Restaurant Deals: Sonic Half-Priced Shakes, 50% Off at Papa John’s, Starbucks Holiday Dash + More

New Offers (Alphabetically)

Papa John’s — 50% Off
Use the coupon code SPORTS50 or 50DEC to take 50% off any regular-priced large pizza when you order online at Papa John’s (exp 12/23). Find a Papa John’s location near you.

Pizza Hut — $10 Pizza
Pizza Hut’s $10 any Pizza offer is back for a limited time (stuffed crust is $2 more) for carryout only. Get any pizza, any size, any toppings on Pan, Hand-Tossed or Thin ‘n Crispy crust for just $10. Find a Pizza Hut location near you.

You can also get a large 1-topping pizza + 5 breadsticks for $8.99 with the offer on Pizza Hut’s Facebook page for a limited time.

Red Lobster — Free Snow Crab Legs with Purchase
Click “Get Offer” on Red Lobster’s Facebook page to receive an offer via email for a free 1/2 lb. of snow crab legs with purchase of 2 Crabfest entrees through 12/23.

Sonic Drive-In — Half-Price Shakes on 12/21
Celebrate the shortest day of the year (Winter Solstice) on Friday, 12/21 with 1/2 price real ice cream shakes all day. No coupon necessary, but be sure to mention the offer when ordering. Find a Sonic location near you.

Starbucks — 7-Star Holiday Dash
Starbucks Rewards members: sign up for the Holiday Dash to earn a free $5 eGift Card when you earn 7 stars from December 17-25 (which basically means you’ll need to purchase about 1 beverage a day, or 2 beverages a day from now through the end of the promotion). Find a Starbucks location near you.

Previously-Posted Offers

Arby’s
Participating MN Arby’s locations are offering a free roast beef classic sandwich when you purchase 2 more. Text WOLVES to 27297, then show the text offer at any participating MN Arby’s location on a Timberwolves game day to get your free sandwich with purchase. Offer ends 4/30. Find an Arby’s location near you.

Bakers Square
The 12/9 Red Plum insert contains coupons to use at Bakers Square, including 20% off your entire check and $5 off 2 entrees and 2 beverages. Both coupons expire 12/29. Find a Bakers Square location near you.

Boston Market
No need to pay full price at Boston Market as there are coupons in the 12/2 Smart Source insert to help you save. Coupons expire 12/31. You can also buy any Family Meal and get a free large side at Boston Market. Coupon expires 12/26. Find a Boston Market location near you.

Broadway Pizza
Broadway Pizza offers various savings with the coupons from the 11/11 Smart Source insert, including $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. All coupons expire 1/12.

Buca di Beppo
Save $20 off your party pans to go purchase of $200 or more with the coupon from the 12/2 Red Plum insert (exp 12/30).

Chili’s
Sign up for Chili’s email club to get a free order of chips and queso with entree purchase on your next visit.

You can also “like” Chili’s on Facebook to print a coupon for a free appetizer or dessert. You’ll need to allow an app to print your coupon.

Celebrate the holiday season at Chili’s with a special offer every day from now through 12/24. Click the banner above for today’s offer, then print your coupon, head to Chili’s and enjoy. Today’s offer (for 12/18) is a free appetizer with adult entree purchase.

Chuck E. Cheese’s
Check the back of the 10/21, 11/18 and 12/9 Smart Source inserts for a slew of Chuck E. Cheese’s coupons that expire 1/5, 2/19 and 3/9, respectively. Find a Chuck E. Cheese’s location near you.

Cinnabon
Purchase a Cinnabon Classic Roll and you’ll get a free small coffee with the coupon from the 12/2 Smart Source insert (exp 12/31).

Cold Stone Creamery
Save at Cold Stone Creamery through 1/8 with the coupons from the 12/9 Smart Source insert.

Denny’s
Send a holiday e-card to a friend and you’ll both receive a coupon for free Red Velvet Pancake Puppies with the purchase of any entree at Denny’s (exp 12/29). Find a Denny’s location near you.

Dunn Bros Coffee
Receive a coupon good for one free handcrafted beverage (valid on your next visit) with each CoffeeAndBooks.com title purchased at Dunn Bros Coffee shops. They currently have eight titles available through the holidays and while supplies last. Find a Dunn Bros Coffee location near you.

