Celebrate September As 'Dining Out Month'

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- From exquisite fine dining options to casual dining experiences, AARP members have access to a variety of everyday discounts that can help reduce the cost of daily meals. To demonstrate the value offered to AARP members, September is being celebrated as "Dining Out Month" to invite AARP members to explore and use the valuable offers included with their membership.

"We know AARP members enjoy the travel offers they receive, but often times they don't realize how much they could be saving on everyday meals," said Dave Austin, vice president, marketing services at AARP Services, Inc. "Whether they are looking for celebratory dinners or casual breakfasts, we encourage AARP members to take advantage of these valuable benefits this fall so they can get more out of their membership and help maximize their savings potential."

"Using existing dining discounts on a road trip this fall is an example of one easy way to reduce costs," Austin added.

Among the 45 and over, 87 percent say they take about three road trips per year and 72 percent say road trips are their favorite way to travel, according to AARP research[1].

AARP members can save on a variety of fine dining experiences, including 10 percent off every day at McCormick & Schmick's, Claim Jumper, Chart House, Landry's Seafood and The Oceanaire restaurants. Casual dining offers include 15 percent off every day at Denny's and Outback Steakhouse restaurants nationwide; 15 percent off at participating Bonefish Grill and Carrabba's locations; 10 percent off at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and Rainforest Cafe restaurants; and 25 percent off regular menu price items at Papa John's, among others. AARP members can even get a free donut with the purchase of any large or extra-large beverage at any Dunkin' Donuts location.

This month, sweetFrog is launching an offer exclusively for AARP members on its frozen treats. AARP members who visit sweetFrog locations in the U.S. will receive 15 percent off soft-serve premium frozen yogurt, merchandise and gift cards by simply showing their AARP card at the register.

AARP Member Advantages is a collection of discounts, products and services available to AARP's millions of members through third parties, not by AARP or its affiliates. Many dining offers through third-party restaurants and businesses are available to AARP members year round.

An AARP membership costs just $16 per year and can often be recouped by using just a few of the many discounts available. To take advantage of any discount or service offered to AARP members, or to find out more about all the ways AARP members can save, download the free AARP Member Advantages Offer Finder mobile app for iOS and Android devices or visit aarpdiscounts.com.

ABOUT AARP SERVICES, INC.
AARP Services, Inc., founded in 1999, is a wholly-owned taxable subsidiary of AARP. AARP Services manages the provider relationships for and performs quality control oversight of the wide range of products and services that carry the AARP name and are made available by independent providers as benefits to AARP's millions of members. The provider offers currently span health products, financial products, travel and leisure products, and life event services. Specific products include Medicare supplemental insurance; credit cards; auto and home, mobile home and motorcycle insurance, life insurance and annuities; member discounts on rental cars, cruises, vacation packages and lodging; special offers on technology and gifts; pharmacy services; and legal services. AARP Services also engages in new product development activities for AARP and provides certain consulting services to outside companies.

ABOUT AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families, such as healthcare, employment and income security, retirement planning, affordable utilities and protection from financial abuse. We advocate for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name, as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel and services. A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world's largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP books; and AARP en Espanola, a Spanish-language website addressing the interests and needs of Hispanics. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org.  

[1] AARP Travel Research: Road Trips, June 2015

SOURCE AARP Services, Inc.

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