Similar to the legendary Chick-fil-A first 100 promotion, Einstein Bros Bagels is also treating their first 50 customers with free food for a year. So if you live in or close to the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus, be prepared to camp outside the restaurant (1714 9th Avenue South, in the Learning Resource Center). To qualify, you must be at least 18 years old and have a valid photo ID.

But considering that you may have to be there hours in advance, I suspect only the die-hard freebies will partake in this free food promotion.

Back to the freebie; the first 50 customers will receive coupons valid for a free Breakfast Sandwich each week over a one year period. That’s fifty-two free breakfast meals. Although I don’t know how much a breakfast sandwich goes for now days, it still sounds like a lot of savings that can now go somewhere else, like rent.

So what’s it going to be, free food for a year or pay as you go? Either way, you’ve probably still have to fight the crowd. Good luck everyone!