KFC
The 12/2 Red Plum insert contains some rare coupons for use at KFC toward their Original Recipe Bites combos and meals. All coupons expire 12/31.

Moe’s Southwest Grill
Clip the coupons from the 11/18 Smart Source insert to save at Moe’s Southwest Grill. Both coupons expire 12/31.

Old Country Buffet
Have your kids write to Santa and Santa will reply with a Kids Eat Free coupon for your local Old Country Buffet. You can have your kids write on the Old Country Buffet website or the Old Country Buffet Facebook page. Kids eat free with a paid adult entree (limit 2 kids per 1 paying adult).

Olive Garden
Get $2 off 2 lunch entrees, $5 off a to-go order of $30 or more, or $4 off 2 dinner entrees with the coupons from the 12/2 Smart Source insert (exp 1/20).

Outback Steakhouse
If Ryan, #39 Chevy driver, places in the top 10 at a Sprint Cup race, you’ll get a free Bloomin’ Onion with any purchase the Monday after that race. Sign up here for notifications.

Also, mark your calendars: on January 2, everyone gets a free Aussie-Tizer at Outback Steakhouse with entree purchase. Just say “Outback Bowl” and you’ll get a free Bloomin’ Onion (if the South Carolina Gamecocks won) or a free Coconut Shrimp Aussie-Tizer (if the Michigan Wolverines won). Find an Outback Steakhouse location near you.

Red Lobster
Get $3 off 2 lunch entrees or $4 off 2 dinner entrees at Red Lobster with the coupons from the 11/11 Smart Source insert (exp 1/13).

Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Place a to-go order of $20 or more online at Macaroni Grill and you’ll get $10 off when you use the coupon code PASTA at checkout (exp 12/31). Find a Macaroni Grill location near you.

Ruby Tuesday
Enter your email address on Ruby Tuesday’s Facebook page to get a coupon via email for $5 off 2 adult entrees.

Solos Pizza Cafe
Buy 1 full price pizza, pasta or entree salad at Solos Pizza Cafe through the end of 2012 and you’ll get a free kids pizza. Child must be present to receive free pizza; offer available to kids 13 and under only. I do not know if you need to present this email to get the deal, but it can’t hurt. Solos Pizza Cafe has locations in Eagan, Maple Grove and Plymouth.

Starbucks
The next time you’re at Starbucks treating yourself to a yummy holiday beverage, be sure to pick up a holiday beverage tasting card from the barista. Each time you purchase a holiday beverage from 11/19-1/2, you’ll get a sticker on your card. Collect 5 stickers to get a free Grande-sized beverage of your choice through 3/4. Holiday beverages include Caramel Brulee Latte, Peppermint Mocha, Eggnog Latte and Gingerbread Latte.

Subway
Participating Subway locations are celebrating Customer Appreciation Month in December by offering two different 6″ subs for $2 each (Cold Cut Combo and Meatball Marina), no coupon necessary.

You can also use the coupons from the 12/2 Red Plum insert to get a buy 1 get 1 free deal on 6″ subs when you purchase a drink. All coupons expire 12/31.

Wendy’s
Print a coupon for a $1.99 Wendy’s kids’ meal, then check inside the bag for a $10 Toys “R” Us gift card offer (you’ll get a free $10 gift card with each $75 purchase at Toys “R” Us). Wendy’s coupon expires 12/31.

White Castle
Get $1 off a sack of 10 sliders or $3 off a Crave Case of 30 sliders with the coupons from the 11/18 Smart Source insert (exp 2/16). Find a White Castle location near you.

On-Going Offers

Arby’s
Sign up for Arby’s Email Extras and receive a coupon for a free regular roast beef sandwich with drink purchase.

Auntie Anne’s
“Like” Auntie Anne’s on Facebook to print a coupon for buy 1, get 1 free signature pretzel after filling out your information.

Bakers Square
Every Wednesday is Pie Rush Wednesday, where you can get a free slice of pie with any menu item purchase (not including beverages, side items and other pie slices). Find a Bakers Square location near you.

Blimpie
“Like” Blimpie on Facebook to get a printable coupon good for buy 1 6-inch sub, get 1 free. Find a Blimpie location near you.

Boston’s
Text BOSTONS to 30364 and receive a Free Indy Pizza. Find a Boston’s location near you.

