Again this year, restaurants are sweetening the deal for customers who purchase gift cards for those on their holiday lists. Both the recipient and you will benefit.

Here’s a roundup. Note that most bonus cards are not redeemable the day they are purchased. Know of others we should include? Email us at lzavoral@bayareanewsgroup.com.

Applebee’s: Buy a $50 gift card, receive a $10 bonus card.

Benihana: Buy a $50 gift card, receive a $10 bonus card. Buy $200 worth and get $60 to use yourself.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Buy a $50 gift card, receive a $10 bonus card; buy $100 in cards, receive $20 a card.

Chili’s: Buy $50 worth of gift cards, receive a $10 bonus card.

IHOP: Buy a $25 gift card and receive a $5 bonus card.

JOEY Restaurants; Buy a $50 gift card online on Black Friday or

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