Teacher Appreciation Week kicks off on May 5th, 2025, and we’ve rounded up the best deals and freebies to celebrate our amazing educators! Snag free drinks at McAlister’s Deli, complimentary coffee at Barnes & Noble Café, and score exclusive discounts both in-store and online from a variety of retailers.
Mark your calendars — Teacher Appreciation Week runs May 5th through May 9th, and it’s the perfect time to say thank you with some well-deserved perks!
Want to get a gift for your favorite teachers? Check out our list of Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas!
2025 Teacher Appreciation Week Freebies & Deals
- Abuelo’s – On Tuesday, May 6, educators can enjoy 20% off their entire check at every Abuelo’s location. To receive the discount, educators must show a valid teaching or school staff ID. This offer is dine-in only.
- Applebee’s – Free appetizer to all teachers and nurses at Applebee’s from April 28th – May 10th. Valid with adult entrée purchase. Get a free appetizer up to $12 value. Simply mention this ad along with your school/work badge to your server. Available at all Flynn Applebee’s locations. Dine-in orders only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. One coupon per order, per visit. Offer expires 5/10/25.
- Burger King – FREE Whopper Jr. with a $1+ purchase*
- Chipotle – Is giving away 100,000 burritos, in the form of Burrito E-Cards, to teachers and other school staff. The giveaway runs from April 30 – May 12. To enter, visit teacherthanks.chipotle.com and complete the entry form. Limit one entry per entrant. After the giveaway ends, winners will be notified by email. Each burrito E-Card is valid for one FREE regular menu item. Burrito E-Cards expire on July 31, 2025.
- Fish City Grill – From May 5-9 they’re offering a break – and a special deal – to all teachers. Any teacher showing their school ID can receive a sandwich and a martini for $25. Dallas/Fort Worth Area
- Allen – Watters Creek
- Burleson
- Dallas – Lake Highlands
- Dallas – Preston/Royal
- Flower Mound
- Mansfield
- Prosper
- Richardson – Cityline
- Waxahachie
- Half Shells – Plano
- Half Shells – Snider Plaza
- Jack in the Box – Teacher Appreciation Week rewards (5/5-5/9) a 10 Reward Credit! Just verify with ID.Me, and boom, extra credit unlocked. Valid once during the promo period, so don’t be tardy!
- Joella’s Hot Chicken – Teachers and nurses are invited to visit any Joella’s location from May 5–9 between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET to enjoy a complimentary meal in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week. Each free meal includes two Jumbo Tenders—spiced in any of Joella’s seven signature heat levels—one dippin’ sauce, one Southern side, and a drink. This in-store only offer is available at all nine Joella’s locations with a valid employment ID. Limit one complimentary meal per guest.
- Krispy Kreme – Mark those calendars y’all!! On May 7th, 2025 you can stop by your local Krispy Kreme shop and score a FREE original glazed doughnut, no ID or purchase necessary. Just stop by in shop or the drive-thru to get yours!
- la Madeleine – Treat yourself and the teacher or nurse in your life to a BOGO bakery item only on May 6. No ID required! Offer only available through the Bonjour Rewards app.
- McAlister’s Deli – Nurses and teachers, this one’s for you! They’re giving away two catered lunches, one for a nurse and one for a teacher. Enter by May 4th!
- McDonald’s – Many McDonald’s locations offer free food and drinks to teachers. This typically includes a free breakfast combo meal with a valid school ID, or a free coffee and cookies. Some locations may offer these deals throughout the week, while others may only offer it on Teacher Appreciation Day, which is usually the Tuesday of that week.
- Mountain Mike’s Pizza – $15 off any pizza with code APPRECIATE25 from May 6 to 9, when Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week overlap.
- Peter Piper Pizza – From May 5 to May 9, teachers can get a free 7-inch, one-topping personal pizza between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The offer is valid for teachers who present a school ID at Arizona and Albuquerque locations.
- Shipley Do-Nuts – From Sunday, May 4 through Tuesday, May 6. Teachers and Nurses (or any hero in your life) can get a free ½ dozen, no purchase necessary.
- Smoothie King – Starting on May 6 (Teachers’ Appreciation Day and Nurses’ Appreciation Week), teachers and nurses can enjoy 20% off their order when they show their valid working ID in-store.
- SONIC – SONIC Teachers’ Circle is a free rewards program exclusively for educators and is available through the SONIC App.** Any teacher, faculty or staff at a K-12 or degree-granting university can sign up to start receiving exclusive rewards. To take advantage of these Teacher Appreciation Week offers, educators must sign up before May 5, when rewards become available. From May 5 to May 9, Teachers’ Circle members can redeem these exclusive deals on fan-favorite menu items*:
- Free SONIC Snack or Side with Purchase
- Buy One SONIC Blast, Get One Free
- $1.99 Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger
- Tacodeli – On May 6, Tacodeli is showing some serious gratitude with a free taco for all educators who show a valid school ID or badge. Offer valid school ID or badge required. No purchase necessary. Limit one free taco per educator. Available in-restaurant only, while supplies last.
- THB Bagels – 10% off catering orders of $100 or more. You can request an exclusive code for the discount by emailing marketing@eatTHB.com.
- Whataburger – Teachers can swing by from 5 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday for a free breakfast entrée by presenting a valid school ID when ordering for dine-in, drive-thru or takeout. This offer is available in-restaurant only—just swing by the counter or drive-thru at participating locations. This offer is not available at Whataburger.com or through the Whataburger App.
