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We ALL love discounts especially when it comes to food! Bet you didn’t know that many of your fave restaurants offer discounts to folks who have a few miles on them.

The list of eateries listed below run the gamut. Who said reaching a milestone birthday doesn’t come with its own set of perks? Word to the wise, however, try calling your chosen establishment before trying to redeem offers as they may vary according to location or no longer be in place.

Applebees: folks age 60+ can receive an up to 15 percent discount off meals at participating locations but this might require showing a Golden Apple card

Arby’s: 55-Plus folks get a 10 percent discount, some locations might even comp a free drink

A&W: 10 percent off for seniors but varies by location

Ben & Jerry’s: 10 percent off for those 60-plus

Bonefish Grill: AARP members get 10 percent off

Boston Market: receive around a 10% discount on food orders at most locations; age requirement will vary by location but is typically around 60 years of age

Burger King: depending on the location, 10 percent discount for those 60+

Carrabba’s Italian Grill: AARP members get 10 percent off

Chart House: AARP members get 10 percent off

Chick-fil-A: offers a free refillable drink, not including coffee

Chili’s: 55 and up folks can get 10 percent off at participating locations

Dairy Queen: offers 10 percent off tab or a small drink for those over 55

Denny’s: a 55 and up special menu; AARP members receive 15 percent off

Friendly’s: take 10% off your Friendly’s Restaurant meal with a free breakfast coffee or free small sundae during non-breakfast hours

Golden Corral: for those upwards of 60, they offer special buffet pricing and they can also join the Golden Corral Member program and redeem the points they have earned from purchases

Hardees: seniors 52+ get 10 percent off their bill, and drinks are 33 cents

IHOP: depending on location, 10 percent off for those 55 and up

Jack in the Box: folks age 55 and up can get up to 20 percent off their bill

KFC: a free small drink with a meal for those 55 and up

Krispy Kreme Donuts: those 50-plus get 10 percent off (age requirement may vary by location)

McDonald’s: seniors 55-plus can get coffee discounts

Outback Steakhouse: AARP members get 10 percent off

Sonic: 10 percent off bill for those 60+

Steak and Shake: 50-plus folks get 10 percent of their tab

Subway: 10 percent off for those 60-plus (offer varies depending on franchise)

TCBY: 10 percent off for those 55+

Uno Pizzeria & Grill: every Wednesday Double Nickel Club members (age 55+) get 25 percent off bill

Waffle House: 10 percent off every Monday for those 60+

Wendy’s: offers Senior Discounts once each month, with this opportunity, seniors over the age of 60 receive a 20% discount; sign up for free on wendys.com 

White Castle: offers Senior Discounts once each month, with this opportunity, seniors over the age of 60 receive a 20% discount; sign up for free on whitecastle.com