And, in the world of fast food there are a few intrepid chains offering a little something something for yourself if you pick up one of their gift cards for your friends/acquaintances this holiday season.
Apparently, according to the National Retail Federation, some 58% of shoppers say they'd like to receive a gift card this season. That number is actually quite close to the 59% of people the National Restaurant Association got from their survey that said they would like to receive a restaurant gift card.
I guess more people want gift cards than I would have thought (I prefer cash myself *wink wink*). I guess it's better than fruit cake...
Here they are (please keep in mind that for a lot of these offers you have to physically go to the restaurant to buy the gift card):
Arby's - free combo meal with purchase of $20 gift card (not advertised online so you'll want to call ahead to make sure your local restaurant is participating).
Ben & Jerry's - free scoop of ice cream when you spend $10 or more on gift cards.
Carl's Jr. - free Six Dollar Burger with purchase of $20 gift card.
Chipotle - buy $30 or more in gift cards at any Chipotle restaurant until 12/31/2011 and then bring your receipt on your next visit for a free burrito, bowl, order of tacos or salad (last day to redeem receipt is 1/31/2012).
Culver’s - free Double Deluxe Value Basket for every $25 in gift card purchases (offer expires 1/1/2012).
Hardee's - free 1/4 lb. Little Thickburger with purchase of $20 gift card.
Jamba Juice - free 16-ounce smoothie with the purchase of a $25 (or more) gift card (offer expires 1/3/2012).
Little Caesars - the value pizza chain is offering a free $5 gift card with the purchase of a $25 gift card.
Orange Julius - (at participating stores) free 12-ounce smoothie with the purchase of a $15 gift card.
Sonic - (limited participation) free $5 gift card with every $25 gift card purchase.
Subway - free Regular 6-inch Sub with the purchase of a $25 Subway card.
Taco Bell - free Chicken Flatbread Sandwich combo with purchase of $20 gift card (expires 12/25/11)
