What a Shoney's gift card gets you
A Shoney's gift card covers the full menu at participating locations — the All You Care to Eat Fresh Food Bar, the hand-breaded items, breakfast, and the bakery counter. Because Shoney's stores are a mix of company-owned and franchised, the card works at participating restaurants rather than every door, so it's worth confirming acceptance at the specific location. There are no activation or dormancy fees, and the balance holds at face value.
two formats:
- Physical card: Sold at participating Shoney's restaurants. Loadable in common preset amounts.
- eGift card: Emailed within minutes, shown on phone at the register. $20 to $200 via Dyme. Add to Apple Wallet or Google Pay from the email.
You can apply more than one Shoney's card to a single check, and cover any remainder with cash or credit. Tell the server before they total the bill so they can split the tender.
Where to buy: three channels compared
| Channel | Format | Denominations | Delivery | Discount | Adds on top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for MilesDyme | eGift only | $20 – $200 | Instant | None | Dyme Miles + instant paperless delivery |
| At participating restaurants | Physical only | Preset amounts | Immediate | None | — |
| Shoney's website | Physical + eGift | Varies | Instant / mailed | None | — |
Acceptance and in-store sales vary by location because Shoney's includes franchised restaurants. Confirm with the specific store.
Can I get a Shoney's gift card at a discount?
Mostly no. Shoney's is a regional full-service chain without a Costco multi-pack or a standing brand promo on gift cards, so face value is the norm. The few angles that exist:
- Secondary marketplaces (Raise, CardCash). Resold Shoney's cards occasionally appear a few percent below face, though listings are thin for a regional chain. Verify the balance before redeeming, since secondary sellers sometimes post partial-balance cards.
- Local franchise promotions. Individual franchised locations sometimes run their own bonus-card or seasonal offers — for example a small bonus card with a larger gift-card purchase around the holidays. These are store-specific and not chain-wide.
- Birthday and email-club perks. Shoney's email or rewards sign-ups occasionally send a free-item or discount offer that stretches a gift card further, though they don't discount the card itself.
With no national discount channel, the reliable return is the rewards stack on the purchase: your credit card and Dyme Miles. That's money most diners never capture.
How to stack rewards
Two rewards programs fire on a single Shoney's gift card purchase through Dyme — Shoney's has no national points program that earns on gift-card buys.
Credit-card rewards
Your credit card earns rewards on the Dyme purchase.
Gift-card resellers typically code as MCC 5947; many cards exclude this MCC from category bonuses.
- Capital One Venture X: 2x miles on essentially every purchase, including gift cards
- Citi Double Cash: 2% back on everything (1% when you buy + 1% when you pay)
- Amex Gold: falls back to 1x on gift cards. 4x dining and 4x groceries do not apply
- Chase Sapphire Preferred: falls back to 1x on gift cards. 3x dining and 2x travel do not apply
Dyme Miles
- Base rate: 1 Mile for every dollar
- Special rate: 5 Miles per dollar
- Expiration: never
- Blackouts: none
- Redeem on: over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners
$100 Shoney's eGift on Dyme, paid with Citi Double Cash
- Citi Double Cash: $2 back (2% of $100)
- Dyme Miles on the purchase: 100 Miles (1 per dollar), or 500 on a special offer (5 per dollar)
Illustrative only. Card rates, brand-program terms, and Dyme Miles offers change and vary by member; figures above are examples, not a guarantee of value.
How to buy via Dyme
Shoney's eGift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Shoney's brand page on Dyme.
- Enter the recipient's email, the denomination, and an optional personal message.
- Check out. The eGift sends immediately and can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay from the email.
You earn 1 Mile for every dollar you spend, and 5 Miles per dollar during special offers. Miles post to your Dyme account within 3 business days. Dyme Miles never expire, have no blackouts, and are redeemable on any airline, any hotel — across over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners.
Every dollar you spend through Dyme helps fund clean energy for local communities.
How to buy on Shoney's website
- Go to the Shoney's official site and open the gift-card section.
- Choose physical or eGift and the amount, then enter recipient details.
- Check out. Shoney's does not run a standing member discount on gift cards.
How to buy in store
Participating Shoney's restaurants sell physical gift cards at the register or host stand. Ask a team member for the amount you want and pay with cash or card. Availability depends on the location, since franchised stores set their own offerings.
Designs and personalization
Physical Shoney's cards use the brand's classic logo art, with occasional seasonal designs around the holidays at participating locations.
eGift cards offer a customizable message and subject line at checkout.
There is no co-branded consumer design. For bulk or branded orders, see corporate ordering below.
Delivery and timing
- eGift via Dyme: 1 to 60 minutes by email. Add to Apple Wallet or Google Pay from the email.
- eGift via Shoney's site: 1 to 60 minutes by email, where offered.
- Physical via Shoney's site: Standard mail shipping, typically several business days.
- Physical at a restaurant: Immediate — walk out with the card.
Dyme does not mail physical cards. For a card in hand, buy at a participating Shoney's or through the brand's site.
Corporate and bulk buying
Shoney's offers bulk gift-card orders for businesses, fundraisers, and employee-reward programs, with volume options handled through the brand's corporate or guest-services team. Contact Shoney's to arrange a bulk order.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I use a Shoney's gift card?＋
At participating Shoney's restaurants nationwide. Because the chain includes franchised locations, it's worth confirming acceptance at the specific restaurant before you go.
What denominations are available?＋
Through Dyme, eGift cards come in $25, $50, $75, $100, $150, and $200. Physical cards at restaurants come in common preset amounts.
Do Shoney's gift cards expire?＋
No. Shoney's gift cards do not expire and carry no dormancy or service fees, so the full purchased value stays available until redeemed.
Can I check my Shoney's gift card balance?＋
Yes. Use the balance-check link or ask a server to look up the balance on the card at a participating restaurant.
Can I add a Shoney's eGift card to Apple Wallet or Google Pay?＋
Yes. The delivery email includes a wallet button. Tap to add it, then show the card on your phone at the register.
Can I use multiple Shoney's gift cards on one check?＋
Yes. Tell your server before they total the bill so they can apply each card and split the remaining balance to cash or credit.
Does the gift card cover the breakfast bar and food bar?＋
Yes. The card applies to the full menu at participating locations, including the All You Care to Eat Fresh Food Bar, breakfast, and bakery items.
Can I use a Shoney's gift card for takeout or catering?＋
At most participating locations, yes — the card works for dine-in, takeout, and catering orders placed through the restaurant. Confirm with the specific store for catering.
Can I sell a Shoney's gift card I don't need?＋
Yes, though resale listings are thin for a regional chain. Secondary marketplaces like Raise and CardCash buy unwanted cards at a percentage of face value when there's demand.
Does Shoney's offer bulk or corporate gift cards?＋
Yes. Shoney's handles bulk orders for businesses, fundraisers, and employee rewards through its corporate or guest-services team. Contact them to arrange an order.
Are eGift cards delivered instantly?＋
Usually within 1 to 60 minutes. Gmail's Promotions filter occasionally delays delivery — check there if you don't see it arrive.
