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Tax Day 2026 Deals: Free Food, Cheap Eats, and “1040” Specials

Austin, TX, United States / KOKE Radio
Rita Ballou
Apr 15, 2026 | 7:27 AM


If filing your taxes has you stressed out, at least there’s a little payoff this year… food deals.

A bunch of national chains are offering freebies, discounts, and some pretty clever “1040” promos on April 15. It’s basically the one day of the year where handing your money over to the IRS comes with a side of donuts or a cheap burger.

Here’s a look at some of the best Tax Day deals for 2026:

  • Krispy Kreme – Buy one dozen donuts, get a second dozen Original Glazed for free or just pay the sales tax
  • Burger King – Royal Perks members can get a cheeseburger for just 1 cent with a $1+ purchase
  • Shake Shack – Free burger when you spend at least $10.40 using a promo code
  • Wendy’s – Free 6-piece nuggets with a $5 purchase in the app
  • Popeyes – Around 25% off tenders combos, plus extra app deals
  • Pizza Hut – Large three-topping pizzas starting around $10
  • California Pizza Kitchen – $10 off $40 for rewards members
  • BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse – $10 off $40 for dine-in or takeout
  • Potbelly – Buy one sandwich, get one free with a promo code
  • Checkers & Rally’s – BOGO sandwich deals through rewards programs
  • White Castle – Percentage-off deals for rewards members
  • 7-Eleven – $10.40 off delivery orders of $20 or more with a promo code
  • Smoothie King – $3 off $15 or $4 off $20 for rewards members
  • QDOBA – “Guac Relief” promo with discounts for rewards members
  • Grubhub – Credits and discounts, including deals tied to delivery fees
  • Hooters – Select appetizers for $4.15 on April 15
  • Kona Ice – Free shaved ice at participating locations
  • Subway – Subway is offering Sub Club members a special offer on Tax Day – A free footlong sandwich with the purchase of another footlong.
  • Jersey Mike’s Subs – Beginning Monday, April 13, customers can get the Boardwalk Bundle at Jersey Mike’s Subs locations nationwide. Starting at $10.99, the bundle includes a #2 regular Jersey Shore’s Favorite sub, chips and a drink.
  • Olive Garden – The OG has brought back its Buy One, Take One promotion until May 3rd. Customers can order from a select menu of entrées and get a second, chilled entrée to-go starting at $14.99. The offer is available for dine-in, to-go and for delivery.
  • Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers – offering customers who have the Freddy’s Rewards app 250 bonus points with any purchase on April 15. The points can be redeemed for future Freddy’s orders via drive-thru, in-restaurant, pickup or delivery.

Bottom line… Tax Day may not be fun, but at least you can grab a free donut, a cheap pizza, or a one-cent burger while you’re at it.

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