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Places Where Dad Can Eat Free on Father’s Day

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Places Where Dad Can Eat Free on Father's Day
The average person is expected to spend about $133 on Father’s Day this year. And there are plenty of great deals and freebies to be had surrounding the holiday. That includes a plethora of places where dad can eat free on Father’s Day.

Places Where Dad Can Eat Free on Father’s Day

Last year, the following restaurants offered dads a free lunch for Father’s Day, and it’s expected that many of these deals will carry over into this year.

III Forks

From 5 p.m. until 10 p.m., III Forks is offering dads a free steak (valued up to $50) with any purchase of an entree of equal or greater value. But before you head to the nearest one, call ahead to confirm it’s participating.

Beef O’Brady’s

Buy one entree, and get dad’s for free. This is only valid for up to $10.

Bertucci’s

Bertucci’s is offering dads a free small order of meatballs on their next visit.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant

This restaurant allows dads to eat free when someone else in their party buys another entree, not including New York strip steak.

Firehouse Subs

Buy a sub, chips, and drink on Father’s Day and get a free medium sub for dad.

Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse

Visit Fogo de Chao on Father’s Day with your dad, he will receive a comped lunch or dinner dining card for his next visit.

Francesca’s

Dads eat free with the purchase of another entree — possibly even the buffet — at select locations. Before you head to the restaurant, call ahead or visit the website to see what kind of menu is on offer that day.

Hooters

With any order of 10 wings, dads get another 10 of them for free  on Father’s Day. Plus get an additional $5 free with every $25 gift card purchased.

Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill

Dads get a free drink plus the choice between a small order of wings, a burger and a nine-inch single topping pizza on Father’s Day.

McDonald’s

Dads who bring a child into participating McDonald’s on Father’s Day get a free sandwich and small drink from 5:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. But before you head to the nearest location, call ahead to confirm whether it’s participating this year.

Medieval Times

Use the code DAD18 and dad’s ticket is free with the purchase of another adult ticket from June 4 through 17.

Primanti Bros

Dads eat free on Father’s Day — although locations near stadiums might not participate. When in doubt, call ahead before heading over.

Roy Rogers

Roy Rogers will be offering a special for 16 pieces of chicken, 8 biscuits and 3 sides for $29.99.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Dads who visit any Ruth’s Chris locations during Father’s Day weekend get a free $25 gift card.

Shoney’s

Dads get a free piece of pie on Father’s Day, and if you visit Shoney’s website and share a story about your dad, he gets entered to win a $100 gift card.

Spaghetti Warehouse

Dads get their choice of a free entree size lasagna or original recipe spaghetti on Father’s Day.

TCBY

Dads receive a free small frozen yogurt on Father’s Day at participating locations.

Wienerschnitzel

Sign up for Wienerschnitzel’s newsletter on the company’s website, and get a coupon for a free hot dog and chili redeemable by dads on Father’s Day.

World of Beer

This outfit is offering dads a free beer or $5 off on Father’s Day.

Zea Rotisserie & Grill

If the dads in your life enjoy beer, they just might love this freebie: a four-pack of  handcrafted beer for them on Father’s Day.

These are just a few of the places where dad can eat free on Father’s Day. Please check back here for restaurants as more as additional promotions are announced.

Readers, do you know of any other places where dad can eat free on Father’s Day? Let us know in the comments below. 

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Father’s Day Deals and Freebies 2017

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Father's Day Deals and Freebies
Father’s Day is just a couple days away and many people will be scrambling for a last-minute gift or opting to take their dad out to lunch or dinner on Father’s Day. Perhaps you are on a budget and need to know the sales for Dad. Or, conversely, maybe you are a father and are hoping to snag a freebie (or two) for your big day. Either way, this post is for you. Keep reading to see some of this year’s Father’s Day deals and freebies.

