14 Companies That Will Give You Free Food and Products Just for Asking

More companies are now offering free samples to get customers to try a new product. Over time, these companies gain loyal customers and can increase their sales. As a customer, you also get to test out free products and sample foods you’ve never tasted.

Read on as we explore some companies that will give you food and products for free just by asking.

IHOP for Free Pancakes

IHOP’s loyalty program, or MyHop, allows you to sign up and get a free stack of pancakes.  All you need is to head to MyHop, create an account, and wait for an email with your coupon. Additionally, membership allows you to enjoy exclusive offers, get free pancakes on your birthday, and exchange rewards for other products.

Note that the coupons expire and may take several hours to receive after you sign up.

Panera Bread

Panera Bread has a rewards program called MyPanera. Once you sign up, you get a complimentary sweet treat or pastry. Additionally, you get a free month of free delivery after 30 days as a member of My Panera.

4IMPRINT

4imprint creates promotional products like stationery toys, apparel, candy, food, etc. The company offers free samples to customers before purchase. All you need to do is head to their website and click on any product page. Select request a free sample. You could also call them to request free samples.

Red Robin

Red Robin is famous for its different sides and toppings. The company offers a free burger on your birthday when you join their loyalty program. You can choose from over 15 options, the most famous being a chicken burger, cheeseburger, and bacon burger.

Every new sign-up gets you a free appetizer and the tenth item on your purchase list for free.

Starbucks

You can get your favorite sandwich or latte at Starbucks. When you join the Starbucks Rewards, the company offers a free snack or drink on your birthday.  With the rewards programs, you also get to earn two stars for every dollar spent.

You can redeem them once you earn 50 stars for a bakery item or a free coffee.

McCormick

McCormick gives out free samples when you apply to be a consumer tester. The items are delivered to your doorstep for free. However, you need to take a survey to determine if you qualify. Once you qualify, they’ll send you the product and compensate you for your time.

PinchMe

PinchMe is a product testing company that sends their users sample products from brands like L’Oreal, Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive, etc.  To get started, create an account on their website and claim a free product. Test and send your review to earn rewards.

Sign up for PinchMe now. 

Dunkin

Dunkin has a DD perks program that gives you a free drink on your sign-up and birthday. You also get to earn points with your every purchase. Additionally, every 200 points earn you a complimentary beverage.

Sephora

Sephora is another excellent site to check out if you’re looking for free beauty products. The company has a dedicated page with lots of samples from top brands. Sephora also offers shopping codes occasionally to help you save some bucks from your beauty products.

Becoming a member known as a beauty insider gets you a free beauty kit from a popular brand on your birthday.

Einstein Bros Bagels

Are you in the mood for a free bagel and shmear? You should check out Einstein Bros. Bagels. They have a Shmear Society rewards program that is free to join. Becoming a member gets you a free bagel and shmear. You also earn two points for every dollar spent. The company also offers a free egg sandwich on your birthday.

Tom’s of Maine

Tom’s of Maine manufactures hygiene and personal care items like bath products, deodorants, and toothpaste. All you need to do is request a sample from them.

Godiva

Godiva will send you a chocolate for your birthday once you join the Godiva rewards club. Being a member of this rewards club also offers other perks like early access to exclusive sales and free shipping for online orders.

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme has a rewards program offers you a free doughnut once you sign up.  You also get to earn extra points with every purchase. The more the reward points you get, the more free doughnuts you get.

Baskin Robbins

Baskin Robbins has a rewards program when you sign up for free on their app. Signing up gets you an offer of a free scoop of ice cream. Furthermore, you also get a coupon for free ice cream to celebrate your birthday.

These are some restaurants and stores that offer free samples and discounts that are worth exploring. Multiple companies provide freebies; all you have to do is simply ask them by contacting them on their website.

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