During Teacher Appreciation Week 2025, multiple restaurants are offering freebies and discounts! The official Teacher Appreciation Week dates in 2025 are May 5-9.
Read on for the list of offers. Restaurants often announce their deals the day they are valid so check back on Monday, May 5 for additional offers. Keep in mind that these deals are only available at participating locations.
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Freebies
Chick-fil-A
On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, participating Chick-fil-A locations in the Greater Triangle area are offering teachers a free 4-count Chick-n-Minis™ during breakfast or a free Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich after 10:30 a.m. when you present your valid professional ID or badge. Limit 1 per person while supplies last.
Chipotle
Chipotle is offering teachers a chance to enter to win a free entrée e-card from April 30 through May 12, 2025 at teacherthanks.chipotle.com. According to their press release, "100,000 teachers will be randomly selected to receive an email to verify their employment status via ID.me. Teachers who successfully verify their employment status within 48 hours will receive a free entrée e-card. Winners will be notified starting the week of May 13."
McAlister’s Deli
McAlister’s Deli is offering teachers and nurses a free Big tea at participating locations from May 5-12, 2025 by showing your valid educator ID or badge in-store for dine in and takeout orders only. This deal is not valid on flavored shots or other beverages. There is a limit of 1 per person and no purchase is necessary.
TGI Fridays
Teachers and nurses eat free at TGI Fridays on May 6 from 11 am to 8 pm with a select menu. Valid at participating locations. See the details on their Facebook page.
Deals
Buffalo Wild Wings
Teachers and Nurses get 20% off at Buffalo Wild Wings May 5-11 for dine-in and pay in store pickup at participating locations when you present a valid employment ID.
Insomnia Cookies
Teachers and Nurses get a BOGO FREE Insomnia Cookies Classic cookie with a valid teacher or nurse ID or badge from May 5-11, 2025 at participating locations. The offer excludes Limited Time Only cookies.
Kobe Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar
From May 5-9, teachers receive 10% off their meal from Kobe in Clayton, NC and from Yige Asian Cuisine in Clayton, NC when you show your teacher ID.
MOD Pizza
Teachers and Nurses get a MOD Pizza 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 5-8, 2025 at participating locations, according to the e-mail sent to subscribers on May 2, 2025.
Potbelly
Potbelly is offering teachers and nurses a free cookie or regular-sized fountain drink when you buy an entrée from May 5-11. This offer is available in-shop when you show your ID. In addition, they are offering free delivery for catering orders over $150 when you use the promo code FREEDELIVERY at checkout on Potbelly.com or in the Potbelly App.
Ruby Tuesday
Ruby Tuesday is offering teachers and nurses a free add-on garden salad bar with any entree purchase from May 6-8, 2025 at participating locations when you use the code THANKYOU25 for dine-in only. You'll need to show valid school or hospital ID.
Smoothie King
Nurses (and teachers) can enjoy 20% off your order from Smoothie King with valid working ID in-store from May 6-8 at participating locations.
Sonic Drive-In
Sign up for the free SONIC Teachers’ Circle rewards program by May 5, 2025 to redeem the following rewards between May 5 and May 9:
* Free SONIC Snack or Side with a purchase
* Buy One SONIC Blast®, Get One Free
* $1.99 Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger
Tiff's Treats
Get 15% off online or mobile Tiff's Treats orders placed by May 9, 2025 when you use code CELEBR8 at participating locations
Tijuana Flats
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Tijuana Flats is offering Teachers and Nurses 20% off your entire purchase for dine-in and to-go orders only at participating locations. Mention the promo code NURTEA25 and show your ID/Badge in restaurant to receive this offer. According to an e-mail from the company, "Limit one discount per check, per ID or badge. Additional charges apply for steak and shrimp. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions or discounts. No substitutions. "
Gift Card Offers
Auntie Anne’s
Buy $30 in Auntie Anne’s gift cards and get two $5 Rewards. The $5 Reward Code is valid through 7/15/25.
Bruegger's Bagels
Bruegger's Bagels is offering 20% off e-Gift Cards when purchased online through June 24, 2025.
Cinnabon
Buy $30 in Cinnabon gift cards and get two $5 Rewards. The $5 Reward Code is valid through 7/15/25.
Jamba
From 5/2 - 6/15/25, buy $25 in Jamba Gift Cards and get a $5 reward card. The reward card is valid 6/16-8/16/25 through your rewards account.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
For every $30 spent on Moe’s gift cards through 5/11/25, Moe’s customers will receive two $5 rewards. Offer is available online only. The reward cards are valid from 4/28/25-6/16/25 at participating locations.
Outback Steakhouse
Buy $50 in Outback Steakhouse gift cards through 6/15/2025 and receive a $10 bonus card that is valid 6/23-8/24/2025.
Subway
Get a $5 bonus when you buy $25 in Subway gift cards through 6/30/25. The bonus is redeemable through 7/31/25.
Texas Road House
Texas Road House is offering a $10 reward card for every $50 purchased. The bonus card will arrive digitally.
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* This list was originally published in 2023 and has been updated with the deals for 2025.