Father’s Day Deals and Freebies

Restaurant Deals

Benihana: Purchase a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus gift card for free until June 18. These complimentary gift cards must be used between June 19 and July 24, 2017, according to the press release. 
Tijuana Flats: Receive $5 in “Flats cash” when you buy a $25 gift card for Dad. Offer valid through Father’s Day.
TGI Friday’s: Buy a $50 gift card and receive a $10 free Bonus Card if purchased on or before June 18. The Bonus Card is good from July 1 to August 31, 2017.
Bonefish Grill: Bonefish is continuing their annual Father’s Day sale to buy a $50 gift card by June 18 and receive a $10 gift card for free. The bonus card expires July 21, 2017.
Hickory Tavern: RestaurantNews.com states that Hickory Tavern will be giving every father who visits the restaurant on Sunday a $10 coupon for his next visit throughout the month of July. Additionally, they will be providing dads with a complimentary dinner featuring a 10 oz. sirloin steak with a loaded baked potato, tavern salad, brownie sundae and soft drink for $26.50.
Carrabba’s: Buy a $50 Carrabba’s gift card and receive $50 in bonus cards for free, which can be used for restaurant purchases only.
Mrs. Fields: Take advantage of 20% off site-wide when using the code dad at checkout on MrsFields.com. They are also offering 30% off Father’s Day gifts.
Omaha Steaks: Omaha Steaks is featuring a variety of sales not just on their steaks, but their desserts sa well. Visit their website to learn more.
Outback Steakhouse: If you purchase $50 in gift cards for you father, you will receive a $10 bonus gift card for free.
Papa John’s: Use promo code PAPA on any online order to get 50% off any pizza at regular menu price through June 25.

Father’s Day Sales

Craft Beer Club: Get 12 beers shipped to Dad monthly for free for just $42. Learn more here.
 GourmetGiftBaskets.com: Gourmet Gift Baskets has a variety of baskets for Dad discounted as well as free shipping on many orders. Visit their site to see the sales.
Ace Hardware: Ace Hardware is also holding a Father’s Day sale on different items, including 20% off select power tools, 15% off patio furniture, and more.
Kmart: Find gifts for Dad for under $10, $20, and $30.
Sears: Along with discounted prices on select items, you can receive a $5, $10, or $15 Mystery Award Card when you spend $50 or more for Father’s Day.
Timex: Get 20 percent off plus free shipping through Sunday, June 18 with the code HEARTDAD.
Zales: Save up to 30% off storewide through Father’ Day.

How are you saving money this Father’s Day? What Father’s Day deals and freebies would you add to the list?

Photo: Flickr: Maeka Alexis

Father’s Day Deals and Freebies 2016

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Father's Day Deals and Freebies

Father’s Day is just a couple days away and many people will be scrambling for a last-minute gift or opting to take their dad out to lunch or dinner on Father’s Day. As previously posted, many restaurants will be offering dads free food on Father’s Day. There will also be a substantial amount of other deals surrounding the day we celebrate our fathers.

Restaurant Deals

Benihana: Purchase a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus gift card for free until June 19. These complimentary gift cards must be used between June 20 and July 25.
Tijuana Flats: On Father’s Day, dads will receive a free taco and non-alcoholic beverage. No purchase is required to benefit from this freebie.
TGI Friday’s: Buy a $25 TGI Friday’s gift card, get a “free” $5 gift card or buy a $50 gift card and receive a $10 free gift card if purchased on or before June 19.
Bonefish Grill: Buy a $50 gift card and receive a $10 gift card for free.
Hickory Tavern: Hickory Tavern is running various Father’s Day food specials. They will also be giving every father who visits the restaurant on Sunday a $10 coupon for his next visit.
Carrabba’s: Buy a $50 Carrabba’s gift card and receive a $10 bonus gift card for free.
McAlister’s Deli: Bring dad to McAlister’s Deli any time on Sunday and he will receive a free dessert. No purchase is necessary to capitalize on this freebie.
Mrs. Fields: Spend $75 or more online and receive 15 percent off with the promo code COOKIE15.
Omaha Steaks: Buy a Father’s Day Combo pack and get four free burgers and free shipping. This deal is valid until June 30.
Outback Steakhouse: If you purchase a $50 gift card for you father, you will receive a $10 bonus gift card for free.
Papa John’s: Use promo code 25OFF and save 25 percent on any online order.

