If your child just brought home a good report card, don’t miss this, you could turn those grades into free food, treats, and a fun family day without spending a dime.
Yep, there are actually restaurants and businesses that reward kids with FREE food and treats for good report cards and some of these deals have been around for years.
I remember when my kids were little and how proud they felt when they got their report cards. It wasn’t even about the grade as much as it was about being seen and celebrated. And let me tell you… turning that moment into a free donut or pizza night? That just made it even sweeter.
The best part? You don’t have to spend a dime to make it special.
In this guide, I’m sharing the best places that offer report card freebies, plus a few simple ways to turn good grades into a full day of fun (without blowing your budget).
These are some of the best places that give free food for good grades in 2026…
Places That Give Free Food for Good Grades (Quick Answer)
Here are a few popular places that often reward good report cards:
- Krispy Kreme – Free donut for each A
- Chick-fil-A – Free nuggets or kids meal (varies by location)
- Pizza Hut – Free pizza through BOOK IT! program
- Chuck E. Cheese – Free tokens or points
- Baskin Robbins – Free scoop for good grades
Scroll down for the complete list of Good Report Card Rewards below.
Tip: Always call ahead, since participation can vary by location.
How to Turn Good Grades Into a FULL Day of Free Fun
Instead of just grabbing one freebie, you can actually turn this into a fun (and memorable) celebration day for your kids.
Want to make this even more fun? Try this…
Start with a treat
Head to Krispy Kreme or your local donut shop for a sweet reward.
Grab lunch
Check if your local Chick-fil-A or another restaurant is offering a free kids meal or reward.
Add a fun stop
Visit Chuck E. Cheese for free tokens or swing by an ice cream shop for a scoop.
End with something meaningful
Stop by the library or let your child pick out a free book or movie.
It doesn’t have to be fancy, but it will become something they’ll remember.
Want to make this super easy? Grab my free Report Card Reward Planner and map out your whole freebie day in minutes.
Good Report Card Freebies 2026
When my kids were in school, I looked for any chance to celebrate their hard work, especially when report card time rolled around.
They’re grown now, but I still remember how proud they felt getting good grades (and let’s be honest, how proud I felt too).
If something like these report card freebies had been around back then, we absolutely would have made a day of it.
So, if your kids have worked hard this year, take advantage of these fun, free rewards offered by businesses to honor their efforts. It’s a simple way to recognize their dedication and build a little excitement around learning.
Heads up: Not all locations participate in these offers, so I always recommend calling ahead or checking the store locator to confirm before heading out.
What Most Blogs Don’t Tell You
Before you head out with excited kids in the car, there are a few things I’ve learned the hard way…
- Not every location participates. Even if a brand offers a reward, your local store might not. It’s always worth a quick call first.
- Some employees may not know about it. I’ve had times where I had to politely ask a manager because the cashier wasn’t familiar with the promotion.
- Offers can change (or disappear). These deals aren’t always heavily advertised, and sometimes they quietly go away.
- A quick phone call can save the day. Trust me, it’s a lot easier to check ahead than deal with disappointed kids standing at the counter.
{{Who else remembers the days of getting these paper report cards from school?}}
National Report Card Freebies
The following chains are known to offer report card rewards, but availability may vary by location.
Krispy Kreme
- A free Original Glazed doughnut for each A (up to 6).
- Available for elementary through high school students.
- Just bring in a recent report card.
Chuck E. Cheese
- Download their Rewards Calendar, and your child can earn 10 free Play Points or tokens.
- One reward per child per visit.
Pizza Hut
- Some locations offer a free personal pan pizza for good grades or being on the Honor Roll.
Dairy Queen
- Select DQ locations give a free small Blizzard or cone to students with all A’s or Honor Roll.
- Offers vary, so call your nearest store to ask.
Baskin-Robbins
- Some stores offer a free scoop of ice cream for report cards with A’s.
Other Places to Check:
Banks & Credit Unions
- Local banks sometimes give kids a few dollars for every A on their report card—especially around the end of the school year.
Libraries
- Your public library may offer summer reading or academic achievement rewards. It’s worth checking their website or giving them a call.
