Mmm…bacon! And there’s no better way to enjoy delicious bacon than on a juicy burger. And fans can race over to Wendy’s to enjoy America’s #1 bacon cheeseburger (based on national marketing research).
Even tastier for hungry bargain hunters, you enjoy the bacon burger for just one penny at the popular fast-food restaurant for one day.
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Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger 1¢ Deal
Wendy’s is celebrating its NASCAR’s Trackhouse Racing partnership by offering fans a Junior Bacon Cheeseburger for just 1 cent with a $5 minimum purchase at participating locations on May 12, 2026.
The JBC is made with a fresh, never-frozen square beef patty, topped with two strips of bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and creamy mayo on a toasted bun.
Limit one per person.
The offer is only available for Wendy’s Rewards via the restaurant’s app. Join Wendy’s Rewards here.
Find out how to always save money at Wendy’s with our insider tips.
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Get your appetite ready for a big deal at Applebee’s. All-you-can-eat means lots of savings for hungry diners.
And famished bargain hunters can get their fill of savings and delicious food, thanks to this special from the popular restaurant.
 Image: Applebee’s For a limited time, Applebee’s is serving up an all-you-can-eat special for just $15.99 at participating locations — dine-in only.
Even better, you don’t need to pick just one item, unless that’s all you want. Mix-and-match all three tasty options for a frugal feast of your very own.
Here’s what’s on the all-you-can-eat plate:
Boneless Wings
Crispy, breaded pieces of tender boneless chicken, tossed in one of six of sauces — from Classic Buffalo to Hot Honey Glaze. Served with Bleu cheese or house-made buttermilk ranch dressing and celery.
Applebee’s Signature Riblets
Expertly cut from the most tender pork for delicious bone-in flavor, the Riblets are slow cooked and dripping in your choice of sauce. Served with signature coleslaw and fries.
Double Crunch Shrimp
Crispy battered Double Crunch Shrimp, fried until golden brown and served with zesty cocktail sauce. Served with cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge next to a side of signature coleslaw and fries.
Ordering More
Refills are not full plates, just smaller portions. However, it is all you can eat, so you’re not being shortchanged. If you’re still hungry, just order more.
No sharing allowed. If everyone in your party wants to feast, each person will be required to order the AYCE special.
No to-go orders allowed.
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The deals are fresh out of the oven at Panera Bread! It pays to be loyal and there’s no better way to save money than being a member of a restaurant loyalty club. It’s an opportunity to earn rewards for your purchases, while also enjoying exclusive deals and offers.
And one of the most popular loyalty programs continues to be Panera Bread’s MyPanera. The program regularly offers members discounts on the eatery’s sandwiches, salads and soups.
 Image: Panera Bread Panera Bread is celebrating its popular MyPanera Days — a week’s worth of exclusive deals for its loyalty program members. Join MyPanera here.
The special week runs from May 11 to 17, 2026 at participating locations.
MyPanera Days includes the following daily deals:
May 11 – $3 off a whole entrée
May 12 – $3 off a whole salad
May 13 – $3 off a You Pick Two
May 14 – $3 off an espresso or smoothie
May 15 – $3 off a whole sandwich
May 16 – $3 off a whole entrée
May 17 – $3 off a You Pick Two
Limit one offer per member, per day. You must apply the reward before ordering.
Panera Bread is also offering a $10 Bonus Card with the purchase of a $50 gift card — through May 31, 2026.
Find more springtime gift card bonuses here.
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Dig in this spring and help protect pollinators and the planet! Flowers are so much more than just beautiful and fragrant.
The simple act of planting pollinator-friendly flower seeds provides the foundation for a healthy food chain and thriving ecosystem.
And National Geographic is helping the cause by giving away FREE flowers seeds to plant in your own garden.
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Sign the Pollinator Pledge and receive a FREE pollinator seed packet from National Geographic.
Depending on the native plants to your region, seeds will be either Black-Eyed Susan or Rocky Mountain Beeplant.
The seed packets are subject to availability and provided on a first-come, first-served basis to individuals who complete the Pollinator Pledge.
The giveaway is available while supplies last.
The seed packet will be shipped within 4 to 6 weeks.
Only U.S. mailing addresses are eligible.
It’s time for graduates to look forward to a “big, shiny” future — just like Chipotle’s foil-wrapped burritos! There are many ways to congratulate graduates, but getting a Chipotle gift card may top their list — given the restaurant’s popularity among students.
To celebrate the milestone, the popular fast-casual Mexican restaurant is offering a special gift card bonus for a limited time.
 Image: Chipotle Chipotle is helping customers celebrate the “young and hungry” grads in their life with new graduation-themed e-gift cards.
From May 14 to 18, 2026, the first 10,000 customers who purchase at least $40 in designated graduation e-gift cards via Chipotle’s online gift card store will receive a digital offer for a buy-one-get-one FREE entrée.
The bonuses are expected to go quickly, so buy your gift card as soon as possible. The BOGO will appear in your cart for valid purchases, while supplies last.
The gift card bonus is only available online — not in-restaurant.
The BOGO offer expires June 30, 2026.
For more springtime gift card bonuses, review our round-up here.
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