05/06/2025
FREEBIES & DISCOUNTS - FOR TEACHERS & MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Many restaurants businesses have deals and specials for teachers, and medical professionals too โ there's several specials on gift cards, should you want to give a teacher something to fortify themselves away from work. Here's a roundup.
๐ท๏ธChipotle Teacher Appreciation Week giveaway
Through May 13, teachers โ and healthcare workers (it's also National Nurse Appreciation Week) โ can sign up online to be among the 100,000 teachers and 100,000 healthcare workers to be randomly selected to win a free burrito. Those selected will get an email to verify their employment status via ID.me; as long as they verify within 48 hours the get a free burrito e-card.
๐ท๏ธHilton and Embassy Suites by Hilton
Teachers can get deals this summer at six Florida properties โ Miami (use booking code PK5), Miami Beach (code P1), Deerfield Beach (code PL5), Fort Lauderdale (code PL5), Tampa (code TEAP) and Tampa (convention center; code TEP).
Smoothie King
Teachers get 20% off their in-store order May 6-8 when they show their valid working ID.
๐ท๏ธSonic Drive-In
For Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9), the fast-food chain has three exclusive deals for members of the Sonic Teachersโ Circle rewards program โ a free Sonic Snack or side with purchase, buy one Sonic Blast, get one free, and a $1.99 Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger. To join the free rewards program, download the Sonic app (then create an account, go into Settings, tap Profile icon, tap Account and select "I'm a Teacher").
๐ท๏ธStaples
During Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-10), teachers can get 20% off their in-store purchase with a valid teacher ID. They can also get a free 12-pack of Tru Red Stick Pens (one per customer while supplies last; find the coupons in the Staples app).
More National Teachers Day and Teachers Appreciation Week deals
๐ท๏ธAbueloโs Mexican Restaurant:
Teachers and school staff get a 20% discount off their entire check at all locations on May 6.
๐ท๏ธAtomic Wings:
Teachers can enjoy a free 5-piece order of boneless wings with fries on May 6 (available for dine-in only).
๐ท๏ธBad Daddyโs:
The burger bar chain has its Bad Ass Margaritas priced at $5 on Monday, May 5, and $8 for the rest of the month. Also this week, get half-price appetizers during the two hours before closing time.
๐ท๏ธBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse:
Teachers can sign up online to participate in the Awesome Achievement Program and get up to 90 certificates per school year to honor โAwesome Achieverโ students. Students can show the certificate to get a free Snickers Pizookie. And when they dine in to redeem their award, theyโll be congratulated by the restaurant manager and given an Awesome Achiever silicone bracelet.
๐ท๏ธBox Tops for Education:
During May, which is also Teacher Appreciation Month, get a $5 bonus for your school when you download the Box Tops app and scan your first receipt. (Use code TEACHER to get the bonus.)
๐ท๏ธDoodleface:
For Teachers Appreciation Week (May 5โ9) get 20% off the sustainable, smudge-free crayon boards online and Amazon (use the code 20LOVETEACH).
๐ท๏ธEddie Merlotโs:
All week, teachers get a free dessert with purchase of an entreฬe (must have a valid teacherโs ID to get the deal; not valid with any other offer or discounts and foes not include items from the Dessert for Two menu).
๐ท๏ธEinstein Bros. Bagels:
Get 20% off all gift card purchases made online (deal is good through June 24).
๐ท๏ธThe Greene Turtle:
Teachers get a free meal on May 6. Show a valid teacher ID and get a free dine-in meal valued up to $15.
๐ท๏ธGrimaldi's:
Get 15% off orders May 5-9 at all participating locations (just show your valid school ID to get the discount).
๐ท๏ธHappy Joeโs:
Teachers get 20% off their order at participating locations during the week (show valid school ID).
๐ท๏ธHat Creek Burger Company:
All school staff can get a free Little Hat Burger on May 6. No purchase necessary; offer is good for dine-in or takeout.
๐ท๏ธla Madeleine:
Buy one get one bakery item free on May 6 (get the deal in the Bonjour Rewards app; no ID required).
๐ท๏ธLoganโs Roadhouse:
Teachers get 20% off when they order an entreฬe May 5-12 (show a valid ID).
