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? 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 we hope to see for Mother's Day, Father's Day, and graduation season in 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.
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).
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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