Quick answer
| What you get | A free pretzel, which Auntie Anne's calls a Pretzel On Us.[1] |
|---|---|
| Who qualifies | Auntie Anne's Rewards members.[1] |
| Sign-up needed? | Yes. Join Auntie Anne's Rewards. No app needed.[1] |
| Purchase needed? | At least one purchase a year.[1][3] |
| How early to sign up | Auntie Anne's may require you to have been a member for a while before your birthday. It doesn't say how long.[1][3] |
| When it arrives | On or around the birthday you gave when you set up your account.[3] |
| How long it lasts | Not stated by Auntie Anne's. |
| Kids? | Members must be 13 or older, so a younger child can't hold their own Auntie Anne's Rewards account. Minors need parental consent to join.[1][3] |
| Checked | , against the official Auntie Anne's pages listed under Sources.[1][2][3] |
How to get the Auntie Anne's birthday reward, step by step
- Join Auntie Anne's Rewards on the website or app. Registration is free.[3]
- Enter your birthday when you set up your account. It can't be changed later.[3]
- Make at least one purchase a year to qualify.[1]
- Look for the Pretzel On Us in your account on or around your birthday.[3]
- Redeem it in the restaurant to skip the service fee that website and app orders carry.[3]
The fine print
- Your birthday is set when you create your account and can't be changed afterward.[3]
- Redeeming on the website or app adds a service fee. Redeeming in the restaurant doesn't.[3]
- Rewards aren't available with third-party delivery.[3]
- Each reward shows its own expiration date, and you can see it by logging into your account.[3]
If your Auntie Anne's birthday reward didn’t show up
Did you buy something this year?
Auntie Anne's requires at least one purchase a year to qualify for the birthday Pretzel On Us.[1]
Did you join recently?
Auntie Anne's may require you to have been a member for some time before your birthday, or to meet minimum purchase or points rules. It doesn't publish the numbers.[3]
Is the wrong birthday on your account?
Auntie Anne's says once your birthday is set in your account profile, it can't be changed.[3]
Kids and families
Auntie Anne's requires members to be 13 or older, so a younger child can't hold their own Auntie Anne's Rewards account. Minors need parental consent to join.[1][3]
More birthday freebies like this
| Chain | What you get | The catch | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbl | A Free Single voucher |
| 40 days from issue |
| Krispy Kreme | A birthday gift in your Rewards account (the item isn't named) |
| 30 days from issue |
| Cinnabon | A free small cold brew |
| 14 days from issue |
| Cold Stone | A birthday coupon that Cold Stone's FAQ describes as a free Cold Stone Creation |
| 14 days from issue |
| Starbucks | One free handcrafted drink, food item or bottled drink |
| Your birthday only |
| Chick-fil-A | A free treat that depends on your tier, from a cookie or brownie up to an entrée |
| 30 days from issue |
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Auntie Anne's birthday reward questions
- Does Auntie Anne's give you a free pretzel on your birthday?
- Yes. Auntie Anne's Rewards members get a Pretzel On Us for their birthday, as long as they make at least one purchase a year.
- How do I get my Auntie Anne's birthday pretzel?
- Join Auntie Anne's Rewards for free on the website or app and enter your birthday at sign-up. Make at least one purchase a year, and the reward comes on or around your birthday.
- How long is the Auntie Anne's birthday reward good for?
- Auntie Anne's doesn't publish one fixed window. Its terms say each reward's expiration date is shown when the reward is presented, and you can check it in your account.
- Can I change my birthday in the Auntie Anne's app?
- No. Auntie Anne's says once your birthday is set in your account profile, it can't be changed.
Sources
- [1]Auntie Anne's, auntieannes.com/rewards (undated; checked )
- [2]Auntie Anne's, auntieannes.com/contact-us/common-questions (undated; checked )
- [3]Auntie Anne's, auntieannes.com/legal (dated Apr 16, 2024; checked )
- Yombu is not affiliated with Auntie Anne's. Names are used only to describe each offer, and no logos are shown.
- Offers are set by Auntie Anne's and can change or vary by location. We only report what the official pages say, with the date we read them.
- We re-check every offer each quarter and again every January.
- Spotted a change? Tell us and we’ll fix it.
