’s nothing wrong with saving a little money. If you know of any others, leave me a comment and I’ll add them to the list for the next revision.
By virtue of the fact that I live in Chicago, the list is biased towards discounts in the United States and particularly the Midwestern United States. That doesn’t mean that I won’t add items from other parts of the country or the world. If you have something to add, I’ll add it.
- Applebee’s: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+)
- Arby’s: 10% off (55+)
- Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+)
- Bennigan’s: discount varies by location (60+)
- Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
- Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
- Burger King: 10% off (60+)
- Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+)
- Chili’s: 10% off (55+)
- CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
- Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+)
- Dunkin’ Donuts: 10% off (55+). If you have an AARP card, you can get a free donut with the purchase of a medium or larger size drink. (This is not applicable at all stores.) If you are under 55, you can still get a free donut by completing the on-line survey.
- Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)
- Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+)
- Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
- Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
- Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
- IHOP: 10% off (55+). If you get on IHOP’s mailing list, you will also receive periodic coupons that will save you even more money. If you use the coupons, you can’t also get the senior discount. Even if you do not qualify for a senior discount, you can get a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes by completing their online survey.
- Jack in the Box: up to 20% off (55+)
- KFC: free small drink with any meal (55+)
- Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+)
- Long John Silver’s: various discounts at locations (55+)
- McDonald’s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+)
- Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
- Old Country Buffet (60+)
- Outback Steak House: 15% AARP discount. Outback also has promotions which will get you even better deals. They have a promotion where you can get a free Bloomin’ Onion on Mondays by mentioning the name of a particular NASCAR driver if he won that weekend. If you are on their mailing list, they let you know if he won. They have other discounts as well.
- Shoney’s: 10% off Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
- Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)
- Subway: 10% off (60+)
- Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (62+)
- Taco Bell: 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
- TCBY: 10% off (55+)
- Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+)
- Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
- Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
- Wendy’s: 10% off (55+)
- White Castle: 10% off (62+)
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You could add national parks and monuments, too, since I often write about them. US National Parks and Monuments offer discounts for admission to people over the age of 62 and many of the vendors in those parks also offer discounts. A number of states also offer discounts for fishing and hunting licenses to seniors.
A great idea. I used to have all of the discounts in one list but it’s too large for Virily so I’m breaking it up into smaller lists. I added this to the travel list which, since the weather is getting nicer, I think I’ll publish next. Give me a few days to update it.
Always good to know. Almost there. 🙂
My wife and I got there a while ago.
Enjoy, these discounts are not advertised, guarded secrets I suppose!
When my wife and I go somewhere new, we make a point of asking if they offer a senior discount.