National Nurses Week 2024 restaurant deals and freebies
Nurse Appreciation Week 2024 is May 6-12 and multiple restaurants are offering freebies and discounts! In addition, there are a number of gift card offers for restaurants if you want to treat the special nurse in your life.
Nurses Week was created back in 1990 and runs May 6 - May 12 each year. National Nurses Day is officially on May 6 and May 12 is the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who is often credited with being the founder of modern nursing.
Read on for the growing list of offers. Keep in mind that these deals are only available at participating locations. Most places require that you show your hospital or nurse ID so be sure to have it handy when you go to redeem these offers.
Free Offers
Chipotle
Chipotle is "awarding 100,000 healthcare workers with free burrito e-cards, equivalent to over $1 million in free food" according to their press release. Apply on healthcare.chipotle.com between May 6-10, 2024 for a chance to win a free burrito e-card.
Dunkin'
Nurses get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024 at participating Dunkin' locations. Limit one per guest. The offer excludes cold brew and nitro cold brew. Espresso shots, dairy alternatives and cold foam may be an extra charge. See the offer posted HERE.
Insomnia Cookies
Nurses, teachers, and school staff who show a valid ID will receive one FREE Insomnia Cookies Classic cookie in-store (with no purchase necessary) from May 6–12 at participating locations according to a company press release and the e-mail sent to subscribers on May 6.
McAlister’s Deli
Nurses (and teachers) can get free tea at McAlister’s Deli from 5/6 - 5/12/24 when you show your badge or ID. Offer valid in-store only. Details from company: "Valid for educators and nurses from 5/6 - 5/12/24 for one (1) big Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea, ½ Sweet & ½ Unsweet Tea, or ½ Lemonade & ½ Sweet/Unsweet Tea (flavor shots excluded) on us in store at participating locations only. Must show valid educator or nurse ID at checkout. Limit one per person. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited."
Discounts, Deals and Gift Card Offers
Auntie Anne’s
Buy $25 in Auntie Anne’s gift cards and get a $5 Reward on your next purchase. Details from the company: "One $5 Reward awarded with qualifying online $25 (e)Gift Card purchase under one transaction and under one order number through 6/23/24. Reward Code can be used toward purchase of menu items and must be unlocked in the Auntie Anne's Rewards Program to be redeemed and is valid for redemption 4/29 - 7/21/24 at participating Auntie Anne's locations. Visit www.auntieannes.com/gift-cards/ for complete promotional terms and conditions."
Auntie Anne’s BOGO Promotion: On 5/12/24, Auntie Anne’s reward members get a BOGO Cinnamon Sugar or Original Pretzel offer. Details according to the company: "Offer exclusive to Auntie Anne’s Rewards Members on 5/12/24 at participating locations. Buy one Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel, get one on us. Must apply Reward at checkout. Single use. Not valid with any other offer or reward, or third-party delivery. Service fee applies to online, in app, and certain call-in orders, other fees and taxes may apply for all orders; see checkout for details. "
Bruegger's Bagels
Bruegger's Bagels is celebrating teachers by offering everyone 20% off e-Gift Cards when purchased online through June 25, 2024.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Nurses (and teachers) get 20% off your dine-in and pay in store pickup purchase with valid employee ID at participating locations from 5/6/2024 - 5/12/2024. Details were sent via e-mail to subscribers on May 7.
BurgerFi
Nurses (and teachers) get a 20% off discount on their BurgerFi order from May 6-12 when you show ID. Valid at participating locations for dine-in only. See the details on their Instagram.
Cinnabon
Purchase $25 in Cinnabon gift cards and receive a free $5 reward valid for a future visit. The Online Promotion is valid 4/8 - 6/30 and the In-store Promotion is valid 5/6 - 6/23/24. Details from the company: "One $5 Reward is issued free with qualifying online $25 Gift Card or eGift Card purchase under one transaction and under one order number through 6/23/24. Reward Code must be unlocked in the Cinnabon Rewards Program to be redeemed and is valid for redemption between 7/1/24 and 8/25/24 at participating Cinnabon locations. Visit https://www.cinnabon.com/gifting/gift-cards/ for complete promotional terms and conditions. To unlock the reward: Download the Cinnabon app and sign up for Cinnabon Rewards/Log into Rewards Account Tap “Unlock a Code” and enter the coupon code above."
Dickey's Barbeque Pit
From May 6th – 12th, 2024, nurses (and teachers) will get a free Big Yellow Cup with a minimum purchase of $10 with show of valid employment ID. See the details on the Dickey's Barbeque Pit website.
Insomnia Cookies
Five nurses and/or teachers will win a $250 Insomnia Cookies cookie catering package for themselves and their team when you nominate your favorite nurse (or teacher), including yourself. You have to enter by May 13th at 3:00 AM PST to be eligible to win. Limit 1 submission per person. See the details and enter HERE.
Jamba
From 5/3 - 5/12/24, buy $30 in Jamba gift cards and get a $10 digital gift card offer. Details from the company: "Offer valid from 5/3/24 – 5/12/24 for two $5 eRewards with min. $30 egift card(s) purchased in one transaction. Reward Cards valid 6/17/24 through Jamba Rewards account. " See the details on their website.
Logan's Roadhouse
Logan's Roadhouse is offering nurses (and teachers) a 20% discount on an entree with show of ID May 6-10. See the details on their Facebook page.