Complete List of Rewards for Good Grades and All A’s Report Card
There are a bunch of great rewards that kids can earn for getting a straight A report card.
Applebee’s
Whether it’s an “A” on a test or a perfect attendance record, recognize students for their achievements and award them with a free Kid’s Meal from Applebee’s.
Designed for grade school students, this reward card for teachers is available to motivate positive behavior (you set the criteria), and is yours for the asking!
Bank Rewards
A reader sent in the tip to check with your local banks and credit unions as many of them offer money rewards for good grades as well.
Baskin Robbins
Get a free cone with report card showing good grades from participating Baskin Robbins.
Bob Evans
Select locations offer a free scoop of ice cream for students that received good grades.
Burger King
At select locations, students are able to get one free hamburger or ice cream cone for good grades.
Cheryl’s Cookies
Get up to 3 FREE Cookies for A’s on your report card.
Chick-fil-A
Bring in your all A’s and B’s report card and receive a FREE 8 pack nuggets! Call ahead to your location to see if they are participating.
Chuck E. Cheese
Chuck E. Cheese believes in the value of a good education. Choose from the Super Student Award or Graduation Certificate and receive FREE tokens for being a good student.
- Download their Rewards Calendar, and your child can earn 10 free Play Points or tokens.
- One reward per child per visit.
- Get the calendar here.
Cold Stone Creamery
Kindergarten through fifth grade students can get free ice cream for good grades.
This offer is not on a national level, but the stores are individual owned & operated, so the best thing to do would be to ask your local store as some have offered them in the past.
Dairy Queen
- Select DQ locations give a free small Blizzard or cone to students with all A’s or Honor Roll.
- Offers vary—call your nearest store to ask.
IHOP
Get a free kids meal with a good report card grades. Available at select locations.
Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies has a special offer for high school, college and graduate school grads. You can get one free six-pack of Classic cookies with any $5 in-store purchase after showing proof of graduation.
Jason’s Deli
Reward students for good grades, good efforts or good deeds through the Kid Cash program.
Children ages 1-12 can be Kid Cash recipients. Kid Cash is valid only at participating Jason’s Deli restaurants and good for dine-in meals only.
Krispy Kreme
- A free Original Glazed doughnut for each A (up to 6).
- Available for elementary through high school students.
- Just bring in a recent report card.
- Find a location
Kudzoo App
Middle school and college students can download the FREE Kudzoo app and build Kudzoo cash to use in your favorite places, from restaurants to concerts. Earn the grades, scan the report cards then spend your Kudzoo cash! There is also a daily challenge round and coupons to help college students boost their savings!
McDonalds
If your child has a straight “A” report card, he/she can receive a FREE Happy Meal. This may vary by location so call ahead first!
Pizza Hut
Each marking period, any child who has 3 A’s or the equivalent thereof, will receive one free Personal Pan Pizza and a small soft drink or carton of milk by presenting his or her report card to the manager.
- Some locations offer a free personal pan pizza for good grades or being on the Honor Roll.
- This offer is good for Elementary and Middle School students. Dine-in only.
- Student must be present and the original report card must be presented. Available at participating locations.
- Check your local Pizza Hut
The Melting Pot
Earn free “Fun-Due” at The Melting Pot with A’s on your report card.
Present your child’s report card to your server and receive a Three-Course Petite Feast, including cheese, a pick-three entrée, and chocolate fondue.
Be sure to check with your local restaurant for participation.
Wendy’s
A report card with A’s and B’s earns a treat. Show the cashier your report card before ordering.
Tip: Although I did contact each company to verify their participation again this year, I always suggest calling ahead to be sure that your area business is participating.
The last thing you want is a disappointed child with an straight A report card right?
How to Get the MOST Freebies (Most Parents Miss This)
Over the years, I’ve learned a few simple tricks that make a big difference:
Bring the report card the same day
Some places are more flexible when you go right after school or shortly after receiving it.
Don’t be afraid to ask
Even if it’s not advertised, some local businesses will still reward kids if you ask.
