Teacher Appreciation Week in 2022 is May 2-6 and restaurants and retailers are offering freebies and discounts!
My personal thanks to all the awesome teachers out there (including my brother and sister-in-law)!
Read on for the list of offers that are available at participating locations.
Offers Still Available on May 6:
Buffalo Wild Wings
From Monday, May 2 to Friday, May 6, Buffalo Wild Wings will offer a 20% discount for teachers and school staff, available for dine-in or in-store pay + pickup only. Teachers and staff will need to show a valid school ID in order to claim the offer. Available at participating locations.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Teachers will receive a free single-topping mini sundae when they present a valid school ID for Dine-In or Drive-thru orders during Teacher Appreciation Week at participating Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers locations from Monday, May 2 through Friday, May 6, 2022. No purchase necessary.
Great American Cookies
Teachers, nurses & first responders will receive a free Chocolate Chip Cookie with purchase with a valid ID through May 6th at participating Great American Cookies locations. See the offer on their Twitter page.
Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies is offering teachers, school staff and nurses a free 6-pack of Classic cookies with a $5 in-store purchase from May 2-May 6 with school or nursing ID. You need to mention the deal in store show ID to redeem (employment ID badge, pay stub, or other official proof verifying your position as a nurse or teacher). There is a limit of 1 at participating locations. See the details on their Facebook page.
Laffy Taffy
To share gratitude during Teacher Appreciation Week and celebrate the launch of LAFF BITES TROPICAL, the first 100 teachers each day from Monday, May 2 - Friday, May 6 who share their favorite joke and register at LaffyTaffyTeacher.com will receive a complimentary Laff Bites Tropical Care Package with the new candy and a tropical Laffy Taffy joke book. Daily giveaways start at 6 p.m. EST, while supplies last. Teachers can enter themselves, and parents and students can join the fun and show their appreciation by nominating a funny teacher to receive a care package. All teachers who receive care packages from Laffy Taffy will also be entered for a chance to win the ultimate R&R – a Grand Prize of $5,000 to use for a vacation to a tropical destination.
McAlister’s Deli
From 5/4-5/11, nurses and teachers get a free 32 oz. McAlister’s Tea when you show valid educator or nurse ID. There is a limit of one per person for dine in and takeout orders only at participating locations. There is nopurchase necessary. See the details on their Facebook page.
O'Charley's
O’Charley’s is offering teachers a free dessert with entrée purchase during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6) when you present a valid ID or badge in stores at participating locations. See the offer on their press release.
Office Depot/Office Max
Teachers get 20% off qualifying regular priced purchases in store from 5/1/22 to 6/25/22 with teacher ID and the coupon on the Office Depot/Office Max website. There is also a coupon for 20% back in rewards when you present your teacher ID in store through 6/25/22. See both coupons on their website.
PDQ
To celebrate Teachers and Nurses Appreciation Week, PDQ is offering $1 off each boxed lunch purchased when you purchase 10 or more from May 1-15. This deal is available online when purchasing through the PDQ catering site at pdqcateringsfl.com.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Teachers and nurses will receive a free cookie or regular fountain drink with entree purchase when you show your staff ID in-shop. For teachers, the offer is valid 5/3-5/8 and for nurses, the offer is available 5/6-5/12. See the details on their Facebook page.
Staples
Staples is offering a week of teacher appreciation deals from May 1-7, 2022 including a free gift box with school supplies, 20% back in classroom rewards on your in-store purchases plus an additional amount up to 5% back in rewards and more.
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All Teacher Appreciation Offers
Barnes & Noble
On Tuesday, May 3rd, Barnes & Noble Cafés will be offering a free cup of tall freshly-brewed hot or iced coffee or tea when you show your valid teacher’s ID. Valid at participating locations. Plus, teachers who are sign up to be a B&N Educator will receive 20% off publisher’s list price on purchases for classroom use and discounts of up to 25% off the publisher’s list price during Educator Appreciation Days. See the details
on their website.Buffalo Wild Wings
From Monday, May 2 to Friday, May 6,
Buffalo Wild Wingswill offer a 20% discount for teachers and school staff, available for dine-in or in-store pay + pickup only. Teachers and staff will need to show a valid school ID in order to claim the offer. Available at participating locations.
Chick-fil-A
On May 3, 2022, many Chick-fil-A locations in and around the Triangle are offering either a free 4 count Chick-n-Mini during breakfast hours or a free Chicken Sandwich for lunch or dinner when you show your valid teacher’s I.D. at the restaurant. At lost participating locations, the offer is valid for educators, teachers, faculty and staff. Check the Facebook page for your specific location or call the restaurant to see if they are participating. The following locations have posted about the deal on their Facebook pages:
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Teachers will receive a free single-topping mini sundae when they present a valid school ID for Dine-In or Drive-thru orders during Teacher Appreciation Week at participating
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgerslocations from Monday, May 2 through Friday, May 6, 2022. No purchase necessary.
Great American Cookies
Teachers, nurses & first responders will receive a free Chocolate Chip Cookie with purchase with a valid ID through May 6th at participating Great American Cookies locations.
