Applebee’s, Carrabas and other places are promoting their gift cards with new discounts.  Buy a $50 gift card for a new graduate (or for yourself for that matter) and Applebee’s will give you a $10 bonus card. That’s a 20% discount. More details on the Applebee’s website at THIS LINK.

Get the same deal at Carrabas (buy $50 gift card, get $10 bonus).  More details at the Carrabbas site at THIS LINK.

At Chili’s, get 10% off an online eGift card for $100 or more.  This discount applies to online eGift purchases only, not gift cards purchased in the restaurant.  More details on the Chili’s website at THIS LINK.

Chilis has 10% off on all online gift cards for $100 or more.  This discount is given only for online gift cards, not for purchases in the restaurant. More details from Chili’s website at THIS LINK.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is giving away a free burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos if you buy a $25 gift card.  Buy a gift card in any Chipotle (not online) for $25 or more between May 1 and June 12, then bring in your receipt on your next visit to get the free deal. No coupons needed (just your receipt).  More details on the Chipotle website at THIS LINK.

Costco has a good deal on restaurant gift cards.  Buy two $50 gift cards for $79.99.  Costco has these deals for Baja Fresh, Delmonicos, McCormick and Schmick, Rosemary’s, San Diego restaurants (good at more than 100 places), Trader Vic, and Wolfgang Puck.  Link to deal.