Author: Kelly Tyko / Source: USA TODAY
The April 1 tradition of pranks has been observed for centuries across a variety of cultures but the true origins of April Fools’ Day is unknown. 10Best Editors, USA TODAY 10Best
Forget about April showers bringing flowers.
April brings big freebie and deal days starting with April Fools’ Day Monday and a rare Cheesecake Factory special.
The first week of the month also brings National Burrito Day Thursday and National Beer Day Sunday.
But one of the month’s big days for deals and freebies is Tax Day April 15 when some businesses will mark the tax return deadline with some tax relief.
Here are the deals, big days and ongoing specials, available at participating locations. To be on the safe side, always check with your closest location before heading out. Also, some will require you to have a restaurant’s app or be signed up for emails.
Bookmark this page because it’ll be updated frequently with more specials.
Businesses with 20 or more locations can submit meal deals here.
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April 1: Cheesecake Factory freebie
To get this deal, you’ll have to be fast.
The Cheesecake Factory is teaming up with DoorDash to give away $250,000 worth of free food on Monday, April 1. Although the timing of the offer might seem like a joke, the first 10,000 DoorDash customers who claim a reward at www.thecheesecakefactory.com/promo will receive $25 to use on a Cheesecake Factory delivery order any day that week.
The giveaway starts at 4 p.m. ET and if a December free cheesecake giveaway is any indication quantities will go fast.
“On a day where most people play pranks and make jokes, we are so pleased to offer 10,000 of our guests something that is real and meaningful,” said David Overton, founder and CEO of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, in a statement. “We hope all of our guests will enjoy delivery from DoorDash throughout the week without a delivery fee.”
The DoorDash free delivery offer is available through Sunday, April 7, which also is the last day to redeem the free $25 reward. Find a list of delivery areas and additional information at www.thecheesecakefactory.com/delivery.
April 1: More April Fools’ Day deals
Bruegger’s Bagels: Inner Circle rewards program members or anyone who joins the program by Monday, can get a dozen bagels for $6.99.
Dunkin’: Every Monday in April, DD Perks members can get one order of free hash browns. To get the freebie, purchase any medium or large beverage through mobile ordering and add an order of hash browns to the back before checking out. Sign up for DD Perks by downloading the Dunkin’ app on the App Store or get it on Google Play. Also starting on April 1, Peeps Donuts and marshmallow-flavored coffee is available.
Ike’s Sandwiches: Get buy-one-get-one free sandwiches when you show a Facebook post Monday. Free sandwich may not be greater than $13.31 and there’s a limit of one free sandwich per person on in-store orders.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza: On Monday, get $5 off any two medium pizzas using coupon code 706233.
Olive Garden: On April Fools’ Day, Olive Garden launches four new “Giant Italian Classics” including a Giant Chicken Parmigiana at nearly a foot-long and the Giant Meatball, which weighs about 12 ounces. Giant Italian Classics are served with unlimited breadsticks, homemade soup or salad with prices starting at $12.99.
Outback Steakhouse: Get a free Bloomin’ Onion with any purchase at Monday for Bloomin’ Monday.
New candy: New hazelnut spread M&M’s are coming in April along with new Reese’s cups
April 1-3: Taco Bell freebie
Through April 3 at participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide, get a free small Pepsi Zero Sugar and Mountain Dew Baja Blast Zero Sugar with any mobile or online pick-up purchase. Sign up for offers at www.tacobell.com/register.
April 4: National Burrito Day
The made-up food holiday is held on the first Thursday of April each year. Here are a few deals to get you ready and here are last year’s deals.
California Tortilla: Burrito Elito members who purchase a burrito or burrito bowl on Thursday and use their Burrito Elito card will get an email the next day for a free burrito or bowl valid through April 12. Sign up for the rewards program at www.californiatortilla.com/burrito-elito.
Chipotle: Get free delivery on all orders $10 and up Thursday on all orders placed through the Chipotle app or website, or through DoorDash.
Dos Toros: Customers who follow @DosToros on Instagram and show the cashier they’re following the account will receive free guacamole on burritos Thursday.
Moe’s Southwest Grill: Locations nationwide have $5 burritos Thursday.
QDOBA Mexican Eats: To celebrate National Burrito Day, QDOBA is offering rewards members triple points Thursday. Sign up for the free program at www.qdoba.com.
Rubio’s Coastal Grill: Get any burrito for $5 with the purchase of a drink Thursday and a coupon posted on www.rubios.com. Choose from seafood, chicken or steak. Valid during normal business hours at all locations except for select Las Vegas casino and outlet mall franchises, the chain announced in a Facebook post.
Taco John’s: Get two for $4 beef burritos and $1 bean burritos at participating locations with the Taco John’s app on National Burrito Day. Download the app at www.tacojohns.com/app.
Tijuana Flats: Every Thursday is “Throwback Thursdaze” at participating locations. Get select burritos, chips and a drink for $5.99. For $1 more, get a steak burritos. This offer is not valid on specialty burritos.
Willy’s Mexican Grill: Build Your Own Burrito or bowls are $4.04 Thursday at all locations.
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