McAlister’s Deli
For every $30 spent on McAlister’s Deli gift cards or eGift Cards between 5/3 - 5/12/24, customers will receive two $5 rewards. Reward cards are valid from 6/17 - 8/11/24 at participating locations. Details from the company: "Offer valid 5/3 - 5/12/24 for two (2) $5 Rewards with qualifying eGift Card or Gift Card purchase of $30+ in one transaction and under one order number. Reward Card redemption 6/17 - 8/11/24 at participating McAlister's Deli locations. Requires McAlister's Rewards Account to redeem. (e)Gift Card subject to terms and conditions, details on Card." See https://www.mcalistersdeli.com/gift-cards/ for details.
Metro Diner
Metro Diner is offering a 10% discount for nurses (and teachers) from Monday, May 6 – Thursday, May 9. The offer is valid on their meal at participating locations with their school or medical ID.
MOD Pizza
Nurses (and teachers) get a BOGO offer: Buy one MOD-size pizza or salad and get one MOD-size pizza or salad free when you show your work ID at checkout from May 6-9, 2024 at participating locations. Limit 1 offer per customer. Additional charge for alternative crusts. Excludes Pizza Salads. See the details on their Facebook page.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Moe's Catering Promotion: Spend $300+ on Moe’s catering and receive a $50 E-gift card when using code THANKYOU24 from 5/6 - 5/12. Details from company: "$300+ catering orders (excl. tax, tip & fees) with code THANKYOU24 at participating locations completed from 5/6-5/12/24 only. Single use. Not valid with other offers or 3rd-party delivery. eGift Card subject to terms & conditions details on Card."
Moe's Gift Card Offer: For every $30 spent on Moe’s gift cards between 5/1 - 5/12/24, Moe’s customers will receive two $5 rewards. Offer is available online only. The reward cards are valid from 4/23 - 8/31/24 at participating locations. Details from the company: "Offer valid online through 5/12/24 for two $5 Rewards with qualifying $30 eGift Card purchase totaling a min. of $30 in one transaction and under one order number. Reward Card redemption 4/23 - 8/31/24 at participating Moe's locations. Requires Moe Rewards Account to redeem. (e)Gift Card(s) subject to terms & conditions, details on Card." See https://www.moes.com/gift-cards/ for details.
Potbelly
From May 6 - May 12, 2024, nurses (and teachers) can receive a free cookie or fountain drink from Potbelly with the purchase of an entree by showing their I.D. in shop only. In addition, anyone can receive free delivery on a catering order over $150 when you use the code code: FREEDELIVERY at checkout May 6-12, 2024.
Schlotzsky’s
For every $30 spent on Schlotzky’s gift cards or eGift Cards between 5/3 - 5/13/24, customers will receive two $5 rewards. Reward cards are valid from 4/23 - 7/17/24 at participating locations. Details from the company: "Rewards are issued free with qualifying online $25 (one $5 Reward) or $30 (two $5 Rewards) Gift Card or eGift Card purchase under one transaction and under one order number through 5/13/24. The Reward Code must be unlocked in a Schlotzsky's Rewards account prior to 7/17/24 to be redeemed at participating locations and will expire 14 days after being unlocked. Limit one Reward redemption per customer per transaction. Single use. Not valid with any other offer or reward, or third-party delivery. Service fee applies to online, in app, and certain call-in orders, other fees and taxes may apply for all orders; see checkout for details. Void where prohibited. Reward Code may not be sold, transferred, reproduced or altered in any fashion. Only valid Rewards Codes will be honored. Schlotzsky's reserves the right to refuse any unauthorized or expired Reward Codes." See the details on their website.
Cinnapack offer: Schlotzsky’s is also offering 20% off Cinnapacks from 5/6 - 5/10 at participating locations. Offer is only valid for Schlotzsky’s rewards members. Details from the company: "Offer exclusive to Schlotzsky’s Rewards Members from 5/6 – 5/10/24 for 20% off a Cinnapack (excluding taxes and fees) at participating locations. Single use. No substitutions. Must apply Reward at checkout. Not valid with any other offer or reward, or third-party delivery. Service fee applies to online, in app, and certain call-in orders, other fees and taxes may apply for all orders; see checkout for details."
Shake Shack
Get a $5 bonus card for every $25 you purchase in Shake Shack gift cards. See the details on their website.
Subway
Get a free Subway footlong sub when you buy a footlong sub in-app or online and use the code FLBOGO from May 1-13, 2024. See the details on their website.
Subway Gift Card Offer: Get a free 6" sub when you buy $25 in gift cards through 6/30/24. See the details on their website.
Tiff's Treats
Get 15% off your next order of Tiff's Treats cookies with the code THNKS15 at checkout at participating locations. The offer is valid for online or mobile orders that are placed by May 10, 2024 or for orders picked up or delivered by May 10, 2024. See the details on the e-mail sent to subscribers on May 7, 2024.
Tijuana Flats
Tijuana Flats is offering Nurses (and Teachers, Firefighters, EMT, Military and Law Enforcement) 20% off our entire purchase for dine-in and to-go orders only. Show your ID/Badge in restaurant to receive this offer. It is not valid with any other offers. See all the details on their website.
Zaxby's
Zaxby's is celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Day and National Nurses Week on May 7 by offering a free Boneless Wings Meal with the purchase of one. The offer is valid at participating locations on May 7, 2024 only and redeemable through the Zaxby's app or website for Zax Rewardz members, while supplies last. See the full offer terms on the Zaxby’s app.
* This list was originally published in 2023 and has been updated with the deals for 2024.
