CFP National Championship 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials

Franchise News: CFP National Championship 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials
Haley Cafarella

Fast-Food Franchises Celebrate College Football with Championship-Worthy Deals and Discounts

Updated January 16, 2026

The Miami Hurricanes and Indiana Hoosiers will duke it out for college football’s biggest prize on Jan. 19 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Hoosiers are chasing the program’s first College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship, while Miami aims to capture its first title since defeating Nebraska in the 2001 championship game.

Food and football just go together, and fast-food franchises can increase their sales and reach by offering great specials and discounts both in-store and takeout this Jan. 19. Read on for a look at the best restaurant deals for the 2026 CFP National Championship game.

CFP National Championship 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar Catering Options

CFP National Championship 2026: Best Restaurant Deals- Bad Daddy’s

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is turning gameday into a feast with its catering options. The Wings Party Pack features wings tossed in bold buffalo, smoky BBQ, or sweet-heat Thai chili sauce, and the Sliders Family Pack is stacked with Classic Daddy’s Sliders.

Limited-Time Digital Deal from Blaze Pizza

CFP National Championship 2026: Best Restaurant Deals - Blaze Pizza

Through Jan 19, Blaze Pizza guests can score a free large 1-topping pizza with any digital order of $25 or more. The deal is redeemable with promo code SCORE at checkout. 

Dog Haus Game Time Happy Hour

CFP National Championship 2026: Best Restaurant Deals - Dog Haus

Dog Haus’ Game Time Happy Hour kicks off at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 19 at participating locations, setting the tone for the ultimate tailgate-style celebration. It’s the perfect excuse to rally the crew, raise a glass and dig into hot dogs, juicy burgers, crispy chicken favorites and more.

Jason’s Deli Ultimate Party Pack

CFP National Championship 2026: Best Restaurant Deals - Jason’s Deli

Jason’s Deli’s Ultimate Party Pack includes 12 Ham & Salami Sliders, 12 Turkey Sliders, Meatballs in Marinara, a Fresh Veggie Tray, ranch, homemade guacamole, red pepper hummus, fresh salsa and blue corn tortilla chips. 

Krispy Kreme’s Championship Dozen

CFP National Championship 2026: Best Restaurant Deals - Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme will release its new Championship Dozen on Jan. 19. The box includes six football-shaped doughnuts — three iced in orange and three in crimson — along with six Original Glazed doughnuts. The Orange Football Doughnut is an unglazed shell filled with white Kreme, topped with orange vanilla icing and green football laces. The Crimson Football Doughnut features white Kreme filling, crimson chocolate icing and white football laces.

Marco’s Pizza Everyday Value Lineup

CFP National Championship 2026: Best Restaurant Deals - Marco's Pizza

Just in time for kickoff, Marco’s Everyday Value lineup is introducing new January deals designed to feed groups of fans. Medium one-topping pizzas are available for $8.99 each, and large Pepperoni Magnifico pizzas are priced at $12.99 each.

Nothing Bundt Cakes Sports-Themed Cakes

CFP National Championship 2026: Best Restaurant Deals - Nothing Bundt Cakes

Nothing Bundt Cakes is enticing fans to get excited for the CFP National Championship with the MVP Cake and Football Bundtinis. It wouldn’t be gameday without desserts! 

Papa Johns Gameday Menu Options

CFP National Championship 2026: Best Restaurant Deals - Papa Johns

In addition to pizza and wings, Papa Johns has desserts and sweet treats to make gameday special. For example, football fans can indulge in the pizza franchise’s breadsticks, garlic breadsticks, garlic knots, cheesesticks, chicken parmesan papa bites, Cinnamon Pull Aparts, OREO Cookie Papa Bites and Double Chocolate Chip Brownie.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse Catering

CFP National Championship 2026: Best Restaurant Deals - Sullivan’s Steakhouse

Sullivan’s Steakhouse makes catering for the CFP National Championship effortless. Starters designed to serve groups of five to ten include crowd-pleasers like Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and Cheesesteak Eggrolls, while smaller gatherings can enjoy catered box lunches such as the Sullivan’s Signature Angus Burger or the Prime Steak French Dip.

Free Delivery from Teriyaki Madness

CFP National Championship 2026: Best Restaurant Deals - Teriyaki Madness

Teriyaki Madness is bringing the flavor straight to college football fans’ doors with free delivery from Jan. 19–25. Guests aren’t required to sign up for the brand’s loyalty program to redeem the offer.

The Greene Turtle Gameday Party Packs

Staying at home for the CFP National Championship? The Greene Turtle has got you covered with crowd-pleasing Gameday Party Packs featuring 30 to 100 wings (boneless or bone-in) in two flavor options, with baskets of fries, celery and dipping sauces. Guests can also add a shareable menu item for just $9.99, including mozzarella sticks, pretzel sticks, slamburgers, fried pickles, onion rings and loaded tots.

Wingers Alehouse Catering Options

CFP National Championship 2026: Best Restaurant Deals - Wingers Alehouse

Wingers Alehouse, a fun, family-friendly restaurant famous for its amazing wings, “Sticky Fingers,” and craft beers on tap, simplifies planning a watch party with its catering options. The Amazing Finger Combo pack includes sticky fingers, bacon, Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and ranch dressing in a chipotle tortilla, served with potato chips, sliced pickles, chocolate chip cookie and a bottle of water. The Famous Wings Tray feeds from 33-133 and features your choice of wing style and up to four wing sauces or rubs, served with ranch dressing and celery sticks.

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Haley Cafarella

Haley Cafarella

Haley Cafarella is a passionate journalist and writer for IFPG. In her role as content manager, she creates original articles for FranchiseWire and Franchise Consultant Magazine. Her specialties include educational articles about buying a franchise and franchise consulting. She also reports on franchise professionals who were recently promoted or hired through FranchiseWire’s popular HireWire series.

Haley has contributed to a variety of regional publications, including
Quo Vadis, New Brunswick Today, and the Trenton Monitor. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Rutgers University.

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