Bruegger’s Bagels
Subscribe to Bruegger’s Bagels email newsletter and receive a Free Bagel with Cream Cheese coupon. Find a Bruegger’s location near you.

Buca di Beppo
Join Buca di Beppo’s eClub to receive a coupon for a free appetizer or specialty bread on your next visit. Find a Buca di Beppo location near you.

Buffalo Wild Wings
Sign up for the Buffalo Circle emails (click “Extras”) to get a printable coupon for six free wings on the anniversary of your signup as well as other coupons throughout the year. Find a Buffalo Wild Wings location near you.

Caribou Coffee
Save 10% on any drink at Caribou Coffee when you use your Caribou drinkware. No coupon needed. Offer is valid on any drink at any time. Find a Caribou Coffee location near you.

Champps
Sign up for the Champps Fan Club to get a coupon via email for a free cheeseburger or dessert of your choice.

Chili’s
Kids ages 12 and under eat free at Chili’s every Tuesday, no coupon necessary. Limit 1 free kids meal per adult entree purchased. This offer may only be good at participating locations, so I would recommend calling your closest Chili’s location ahead of time to be sure they’re participating.

Chuck E. Cheese’s
Download then complete a Rewards Calendar for your child and turn it in at any Chuck E. Cheese’s location for 10 free tokens. Calendar themes include homework, reading, potty training, brushing teeth, cleaning room and more. Find a Chuck E. Cheese’s location near you.

CiCi’s Pizza
Join the CiCi’s Pizza eClub to get a printable coupon for a Buy 1 Buffet, Get 1 Free. Find a CiCi’s Pizza location near you.

Cinnabon
Join Club Cinnabon and you’ll receive a coupon for a free Minibon cinnamon roll at participating bakeries. Find a Cinnabon location near you.

Dairy Queen
Register with the Dairy Queen fan club and receive a buy 1 16 oz. blizzard, get 1 free coupon. Find a Dairy Queen location near you.

Dave & Buster’s
Register with Dave & Buster’s to receive a printable coupon for a free entrée, $10 of game play (48 chips) or $20 of game play when you purchase the same offer at any Dave & Buster’s location.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Kids eat free every Sunday at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – one free kid’s meal per paid adult meal of equal or greater value. Find a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location near you.

Dunkin’ Donuts
Enroll in the Dunkin’ Perks Program and you’ll get a coupon for a free medium beverage of your choice. They will also send you a coupon for a free beverage on your birthday. Find a Dunkin’ Donuts location near you.

Dunn Bros Coffee
Sign up for Coffee & Books (it’s free to join) to get a free 12 oz. brewed coffee at Dunn Bros. Plus, get a free $5 DBC gift card with each printed book purchase through CoffeeAndBooks.com. You can even reserve a space at Dunn Bros Coffee for your book club to meet and your whole group will get discounts on drinks, beans and food.

Also, use a reusable mug to get your coffee refilled at Dunn Bros Coffee and you’ll get 25¢ off. Find a Dunn Bros Coffee location near you.

Einstein Bros. Bagels
Daily from 2pm-close buy a beverage and get a free baked treat at Einstein Bros. Bagels. No coupon necessary. Also, sign up for Einstein Bros. Bagels eClub to get a coupon for a free Bagel & Shmear with beverage purchase, among other offers. Find an Einstein Bros. Bagels location near you.

Fazoli’s
Sign up to receive Fazoli’s eFamily newsletters and get a Free Spaghetti Entree coupon within 24-48 hours of joining. Find a Fazoli’s location near you.

Green Mill
Sign up for Green Mill Rewards to receive points each time you dine that can then be redeemed for a reward certificate. You’ll also receive a free small 1-topping pizza during your birthday month as well as exclusive bonus rewards offers. Green Mill has locations in KS, MN, ND and WI.

Hardee’s
Sign up for Hardee’s emails to receive a coupon for a free small fry and small beverage with purchase of any 1/3 lb. Thickburger. Also, every Monday get a free small cup of coffee or $0.99 large coffee at participating Hardee’s restaurants. Find a Hardee’s location near you.

IHOP
Join the Pancake Revolution on IHOP’s Facebook page or on IHOP.com and you will receive a free meal for signing up, another one on your birthday and a third on your 1-year anniversary of joining the Pancake Revolution. Find an IHOP location near you.

