Put down the calculator and pencil! Whether you’re getting a refund or paying taxes, getting your taxes completed on time can be stressful. Getting all the paperwork in order, reading all the tax codes and crunching the numbers is…well, very taxing.
To help ease the stress, many national restaurants and businesses offer a little relief on everyone’s budget with Tax Day discounts and freebies. Most of the deals are only valid on Tax Day, April 15, 2025. However, dates vary, so be sure to review the details before making your rounds.
All of the offers are only valid at participating locations, while supplies last.
AMC Theatres
Enjoy a big flick for a little price on Tax Day!
AMC Theatres offers half-price tickets every Tuesday and Wednesday for AMC Stubs members. Ticket price varies by location.
Plus, enjoy 50% off a Small Combo on those two days — includes a small popcorn and small fountain drink or ICEE.
Applebee’s
Get your taxes done and relax by enjoying one of Applebee’s drink specials:
Watermelon Mana Margarita for $6 — made with ultra-premium Teremana Tequila Blanco, triple sec, watermelon and lime.
Adiós Long Island Ice Tea for $6 — made with Barcardi Superior, STILL G.I.N., Smirnoff, blue curacao, premium lemon sour and lemon lime..
Combine the drink specials with the restaurant’s popular 2 for $25 meal deal for bigger savings.
Burger King
Enjoy a whopper of a deal on Tax Day!
Fortunately, Burger King‘s popular Whopper Wednesday falls on April 15, 2026 this year. Enjoy a Whopper for just $3.99 or Impossible Whopper for $4.99 — exclusively for Royal Perks members.
Cafe Rio
Use your tax refund on tacos!
Cafe Rio offers big savings with its $25 Double Meal Deal — includes two entrées, two drinks and chips & dip. The deal offers savings of nearly 40%.
The deal runs through Sept. 7, 2026.
Chili’s
Raise your glass on Tax Day at Chili’s!
Enjoy the restaurant’s monthly margarita for just $6. The Peachy Dream Marg is made with Lunazul Blanco Tequila, Monin White Peach, Monin Grenadine, orange juice and house-made sour.
Also, check out the restaurant’s daily happy hour specials for what’s available on Wednesdays.
Cracker Barrel
Enjoy a barrel of savings on Tax Day!
Through May 3, 2026, Cracker Barrel is offering a Meals for Two menu — starting at just $19.99. The meal deal includes your choice of a shareable starter or dessert and two full-sized entrées from a select menu.
Dave & Buster’s
With your taxes done, it’s time to play!
For a limited time, Dave & Buster’s is offering half-price games five days a week — Sunday to Thursday.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
On April 14 and 15, 2026, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is helping customers turn Tax Day into a tasty write-off with $10 off orders of $50 or more online via Dickey’s site or app. Use promo code WRITEOFF at checkout.
KFC
KFC has savings all boxed for hungry bargain hunters!
For a limited time, KFC is offering a new Value Feast line-up with the introduction of three KFC Box Feasts — priced at $7, $9 and $11. Each box includes fries and a medium drink.
Mountain Mike’s
Put away the mountain of paperwork and enjoy a mountain of pizza on Tax Day!
On April 15, 2026, Mountain Mike’s is offering $10 off a minimum purchase of $40 — exclusively for Mountain Rewards members.
Mountain Mike’s has more than 300 locations in 8 states.
Olive Garden
Spend your tax refund wisely at Olive Garden!
Through May 3, 2026, Olive Garden is offering its popular “Buy One, Take One” special. Enjoy a FREE take-home entrée with the purchase of entrée in-restaurant. Both dishes are from a select menu.
Paris Baguette
Reward yourself with a sweet treat for getting your taxes done!
On April 15, 2026, Paris Baguette is offering a FREE pastry with any beverage purchase.
The offer is only available for Paris Baguette Rewards members. Join Paris Baguette Rewards here.
Popeyes
Use your refund for “cheap” chicken at Popeyes!
Through May 3, 2026, Popeyes is offering a $5 Faves Menu with five options, all for just five bucks each.
Choose from Signature Chicken, chicken sandwich, tenders, wraps and sides to create the perfect frugal feast!
QDOBA
Through April 15, 2026, QDOBA is encouraging customers to “file” for Tax Day Guac Relief by taking a quick survey about a time they had to pay extra for guacamole at taxdayguacrelief.com.
After completing the survey, unlock a $5 Reward to use toward the purchase of any full-sized entrée — from April 20 to 26, 2026.
