It's a hell of a month for celebrations. Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day, Spring Break, March Madness, uh, National Meatball Day. These are all things happening in March, and they're all things that should be celebrated with a formidable spread of comestibles.
You can do just that for those celebratory occasions and less well-trod ones like National Ranch Dressing Day, National Potato Chip Day, and National Crunchy Taco Day. Those are all days in March, too. You might not have them on your calendar, but you don't need to. This post will make sure you don't miss a single food deal, it doesn't matter if you're looking for food from McDonald's, Wendy's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Applebee's or any other chain. You'll find it here.
Check back often (this list is updated regularly -- almost daily!) to see the expected and the unexpected meals you should be getting after every day this month.
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Ongoing Food & Drink Deals
Wendy's
The deal: Pop into the Wendy's mobile app to get a free Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit and get your first taste of the new Wendy's breakfast menu.
When: Through April 6
Arby's
The deal: Sign up for the chain's email list and you'll get a coupon that earns you a free signature sandwich (Arby's Reuben, Loaded Italian, Smokehouse Brisket, or any of its Gyros) with the purchase of a drink. The coupon is only valid for a week, though.
When: Ongoing
Olive Garden
The deal: Olive Garden has made its $5 Take Home promotion a permanent offer. When you order an entrée in-restaurant, you can get up to five $5 Take Home orders to go along with your order. Olive Garden, however, will not clean out your office microwave when you reheat it for lunch the next day. That's on you.
When: Ongoing
Jimmy John's
The deal: The sandwich shop announced its Freaky Fast Rewards program is going national on December 9. To celebrate, join up, then after your first order through the app you'll be rewarded with a free eight-inch sandwich.
When: Ongoing
Village Inn
The deal: Make an entrée purchase when dining in, and you're getting a free slice of pie every Wednesday at Village Inn. Also, kids eat free every Monday and Tuesday with the purchase of an adult entrée.
When: Select days of the week
Olive Garden
The deal: The pasta chain has brought back its Never Ending Pasta Bowl promotion for a limited time. The bottomless bowl of starch starts at $10.99.
When: Ongoing
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill
The deal: Naf Naf is offering first responders and active or retired military personnel a 15% discount on their order. You have to flash a valid ID and order in-store. (No catering orders.)
When: Ongoing
B.GOOD
The deal: Kids eat free on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
When: Ongoing
Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern
The deal: Kids can grab a book tracker to participate in the restaurant's Bucketeer Bookworms program. After every five books they read, they'll get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.
When: Ongoing
Halo Burger
The deal: Nab a free QP Burger after your first loyalty visit to the burger chain.
When: Ongoing
Applebee's
The deal: The all-you-can-eat deal is back and it now includes boneless buffalo wings.
When: For a limited time
Pizza Hut
The deal: For a limited time, you can get a Meat Lover's Pizza for just $10. That's 30% off the usual price.
When: Ongoing
Friday, March 6
Carrabba's Italian Grill
The deal: It's National Meatball Day. You know what that means. Balls of meatball deals. Carrabba's is offering its classic Spaghetti and Meatballs for $11.99.
When: March 6-9
Taco Cabana
The deal: The Mexican food hub just started a delivery partnership with UberEats. To celebrate, it's offering free delivery all weekend.
When: March 6-8
Dairy Queen
The deal: Buy one Blizzard, get the second one for just 80 cents.
When: Through March 15
Elevation Burger
The deal: Get a free Oreo Shake for National Oreo Cookie Day with the purchase of any shake. You just have to mention the offer to get the deal.
When: March 6
Broken Shaker NYC
The deal: It's only available in New York, but Tres Agaves Tequila is celebrating the National Day of Unplugging by offering free tequila cocktails and a party. You have to register in advance (it's free) to get in, though.
When: March 6
The Cheesecake Factory
The deal: Place an order for at least $15 worth of food through DoorDash, and you're getting a free slice of cheesecake and $0 delivery fees with the code "LUNCHSLICE." This deal is available for a long time, but only on weekdays.
