Good grades deserve more than just a spot on the fridge—they deserve to be celebrated. If your child worked hard this semester, there are actually restaurants, stores, and businesses that reward strong report cards with freebies, discounts, and fun perks.
From free food and sweet treats to bonus rewards, this is one of the easiest ways to turn hard work into something exciting. We rounded up some of the best freebies for good report cards so you can celebrate their success without spending a fortune.
Here is every place offering freebies for good report cards in 2026.
Important Tips Before You Go
- Always call ahead — most of these are franchise locations and participation varies significantly. The last thing you want is a disappointed kid with a straight A report card!
- Bring the actual report card — most locations require the original or a printed copy. Some accept a photo on your phone — ask first
- Student must be present at most locations
- Homeschool report cards — many locations accept parent-signed progress reports. Always ask!
- Timing matters — some offers are only valid for the current grading period. Go as soon as report cards come out!
Restaurants That Reward Good Grades — 2026
Applebee’s — Free Kids Meal
The “A is for Applebee’s” program gives students 12 and under a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree. The catch — the certificate comes from teachers and schools not directly from parents. Ask your child’s teacher if they have certificates or search “A is for Applebee’s” plus your city to find participating locations near you.
Baskin-Robbins — Free Scoop of Ice Cream
Many Baskin-Robbins locations offer a free scoop of ice cream for a good report card. This is at the discretion of each franchise owner so call your local store before heading over. K-5 students typically qualify.
Burger King — Free Hamburger or Ice Cream Cone
Select Burger King locations offer a free hamburger or ice cream cone for good grades — sometimes for scoring 100% on a test. Limit one per week per child including homeschoolers. Very location dependent so call ahead first.
Chick-fil-A — Free 8-Count Nuggets
Show a report card with all A’s and B’s and get a free 8-count nugget meal at participating locations. One of the most generous report card freebies out there — always worth calling your local Chick-fil-A to ask!
Chuck E. Cheese — 10 Free Play Points
Print the free Super Student Certificate at home, fill it out and bring it to your local Chuck E. Cheese to redeem for 10 free Play Points with any food purchase. Up to 15 play points per child for good grades. They also have certificates for graduation, sports, lost teeth and being a good patient — check their Rewards Calendar for all options!
Cold Stone Creamery — Free Ice Cream
Some Cold Stone Creamery locations offer a free ice cream for a straight A report card for K through 5th grade students. Individually owned and operated so call your local store — this varies significantly by location.
Culver’s — Free Kid’s Meal
Some participating Culver’s locations reward a B average or better with a free kid’s meal. Teachers and schools can also enroll in Culver’s rewards program to hand out free custard coupons to students. Call your local Culver’s to check!
Dairy Queen — Free Ice Cream
Select Dairy Queen locations give a free small Blizzard or cone to students with all A’s or Honor Roll. Call your nearest DQ to ask — this varies quite a bit by location.
IHOP — Free Kids Meal
Participating IHOP locations offer free kids meals or short stacks for students with good report cards. Call your local IHOP to confirm — participation varies by location.
Jason’s Deli — Free Kid’s Meal via Kid Cash
Jason’s Deli rewards students ages 1-12 for good grades, good efforts OR good deeds through their Kid Cash program — you do not have to have straight A’s to qualify! Kid Cash is valid for dine-in meals only at participating locations. Complete the online form at jasonsdeli.com and a local sales manager will contact you within 5-7 days.
Krispy Kreme — Free Donut for Every A!
One of the best report card freebies out there — get a free Original Glazed donut for every A on your report card up to 6 free donuts! No purchase necessary. Available for elementary through high school students. This is a national program that has been running for over 25 years — just bring in your recent report card. Check out my full Krispy Kreme freebies page for even more ways to score free donuts!
Marco’s Pizza — Free One-Topping Pizza
Participating Marco’s Pizza locations offer K through college students a free one-topping pizza for earning an A on their report card — one per student. Marco’s has over 1,000 locations across 34 states. Call your local location to confirm!
McDonald’s — Free Happy Meal or Value Meal
Participating McDonald’s locations offer K through 5th grade students a free Happy Meal for a straight A report card — and 6th through 12th grade students a free Value Meal. Always call ahead to confirm your local McDonald’s participates!
The Melting Pot — Free Fondue Dinner!
This one is special — show your child’s report card with all A’s and get a FREE Three-Course Petite Feast for K through 8th grade students including cheese fondue, a pick-three entree and chocolate fondue. For students 13 and older a free chocolate fondue is offered. Requires purchase of an adult entree. Check with your local Melting Pot for participation!
Peter Piper Pizza — Free Pizza or Soft Serve
Through the Student Incentive Program students with good grades can score a free soft serve cone, root beer float or 7-inch pizza at participating Peter Piper Pizza locations. More common in the Southwest — fill out the Contact Us form on their website or call your local location for details.
Pizza Hut — Free Personal Pan Pizza
Each marking period students with 3 A’s or the equivalent can get a free Personal Pan Pizza and small drink by presenting their report card to the manager. Elementary and middle school students only. Dine-in, student must be present with original report card. Pizza Hut’s Book It program also rewards K through 6th grade reading accomplishments with free personal pan pizzas throughout the school year!
Sonic Drive-In — Free Menu Item Certificate
Participating Sonic Drive-In locations offer free menu item certificates for honor roll, perfect attendance and good behavior through their Positive Behavior Support program. Schools and teachers can sign up to distribute certificates. Ask your child’s teacher or contact your local Sonic directly!
Wendy’s — Free Treat
A report card with A’s and B’s earns a free treat at participating Wendy’s locations. Show your report card to the cashier before ordering. Call your local Wendy’s to confirm participation before making a special trip!
Beyond Restaurants — More Good Grade Rewards
Six Flags — Free Theme Park Ticket
Six Flags’ Read to Succeed program rewards students who complete 6 hours of recreational reading with a FREE Six Flags ticket. Open to teachers, schools and homeschoolers. Check the Six Flags website for the current year’s program!
Barnes and Noble — Free Book
Barnes and Noble runs a Summer Reading Program where kids can earn a free book by reading and completing a reading journal. Details are released each spring. Also check out their Kids Club for birthday freebies and year round discounts!
Local Banks and Credit Unions — Real Cash!
This one surprises most people — many local banks and credit unions give real cash for good grades! Some pay $1 per A, some give $10 for all A’s deposited directly into a youth savings account. Call your local bank or credit union and ask — you might be very pleasantly surprised!
Car Insurance Good Student Discounts
For older students with a driver’s license — Allstate, Geico, State Farm, Nationwide, Farmers and Travelers all offer Good Student discounts of up to 25% for maintaining a B average or better. This one is worth real money — ask your insurance agent about it at every renewal!
Know of a report card freebie not on this list? Leave it in the comments and I will add it!
Looking for more freebies for kids? Check out my Freebies for Kids page and my Kids Eat Free page — updated regularly!