Subway
All aboard on Tax Day!
Through April 28, 2026, Subway is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE Footlong Sub for online orders — exclusively for Sub Club members. Get the promo code here.
Village Inn
Every week, Village Inn offers a delicious daily deal with big savings from Monday to Thursday.
On Wednesdays, including on Tax Day, enjoy a FREE slice of pie with the purchase of an entrée and beverage at the popular diner.
Hungry for more food deals?
Everybody is hungry for savings, especially when it comes to dining out. Dining out has become more expensive than ever, no matter if you’re going solo or eating out with the family.
That’s why diners on a budget are always looking for a discount, promo or coupon — before they order. And one of the best (and easiest) ways to enjoy a frugal feast is with a bundled meal deal.
Photo: Cafe Rio
The popular meal deal returns with slight modifications — a $5 increase in price, large drinks are no longer an option and salsa is now available for the “chips & dip”.
From April 6 to Sept. 7, 2026, Cafe Rio is offering a delicious discount with its $25 Double Meal Deal at participating locations.
Based on the regular prices, it’s a savings of nearly 40% (if you choose the most expensive items in each category) — an unbelievable deal in today’s world of high restaurant prices!
The discount only applies when all qualifying items are purchased in a single transaction.
The $25 Double Meal Deal includes the following:
Regular prices may vary by location.
Two (2) Entrées — reg. up to $13.69 each
Two (2) Regular Drinks — reg. $2.99 each
Large Chips & Dip (Choose guacamole, queso or salsa) — reg. up to $6.39
Note: Additional charges apply for any add-ons or extras.
The offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions, including á la carte items, MomTok Meal, DadTok Meal, Taco Tuesday or Wednesday Tostada Special.
The meal deal is only available for My Rio Rewards members via a digital coupon. Join My Rio Rewards here.
Best of all, the coupon can be redeemed once per day.
Find locations nationwide here.
Hungry for more food deals?
Game on, frugal families! Friends and family looking for lots of fun-packed action on a budget should head to Dave & Buster’s — twice a week!
The popular entertainment complex has it all — a sports bar, restaurant and family-friendly arcade. Players enjoy lots high-tech and interactive games — with many based on hit movies and characters.
Photo: Dave & Buster’s
From little ones to young adults, there’s something for everyone in the crew to score big fun — including parents!
The destination also offers many “carnival” arcade games. Players earn tickets for high scores, which can be redeemed for lots of cool prizes.
In total, there are more than 150 games at every location.
Dave & Buster’s is lots of fun, but families know that the fun comes with a price tag. That’s why it’s best to play when they offer 1/2 price games on Wednesday every week.
5 Days a Week: However, for a limited time, Dave & Buster’s is offering the discounted play five days a week — Sunday to Thursday.
The offer is not available at the following locations:
Folsom, California
Roseville, California
St. Louis, Missouri
Buffalo, New York
Rochester, New York
Syracuse, New York
Auburn, Washington
Bellevue, Washington
Lynwood, Washington
Salt Lake City, Utah
It’s the perfect excuse for the family to enjoy a few hours of quality play time without breaking the entertainment budget.
Dining at fast-food restaurants is no longer as inexpensive as it once was for families on a budget.
Fortunately, McDonald’s is serving up more choices and more ways to save with the expansion of its affordable (and popular) McValue Menu.
Hungry bargain hunters can now enjoy two new deals at participating locations — starting April 21, 2026.
Image: McDonald’s
Under $3 Menu
Available every day, the affordable menu allows fans to mix and match their favorites from at least 10 menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner…or even as an afternoon or late night snack!
Throughout the year, McDonald’s will spotlight select Under $3 Menu favorites at an even better price for a limited time nationally. First up, the Sausage McMuffin for $1.50 and McDouble for $2.50. Price may vary by location.
The Under $3 Menu includes the following items:
Sausage McMuffin
Sausage Biscuit
Sausage Burrito
Hash Browns
Medium McCafé Premium Roast Coffee
McChicken
McDouble
4-Piece Chicken McNuggets
Small Fries
Medium Soft Drink
Image: McDonald’s
$4 Breakfast Meal Deal
Enjoy breakfast for just $4, including a sandwich, hash brown and coffee.
The $4 Breakfast Meal Deal includes the following items:
Sausage McMuffin or Sausage Biscuit
One Hash Brown
Small McCafé Premium Roasted Coffee
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