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The biggest freebie day for educators is Tuesday, Teacher Appreciation Day, also called National Teachers Day.
And teachers won't be the only ones being recognized. National Nurses Week also starts Monday and goes through May 12.
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Dates of the offers and participation can vary by location. To be on the safe side, always check with your closest location before heading out. Also, some will require you to have a restaurant's app or be signed up for emails.
These offers also require teachers to show a school ID.
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The deals
Some offers vary by location. Remember, to call ahead to confirm.
Arby's: Some locations are giving teachers and school administrators with ID a free sandwich Tuesday.
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen: From Monday through Friday, teachers dining in can get a free appetizer with the purchase of an adult entree. No coupon is needed.
Chick-fil-A: There's not a nationwide promotion but select locations are offering teachers a deal Tuesday and some locations are celebrating for a week. Either call your closest location or search individual restaurant's Facebook page.
Chipotle: Teachers, faculty and other school staff with a valid school ID can take advantage of a buy-one-get-one free offer from 3 p.m. to close Tuesday. The deal is on burritos, bowls, salads and orders of tacos and for in-restaurant orders only and available for educators at all levels. Learn more at www.chipotle.com/teachers.
Cicis: Teachers and school staff get a free adult buffet Tuesday for National Teacher Appreciation Day with a valid school ID and a coupon.
Giordano's: From Monday through Thursday, Giordano's is offering 20% off any order with the code 656-263-214. The offer is dine-in and online and for both nurses and teachers.
McAlister's Deli: Teachers get a free McAlister's Deli Sweet Tea during Teacher Appreciation Week, Monday through Friday with a valid school ID.
McDonald's: Not a nationwide deal, but RetailMeNot reports some McDonald's are offering a free chicken McNuggets meal to teachers with a valid ID.
MOD Pizza: On Tuesday, teachers get a buy-one-get-one free deal on MOD-size pizza or salads with their school IDs on in-store orders.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop: All teachers get a buy-one-get-one offer Monday through Sunday, May 12.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers: From 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, teachers and faculty get one free Box Combo when they present current school IDs.
Sonic Drive-In: This Teacher Appreciation Month deal is for teachers and "those who appreciate them as much as Sonic does," the fast-food chain says. From Tuesday through May 31, get a free Route 44 drink or slush with purchase when ordering onthe restaurant's app with promo code TEACHERS. Download the app at www.sonicdrivein.com/app.
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