When: Weekdays through March 25
Subway
The deal: Use the Subway app or order online and you can get BOGO footlong subs.
When: For a limited time
Applebee's
The deal: The chain is trotting out a DOLLAR L.I.T. as March's drink of the month. It's a one-dollar take on a Long Island Ice Tea.
When: Through March 31
Chili's
The deal: Every month Chili's does a $5 margarita of the month. For March, it's getting an Irish twist with a Lucky Jameson. It includes, you guessed it, Jameson.
When: Through March 31
Busch Beer
The deal: If you live in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska, North Dakota, Michigan, or New York, you'll get $1 off a beer purchase for every inch of snow that falls. You'll have to submit for a rebate at Busch's microsite, but there are some hefty discounts coming for some of you.
When: Through March 21
El Fenix and Snuffer's
The deal: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée and a coupon. (The coupon for Snuffer's is here. The coupon for El Fenix is here.)
When: Through March 31
Instacart
The deal: Spend $25 on a handful of items that include Red Baron pizza, Freschetta pizza, Pagoda appetizers, and more, and you'll get $5 off your order or free delivery.
When: Through March 29
Instacart
The deal: In honor of National Oreo Day on March 6, you can get $5 off an order or free delivery when you spend $22 on Jell-o No Bake Oreo Dessert Mix. You can also get a buck off Breyers Oreo Ice Cream products when you buy two through March 29, a longer run than the other offer.
When: Through March 15
Instacart
The deal: Schwan's wants you to celebrate Pi Day. Spend $25 on Edwards Frozen Pies to get free delivery or $5 off your order.
When: Through March 29
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
The deal: Get two meat plates for just $24.
When: Through March 22
Yalla Mediterranean
The deal: Kids eat free every Friday. You'll have to mention the deal to the cashier or use the code "KIDS" when ordering online. You'll get one free kids meal per adult entrée.
When: Ongoing on Fridays, 4pm-close
Saturday, March 7
Noodles & Company
The deal: If you're a Noodles Rewards member, you'll get 850 bonus point when you place an order online over the next three days. While points can mean just about anything in the wild west of reward programs, 850 is enough to land you a free shareable like the Korean BBQ Meatballs or Cheesy Garlic Bread.
When: March 7-9
Sunday, March 8
Farmer Boys
The deal: In recognition of International Women's Day, Farmer Boys is offering $1 off its rebranded Bacon Girl burger. It will also donate a dollar from each Bacon Girl sold to Catalyst, "a global nonprofit on a mission to build workplaces that work for women."
When: March 8, 2-5pm
Monday, March 9
Pilot Flying J
The deal: Get $5 off a whole pizza when you order through the Pilot Flying J app.
When: March 9-15
Moe's Southwest Grill
The deal: Grab a burrito, drink, and free chips and salsa for as little as $5.99, because it's a Moe Monday.
When: Every Monday
Dunkin'
The deal: If you reside in the great state of California, you can get a $2 medium latte every Monday through April 6.
When: Mondays through April 6
Tuesday, March 10
Smoothie King
The deal: To celebrate its new Metabolism Boost smoothies, Smoothie King is offering a free 20-ounce Metabolism Boost smoothie if you come into a shop wearing swim floaties. Because, you know, summer is coming.
When: March 10
Buffalo Wild Wings
The deal: Every Tuesday, it's BOGO traditional wings for the creatively-named Wings Tuesday, which B-Dubs recently resurrected from the dead.
When: Ongoing, every Tuesday
Wednesday, March 11
Carvel
The deal: Grab an ice cream sundae and Carvel will throw in another one for free.
When: Ongoing, every Wednesday
Carrabba's Italian Grill
The deal: Get $10 off any bottle of wine. You can also get any pizza for $9.99.
When: Ongoing, every Wednesday
Thursday, March 12
Buffalo Wild Wings
The deal: You can get BOGO boneless wings on any size B-Dubs order every Thursday. The deal is available for dine-in at all sports bar locations and is available for takeout at select locations.
