Senior Discounts: Own Your Age And Save

We often post about retailers that offer discounts for children, but I thought I would post about retailers that offer discounts for Seniors. 

Senior discounts at restaurants vary from restaurant to restaurant.  They can range from  free coffee, two for one specials, senior menus and discounts.  Since restaurant employees are trained to not suggest senior discounts in order to prevent offending their customers;  it is a good idea to ask whether the restaurant offers senior discounts or menus.
 
Just as the discount can vary at each restaurant, so does the age. Some restaurants consider 50-55 as "senior", others don't consider you a "senior" until you reach 60-65.  Be prepared to show proof of age. Some locations simply take the word of a "mature" person that they meet age requirements, while others require proof such as driver's license or stated identification card.

Here is a list of restaurants that offer discounts to seniors.  I completed a web search to find the discount and have listed it, if one could be found.

• Arby's (10%, 55 and older)
• Bakers Square (10%, 62 and older)
• Bennigan's 
• Bob's Big Boy
• Boston Market (10%, no age listed)
• Burger King
• Carl's Jr.(10%, no age listed)
• Carrows
• Chick-fil-A
• Chili's Grill & Bar (10%, 55 and older)
• Church's Chicken
• Coco's Bakery Restaurants
• Country Kitchen
• Dairy Queen
• Denny's
• Dunkin Donuts
• El Pollo Loco
• Elephant Bar Restaurant
• Fosters Freeze
• Fresh Choice
• Friendly's Restaurant and Ice Cream
• Fuddruckers
• Golden Corral
• Gondola Pizza & Steak House
• Grandy's
• Hardees (33 cent drinks, 65 and older)
• HomeTown Buffet
• IHOP (10%, 55 and older)
• Jack in the Box
• Kentucky Fried Chicken
• Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (10%, 50 and older)
• Krystals
• Le Peep
• Long John Silver's(55 and older)
• McDonald's (discount senior coffee)
• Mrs. Fields Cookies
• Ponderosa Steakhouse
• Popeye's Fried Chicken
• Shoney's (10%, 60 and older)
• Sizzler
• Sonic Drive In
• Souper Salad
• T.J. Cinnamons
• Taco Bell (free drink for seniors)
• TCBY (10%, 55 and older)
• Todai
• Village Inn
• Wendy's (10%, 55 and older)
• Whataburger

Since many of these restaurants are franchises, it is a good idea to ask before ordering.

Not only restaurants offer discounts to seniors. Many other retails offer discounts.

AMC Theaters offer discounts up to 30% off for individuals 55 and older at most theater locations

Amtrack offers discounts everyday to individuals 62 and older.

Banana Republic offers 10% discounts every day to individuals 50 and older.

Belks offers 15% discount the first Tuesday of every month for those 55 and older.

Best Western offers at least 10% regular room rate for those 55 and older.  They also offer late checkout and other offers.

Choice Hotels (Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Mainstay, EconoLodge) offer 10% mature discounts for individuals 50 and older.  They also offer a 60+ rate (20-30% off) for seniors 60 and over.

Goodwill offers a 10% discount one day a week to customers 55 and older. The day will vary from location to location.

Greyhound offers 5% discount to riders 62 and older.

Hyatt Hotels offer up to 50% off at participating hotels for individuals 62 and older.

Jiffy Lube-many locations offer discounts to those 55 and older.

KMart has the Gold K discount prescription program.  Those 50 and older can receive up to 20% discount on RX.

Kohl's offers a 15% discount to those 62 and older.  It is generally on Wednesday, but may vary by location.

Kroger Foods offers 10% off total order for customers 60 and older.  Days vary by store location.

Marriott Hotels offers 15% discount to those 62 and older everyday.

Motel 6 offers a 10% discount at 900 locations for those 60 and older.

Mrs. Fields offers 10% discount at participating locations to customers 60 and older.

National Car Rental offers discounts to those 50 and older. Call 1-800-Car-Rent for details.

National Parks offer free entrance to those who purchase the $10 America The Beautiful Senior Pass.  this is a lifetime pass for individuals 62 and older.

Regal Cinemas has discount tickets for individuals 60 and older.

Rite Aid offer the Living More loyalty program for those 55 and older.  Receive 20 discount the first Tuesday of every month.  All other Tuesdays receive 10% off. Save 10% on cash prescriptions and Rite Aid brands every day. Some restrictions apply. See details.

Ross offers 10% off on Tuesday for shoppers 55 and older at participating locations.

Supercuts offers $2 off haircuts for those 60 and older.

If you are a Senior who wants to know about senior discounts a good place to start is seniordiscounts.com.  You can search over 150,000 business locations which include contact information, discount information and information needed to receive your discount. There are three levels of membership:  Free, $7.95 per year and $12.95 per year.
 
Don't let vanity get in the way of getting your discount.  Own your age and save!

Information obtained from About.com/Senior Dining and About.com/Senior Discounts