RESTAURANTS:
- Applebee’s: 10-15% off at participating locations; the old Golden Apple Card has been phased out at most restaurants (60+)
- A&W All American Food: varies by location, ask before ordering
- Arby’s: no company-wide discount; some locations still offer 10% off (55+)
- Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
- Bennigan’s: down to about 10 U.S. locations after a major contraction — discount varies by location if offered at all (60+)
- Bob’s Big Boy: mostly consolidated to Southern California and Michigan locations — discount varies by location (60+)
- Burger King: no standard policy; some franchises offer a discount for 60+, ask before ordering
- Captain D’s Seafood: discount varies by location (62+)
- Chick-fil-A: 10% off or a free small drink at participating locations (55+)
- Chili’s: 10% off at participating locations (55+)
- CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
- Culver’s: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
- Dairy Queen: 10% off at participating locations, varies widely (60+)
- Denny’s: no company-wide percentage discount, but most locations have a discounted 55+ menu; AARP members get 15% off (up to $10) with a membership card
- Dunkin’ Donuts: no corporate policy; many locations offer 5% off or a free coffee/donut for AARP cardholders if asked (55+)
- Einstein Bros. Bagels: 10% off a baker’s dozen at participating locations (60+)
- El Pollo Loco: 10% off, varies by location (55+)
- Friendly’s: down to under 100 locations, concentrated in the Northeast — discounted breakfast varies by location (60+)
- Fuddruckers: shrunk to around 42 locations nationwide — senior platter discount varies by location (55+)
- Mr. Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
- Golden Corral: no nationwide policy; many locations offer $1-3 off or a Senior Early Bird Special during weekday afternoons (60+)
- Hardee’s: discounted beverages at participating locations (65+)
- IHOP: no nationwide discount, but a 55+ menu with smaller, lower-priced portions is available at most locations; some franchises add 10-15% off on top
- Jack in the Box: discount varies by location (55+)
- KFC: inconsistent — some locations offer a free small drink with a meal, others offer nothing (55+); ask before ordering
- Krispy Kreme: 10% off at participating locations only — not honored at grocery-store Krispy Kreme counters (50+)
- Long John Silver’s: discount varies by location (55+)
- McDonald’s: no company-wide discount; some locations still offer a reduced-price small coffee, roughly $0.64-$1.04 (55+)
- Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
- Ponderosa: shrunk to about 16-20 locations nationwide, mostly in the Midwest — senior menu availability varies (60+)
- Shoney’s: discount varies by location
- Sonic: 10% off or a free beverage at participating locations (60+)
- Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off at participating locations (50+)
- Subway: 10% off at manager’s discretion, varies by location (60+)
- Taco Bell: no nationwide discount; some franchises offer 5-10% off or a free drink if you ask (65+)
- TCBY: 10% off at participating locations (55+)
- Village Inn: 10% off, varies by location (60+)
- Waffle House: 10% off, varies by location (60+)
- Wendy’s: no advertised policy; many locations offer 10% off or a free drink if you ask (55+)
- Whataburger: free 16oz soft drink or 12oz coffee with an entrée at participating locations (55+)
- White Castle: 10% off at participating locations (62+)
RETAIL & APPAREL :
- Banana Republic: 10% off (varies by location, not company-wide; ask before purchase, excludes clearance)
- Bealls: 15% off on Tuesdays (50+)
- Belk: 15% off on the first Tuesday of the month with a Belk card, 10-15% with other payment (60+, varies by location)
- Clarks: 20% off purchases of $100+ for AARP members (online at ClarksUSA.com)
- Goodwill: 10-30% off one day a week, day and amount vary by location (55+)
- Kohl’s: 15% off every Wednesday, in-store only (60+)
- LensCrafters: 20% off select frames and 50% off lenses for AARP members, through 12/31/2026 (in-store only)
- Michaels: 10% off every day, in-store and online, requires free Michaels Rewards account (55+)
- Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+)
- The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: discount varies widely by location (commonly 10-50% off), one day a week (55+)
- Tanger Outlets: Free coupon book for AARP members at the Shopper Services Center
- Walgreens: 20% off on the first Tuesday of the month, in-store (myWalgreens members 55+) or online with code SENIOR20
GROCERY :