Check local spots
Small businesses, ice cream shops, and even banks sometimes offer rewards for good grades.
Stack rewards
If multiple places offer freebies, plan a route and turn it into a fun outing.
Celebrate effort too
Not every child gets straight A’s and that’s okay. Improvement and effort deserve to be celebrated just as much.
Want to Make It Extra Special?
Looking back, I know how meaningful it is to pause and celebrate small victories. Even if you don’t have a participating store nearby, you can make a reward moment at home:
- Print a special “You Did It!” certificate and present it at dinner.
- Let your child choose a special treat, movie night, or even a later bedtime.
- Snap a photo with their report card and share how proud you are—it really does stick with them.
Click here to download a free printable Report Card Certificate (PDF)
Grab Your Free Report Card Reward Tracker
If you want to make this even easier, I put together a simple Free Report Card Reward Planner (Plan Your Freebie Day in Minutes) printable you can use to:
- Track which places you want to visit.
- Plan your “freebie day”.
- Make it a fun tradition year after year.
Click here for a Report Card Freebie Tracker to take with you (PDF)
A little planning goes a long way in turning this into a fun memory instead of a frustrating one.
A Simple Way to Celebrate (Even If You Stay Home)
If you don’t have any participating locations nearby, or you just want to keep things simple, you can still make this moment special.
Here are a few easy ideas:
- Let them pick dinner for the night.
- Have a movie night with popcorn at home.
- Write them a note telling them how proud you are.
- Create a small “celebration tradition” your family repeats each year.
At the end of the day, it’s not really about the free food. It’s about letting your kids know: “I see you. I’m proud of you.”
Years from now, your kids probably won’t remember the grade itself… but they will remember how you celebrated it.
Know a Business I Missed?
If your town has a local spot offering a reward for good grades, I’d love to include it here. Let me know in the comments or send me a quick message.
I’m always happy to keep this list growing for other parents.
And to all the students wrapping up another year…Well done!
*Saving Dollars and Sense Tip: Remember to contact your area location before heading out to verify that they are indeed participating in this years rewards programs. Unfortunately some of the programs do vary by location and I would just hate for your kid to be disappointed, so check to be sure first.
If you know of any more offers that should be added to the list feel free to email me krsawicki(at)yahoo(dot)com, or leave a comment and I’ll add it to the list for everyone to see!
FAQs
No, participation can vary. It’s always best to call ahead and ask.
Many places will accept homeschool report cards or progress reports, but policies vary.
Not always. Some places reward A’s and B’s, and others focus on reading programs or effort.
Usually rewards are tied to the student, but some locations may be flexible.
Since we are talking about motivating kids…
I thought it would be a great time to also talk about motivating them to excel at another part of their lives as well.
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Oh no! Thanks for the heads up!
We were told at 2 places they didn’t know what we were talking about. Wendy’s even said we needed coupons from the school? Is this country side or what area?
Every area is different which is why I recommend in the post to call ahead. I’m so sorry you had a bad experience.
Nothing free in my area except Krispy Kreme
Burger king gives kids meals for A’s and B’s
Great of these companies to do this, there are a few on the list we would definitely frequent.
But with Common Core report cards, we get ratings of 1,2,3. How to figure out the comparison?
I would think they would adjust based on the kind of rating system your area uses.
Half price books gives a $2 coupon for every A and $1 for every B to use in their store. Thank you!
I belong to a teachers credit union that actually awards students money in their acct. for A’s and B’s. It might be worth checking at your banks as well.
Thanks great compilation.
Great list! I didnt even know about any of these except Krispy Kreme!
I’ll just be sticking to my own rewards. Ice cream, pizza, and doughnuts? No thanks.
This is a great, great list! I know our blockbuster offers the rentals to kids with good grades but I didn’t know about many of the rest. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to reward my kiddos at the end of the quarter.
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What about kids that don’t get letter grades from their school? My son is in 1st grade and even though he has almost all outstandings on his report card (and already has finished the requirements for moving on to second grade…he’s at the top of his class his teacher said), he doesn’t get letter grades at all. I’m not sure they start that in our district until at least next year (or the year after). Instead it breaks down skills they have to master before the year is up. Any idea if I could take this in and it will work?