IKEA
Get free coffee or tea, no other purchase required, at IKEA when you sign up for a free IKEA family membership (membership comes with discounts on products, extra minutes of kids Smaland time, and more). Also, kids eat free every Tuesday from 11am-close (this offer may only be valid at the Twin Cities IKEA).

Joe’s Crab Shack
Join the Joe’s Crab Shack eClub to receive a coupon via email for a free appetizer (up to $9.99 value) with purchase of an adult entree. Find a Joe’s Crab Shack location near you.

Macaroni Grill
Sign up to receive Romano’s Macaroni Grill’s e-newsletter to be emailed a printable coupon for $5 off any order. The coupon should arrive in your inbox minutes after signing up. Find a Macaroni Grill location near you.

MaggieMoo’s
“Like” MaggieMoo’s on Facebook to print a coupon for buy 1, get 1 free medium or large favorite combination. Note that the coupon can only be used Monday through Friday from 12-4pm and expires one week from the date you print it.

Old Country Buffet
Kids eat for 99¢ every Thursday at Old Country Buffet from 5-8pm with purchase of an adult dinner, limit 2 kids per adult dinner purchase. Find an Old Country Buffet location near you.

Orange Julius
Enjoy a buy one, get one free drink coupon for Orange Julius when you sign up for the Julius League. Find an Orange Julius location near you.

Panera Bread
Sign up for Panera Bread’s rewards program, MyPanera, online or in-store to receive a variety of benefits. You’ll get free items from the bakery-café (pastries, espresso, smoothies, and more), exclusive tastings, demonstrations, and more. If you sign up online, then you’ll be able to print a temporary card to use until your permanent card arrives via postal mail.

Papa Murphy’s
Sign up for the Papa Murphy’s Text Club by texting PMPIZZA to 95323 and you’ll receive a coupon for free cookie dough with the purchase of any pizza. Offer available at participating Minneapolis, Mankato, and Willmar (MN) area locations only. Find a Papa Murphy’s location near you.

Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Invite your friends to sign up for Peet’s Coffee & Tea email newsletter and they will receive a free drink. Refer an unlimited number of friends, but you can only refer 5 at a time. Limit 1 free drink coupon per person, per email. Coupons will only be sent to individuals who have never received one before and who are located within the local market area of a Peet’s Coffee & Tea.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Sign up for Perkins eClub and you’ll receive exclusive email offers and announcements about upcoming specials. Find a Perkins Restaurant & Bakery location near you.

P.F. Chang’s
Sign up for P.F. Chang’s Warrior Rewards and you’ll receive a coupon good for a free order of Lettuce Wraps. Find a P.F. Chang’s location near you.

Pizza Hut
Sign up for Pizza Hut’s email newsletter to be emailed a coupon for a free order of Stuffed Pizza Rollers with your next online order. You’ll receive the coupon within a week of signing up.

Qdoba Mexican Grill
Join Qdoba Rewards Club to get a free order of chips & salsa or a regular drink. You will also receive a special gift on your birthday and other exclusive offers via email. Find a Qdoba Mexican Grill location near you.

Red Robin
Join Red Robin’s free Red Royalty Rewards program to get a number of benefits throughout the year, including every 10th burger/salad/entree free, a free birthday burger, a $20 credit for visiting 5 times in the first 5 weeks, and more. Find a Red Robin location near you.

Schlotzsky’s
Sign up for Schlotzksky’s Bun & Fun eClub to get a Buy One Sandwich, Get One Free coupon. Find a Schlotzsky’s location near you.

Smashburger
Sign up for the SmashBurger Smashclub and you’ll receive a coupon via email for buy 1, get 1 free entree (note that it may take awhile to receive your coupon).

Sonic Drive-In
Every day from 2-4pm, you can get a soft drink, iced tea, slush or limeade for half price as part of Sonic’s Happy Hour. Offer excludes CreamSlush treats. Flavors and fruit may cost extra. Find a Sonic location near you.

T.G.I. Friday’s
Sign up for T.G.I. Friday’s Give Me More Stripes email and receive a coupon good for a free appetizer. Find a T.G.I. Friday’s location near you.

White Castle
Sign up for White Castle’s CraverNation and you’ll get two free sliders or $1 off frozen sliders just for joining, plus you’ll be entered to win free White Castle for life and other prizes.

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