10 Franchise Restaurants With the Best Loyalty Programs

If you find yourself dining out more often than not, chances are you’re already enrolled in one or two loyalty programs associated with your favorite restaurants. Loyalty programs and apps serve as an excellent way to earn exclusive benefits and discounts while indulging in your cravings.

We’ve curated a list of the top 10 franchise restaurants with the best (or most rewarding) loyalty programs that you can utilize to make the most out of your dining experiences.

Dunkin

Starting off our list is Dunkin’ Rewards from the coffee franchise giant Dunkin’. Upon signing up for the program, members gain access to free food and drinks and member-only exclusive offers. For every $1 spent on qualifying purchases, whether ordering in person or on the app, members earn 10 points. Rewards start at 150 points, meaning you only have to spend $15 to earn a free item. Additionally, if members visit Dunkin’ 12 times in a month, they will unlock a “Boosted Status," which allows them to earn 12 points for every $1 they spend for three months.

Burger King

Burger King’s Royal Perks program is designed for burger aficionados and fast-food enthusiasts alike. Royal Perks members earn 10 “Crowns” for every $1 spent on up to three eligible transactions per day, with rewards becoming available at as little as 250 crowns. Members are eligible for exclusive offers, as well as one free daily upsize on any order of small or medium fries, hash browns, fountain drinks, or coffee. However, they cannot use Royal Perks points for the required minimum purchase to earn receipt-only freebies (i.e., free Croissan’wich, free Original chicken sandwich or free Whopper) via survey. Members can earn double the number of crowns during the full month of their birthday either way.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes*

The MOOYAH Rewards program from MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes was recently relaunched and allows new members who sign up to get a free burger with fries or a drink purchase. For every dollar spent, members earn one point, with free menu items unlocked starting at 25 points. MOOYAH Rewards makes the dining experience even more convenient, as members can place their orders ahead of time, skip the line and go straight to their location’s pickup counter. The app also has a “Refer a Friend” program, so members who refer new users can earn additional points.

McDonald’s

For every dollar members spend on eligible McDonald’s products, they receive 100 MyMcDonald’s Rewards points, which can then start to be redeemed for rewards at 1,500 points. However, points do expire on the first day of the month after the sixth month from the day the points were originally earned. Additionally, the brand is known for running exclusive offers for members. As of October 2023, the franchise is offering a free order of medium fries with any $1 purchase through the app every Friday until December 31.

Buffalo Wild Wings

The Blazin’ Rewards program from Buffalo Wild Wings lets users earn rewards for free food and drinks, conveniently place their orders online with one-click checkout, and get six free wings during their birthday month. It even features games that members can play to earn additional points and buff up their sports trivia knowledge.

Auntie Anne’s

Fan-favorite pretzel brand Auntie Anne’s membership program allows customers to earn 10 points for every dollar spent and become eligible for a free pretzel at 250 points. Members also get free pretzels on their birthdays, receive regular special offers, and exclusive rewards while ordering ahead and skipping the line.

Del Taco

The Del Yeah! Rewards program from Del Taco allows fans of the brand to earn free food and drinks from the first moment they sign up for an account. New users get two free tacos upon registering, and can achieve milestones or participate in certain promotions and bonus challenges.

MOD Pizza

MOD Pizza’s MOD Rewards program enables registered members to earn free MOD food and drinks. Members earn one point for every $1 spent, with rewards starting at 50 points. Members can get free pizzas once they’ve accumulated 150 points. As of October 2023, new users can be eligible for a free No Name Cake dessert just for signing up.    

Famous Dave’s* BBQ

Franchise BBQ brand Famous Dave’s lets users earn “Bones” on every purchase to unlock discounts for their future visits. For every $1 spent, members earn one bone, with rewards starting at 100 bones. Members can also place orders directly on the app and then skip the line when picking up their orders. New users can get a free burger or sandwich upon initial account setup.

Firehouse Subs

The rewards program from Firehouse Subs lets members earn points when they make purchases in-store, online or when they submit their receipts online. These points can then be used to earn rewards like meal upgrades and free subs. Even better, Firehouse Rewards don’t expire, giving members the flexibility to accumulate points at their own pace.

Start Earning Today

Whether you’re a regular Dunkin’ customer or you find yourself catching the big game at Buffalo Wild Wings every other week, these loyalty programs can open a world of new possibilities to enhance your overall dining experience and allow you to reap the benefits of your loyalty with every bite.