If You Are a Teacher, Thank You!
Restaurants Want to Thank You Too.
By Lisa Franz, MacaroniKID Publisher: Surprise-Peoria-El Mirage & Glendale-Luke Air Force Base
April 30, 2026
Image Credit: Canva layout
With Teacher Appreciation week approaching (it's next week), it seemed only right to help spread the word about promotions that are available to teachers. So if you, a friend, or family member are a teacher, grab your official school ID and get appreciated at any of the restaurants below!
- Buffalo Wild Wings: From May 4 - 10, teachers and school staff with 20% off your dine-in, walk-in, and call-in orders at Buffalo Wild Wings.
- Chick-fil-A: Participating Chick-fil-A restaurants are offering teachers a freebie, like a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, waffle fries, or a drink. Note these deals may require you to order using a specific method: online, in-app, or in-store.
- Chicken N Pickle: Teachers are offered a discount May 4th-8th!
- Chipotle: In celebration of educators (verified with ID.me), Chipotle is giving away 100,000 burritos in the form of Burrito E-Cards to teachers and other school staff. The giveaway ends on May 12.
- Grimaldi's Pizza: From May 4 - 8, teachers can enjoy 15% off all orders at any Grimaldi's location when you present a valid ID.
- Hash Kitchen: Teachers with valid ID can save 20% at Hash Kitchen. Offer valid on dine-in and takeout orders May 4 - 12.
- HTeaO: In 2026, HTeaO is offering teachers half off cups of tea, valid during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4 - 8).
- Noodles & Co.: Save 10% on Noodles & Co. catering orders of $150 or more when you enter promo code APPRECIATION2026 at checkout online or in-app. Offer valid through May 5.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes: Nothing Bundt Cakes Rewards members can earn 100, 200, or 300 bonus points with the purchase of a Single, Double, or Triple Bundtlet Tower. You must log into your rewards account before making your purchase. Limit one transaction. Offer valid May 4 - 8.
- Shake Shack: Select Shake Shack locations are offering educators a free ShackBurger or VeggieShack with a purchase of $10 or more during National Teacher Appreciation Week. Offer valid May 4 - 12.
- Whataburger: Teachers and school employees can look for a free breakfast entree, like a Breakfast on a Bun or Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, on May 7 from 5 - 9 a.m. at Whataburger. Limit one per person. Offer valid for dine-in, takeout, and drive-thru orders.