- Albertsons: 10% off on the first Wednesday of the month (first Thursday in Idaho), participation varies by region — not offered in California (55+)
- American Discount Foods: 10% off every Monday (62+)
- Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
- DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday, requires a free DeCicco Preferred Shopper Card (62+)
- Farm Fresh: 5% off Tuesdays and Thursdays (60+)
- Fry’s Food Stores: 10% off on the first Wednesday of the month, in-store and same-day pickup/delivery (55+)
- Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
- Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (65+)
- Harris Teeter: 5% off every Thursday, requires a free VIC card (60+)
- Hy-Vee: 5% off on Thursdays at participating locations (55+)
- Kroger: no chain-wide discount anymore; some stores run occasional Senior Discount Days offering an extra 5% off — enroll in Kroger’s rewards program and check with your local store (55+)
- Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
- Publix: no chain-wide senior discount — Publix relies on everyday low prices and BOGO deals instead; a small number of Southeast locations still offer 5% off on Wednesdays (60+)
- Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
- Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace: senior discount available — day and percentage vary by location (5-10% off Tuesday or Wednesday), sign up at the customer service desk (65+)
TRAVEL :
Airlines:
- Alaska Airlines: no fixed senior discount advertised; call reservations to ask about promotional fares for 65+
- American Airlines: roughly 10-15% off select domestic, Mexico, and Caribbean routes — search “Senior (65+)” under Advanced Search at aa.com (65+)
- Southwest Airlines: discontinued its senior fare program in 2019; no dedicated senior discount currently offered
- United Airlines: discounted fares (roughly 5-25%) on some routes — select “Senior (65+)” as traveler type at united.com (65+)
Rail:
- Amtrak: 10% off (65+) — eligibility age moved up from 62 to 65; not valid on weekday Acela Express
Bus:
- Greyhound: 5% off regular fares, availability varies by route (62+)
- Trailways: 5-10% off regular fares (65+); also offers 50% off during off-peak hours for riders 65+, Medicare cardholders, and people with disabilities (federally required)
Car Rental:
- Avis: up to 35% off base rates for AARP members
- Budget: up to 35% off base rates for AARP members, plus a free car class upgrade and additional driver
- Hertz: up to 20% off through the separate Hertz 50+ program (50+; not tied to AARP)
Overnight Accommodations:
- Best Western: 10-15% off for guests 55+, or 5%+ off for AARP members
- Choice Hotels (Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, Clarion, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, Sleep Inn, MainStay Suites, Cambria Suites): up to 10% off with advance reservation (60+)
- Hampton Inn & Suites: up to 10% off Best Available Rate for guests 65+; Hilton properties worldwide offer 5%+ off for AARP members
- Holiday Inn/IHG: Member Senior Discount rate for IHG One Rewards members 62+, percentage varies by hotel
- Hyatt: roughly 10-20% off, varies by property (62+)
- Marriott: 15%+ off Best Available Rate (62+)
- Motel 6: 10-15% off Best Available Rate (60+), or 10-12% off for AARP members
- Myrtle Beach Resort: 10% off daily/weekly condo rates for guests 55+
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT :
- AMC Theatres: everyday senior pricing, roughly $1-$4 off tickets (60+)
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: 55+ ticket and annual pass discounts available online — check buschgardens.com for current pricing (55+)
- Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 30-50% off tickets every day, plus an extra discount on Senior Day, usually Mondays (62+)
- U.S. National Parks: $20 annual Senior Pass or $80 lifetime Senior Pass; 50% off additional services like camping (62+)
- Regal Cinemas: roughly $1-$4 off tickets (60+)
- Ripley’s Believe It or Not: discounts offered at some (not all) locations — call ahead to confirm
- SeaWorld Orlando: $3 off single-day tickets at the gate; bigger savings usually available booking online in advance (65+)
CELL PHONE DISCOUNTS :
- AT&T 55+ Plan: unlimited talk, text, and data, plus 10GB hotspot data (55+)
- Lively (formerly Jitterbug): senior-friendly phones from $79.99, plans starting around $15/month
- Verizon 55+ Unlimited Plan: discounted rate starting around $45/month for one line — currently limited to Florida residents only
MISCELLANEOUS:
- Great Clips: roughly $2-$5 off haircuts, no coupon needed, participating salons only (65+)
- Supercuts: roughly $2-$5 off haircuts; age cutoff varies by location (60+ or 65+)
