Tax Day 2025: From Krispy Kreme to Burger King, here are food deals and freebies you shouldn’t miss

Tax Day in the United States—April 15—typically arrives with a fair share of financial stress. However, for Tax Day 2025, restaurants across the country are stepping in to offer taxpayers a delicious silver lining. From sweet treats to discounted meals, regional and national eatery chains have announced irresistible deals to celebrate the end of tax season.

Whether taxpayers owe money or are expecting a refund—these establishments’ offers will surely bring in some much-needed and gastronomical relief. Diners are, however, advised to check the terms and conditions carefully, media reports stated.

Big names, big offers

According to a Forbes report, Burger King is offering Royal Perks members a cheeseburger for just $0.01 with any $1+ purchase on April 15 via its app or website. Krispy Kreme, meanwhile, is giving away a second dozen of Original Glazed doughnuts for just the cost of sales tax, if you buy any dozen in-store. Customers ordering online can use the promo code ‘TAXBREAK’ to get the second dozen free.


Reportedly, the Italian food chain Olive Garden is running a ‘Buy One, Take One’ deal until May 4. The diners can choose from entrees starting at $14.99, which include unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks and get a heat-at-home entrée free.

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BOGO bonanza and app rewards

Potbelly is offering a buy-one-get-one-free Original sandwich on April 15, stated a USA Today report. The customer just has to use the promo code ‘BOGO’ to avail the offer. Meanwhile, Fazoli’s is running a similar deal on its Classic Baked Spaghetti with the code ‘TAX25’.

While Smoothie King is giving out Healthy Rewards members $3 off on purchases worth $15 and $4 off on purchases worth $20; Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers is offering double reward points to app users spending at least a dollar on Tax Day 2025.

Reportedly, Great American Cookies, too, is running a BOGO offer on its Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake slices which are available across participating locations.

More ways to dine and save

As per the reports, there are additional offers that the taxpayers in the USA can make use of. Shake Shack is running a promotion till April 27, in which they are offering a free Truffle Black Burger, Shroom Burger or Truffle fries with any order worth $10.40+, using code ‘TRUFFLETAX’.

Denny’s restaurants are offering a second Original Grand Slam or All-American Slam for only a dollar when customers dine in and the promotion is valid till May 9. Meanwhile, Kona Ice is handing out complimentary shaved ice cups on April 15 as part of its ‘National Chill Out Day’ celebration.

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Checkers and Rally's diners can snag a Crispy Fish or Spicy Chicken sandwich for $3 at select locations of the restaurant. Meanwhile, pizza lovers can look out for some exciting deals at a number of pizzerias, such as Round Table Pizza, Marco's Pizza, Mountain Mike's, and Casey's. Some are offering free sides and even a pizza refund (a free pizza to be charged back to rewards accounts).

FAQs

Q1: Are these deals offered nation-wide?
Most of the offers are at participating stores throughout the US, but check regarding availability. One should check with individual stores beforehand.

Q2: Do I require an app or promo code for these promotions?
Yes, numerous of the offers need either membership to a rewards program, an app of a restaurant, or the entry of a promo code during checkout.