Father’s Day Sales

Craft Beer Club: Use promo code DADSBEER and receive $5 off and get free gifts with your purchase until June 20.
GiftBaskets.com: Promo code DAD20 will help you save 20 percent off your gift basket from GiftBaskets.com until June 19.
Ace Hardware: If you use a Visa debit or credit card at checkout online, use promo code VISASPR16. This will save you $20 off any purchase of $100 or more through the end of June.
Kmart: Use promo code KMART10PSAVINGS and get $10 off your purchase of $75 or more.
Sears: Up to 50 percent off all tools until Sunday.
Timex: Get 20 percent off through July 1 by using code DADGRAD20.
Zales: Through Sunday, take 25 percent off any regular priced item at Zales.
Edible Arrangements: If you were planning on getting dad an Edible Arrangement, you can receive $10 off an order of $49 or more with promo code EDHT0516. This offer is valid until July 4.
Ammunition to Go: If you’d like to take your child and their father to the shooting range for Gather’s Day, Ammunition to Go will cover the cost. You simply have to upload a photo of you and your child at the shooting range and the company will ship you free ammunition.

You can see these deals, along with many others at GoBankingRates.com.

How are you saving money this Father’s Day?

Photo: Flickr: Maeka Alexis

Places Dads Eat Free on Father’s Day

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Free Food Father's Day
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19. Many children and spouses will be searching for the perfect Father’s Day gift or planning the perfect Father’s Day outing. If you’re planning to go to breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner on Sunday, you may want to search around and see which restaurants are offering free or discounted meals for dad.

Each of these places is offering free (or discounted) food for dad on Sunday:

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s: With a purchase of a meal of greater or equal value, your dad can eat for free (up to $10 value). Some menu restrictions may apply to this deal.

Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse: If you head to Fogo de Chao on Sunday, make sure you ask about a complimentary meal for dad. If your dad eats at the Brazilian Steakhouse on Father’s Day, he’ll receive a comp lunch or dinner for his next visit.

White Castle: If you pre-order White Castle’s “10-sack special” sliders for Father’s Day online, you will only pay $2.50. You will also receive a free White Castle Father’s Day card. Simply use promo code “DAD” at checkout.

TCBY: Dads will receive a small frozen yogurt for free at all participating TCBY locations on June 19.

The Melting Pot: Throughout the week and weekend leading up to Father’s Day, you can reap the benefits of many discounts at The Melting Pot. Discounts will vary from location to location.

Francesca’s: Fathers can get a free meal with the purchase of another entree of greater or equal value.

Kincaid’s: If you dine at Kincaid’s over Father’s Day weekend (Saturday or Sunday) will receive a special gift to celebrate Father’s Day.

Zea Rotisserie & Grill: Bring your dad to Zea on Sunday and he’ll receive a free 4-pack of handcrafted beer.

Stir Crazy: All fathers eat free on Sunday, June 19.

Hooters: Dine-in customers can receive all-you-can-eat ribs, chicken, cole slaw and curly fries on Sunday for the low price of $19.99 for the weekend of Father’s Day.

Spaghetti Warehouse: Dad can eat Spaghetti Warehouse’s 15-Layer Lasagne or any of the restaurant’s original spaghetti dishes for free on Father’s Day.

Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill: On Sunday, June 19, you can bring your dad to Hotshots for a free meal and beverage from “The Big 3” menu.

Wienerschnitzel: Dads can enjoy a free hot dog on Father’s Day by printing a digital coupon from Wienerschnitzel.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant: With the purchase of another entree, dad can eat free at Claddagh.

Roy Rogers: Purchase a kids’ meal and dad can eat free on Father’s Day at Roy Roger.

Hurricane Grill & Wings: Buy one entree and get dad’s for free on Sunday at any Hurricane Grill location.

Primanti Bros: Visit any Primanti Bros on Father’s Day and dad can eat for free.

III Forks: Dad can receive a free steak on Jun 19 with the purchase of any meal of greater or equal value. This free meal can have a value of up to $50.

Firehouse Subs: Get dad a free medium-sized sub when you buy a sub, chips and drink combo at Firehouse Subs on Sunday. Visit the restaurant’s website for a printable coupon to take advantage of this promotion.

Outback Steakhouse: Outback is offering a 3-course meal for Father’s Day. Prices for the meal start at $20.99. The restaurant is also offering a “free” $10 gift card when you buy a $50 gift card.

Do you know of any restaurants offering free and discounted meals for dad on Father’s Day?

