Tax Day Relief: Fast-Food Deals Getting Us Through April 15

After handing over a chunk of your annual earnings to Uncle Sam, the least the universe can do is throw in some cheap lunch. Thankfully, lots of fast-food and chain restaurants roll out freebies and deals for tax day, so at least you get a consolation prize for getting through one of the most annoying days of the year. Here’s where to get free and cheap food on April 15. 

Subway: BOGO Free Footlongs

Subway has a good deal for members of its rewards club program: Get a free Footlong when you buy a Footlong. Just use FLBOGO at checkout through April 28. Plus, on tax day, 1,040 random customers will get their order completely free. 

Portillo’s: $1 Cake

From now through April 15, members of the Portillo’s rewards club can get a slice of cake for $1 with any purchase of $5 or more. (The chocolate cake is fantastic!)

Checkers and Rally’s: $3 Big Buford Burgers

On April 14 and 15, anyone at a Checkers or Rally’s location (they’re different regional names for the same chain) can get a signature Big Buford burger for $3. You can get the deal by ordering online or in store.

Krispy Kreme: BOGO Free Dozen Donuts

Free doughnuts are on the menu for tax day at Krispy Kreme. If you buy a dozen doughnuts of any kind at regular price, you get a free dozen of original glazed. You can get the deal in store or order online with code TAXBREAK. 

BJ’s Brewhouse: $10 Off $40

Sit down chain BJ’s Brewhouse is offering $10 off an order of $40 or more on April 15. It’s available for dine-in or takeout.

Round Table Pizza: 15% Off

Pizza chain Round Table Pizza will give everyone 15% off their orders for tax day. Just use the code RTP978 at checkout for dine in, takeout, and delivery orders from April 15-19.

White Castle: 15% Off

Sliders, anyone? White Castle is offering 15% off your order from now through April 17. Order online and use code WC15OFF at checkout to get the deal.

Potbelly: BOGO Free Sandwiches

On April 15, take a friend to Potbelly for its deal. If you buy an original or big size sandwich, you’ll get an original size sandwich for free. Use code BOGO at checkout online to get it.

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: $10 Off $50 

Need to feed the family? Try Dickey’s, because they’ll give you $10 off a $50 order on April 14 and 15. Just order online and use the code WRITEOFF at checkout. 

Church’s: $5 8-Piece Bucket

Church’s, a fried chicken chain, has one of the best deals for tax day. Get a bucket filled with 8 pieces of fried legs and thighs for only $5 on April 15. It’s available online and in-store. 

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