Fast-Food Franchises Ease Taxpayers’ Pain with Specials and Limited-Time Offers
Updated April 13, 2026
Tax day on April 15 is the deadline for Americans to file federal tax returns or request extensions. While filing taxes is never enjoyable, fast-food franchises are helping Americans meet the deadline with limited-time offers and discounts on menu items this April 15. Read on for a selection of brands easing the pain of tax day.
Tax Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Discounts
California Tortilla
California Tortilla is bringing back its fan-favorite “Government Cheese” tradition this tax day. Customers who make a purchase on April 15 get free small chips with queso or salsa.
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop
Capriotti’s is offering a “tax break” for those who need a hearty lunch while finishing their paperwork this tax day. Loyalty members can score a free combo upgrade of chips and a fountain drink with the purchase of any sub on April 15.
Checkers & Rally’s
Checkers & Rally’s fans can get a $3 Big Buford burger (above) from April 14-15. Other value pack options include the Spicy Chicken Flatbread Combo for $5 and Bacon Burger Flatbread Combo for $6.
Church’s Texas Chicken
Members of Church’s Texas Chicken’s Real Rewards program can get an eight-piece leg and thigh order for $4.99 on April 15.
Corner Bakery Cafe
Corner Bakery Cafe is helping customers power through the busy filing deadline with 15% off catering orders through April 15.
Del Taco
Del Taco has a lineup of value-driven deals for tax day. From April 15-21, guests can enjoy a free Snack Taco (above) with a $5 purchase; a buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) deal on Beer Battered Crispy Fish Tacos; and a Grilled Chicken Taco for $1.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is helping guests turn tax day into a tasty write-off with $10 off orders of $50 or more using code WRITEOFF. The online-exclusive deal is available April 14-15 at all locations.
Dog Haus
Dog Haus is offering Haus Rewards members a free order of tater tots with a $5 purchase on April 15.
Fazoli’s
Rewards members at Fazoli’s can enjoy a BOGO baked spaghetti deal at participating locations on April 15. Guests can download Fazoli’s app or visit the brand’s website to sign up for the rewards program.
Great American Cookies
Tax day just got a little sweeter at Great American Cookies. Loyalty members can score a BOGO deal on the dessert brand’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake slices on April 15 at participating locations.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
In a play on the 1040 tax form, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria customers can get $10.40 off any order of $40 or more on tax day. The deal is available on April 15 for dine-in, to-go and online orders.
Kona Ice and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee
Kona Ice and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee are turning tax day into a “national chill out day.” On April 15 only, participating Kona Ice trucks will offer free shaved ice, and guests can also visit Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee mobile locations to enjoy a complimentary frozen beverage.
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is rewarding guests for making it through tax season with a free Original Glazed dozen when they purchase any dozen doughnuts on April 15. Guests who order any dozen online for pickup or delivery can use the promo code TAXBREAK to receive a free Original Glazed dozen.
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken is offering a budget-friendly bite with a feel-good twist this tax day. The Lee’s Famous Wrap is available for just $3.99 at participating locations.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
Mountain Mike’s Pizza has a deal exclusively for loyalty members on April 15, offering $10 off a minimum purchase of $40.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Nothing Bundt Cakes is taking the sting out of tax day with a sweet deal. Bundtastic Rewards members get 50 bonus points with a cake purchase on April 15. Bonus points will be loaded onto accounts on or around May 1.
Paris Baguette
Paris Baguette loyalty members can take advantage of this tax day offer on April 15: a free pastry included with any beverage purchase.
Penn Station East Coast Subs
Penn Station East Coast Subs is combining craveworthy flavor with budget-friendly value this tax day. On April 15 only, guests can get any small sub for $5.99 using code TAX26.
Pizza Hut
Pizza lovers, rejoice! On April 15, Pizza Hut customers can enjoy a large three-topping pizza starting at $10 with a choice of one of three crusts: Hand Tossed, Tavern Style or Thin ‘N Crispy. This promotion is valid in-person and online.
Potbelly
This tax day, Potbelly is offering guests a free original-size sandwich or wrap with the purchase of any big or original-size sandwich or wrap. This promotion is accessible on April 15 through the Potbelly app or website by using the promo code BOGO at checkout.
QDOBA
Members of QDOBA’s rewards program can apply for Guac Relief by filling out a short survey about the times they’ve had to pay extra for guac in the past. The reward: $5 off a full-sized entree, redeemable from April 20-26. Guac Relief forms are due on April 15.
Round Table Pizza
From April 15-19, guests at Round Table Pizza will receive 15% off all orders with code RTP978 at participating locations.
Smoothie King
Smoothie King is helping customers power through to meet the filing deadline by offering $3 off to those who join Healthy Rewards on April 15.
Sonny’s BBQ
Sonny’s BBQ is flipping the script this tax day with a $10.99 St. Louis Rib Dinner, which features sweet and smokey (above) or house dry-rubbed ribs, served with barbecue beans, coleslaw and garlic bread. This is one 1099 guests can appreciate!
Subway
What’s better than filing a 1040 form? Subway giving away 1,040 free footlong sandwiches. Through April 28, Sub Club members can buy one footlong and get another free on the brand’s website or app. Plus, on April 15, 1,040 members who use the code FLBOGO will receive an extra free footlong coupon added to their account as a bonus.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Sullivan’s Steakhouse is helping guests save a few dollars on tax day with happy hour offers. From 3-6 p.m. on April 15, guests can select from decadent bar bites starting at $10, such as the Truffle Shaved Ribeye Cheesesteak (above), Cheesesteak Eggrolls, Spicy Shrimp Eggrolls, Angry Shrimp and House Fires, and get $5 off select cocktails and martinis, as well as $8 select wines by the glass.
Taco Cabana
Taco Cabana loyalty members get 15% off any purchase made on April 15.
Ziggi’s Coffee
Guests who make an in-store purchase at participating Ziggi’s Coffee locations on April 15 will receive a $2 Bounce Back coupon. The coupon is valid April 16–22.