Also, my school uses regular paper for printing report cards as well…and even that they are short on thanks to budget cuts in Michigan.
I suggest calling ahead to ask what they will accept that way you don’t have any surprises when you get there thus avoiding an upset child.
I just found your site and am so thrilled that you have a homeschooling section. Thanks so much for all the work you do that we all benefit from!
Just wanted to give you a shout from the valley of the sun, great information. Much appreciated.
This is a great list! I knew about Chuck E Cheese, but not the rest. Thanks!
I know I’ve seen a sign on the front door of my local BLockbuster. I just went to their website and found the following info:
What is the BLOCKBUSTER Good Grades program?
Q: Why is Blockbuster offering the Good Grades Free Rental program?
A: Blockbuster values the role that a good education plays in the development of successful youth and strong families. With this in mind, we wanted to offer a reward to students for good performance in school.
Q: How does a student redeem the reward?
A: Students with a B average or better can bring in their original report card, signed by a parent or legal guardian, to a participating BLOCKBUSTER® store and receive one free BLOCKBUSTER Favorites® movie rental. Membership is required for rental.
Q: Can multiple students from the same household participate?
A: Yes. EACH student with a B average report card is eligible for one free rental.
Q: How often can a student participate?
A: Students are eligible to participate each new grading period.
Q: Will Blockbuster honor a Progress Report with a B average?
A: Only official Report Cards will be honored.
Thanks so much for sharing this information!
There is also free bread and snack cakes (we have done this every quarter for YEARS now)
http://www.whosaidnothinginlifeisfree.com/2010/04/free-snack-cake-bread-for-good-grades.html
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I would ask about the Pizza Hut one since they won’t volunteer that info about the free personal pizza. We were in there to “celebrate” the end of school and my child doing so well on her report card for the first year (just completed kindergarten), even though the waiter knew all of this, he didn’t tell us about the free pizza. Sure would have been nice!
Thanks for the reminder that it’s always a good idea to call ahead and ask.
Yes, if you can produce a report card, they should accept it. Check with the store first! I have a cyber schooler and we were able to use his printed grade sheet.
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Hi. I homeschool, too. I see the sites to print out report cards, but I was wondering on what kind of paper to do this on. It just seems like regular white paper wouldn’t look official. As a child, I remember gettting report cards on a sort of thick paper card, that opened up. What are you thoughts on this? Oh, and if you do think that it should be on a special paper/card, could you please let me know where to get it? Thanks : )
I haven’t had a problem just using regular white paper. However I did notice once that Office Depot carries diploma paper which is more “official” looking if you want that. I bet they have all kinds of different specialty paper to choose from.
I would imagine just printing it out on cardstock paper, like some use for scrapbooking. Report cards used to be a little thicker but not much. My child brought home a big folded sheet today that is flimsy so i am going to have to make a pocket on a page or something in order for it not to get torn up.
Hope it helps.
My kids are not homeschooled one is in 1st the other in 3rd. Their report cards are printed on regular paper. My daughter has been to 5 different schools since she started kindergarten and they have all been on regular paper. We are military therefore move alot. I remember growing up mine was always on thick paper but I guess schools had to change maybe due to budget issues.
Our school district does computer generated report cards that are just printed out on regular copy paper. I know what you mean about “official” looking report cards but in today’s technology age where they are also cutting budgets as much as possible I think less districts are probably going that direction.
Love this post! Thanks!
thank you!!! =)
Your welcome!
See- now we REALLY need to make a trip to Chuck E Cheese! =)
Oh, cool! Thank you for sharing! Im’ a homeschooler and was going to ask the same question.
Wow! This is great! Thanks so much for the heads up! 🙂
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What about the homeschool kids? Anyone know if they accept their “report cards”?
I wouldn’t think it should be a problem. But I also wouldn’t announce that they are homeschooled. Just put together a report card and take it in.
Great post! Thanks so much for sharing!
What a great post, seriously great. I will be back to check out the links!!!
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