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Senior Discounts Available
Senior discounts are not available at every restaurant. Here are a few of the better ones we've discovered (note: some of these are subject to individual restaurant participation.) Call ahead to confirm.
Burger King: Burger King does not have a company-wide senior discount; however, some locations offered 10% off regular priced items for customers aged 55 and older. Check with your local Burger King to find out which discounts (if any) they offer.
Chick-fil-A: Free small drink or coffee plus a 10% discount for those 55 and older.
Boston Market: 10% discount for seniors 65 and older.
Chili's Grill and Bar: 10% discount for seniors 55 and older.
McDonalds: Discounts on coffee and drinks.
Wendy's: A free drink (some locations offer a 10% discount)
Kentucky Fried Chicken: Free small drink with the purchase of a meal for those 55 and older.
White Castle: 10% off for 55 and over.
Sonic: 10% discount.
Subway: 10% discount.
Applebees: 10% senior discount.
Popeye's: 10% discount or a free drink for customers 55 and older.
IHOP: Special senior menu, with a 10% discount.
Papa John's: Save 25% if you are over 55 or an AARP member when you order online using the promo code "AARP25".
Denny's: Special senior menu with discounted prices.
Golden Corral: ages 60 and over get a discount.
Taco Bell: A free drink for seniors or 5% off to seniors 65 and older.
Outback Steakhouse: 10% off for AARP members (so get that AARP card!)
Walmart: does not offer ongoing senior discounts, but they frequently offer a lot of promotions on their website.
Amazon: Medicaid cardholders can get an Amazon Prime membership at a rate of $5.99 a month, as opposed to the full price of $12.99 per month.
Desserts and Treats
When you need a sweet treat or a great dessert, you can continue to score discounts at these great restaurants.
Ben & Jerry's: 10% discount for seniors 60 and over.
Dairy Queen: 10% discount or free drink for those 55 and older.
Dunkin Donuts: Free donut with the purchase of a coffee.
Friendly's: Discounts are available for those 60 and older, inquire at each location for specifics.
Krispy Kreme: 10% off for those customers 55 and older.
Mrs. Fields: 10% discount for customers 60 and older.
TCBY: 10% discount for customers 55 and older,
Additional Discounts and Tips
Ask at every restaurant you visit. Even those not on this and restaurants local to you may offer discounts. Also, if you happen to be an AARP member, you can save even more by showing your membership card. They also offer discounts for buying gift cards to restaurants through a partnership with Restaurant.com. If you are a member of AARP, it might be worth checking out those deals before dining out.
Many of these discounts could vary by location, it is best to give them a call before heading out and expecting a discount. Be sure to bring your identification to show your age, in case the restaurant requests to see proof before offering a discount.Lowes offers a generous discount to veterans and their spouses.
Lowe's congratulates you! All active military and veterans (together with their spouses) receive an instant 10% discount at Lowe's on all in-store purchases.
If you're looking for tools, appliances, or anything else that
Lowes provides, this should make your decision easier.
Seniors Get Cellphone Discounts
Almost every cell phone provider offers a senior discount. The most prevalent ones we've discovered are listed below.
AT&T offers a unique "Senior National Plan" for those aged 65 and over. For people who want to use their phone more, they also have a 55+ plan.
Sprint/T-Mobile: Offers a senior package called "Essentials Unlimited 55+," as well as other senior options.
Customers 55 and older can get a special nationwide unlimited call, text, and data package from
Verizon Wireless. It costs $60 a month for a single line, which is a great deal for unlimited 4G.
Several Drug Chains and Other Companies Offer Senior Discounts.
RiteAid: They have a Wellness 65+ program for seniors – it includes free consultations, and discounts up to 20% on Wednesdays.
Walgreens: They tie senior discounts in with their myWalgreens program. It's free to join, so it's definitely worth checking out.
RxFreeCard: This pharmacy discount card offers discounts on almost all medications (even pet medications!)
AARP prescription savings: If you haven't already, just join AARP, ok? Even just for the prescription discounts. You can save up to 61% on FDA-approved prescriptions.