๐ท๏ธMcAlisterโs Deli:
Teachers get a free big tea May 5-12 in-store at participating locations with their badge or ID. Offer valid in-store only. Teachers can also enter to win a catered lunch for up to 30; just complete the online entry form.
๐ท๏ธMOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes:
Buy one get one burgers on May 7 when you show your ID (the offer is good in store at participating locations only; one per customer).
๐ท๏ธMountain Mike's Pizza:
Teachers get 15% off all pizzas May 6-9 with the code APPRECIATE25.
๐ท๏ธMuseum of Illusions:
Educators get free admission to the 29 locations across the U.S. and during Teacher Appreciation Week can register with their work email to be one of three winners in a raffle for Museum of Illusions goodie bags
๐ท๏ธOld Chicago:
With every $50 spent on gift cards, get a $10 bonus card - and through May 5, get two bonus cards with your $50 purchase made online. Receive a free Starter when you join OC rewards and complete your first visit.
๐ท๏ธOriginal ChopShop:
Teachers get 10% off dine-in and carryout orders May 5โ9 (show valid badge or ID).
๐ท๏ธThe Parking Spot:
Teachers already get a 10% discount but in the month of May they get 25% off any reservation made for travel through the end of 2025.
๐ท๏ธPeter Piper Pizza:
Teachers get a free 7-inch 1-topping personal pizza from May 5 to May 9, available from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (offer good at Arizona and Albuquerque locations with valid school ID).
๐ท๏ธPetlibro:
Get 20% off Petlibro devices, which include automatic feeders and drinking fountains for cats and dogs, on May 6 with the code TEACHERSPET.
๐ท๏ธPicazzo's:
Teachers who dine in May 5-9 will get a $10 gift card to use on a return visit (while supplies last).
๐ท๏ธSalata Salad Kitchen:
Educators get 20% off their meal when they show a valid ID in-restaurant through May 9. Educators also get double points on catering orders of $200 or more.
๐ท๏ธSamsung:
The electronics giant has special savings during the month of May on some interactive displays and monitors for Teacher Appreciation Week including $300 off the Interactive Display (available in 65-, 75- and 86-inch models), a $620 discount on the 27-inch ViewFinity S9 monitor, $300 off the curved 34-inch ViewFinity S65VC and up to $360 off the 34-inch ViewFinity S65TC monitor.
๐ท๏ธShipley Do-Nuts:
Teachers and other heroes get a free half dozen donuts May 4-6 (no purchase necessary).
๐ท๏ธStitch Fix:
The online styling service is giving teachers and educators 25% off their first order May 5-9 to update their wardrobe. To get the deal, sign up on the Stitch Fix site to take a style quiz and get verified by ID.me. (The offer is good for 90 days after verification.)
๐ท๏ธSullivanโs Steakhouse:
All teachers get a free dessert from May 5-9 with the purchase of an entreฬe. Just show your valid teacherโs ID.
๐ท๏ธTazikiโs:
With every $50 you spend on gift cards, you get a $10 voucher which you can redeem when you dine-in through Aug. 31. (Deal good at participating locations to June 15).
๐ท๏ธTim Hortons:
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, members of the Tims Rewards loyalty program can buy one doughnut and get another one another doughnut of equal or lesser value free, or buy a dozen donuts and get a half dozen of equal or lesser value free. (Offer is good through May 11. Find and activate the offer in the app before placing your order.)
๐ท๏ธTijuana Flats:
Teachers get 20% off their entire dine-in or carryout purchase on May 7. Show your valid ID and mention code NURTEA25 to get the deal. (Limit one discount per check, per ID or badge. Additional charges apply for steak and shrimp.)
๐ท๏ธVitality Bowls:
Teachers get 20% off From May 5โ9 with a valid teacher ID.
๐ท๏ธWhataburger:
Teachers get a free breakfast menu item โ options include Taquito with cheese or Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit โ May 5-9 from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. with a valid teacher ID (offer good for dine-in, drive-thru and take out; not available in-app). The fast food restaurant chain is giving 75 teachers each $1,000 for their schools. To nominate educators for future recognition, contact Whataburger Community Connections.
