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Get a free Slurpee today at 7-Eleven’s 85th birthday party

It’s 7-Eleven’s 85th birthday year and the stores are celebrating today on July 11 — 7/11, get it. If you stop by between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., you can pick up a free Slurpee, which is simultaneously celebrating its 45th birthday. Be appropriately dressed for the party by going to either the 7-Eleven  or [...]

Free coffee on July 4 at Starbucks

Stop in  Starbucks on July 4th and get a free tall coffee. This free cup of Joe is part of Starbuck’s effort to get Americans talking about the upcoming presidential election. Here’s part of Starbuck’s message: Friday, June 29, 2012 Posted by Howard S., Starbucks chairman, president and chief executive officer On Independence Day, our [...]

Get free iced coffee Thursday in honor of summer

Thursday, July 21, is the first day of summer and both Tim Hortons and Breugger’s are offering free iced coffees to welcome the season. To get a free iced coffee, guests can download the coupon from Bruegger’s Facebook page. Members of Bruegger’s “Fresh News” club will automatically receive the coupon via email. If you sign [...]

Three freebies that aren’t worth the bother

Like Blimpie on Facebook and get a coupon for a free 6-inch sub sandwich when you buy another one. The offer forces you to install coupon-printing software. Not worth the bother for a sandwich that isn’t very good to begin with. Free portrait with no sitting fee at JC Penney. Why bother when practically any [...]

Grads, get a free Bang-Bang Shrimp at Bonefish Grill in Novi

Attention graduates, Bonefish Grill in Novi says bring your graduation picture or your 2012 tassel and get a free order of Bang-Bang Shrimp, the restaurant’s specialty appetizer. You can only get two free orders per table, and the offer is only good through June 30.  

Free Orange Chicken dinner at Panda Express on Friday after 9 p.m.

Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills, Oakland Mall in Troy and Ann Arbor all have Panda Express restaurants. If you’re in the neighborhood on Friday evening, stop in for a free Orange Chicken dinner. The offer is valid June 1 after 9 p.m. only. It celebrates the beginning of summer hours. Print out this coupon [...]

In honor of National Doughnut Day on Friday, Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts — no coupon needed

Yet another doughnut emporium heard from. In honor of National Doughnut Day, Friday, June 1, Krispy Kreme is offering a free doughnut of any variety. No purchase necessary. You don’t even need a coupon. Just walk in and ask. National Doughnut Day was established in 1938 by The Salvation Army to raise funds for people [...]

Free donut Friday at Tim Hortons

In honor of National Donut Day on Friday, June 1,  Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop is offering its U.S. Facebook fans and those who newly “like” its U.S. Facebook page a free donut with any purchase. The National Donut Day coupon is already  available at www.facebook.com/TimHortonsUS , but is only valid on Friday, June [...]

Get a free side at Dickey’s Barbecue on Memorial Day

Barbecue is one of the traditional Memorial Day treats. If you don’t feel like cooking your own, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 3672 Rochester Road in Troy will be open on the holiday. When you buy a family pack, which includes two meats and three sides, they’ll throw in a fourth side free with this coupon. Personally, [...]

Get a free appetizer at Chili’s

Chili’s is offering a free appetizer with this coupon on Monday, May 21, through Wednesday, May 23. Purchase of an adult entre required. Only one coupon per table.  

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