It’s your birthday – treat yourself! At a handful of places, like Cracker Barrel or Denny’s, you can tell the server it’s your birthday and you’ll get something for free, but if you’re looking for discounts at Ace Hardware or Applebee’s, your best bet is to sign up online, print the coupon when it arrives in your inbox on your birthday and then present it on your one glorified day of awesomeness each year.

It’s your birthday! Get a free brownie at Mimi’s Cafe.
Get a free fried twinkie at Hamburger Mary’s on your birthday.
Pat O’Brien’s serves you a free drink on your birthday in a souvenir glass. Sign up online and show up on your birthday to receive your prize libation.
Sign up online and get $30 off your entire meal at Kobe Steakhouse.
At Shula’s 347 Grill, get an entree free on your birthday when you enroll online.
On your birthday, Moe’s emails you a coupon for a free burrito.
Get $25 off your birthday meal at Texas de Brazil when you join their e-club.
Show your ID to get a free sub at Firehouse Subs on your birthday.
Get a free Einstein Bros. breakfast sandwich when you register online.
Sign up for their newsletter and get a $5 gift card for Jason’s Deli.
This one’s just too easy. Ask your server for free dessert at Cracker Barrel and they’ll give it to you.
Join Buca di Beppo’s e-club and receive free dessert on your birthday.
Show your ID at Ruby Tuesday and get a free burger.
At Dave & Buster’s, buy 48 chips on your birthday and you’ll receive 48 free chips.
When you’re a member of the Red Robin loyalty program, you get a free burger on your birthday.
Sign up for Houlihan’s online club and get a free entree on your birthday.
Disney gives away free birthday swag, such as this glorious pin.
At Yak and Yeti Restaurant in Animal Kingdom, ask the server for a free birthday cupcake.
It’s your birthday! Go to Dairy Queen and get a free kids cone.
Uno’s Chicago Grill gives away free mini desserts when it’s your birthday.
Who can say no to free Starbucks? Register for a rewards card and get a free drink on your birthday.
Sign up for the Panera rewards card and get a free drink on your birthday.
Sign up for the birthday club and get free ice cream at Baskin Robbins.
Join the IHOP Pancake Revolution Club and your entire meal is free on your birthday.
Get a free medium-sized drink on your birthday at Dunkin Donuts when you sign up for the DD Card club.
Get a free shake at Arby’s on your birthday when you sign up online.
Cold Stone gives away free ice cream on your birthday when you sign up online.
Buy one, get one free at Bruster’s on your birthday after you show your online coupon.
Sign up for Sonic online and receive a free drink, slush or tater tots on your birthday.
Kids get a free hamburger meal at Burger King when parents sign up for the BK Crown Bday Club.
Show your ID to get a free grand slam on your birthday at Denny’s.
Sign up for the American Eagle reward card or credit card and receive 15-20 percent off T-shirts and jeans on your birthday.
Get $5 off any purchase made at Ace Hardware on your birthday when you sign up for the rewards program.
Join the rewards program at CVS, get a coupon in the mail for $3 to use on your birthday.