Photo: Flickr: iweatherman

10 Father’s Day Gadgets Dad Will Love and Save Money

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Father’s day is just around the corner, and if there is anything that dad’s love, it’s gadgets. if a gadget is on the list of gifts you are planning to buy your father for this special day, why not opt for one that will help to save him money when he uses it? While all these suggestions might not pay for the item itself, as a gift they have the potential to save your father some money when he begins using it.

Boxee Box

The Boxee Box is a great gift that combines internet services with your cable services so you have everything right at your fingertips. All you need is a TV with a HDMI input, internet connection, a Boxee Box, and you’re good to go! This device allows you to stream movies and music from your internet services directly to your TV. The best part about this device is that is attempts to get you any television show or movie you want to watch for free, and if it can’t, it provides you with the best low-cost options.

Roku 2 XS

The Roku 2 XS is another video streaming device that provides optimal entertainment options while also saving money that would otherwise be spent on cable. For about $100, the Roku 2 XS offers over 500 streaming channels of live movies, television shows, and sports. This is a good alternative to paying a cable bill every month and is guaranteed to give you more for your money than you local cable company.

Weber 7416 Rapidfire Chimney Starter

Does your father love to grill? Maybe he can’t wait until nice weather rolls around so he can fire up the grill for the spring and summer. If he enjoys grilling and doesn’t own a gas grill, consider buying him the Weber 7416 Rapidfire Chimney Starter which is a $15 quick charcoal burning device. One of the pitfalls of grilling is waiting for the charcoal to burn on a non-gas grill. This device promises to burn your charcoal in mere minutes while also using a limited amount of charcoal, alleviating the time spent waiting for the charcoal to burn as well as the need for lighter fluid or massive amounts of charcoal.

Eclipse Solar Gear BP100125 Backpack

Is your dad the type who likes camping or hiking? Does he spend all his time outdoors fishing or hunting? If so, the Eclipse Solar Gear Backpack is a great gift for him as it is fitted with a 4 watt solar panel and rechargeable battery. This allows him to take all his other tech gadgets with him without worrying about having to find a place to recharge the batteries. This backpack is definitely a smart investment for anyone who enjoys spending copious amounts of time in the great outdoors.

Neutron Battery Powered Lawn Mower

One of the worst things about mowing the lawn is not only the amount of time it can take up, but how much money fuel sometimes costs. In a time when gas and fuel prices are always on the rise, the last thing you want to have to pay for is fuel for the lawn mower. However, the Neutron Battery Powered Lawn Mower, as the name suggests, runs on a battery and can help you avoid the problem of spending money on fuel. This is a great money-saving gift – and perhaps when you give it to your dad, you can throw in an offer or two to mow the yard free of charge or complaint!

Eton Soulra XL

The Eton Soulra XL is a solar-powered iPod or iPad system that allows you to dock your device and recharge it. While this device has eight speakers to deliver high quality sound, it also has a built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery that, since it is solar-powered, will cut down on the electricity costs associated with recharging all your gadgets and devices. This is a great portable rechargeable device to buy for anyone.

Ooma

Do you want to receive free telephone service? Well, Ooma is a device that allows you to send and receive free calls within the United States. It works with any type of phone, is easy to set up, and has the same functions that most phones have such as caller id or call waiting. Best of all, this one time price will end up saving you loads of money on your phone bill.

Logitech Harmony Universal Remote

Does your father complain that there are way too many remotes for all the electronics in his house? After all, who needs separate remotes for the stereo, TV, DVR, Bluray player, or surround sound? This device will save you the money you spend on remotes for other devices (and the batteries that go into them) as the Logitech Harmony Universal Remote is designed to work on all your electronic devices. It’s nice, simple, and easy to use – a perfect gift!

Mophie Powerstation

This unique device allows you to carry around a portable smartphone or tablet recharging device. The Mophie is small and compactable and allows you to plug any device into its USB drive to recharge. Almost everyone has experienced their phone, tablet, or computer running low on battery while they’re out and about, but the Mophie allows for easy and portable recharging of your devices.

PowerMonkey Extreme Charger

The PowerMonkey Extreme Charger is a weather resistant solar charger that has enough power to charge an iPhone to six times its normal capacity. Best of all, this device can charge a very wide variety of phones, tablets, computers, or GPS systems so it’s much more versatile than other chargers on the market.