See the offer on their Twitter page.Insomnia Cookies
is offering teachers, school staff and nurses a free 6-pack of Classic cookies with a $5 in-store purchase from May 2-May 6 with school or nursing ID. You need to mention the deal in store show ID to redeem (employment ID badge, pay stub, or other official proof verifying your position as a nurse or teacher). There is a limit of 1 at participating locations.
See the details on their Facebook page.Laffy Taffy
To share gratitude during Teacher Appreciation Week and celebrate the launch of LAFF BITES TROPICAL, the first 100 teachers each day from Monday, May 2 - Friday, May 6 who share their favorite joke and register at
LaffyTaffyTeacher.comwill receive a complimentary Laff Bites Tropical Care Package with the new candy and a tropical Laffy Taffy joke book. Daily giveaways start at 6 p.m. EST, while supplies last. Teachers can enter themselves, and parents and students can join the fun and show their appreciation by nominating a funny teacher to receive a care package. All teachers who receive care packages from
Laffy Taffywill also be entered for a chance to win the ultimate R&R – a Grand Prize of $5,000 to use for a vacation to a tropical destination.
McAlister’s Deli
From 5/4-5/11, nurses and teachers get a free 32 oz. McAlister’s Tea when you show valid educator or nurse ID. There is a limit of one per person for dine in and takeout orders only at participating locations. There is nopurchase necessary. See the details
on their Facebook page.Select McDonald's in Durham and Louisburg
Select Durham and Louisburg area family-owned Welburn McDonald’s restaurants will be honoring local teachers by offering a free small McCafe coffee May 2 through May 6 from 6 AM to 10 AM each day. The offer is only valid at the participating Welburn McDonald’s restaurants in Durham and Louisburg with school ID.
Participating McDonald's locations include:
1010 N. Miami Blvd. Durham, NC 27703
4717 Apex Hwy. Durham, NC 27713
3117 Tower Blvd. Durham, NC 27707
1708 New Raleigh Hwy. Durham, NC 27703
3533 Hillsborough Rd. Durham, NC 27705
3844 S Roxboro St. Durham, NC 27713
US 401 Bickett Blvd. Louisburg, NC 27549
O'Charley's
O’Charley’s is offering teachers a free dessert with entrée purchase during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6) when you present a valid ID or badge in stores at participating locations.
See the offer on their press release.Office Depot/Office Max
Teachers get 20% off qualifying regular priced purchases in store from 5/1/22 to 6/25/22 with teacher ID and the
coupon on the Office Depot/Office Max website.There is also a coupon for 20% back in rewards when you present your teacher ID in store through 6/25/22.
See both coupons on their website.PDQ
To celebrate Teachers and Nurses Appreciation Week,
PDQis offering $1 off each boxed lunch purchased when you purchase 10 or more from May 1-15. This deal is available online when purchasing through the PDQ catering site at
pdqcateringsfl.com.Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Teachers and nurses will receive a free cookie or regular fountain drink with entree purchase when you show your staff ID in-shop. For teachers, the offer is valid 5/3-5/8 and for nurses, the offer is available 5/6-5/12. See the details
on their Facebook page.Ruby Tuesday
Teachers get a $1.99 Garden Bar add-on with school ID on May 3 at participating locations according
to their Facebook post.Smashburger
On May 3,
Smashburgeris celebrating teachers by offering everyone a $5 single burger at participating locations when you use promo code Teacher at checkout in their app or at smashburger.com. If redeeming in-store, mention the offer and code. The offer is valid for a single beef burger only. It excludes brisket, chicken, turkey, and black bean and add-ons cost extra.
See the details on their website.Sonic Drive-In
On May 3rd, teachers, faculty and staff at K-12 schools or degree-granting universities in America are eligible for a free cheeseburger with a purchase when they enroll in the
SONIC Teachers’ Circle,a free awards program exclusively available for educators through the SONIC app (iOS, Android). Available at participating locations.
In addition, on Tuesday, May 3rd, "SONIC Drive-In will match up to $1.5 million in donations to DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom requests submitted by teachers," according to
their press release.Staples
is offering a week of teacher appreciation deals from May 1-7, 2022 including a free gift box with school supplies, 20% back in classroom rewards on your in-store purchases plus an additional amount up to 5% back in rewards and more.
Tijuana Flats
On May 2, 2022, teachers will receive a free entrée at
Tijuana Flatswith a $2.79 minimum purchase in-store, online, and through their app when you use Promo Code TYTD2522 at checkout. Limit 1 per check with valid I.D. The offer is not valid with any other offer or promotion. The maximum value of the free item is $9.99 plus tax. Valid 5/2/22 only.
Zaxby's
On May 3,
Zaxby'sis celebrating National Teachers and Nurses Appreciation Week by offering a Buy One, Get One Boneless Wings Meal for everyone. The Boneless Wings Meal includes five, boneless wings tossed in one of nine different sauces and is served with Texas Toast, crinkle fries and Ranch sauce. The BOGO deal can be ordered online, through the app or in-person at participating locations while supplies last on May 3.
See the details on their press release.