Tax Day is coming this week and restaurant chains across the country are offering customers freebies and discounts to celebrate the occasion.
Whether you’ve already filed your taxes and are waiting on your tax refund, or need to file a tax extension, customers can get free or discounted treats at places like Burger King and Krispy Kreme, among others.
Tax Day always falls on April 15 unless that date falls on a weekend or holiday. This year, the date falls on a Tuesday.
Here’s where you can get deals and freebies on Tuesday to celebrate the end of tax season in 2025.
Krispy Kreme offering a sweet deal on Tax Day
On April 15, Krispy Kreme customers can purchase any dozen doughnuts in shop and receive a second Original Glazed dozen for just the prices of sales tax in their state, the company said in a news release.
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Anyone who orders a dozen online at regular price for pickup or delivery can use the promo code “TAXBREAK” to received a second Original Glazed dozen for free, the company said.
There is a limit of two dozen per guest in-shop and a limit of one free dozen when ordering online.
“We know how stressful tax season can be, so we’re making the last day to file your taxes a little sweeter with this great offer,” said Dave Skena, Krispy Kreme Chief Growth Officer, in the news release.
Hooters offering discounted appetizers on Tax Day
On April 15, Hooters customers can get one select appetizer for $4.15 when you apply your reward in the Hooters app at checkout at participating locations.
Customers can choose between mozzarella stick, fried pickles, chips & queso, and buffalo shrimp, among other options.
Burger King offering 1-cent cheeseburgers on Tax Day
On April 15, Royal Perks members can get a 1-cent cheeseburger with a $1+ purchase at participating Burger King restaurants.
The offer is available under the “Offers” tab on the BK App and online at BK.com.
Shake Shack offers discounted burgers on Tax Day
From now through April 27, Shake Shack customers can score a free single Black Truffle Burger, Black Truffle ‘Shroom or Black Truffle Parmesan Fries with a purchase of $10.40 or more, using code “TRUFFLETAX” at checkout.
The Black Truffle menu is one of Shake Shack’s best performing limited-time menus of all-time, according to the chain.
Potbelly offering BOGO deal on Tax Day
Potbelly shops nationwide are aiming to ease Tax Day blues by offering customers a free Original sandwich with the purchase of any Original or Big sized sandwich on Tuesday April 15, the company said.
Customers can redeem the free sandwich at Potbelly.com or through the Potbelly app using the promo code BOGO.
7-Eleven offering discounted delivery on Tax Day
7-Eleven is offering a Tax Day deal on April 15 available exclusively in the 7Now Delivery app: $10.40 off on any order of $20 or more using code “WRITEOFF.”
Casey’s offers Pizza Refund deal on Tax Day
On April 15, Casey’s Rewards members who purchase any large pizza will receive a Pizza Refund in the form of a free large one-topping pizza credited to their Rewards account.
According to the company, customers will have until May 6 to redeem the Pizza Refund.
Get double points on the Freddy’s app on Tax Day
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers customers who have the Freddy’s reward app downloaded and make a $1 minimum purchase on Tax Day will earn double points on their purchase that can be redeemed for future Freddy’s purchases, the company said.
Smoothie King offering discounted smoothies on Tax Day
On April 15, Smoothie King is offering Healthy Rewards Members $3 off your $15 purchase and $4 off your $20 purchase, the company told USA TODAY.
More Tax Day deals and discounts
Here are some more fast food and sit-down restaurants offering Tax Day deals:
- BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is offering $10 off any $40 purchase on dine in and takeout orders on April 15 using promo code “10OFF40.”
- Great American Cookies is offering a buy one Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Slice, get one free on April 15. The offer is available in-store at participating locations nationwide.
- Fazoli’s is offering a buy one, get one free deal on their classic Baked Spaghetti on April 15 with code “TAX25” at participating locations.
- Round Table Pizza is offering $7 off any large or XL pizza with code “RTP220” at participating locations from April 11 through April 17.
- Mountain Mike’s Pizza is offering 15% off any pepperoni pizza, excluding minis, using code “ALLPEPP1525,” on April 15.
- Kona Ice is offering free cups of shaved ice on April 15.
- Sonny’s BBQ is offering a St. Louis Rib Dinner for only $10.99 on April 15.
- Checkers & Rally’s is offering a Crispy Fish or Spicy Chicken sandwich for $3 on April 15 at participating locations.
- California Tortilla is offering anyone who makes a purchase a free small order of chips and queso. Customers should say “1040” when ordering in-store or use code “1040” when ordering online or on the CalTort app.
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is offering customers a free size upgrade on April 15, meaning customers can order a large but pay for a regular sized beverage.
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