Gone are the days of your grandmother\u2019s \u201cearly bird special\u201d at the local diner.\u00a0 As our baby boomers reach retirement age, hundreds of retailers are featuring new and improved discounts exclusively for the 60 and older crowd. \u00a0Here is a list of senior savings that will help you keep more cash in your pocket. \u00a0Print this list as a reminder to ask about the discounts.<\/p>\n
RESTAURANTS:<\/p>\n
Applebee\u2019s: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+)
\nArby\u2019s: 10% off (55+)
\nBen & Jerry\u2019s: 10% off (60+)
\nBennigan\u2019s: discount varies by location
\nBob\u2019s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
\nBoston Market: 10% off (65+)
\nBurger King: 10% off (60+)
\nCaptain D\u2019s Seafood: discount varies on location (62+)
\nChick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+)
\nChili\u2019s: 10% off (55+)
\nCiCi\u2019s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
\nCulver\u2019s: 10% off (60+)
\nDenny\u2019s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+)
\nDunkin\u2019 Donuts: 10% off or free coffee (55+)
\nEinstein\u2019s Bagels: 10% off baker\u2019s dozen of bagels (60+)
\nFuddrucker\u2019s: 10% off any senior platter (55+)
\nGatti\u2019s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
\nGolden Corral: 10% off (60+)
\nHardee\u2019s: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
\nIHOP: 10% off (55+)
\nJack in the Box: up to 20% off (55+)
\nKFC: free small drink with any meal (55+)
\nKrispy Kreme: 10% off (50+)
\nLong John Silver\u2019s: various discounts at participating locations (55+)
\nMcDonald\u2019s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+)
\nMrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
\nShoney\u2019s: 10% off
\nSonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
\nSteak \u2018n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)
\nSubway: 10% off (60+)
\nSweet Tomatoes 10% off (62+)
\nTaco Bell: 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
\nTCBY: 10% off (55+)
\nTea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+)
\nVillage Inn: 10% off (60+)
\nWaffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
\nWendy\u2019s: 10% off (55+)
\nWhite Castle: 10% off (62+)<\/p>\n
RETAIL AND APPAREL:<\/p>\n
Banana Republic: 10% off (50+)
\nBealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month (50+)
\nBelk\u2019s: 15% off first Tuesday of every month (55+)
\nBig Lots: 10% off
\nBon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days (55+)
\nC.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
\nClarks: 10% off (62+)
\nDress Barn: 10% off (55+)
\nGoodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
\nHallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
\nKmart: 20% off (50+)
\nKohl\u2019s: 15% off (60+)
\nModell\u2019s Sporting Goods: 10% off
\nRite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions
\nRoss Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+)
\nThe Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off (55+)
\nStein Mart: 20% off red dot\/clearance items first Monday of every month (55+)<\/p>\n
GROCERY:<\/p>\n
Albertson\u2019s: 10% off first Wednesday of each month (55+)
\nAmerican Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday (50+)
\nCompare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
\nDeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
\nFood Lion: 6% off every Monday (60+)
\nFry\u2019s Supermarket: free Fry\u2019s VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday (55+)
\nGreat Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
\nGristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
\nHarris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
\nHy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
\nKroger: 10% off (date varies by location)
\nMorton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
\nThe Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday (50+)
\nPublix: 5% off every Wednesday (55+)
\nRogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
\nUncle Guiseppe\u2019s Marketplace: 5% off (62+)<\/p>\n
TRAVEL :<\/p>\n
Alaska Airlines: 10% off (65+)
\nAlamo: up to 25% off for AARP members
\nAmerican Airlines: various discounts for 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
\nAmtrak: 15% off (62+)
\nAvis: up to 25% off for AARP members
\nBest Western: 10% off (55+)
\nBudget Rental Cars: 10% off; up to 20% off for AARP members (50+)
\nCambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
\nClarion: 20%-30% off (60+)
\nComfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
\nComfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
\nContinental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations
\nDollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off (50+)
\nEcono Lodge: 20%-30% off (60+)
\nEnterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members
\nGreyhound: 5% off (62+)
\nHampton Inns & Suites: 10% off when booked 72 hours in advance
\nHertz: up t0 25% off for AARP members
\nHoliday Inn: 10%-30% off depending on location (62+)
\nHyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)
\nInterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+)
\nMainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler\u2019s Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+)
\nMarriott Hotels: 15% off (62+)
\nMotel 6: 10% off (60+)
\nMyrtle Beach Resort: 10% off (55+)
\nNational Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members
\nQuality Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
\nRodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
\nSleep Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
\nSouthwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
\nTrailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50 and up
\nUnited Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
\nU.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)<\/p>\n
ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT:<\/p>\n
AMC Theaters: up to 30% off (55+)
\nBally Total Fitness: up to $100 off memberships (62+)
\nBusch Gardens Tampa: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)
\nCarmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)
\nCinemark\/Century Theaters: up to 35% off
\nU.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)
\nRegal Cinemas: 30% off
\nRipley\u2019s Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket (55+)
\nSeaWorld Orlando: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)<\/p>\n
CELL PHONE DISCOUNTS:<\/p>\n
AT&T: \u00a0 Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $29.99\/month (65+)
\nJitterbug: \u00a0$10\/month cell phone service (50+)
\nVerizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99\/month (65+)<\/p>\n
MISCELLANEOUS:<\/p>\n
Great Clips: $3 off hair cuts (60+)
\nSuper Cuts: $2 off haircuts (60+)<\/p>\n
Since many senior discounts are not advertised to the public, our advice to men and women over 55 is to ALWAYS ask a sales associate if that store provides a senior discount. That way, you can be sure to get the most bang for your buck.<\/p>\n