Once again, gift cards are at the top of many people’s wish list this holiday season. Gift cards are always an efficient and convenient way to check off your holiday shopping list. Best of all, it pays to give gift cards because of all the bonus offers this time of year.
With most of these deals, when you buy a gift card you receive a “bonus card.” A bonus card is not the same as a gift card. Most of the bonus cards have a relatively short redemption period — in many cases just a month or two. Also, if you use a bonus card, but not the full amount, for a purchase, the card might not hold a balance. So make sure to read the fine print before purchasing.
Most of the gift cards must be purchased by December 31, 2024, in order to receive the bonus — some promos end earlier, so check first.
In addition, some bonuses are available online or in-store only, while others are available either way.
In addition, there may be local deals that aren’t even listed online, so stop by your favorite neighborhood spot and ask.
We are listing many national gift card deals, and some of the restaurants are not in the Charlotte area. We’re including them anyway, in case you’re shopping for someone in a different area.
Restaurant and Retail gift card deals for 2024
Here’s a round-up of restaurant gift card bonus offers from popular national chains and local restaurants.
Restaurant: Minimum Gift Card Purchase = Bonus Offer
Auntie Anne’s: $25 = $5 Reward Code. Purchase from November 4 to December 31, 2024.
bartaco: $50 = $10 Bonus
BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse: $50 = $10 Bonus Card, plus 20% off VIP Card
Bonefish Grill: $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Bruegger’s Bagels: $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Buffalo Wild Wings: $25 = $5 Bonus Card
BurgerFi: $25 = $5 eBonus Card
Carrabba’s: $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Carvel: $25 = $5 Reward Card
The Cheesecake Factory: $50 = $15 Bonus Card
Chili’s: $50 = $10 Bonus eCard
Cinnabon: $25 = $5 Reward Card.
The Children’s Place: $50 or more = $10 Gift Coupon
Einstein Bros. Bagels: $25 = $5 Bonus Card
First Watch: $50 = $10 Bonus Bucks
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: $100 = $20 Bonus Card
Flower Child: $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop: $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Harriet’s Hamburgers: $100 = Harriet’s Tervis (drinking glass.) In-store only. Details.
Hickory Tavern: $50 = $10 Bonus Card
IHOP: $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Jamba: $25 = $5 Reward Card. Purchase from November 4 to December 31, 2024.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice: $25=free treat
Kona Grill: $100 = $25 Bonus Dining Dollars, or $50 = $10 Bonus Dining Dollars
The Loft at Duckworth’s: $50=$10 Gift Card (must be purchased in person)
Logan’s Roadhouse: $50 = $10 Bonus Card
McAlister’s Deli: $30 = two $5 Rewards. Purchase from December 16 to 31, 2024.
Menchie’s: $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Mellow Mushroom: $50 = $10 Bonus
Metro Diner: $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Moe’s Southwest Grill: $50 = two $5 Rewards. Purchase from December 18 to 31 and get three $5 Rewards
Outback Steakhouse: $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Panda Express: $30 = $8 Bonus Card
Panera Bread: $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille: $125 = $25 Reward Card
Pinky’s Westside Grill: $100 = $20 Bonus Card. Purchase by December 23, 2024.
Portillo’s: $50 = $10 Promo Card
Red Lobster: $50 = Two $10 Off Bonus Coupons
Red Robin: $50 = $10 Bonus Bucks
Ruby Slipper: $50=$10 Bonus Card
Schlotzky’s: $30 = $10 Reward. Purchase from December 19 to 31, 2024.
Scooter’s Coffee: $25=$5 Bonus Gift Card
Smashburger: $25 = $10 Smash Cash
Subway: $25 = FREE 6″ sub
Sullivan’s Steakhouse: $500=$75 Bonus Card
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
We make every effort to make sure that everything on Charlotte on the Cheap is 100% accurate.
However, sometimes things change without notice, and we are not always notified. It’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
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