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, 2026. 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.
Ben & Jerry’s
Take a sweet break finishing up your taxes on the day before Tax Day!
On April 14, 2026, Ben & Jerry’s is scooping complimentary ice cream for all with its annual (and very popular) FREE Cone Day — from noon to 8 p.m.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Go wild with lots of appetizers on Tax Day!
From April 7 to June 10, 2026, Buffalo Wild Wings is offering its wildly popular Bottomless Appetizers for just $9.99. Best of all, that price is for up to four diners! Choose from five fan-favorite appetizers — served two at a time.
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.
The Cheesecake Factory
Say cheese! Enjoy a sweet slice of cheesecake on Tax Day.
Through April 30, 2026, download The Cheesecake Factory‘s new rewards app to enjoy a FREE slice of cheesecake or layer cake with any purchase. The reward expires May 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.
Dairy Queen
Enjoy a blizzard of savings on Tax Day!
To celebrate its new Summer Blizzard Treat Menu, Dairy Queen is offering a buy-one-get-one for 99 cents Blizzard Treat — through April 26, 2026.
The sweet savings are only available for DQ Rewards members.
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. That includes on Tax Day, April 15, 2026!
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.
Goldfish Crackers
Go fishin’ on Tax Day!
On April 15, 2026, families can file their “tax return” for two FREE bags of Goldfish crackers. Find out how to claim yours here.
Jimmy John’s
Get your Tax Day savings real fast at Jimmy John’s!
On April 15, 2026, Jimmy John’s is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE Regular Toasted Sandwich for online orders via the shop’s site or app — use promo code 2TOASTED at checkout. The offer is valid for all Toasted Sandwiches, including Favorites.
The offer is exclusively for JJ Rewards members.
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.
Kona Ice
Kona Ice hold its annual Chill Out Day on Tax Day, April 15, 2026. Swing by your local Kona Ice truck and receive a FREE Kona Ice — find participating locations here. Hours vary by location.
Krispy Kreme
Enjoy a sweet price deduction on Tax Day!
On
April 15, 2026,
Krispy Kreme is offering a
FREE Original Glazed Dozen with the purchase of any dozen doughnuts at regular price.
Share the sweet benefits with friends and family.
Marco’s Pizza
Enjoy a big slice of a savings on Tax Day!
On April 15, 2026, Marco’s Pizza is offering a Large Pepperoni Magnifico Pizza for just $12.99 for online orders placed via the restaurant’s site or app — use promo code TAXRELIEF at checkout.
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.
Planet Fitness
Your taxes are done and now you deserve a break!
From April 11 to 18, 2026, Planet Fitness is offering a FREE HydroMassage for a little rest and relaxation from the chaos of tax season. The offer is only available to anyone 18 or older. A valid ID is required.
No Planet Fitness membership required. The complimentary massage is open to all.
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!
Potbelly
Get sandwiched by savings on Tax Day!
On April 15, 2026, Potbelly is offering a FREE Original size sandwich or wrap with the purchase of any Big or Original size sandwich or wrap.
The deal is only available for digital orders placed via the shop’s site or app — use promo code BOGO at checkout.
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.
Shake Shack
Shake up Tax Day!
From April 9 to 22, 2026, Shake Shack is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE K-Shack menu item. Choose any two items from the restaurant’s new limited-time Korean Style line-up. Get the required promo code here.
Shipley Do-Nuts
Sweeten up Tax Day with donuts!
From April 10 to 15, 2026, Shipley Do-Nuts is offering a half dozen glazed donuts for just $4.15 — in-shop only. Limit one per person.
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.
BONUS: On April 15, 2026, 1,040 randomly selected Sub Club members who use this promo code will also receive a FREE Footlong Sub coupon deposited directly into their account as a “refund” from Subway.
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.
Wendy’s
Enjoy a little nugget of savings on Tax Day!
On April 15, 2026, Wendy’s is offering FREE chicken nuggets (6-ct.) with a minimum purchase of $5 via the restaurant’s app — exclusively for Wendy’s Rewards members.
Ziggi’s Coffee
Ziggi’s Coffee is giving customers a Tax Day “return”!
On April 15, 2026, Ziggi’s is giving customers a $2 Bounce Back coupon with any in-shop purchase, while supplies last. The coupon is valid from April 16 to 22, 2026. Limit one coupon per person.
Ziggi’s also recently introduced a new line-up of matcha beverages, including the Mango Matcha Lemonade, Strawberry Matcha and Cherry Almond Matcha.
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