Freebies & Deals For Teachers This Week

Teachers give back to their students so some businesses are looking to give back to them with special deals in time for Teacher Appreciation Week. The week, which runs through May 11, focuses around National Teacher Day, which is celebrated today, May 7th.

Teachers should check with the location closest to them to see if the deal applies in their areas. Also, educators should remember to bring along their IDs to claim the deals. Deals on National Teacher Day Tuesday, May 7th:

• Arby’s: Some locations are giving teachers and school administrators with ID a free sandwich Tuesday.
• Bruegger’s Bagels: The bagel restaurant is giving all teachers a free medium drip or iced coffee with any purchase and valid ID Monday through Friday.
• Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen: From Monday through Friday, teachers dining in can get a free appetizer with the purchase of an adult entree. No coupon is needed.
• Chick-fil-A: There’s not a nationwide promotion but select locations are offering teachers a deal Tuesday and some locations are celebrating for a week. Either call your closest location or search individual restaurant’s Facebook page.
• Chipotle: Teachers, faculty and other school staff with a valid school ID can take advantage of a buy-one-get-one-free offer from 3 p.m. to close Tuesday. The deal is on burritos, bowls, salads, and orders of tacos and for in-restaurant orders only and available for educators at all levels. Learn more at chipotle.com/teachers.
• Cicis: Teachers and school staff get a free adult buffet Tuesday for National Teacher Appreciation Day with a valid school ID and a coupon.
• Cotton Patch Café: Teachers who show their teacher ID “or spirit” get 20% off Monday through Friday.
• Duffy’s Sports Grill: Teachers get a $10 MVP Bonus loaded directly onto their MVP accounts during Teachers Appreciation Week Monday through Friday when they show their faculty ID badge. Sign up for the MVP program at duffysmvp.com/mvp.
• Giordano’s: From Monday through Thursday, Giordano’s is offering 20% off any order with the code 656-263-214. The offer is dine-in and online and for both nurses and teachers.
• The Greene Turtle: Teachers get a free $14 meal Tuesday with a valid school ID. Dine-in only.
• Grimaldi’s Pizzeria: Teachers get a 15% discount Monday through Friday with their ID on dine-in and takeout orders. Not valid in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Also, through May 10, nominate a teacher to win a pizza party at grimaldispizzeria.com/teachers. Winning teachers will be announced on May 31.
• Hopdoddy Burger Bar: Teachers get a free small shake Tuesday when they show their school ID.
• Jeremiah’s Italian Ice: Teachers and educational staff get a free small menu item Tuesday with a valid school ID.
• Luna Grill: All teachers get 20% off any order with school ID Monday through Saturday.
• McAlister’s Deli: Teachers get a free McAlister’s Deli Sweet Tea during Teacher Appreciation Week, Monday through Friday with a valid school ID.
• McDonald’s: Not a nationwide deal, but RetailMeNot reports some McDonald’s are offering a free chicken McNuggets meal to teachers with a valid ID.
• Metro Diner: From Monday through Friday, teachers and school faculty members get 20% off their check.
• MOD Pizza: On Tuesday, teachers get a buy-one-get-one-free deal on MOD-size pizza or salads with their school IDs on in-store orders.
• MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes: Teachers text TEACH to 97455 and get a coupon for a free burger with the purchase of fries and a drink or shake to redeem on Wednesday. School ID must be presented at ordering for this dine-in offer.
• Nando’s PERi-PERi: Teachers get a free flame-grilled chicken meal Tuesday at all 42 U.S. restaurants.
• PDQ: Teachers get 50% off your entire order with a valid ID Tuesday.
• Pei Wei: From Monday through Friday, teachers get 33% off regular entrees when they present their teacher ID. This offer is only for in-restaurant purchases.
• Pluckers Wing Bar: Teachers get a free appetizer and half-price glasses of wine Friday.
• Potbelly Sandwich Shop:  All teachers get a buy-one-get-one offer through Sunday, May 12.
• Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers: From 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, teachers and faculty get one free Box Combo when they present current school IDs.
• Roy Rogers Restaurants: Teachers with a valid teacher ID get a free milkshake or dessert with any purchase Monday through Friday.
• Salata Salad Kitchen: Teachers get a buy-one-get-one-free offer Friday, May 10, on salads and wraps when they show their valid school ID. A teacher must be present and the free salad or wrap must be of equal or lesser value.
• Slim Chickens: With valid school IDs Tuesday, students and teachers get a 20% discount and a free cookie with dine-in and drive-thru orders.
• Sonic Drive-In:  From Tuesday through May 31, get a free Route 44 drink or slush with purchase when ordering on the restaurant’s app with promo code