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Companies routinely give away free samples of chocolate and other sweets to promote their products and convince customers to buy them.
In today’s blog post, we run down a list of companies that send out free chocolates and sweets for all you sweet-toothed freebie hunters.
20 Places To Get Free Chocolate And Other Sweets
1. GODIVA
GODIVA chocolate truffles are luxury in a box. Join the GODIVA Rewards Club and get member-only offers on your email, free shipping on online orders, a birthday treat, and free chocolates every month.
2. Edible®
Edible® fruit bouquets and edible arrangements are a great alternative to flowers for celebrating milestones, or just because.
Sign up for Edible Rewards and get a free chocolate-dipped fruit box for your birthday, a free chocolate-dipped fruit box with every third purchase, plus surprise discounts.
3. 4 Rivers Smokehouse
If you’re in Florida or a frequent visitor, you might have dined in a 4 Rivers Smokehouse.
Apply for their Pitmasters Loyalty Program and get a free sandwich for every 10 visits, as well as a free birthday dessert, such as a slice of cake, brownie, cookie, a scoop of ice cream, and other yummy dessert selections.
4. Lake Champlain Chocolates
Based in Burlington, Vermont, Lake Champlain Chocolates prides itself on using 100% fair-trade certified chocolate to make award-winning gourmet chocolates for all to enjoy.
Subscribe to their newsletter and get entered in their monthly raffle to get a box with 30 pieces of assorted chocolate for free. You can also get access to new and limited-edition items and subscriber-only sales events.
5. Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme needs no introduction, one would think. Sign up for Krispy Kreme Rewards and get a free chocolate doughnut (or any dough, plus exclusive offers and first-to-know privileges for new products and news.
6. Baskin-Robbins
Who would say no to a free scoop of ice cream, chocolate or otherwise? Simply download the Baskin-Robbins mobile app and get a free regular scoop.
7. LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee
LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee first opened in Kansas City, Missouri, and now they have 25 locations across Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, and Arizona.
Become a LaMar’s Lover For Life by getting a rewards card in one of their stores to get a free donut and coffee upon registration, a free donut on every birthday, and so much more.
8. Steak ‘n Shake
Steak ‘n Shake is a sit-down restaurant with a fast-food price range.
They’re famous for their burgers and shoestring fries, but their chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry milkshakes are popular, too.
Download their Rewards Club app and get a free milkshake on your first purchase as a member of the club.
Aside from the free milkshake, you can earn points for every purchase. Every 50 points earn you $5.
9. Gigi’s Cupcakes
With 100 locations in 23 states, Gigi’s Cupcakes is definitely not your ordinary cupcake store. Join Gigi’s Cupcake Lovers Rewards and get a free cupcake when you join.
Earn 1 point per dollar spend; 50 points gets you a $5 voucher. Plus, get a free cupcake on every birthday.
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10. Lindt Chocolate
Join Lindt’s panelist of free chocolate taste-testers! How cool of a “job” is this?
There’s just 3 steps to become a panelist:
1) Complete the form (the form is posted here). Click Apply Now once you’re done.
2) Check your email. You will receive an email with a link to click and confirm your application.
3) You will be contacted if there is a panel opportunity available.
Sure, becoming a panelist isn’t guaranteed. But imagine all the chocolate freebies and free chocolate samples you can get from Lindt in exchange for your feedback.
11. Verb Bar
If you need something with a kick of caffeine, this one’s for you.
Verb Energy bars are gluten-free, vegan-certified, non-GMO energy bars with as much caffeine as an espresso and with no artificial colors or sweeteners.
Verb Energy bars used to offer 4-bar trial pack, but the free chocolates ran out.
Today, you have a chance to get free chocolate samples if you join the Verb affiliate program, promote the brand, and redeem freebies as reward.
12. Andy’s Frozen Custard
With over 90 locations across 14 states, Andy’s Frozen Custard offers sweet treats like frozen custard, sundaes, and splits that are made fresh.
Sign up for their Yum Squad and get a free sweet treat when you register online.
13. Grass Kids
Start-up company Grass Kids is giving away free chocolate protein shake samples for parents who want their kids to have healthy drinks and snacks while satisfying their sweet tooth.
Simply fill out this form to get your free sample in the mail.
14. Samples Avenue
Samples Avenue is a sample website for food, cosmetics, and many more.
Sign up on this page and complete your registration to get a free chocolate pack.
And once you’re registered, you can watch out for free chocolate samples on the site!
15. Melting Pot
If you’re a patron of Melting Pot restaurant, this one is for you.
Join Club Fondue to get their email updates and get a box of free chocolate-covered strawberries for free!
16. Dippin’ Dots
The “ice cream of the future,” Dippin’ Dots remains a favorite of young adults who grew up with it.
Join their Dot Crazy! email club to get free Dippin’ Dots on your birthday, special offers, and access to all the latest promotions.
17. Choco Kindle
Appleseed Food Frontiers launched its 77% premium dark chocolate line, Choco Kindle, and is giving away samples to offer customers and get feedback.
Only one sample per household is permitted.
In order to obtain your free sample, you must complete the order form on the Choco Kindle by Appleseed Food Frontiers website with all the information required.
18. Chili’s
Sign up for My Chili’s Rewards to get access to personalized rewards, like free desserts.
If you’re a chocolate fan like me, go for the famous molten chocolate cake or other Chili’s chocolate-based desserts as your free birthday cake.
As a My Chili’s Rewards member, you also get free chips and salsa, as well as a non-alcoholic beverage on every visit.
19. Phil’s Cookies
Not a fan of chocolate bars, but can’t get enough choco chip cookies?
Try a free sample of Phil’s Cookies Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix. This proprietary cookie mix, which is sold as a dry mix, has the perfect blend of quality ingredients, yielding amazing delicious chocolate chip cookies.
Each bag bakes two BIG cookies – you just have to add butter and egg.
20. The Sanders Chocolate Factory
If you’re visiting Michigan, go to any of the locations of The Sanders Chocolate Factory, where you can get free chocolate samples in person.
You can learn how traditional chocolates are made. The free tour is totally worth it.
Other Ways To Get Free Chocolates
Sign up for a free subscription box, such as Daily Goodie Box, and chances are free chocolates, sweets, and desserts are included in the box.
Follow your favorite chocolate brands on social media. Chances are your favorite brand of chocolates has a social media presence. It’s worth following them and engaging with them so you’re updated whenever they have free giveaways or contests.
Subscribe to the newsletter of your favorite brands. Visit the sites of chocolate brands such as these (and look for the subscription button). Fill it out and wait for giveaway updates via e-mail.
- The Hershey Company
- Reese’s
- Nestle (KitKat)
- Mars
- Cadbury
- Tootsie Roll
- Godiva
- Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
- Lindt
- Ferrero
- Milka
Ask them. For some brands, it’s as simple as asking. If your favorite brands have social media, they’re likely to have a website as well. Look for their contact information and email, write, or call them to say you’re a fan and you’d like some free chocolate samples.
A personal story about their chocolate or dessert can increase your chances of getting free chocolates and sweets from them.
And if you’re lucky enough to be sent free chocolates, make sure to tell people about it on your social media to promote. It can inspire them to do it to other customers, and they might just be grateful enough to send you free stuff regularly.
The Bottom Line
As you can see, there are plenty of ways to get free chocolates and desserts if you want them. Just don’t go overboard with them; balanced eating is still the way to go.
Chocolate doesn’t quite do it for you? Check out our post on where to get free food or pair your chocolate with some free coffee.