Fast-Food Franchises Offer Smokin’ Hot Discounts to Celebrate Cannabis Culture
Updated April 18, 2025
April 20 — or 4/20 — is the unofficial holiday for celebrating cannabis culture in the U.S. With recreational marijuana now legal in 24 states, plus the District of Columbia and Guam, cannabis consumption is becoming destigmatized. Fast-food franchises have embraced cannabis culture with celebrations for 4/20 by offering deals and discounts aimed at satisfying the classic cannabis craving: the munchies. The munchies is a fun expression used to describe the unstoppable urge to snack after using cannabis.
Once a taboo topic, cannabis culture is moving into the mainstream — and fast-food brands are playing a surprisingly fun role in that shift. With clever promos and munchie-friendly menus, these franchises are not just feeding cravings — they’re helping to normalize the cannabis conversation.
Best 4/20 Restaurant Specials and Munchie Deals
Cheba Hut
Scott Jennings founded the Cheba Hut “toasted” sub franchise in 1998 to celebrate the perfect pairing of great food and cannabis culture. This 4/20, the brand is leaning in with a $4.20 munchie deal: a 4-inch “Nug” toasted sub (yep, they went there) served on a collectible frisbee. The offer is available at all Cheba Hut locations while supplies last.
Del Taco
Del Taco is saving customers some green this 4/20 with a deal to celebrate cannabis culture. From April 18-20, the Mexican-inspired restaurant franchise is serving up a buy one, get one (BOGO) deal for any DEL’S REAL DEAL$ item, plus free delivery with a $20 minimum purchase. DEL’S REAL DEAL$ items include Chicken Cheddar Rollers, Crispy Chicken Tacos and the Crunchtada Tostada.
Dog Haus
Dog Haus is serving up the ultimate 4/20 munchie deal to help customers satisfy their cravings. These include juicy burgers and hot dogs, crispy Nashville chicken, breakfast burritos, fries and more.
Fatburger
From April 18-21, Fatburger customers can enjoy free delivery on online orders of $20 or more. And that’s not all – the fan-favorite Baby Fat Burger is back for just $5.99. This fan favorite comes with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, relish and mustard on a toasted sponge-dough bun. The Baby Fat Burger is available through June 30 in-store at participating locations or online with code BABYFAT5.
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches has a great deal for 4/20: customers get $4 off a minimum order of $20 with the code MUNCHIE. At least one Munchie Melt (above) is required to get the deal.
Jimmy John’s
Jimmy John’s is leaning into cannabis culture by launching the Toasted Hot Combo (THC) combo meal. The limited-time menu option includes a toasted sandwich, an order of the chain’s signature Jimmy Chips, a pickle spear and a dessert. The munchie-friendly meal is right in line with Jimmy John’s roots—the brand originated as a delivery concept aimed at hungry college students.
Mellow Mushroom
Through April 20, pretzel bites from the Mellow Mushroom pizza franchise will cost $4.20. Made with Mellow Mushroom’s “secret” dough and tossed in garlic butter and parmesan, these delicious bites arrive with a choice of regular or spicy Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Cheese. Fans of the Atlanta-based brand just have to use the code MEL420 to redeem the tasty deal.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Moe’s Southwest Grill is adding Munchies Flamin’ Hot Snack Mix – a tasty mix of SUNCHIPS, DORITOS, ROLD GOLD and CHEETOS – to its smokin’ hot line-up of ingredients for a limited time. Through April 20, guests can blaze their own trails and customize their entrées with Munchies Flamin’ Hot at no additional charge. Additionally, Moe Rewards members get $5 off any online order of $20 or more through 4/20.
Red Lobster
Red Lobster has teamed up with rap legends Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre to serve up a one-of-a-kind creation: the “Side Hustle by Dre + Snoop” cocktail. This limited-edition drink is made with Snoop Dogg + Dr Dre’s Still G.I.N., orange, pineapple and guava and served with SKITTLES – Snoop’s favorite munchie. Select Red Lobster locations are serving the cocktail for $4.20 during the week of April 20.
Toppers Pizza
From April 20-22, Toppers Pizza customers get 50% off all Triple Topperstix orders. A Triple Tropperstix order comes with 24 cheese sticks in a variety of options, including the Baconstix (above) and Pepperonistix.
Wingstop
Wingstop has added the Hot Honey Rub Box to its menu to help customers lift their spirits in more ways than one on 4/20. This menu option features three crispy tenders, tossed in Hot Honey Rub, on a bed of Hot Honey fries with a dipping sauce of choice for $8.
