It’s always a treat to receive a discount just for being “mature.” These restaurants provide a savings for various age groups.
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+)
