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Teachers are known for their hard and tireless work. As such, Teacher Appreciation Week celebrates their devotion to their profession and their students.
Different restaurants and stores recognize teachers for their work during Teacher Appreciation Week with discounts and even freebies.
Below is a list of places that celebrate teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week which lasts from May 2 to May 6.
Applebee’s
At participating Applebee's locations, teachers and other school staff can receive discounts on their meals with proof of their profession during previous Teacher Appreciation Week. This year, the chain is offering 20% off at participating locations. The deal runs May 2 to 6.
Barnes & Noble
Barnes and Noble is offering 20% off the publisher’s list price all year long on all purchases for classroom use. Educators can also enjoy discounts of up to 25% off the publisher’s list price during Educator Appreciation Days. Teachers can sign up for free in store to be included in the special.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings is offering teachers and school staff a 20% discount when they show their school ID, according to FOX Business. The discount is available for dine-in or in-store pay and pickup only.
Cole Haan
Cole Haan is offering both teachers and students 20% off purchases made online. Customers must verify their teacher/student status with a valid school email address.
Freddy's
At Freddy's, teachers can get a free mini sundae from May 2 through May 6. All teachers have to do is present a valid I.D.
Great American Cookies
Great American Cookies is treating teachers and nurses to a free Original Chocolate Chip Cookie through Friday with any purchase and a valid ID as part of the Heroes Week initiative.
Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies is giving teachers a free six-pack of cookies with a $5 in-store purchase through 3 a.m. Saturday, May 7. To get this in-store deal, teachers need to show a valid work ID and mention the deal. There's a limit of one per customer and availability varies by location.
Marble Slab Creamery
At Marble Slab Creamery, teachers and nurses are being treated with a buy-one-get-one-free small ice cream through Friday for its Heroes Week initiative. A valid ID is needed to receive the deal.
Michaels
Michaels arts and crafts stores are offering a 15% teacher discount at both in-store locations and online. Teachers can verify their profession with an educator ID online through the Michaels Rewards program.
Nekter Juice Bar
On Tuesday, Nekter Juice Bar will offer 16-ounce superfood smoothies for $3 to all teachers with valid ID at participating locations. Teachers must show valid ID.
Potbelly
Teachers can get a free cookie or a free regular-sized fountain drink when they buy an entrée at participating Potbelly locations, as long as they show their school ID.
Sonic
Sonic Drive-In is celebrating teachers by offering a free cheeseburger with any purchase, as long as they are enrolled in the SONIC Teachers’ Circle — a free rewards program for educators on the SONIC App.
Staples
Staples customers can give their local teachers or schools 20% back in classroom rewards or in-store purchases when they download the Staples Connect app. Staples is also giving teachers free gift boxes of supplies, which include Sharpie highlighters, glue sticks, stickers, coupons and more, while supplies last.
Texas de Brazil
At Texas de Brazil, teachers are eligible for the Heroes Discount. Teachers just need to show their I.D. and they will receive 20% off their entire table. Military personal, firefighters, nurses and law enforcement are also eligible.
Whataburger
From May 2 through May 6, Whataburger will offer teachers free breakfast items and a 24% discount on retail items in the company store with the special code WHATATEACHER22.