Fast-Food Franchises Make the Grade by Celebrating Educators with Specials and Discounts
May 5 kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week, an annual celebration of educators and their contributions to student success, which has been celebrated during the first full week of May since 1984. Teacher Appreciation Day on May 6 is the highlight of the week, commemorated annually in the U.S. on the first Tuesday in May. The holiday’s origin was in the 1950s when leaders including former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt advocated for a day to honor teachers for their roles in shaping young minds.
Today, students typically give their teachers gift cards and other small gifts as tokens of appreciation during the first week of May. Fast-food franchises go to the head of the class by offering specials and discounts specifically for educators.
Read on for a compilation of fast-food brands participating in Teacher’s Appreciation Day and Teacher’s Appreciation Week.
Teacher Appreciation Day 2025: Best Restaurant Deals
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is rewarding teachers with an after-work celebratory cocktail to kick off Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers can get the Bad Ass Margarita, crafted with Margaritaville Gold Tequila and lime juice, for $4 on May 5.
Happy Joe’s
During Teacher Appreciation Week, Happy Joe’s is thanking educators by giving them 20% off their orders at participating locations. A teacher ID is required to redeem the offer.
HTeaO
HTeaO, a leading iced tea franchise, has a great deal for educators: Buy one cup of tea and get another for free. The deal is valid from May 5-9.
Logan’s Roadhouse
From May 5-12, teachers can enjoy 20% off an entrée at Logan’s with a valid ID.
McAlister’s Deli
Teachers can get a free Big Tea at participating McAlister’s Deli locations from May 5-12 by showing their badge or ID. This offer is valid in stores only.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
Educators get 15% off any Mountain Mike’s pizza with code APPRECIATE25 from May 6-9.
Salata
Educators receive 20% off their entire purchase from Salata when they show a valid ID in restaurants from May 5-9. Additionally, the salad franchise is offering double points on catering orders of $200 or more.
Smoothie King
Starting on May 6, teachers can enjoy 20% off their Smoothie King order when they show their valid working ID. This deal is valid through May 8 in stores only.
The Greene Turtle
The Greene Turtle is celebrating teachers on May 6 with a free meal typically priced at $15 or less. To redeem the offer available for dine-in only, a valid teacher ID is required.
Tijuana Flats
On May 7, teachers get 20% off their dine-in or carryout purchase at Tijuana Flats with a valid ID and promo code NURTEA25.