When: Ongoing, every Thursday
Friday, March 13
Chili's
The deal: To celebrate the chain's anniversary, everyone can get a Presidente Margarita for $3.13.
When: March 13
Yalla Mediterranean
The deal: Kids eat free every Friday. You'll have to mention the deal to the cashier or use the code "KIDS" when ordering online. You'll get one free kids meal per adult entrée.
When: Ongoing on Fridays, 4pm-close
Saturday, March 14 - Pi Day
7-Eleven
The deal: Order in-store or through 7NOW to get a whole pizza for $3.14. Plus, your first three deliveries after downloading the app are going to be free. Additionally, you can scan your 7Rewards app in-store to get a slice of pizza for 50 cents. You can only grab one slice per person.
When: March 14
MOD Pizza
The deal: The code "MODPIDAY" will get you a free 11-inch pizza with the purchase of at least $3.14 as long as you order through DoorDash. Only the first 5,000 orders will get a freebie, though.
When: March 14
Hungry Howie's
The deal: Get a medium one-topping pizza for $3.14 with any bread purchase at menu price. Participating locations will have the deal available for carryout with the code "19PI."
When: March 14
Fresh Brothers
The deal: Get a personal pizza for $3.14 on Pi Day. You get to choose between pepperoni, cheese, vegan cheese, and the new vegan pepperoni options. Just drop in the code "PIDAY" at checkout.
When: March 14
Patxi's Pizza
The deal: Get a 10-inch specialty thin-crust pizza for $3.14 with the purchase of any 14-inch deep-dish or specialty pizza.
When: March 14
Marie Callender's
The deal: This is a solid deal for pie lovers. Get a "freshly-baked, homemade pie" for free with the purchase of any entrée.
When: March 14
PizzaRev
The deal: Get any two-topping pizza for $3.14 with the purchase of a drink. No reward is given for knowing the first 20 numbers in pi, though everyone will be very proud of you.
When: March 14
Cicis
The deal: Buy an adult buffet and a large drink, and you'll be rewarded with another unlimited adult buffet for just $3.14. You'll just need to flash this coupon.
When: March 14
Schlotzky's
The deal: For National Chip Day, which just happens to fall on the same day as National Pi Day, you can get free chips with the purchase of an entrée through the app.
When: March 14
Davanni's
The deal: The code "PiDay20" will get you $3.14 off any large pizza when you order online.
When: March 14
Monday, March 16
Insomnia Cookies
The deal: Take 20% off all cakes when you use the code "COOKIEMADNESS." You're allowed to say the code out loud like a crazed announcer if you want.
When: March 16 through March 23 at 3am
Jamba Juice
The deal: Get a free "Amazing Greens" smoothie with any $15 order through Postmates. It is green, so I guess you're celebrating St. Patrick's Day when you have one.
When: March 16-22
Moe's Southwest Grill
The deal: Grab a burrito, drink, and free chips and salsa for as little as $5.99, because it's a Moe Monday.
When: Every Monday
Dunkin'
The deal: If you reside in the great state of California, you can get a $2 medium latte every Monday through April 6.
When: Mondays through April 6
Instacart
The deal: Drop $22 on select Kraft products to get $5 off your order or free delivery. That includes Oscar Mayer hot dogs and mats, Bagel Bites, Planters products, TGI Friday's snacking foods, and more.
When: March 16-29
Tuesday, March 17 - St. Patrick's Day
McDonald's
The deal: Trim $5 off a $15 order from DoorDash. That'll be perfect as you decide to scratch that Shamrock Shake itch. Just drop in the code "LUCKY."
When: March 17-23
Insomnia Cookies
The deal: Get free delivery today with the code "ALLDAYPARTY."
When: March 17
Fresh Brothers
The deal: Take 20% off a pizza, baked wings, sliders, or salads for delivery when you use the code "FRESH20."
When: March 17
Buffalo Wild Wings
The deal: Every Tuesday, it's BOGO traditional wings for the creatively-named Wings Tuesday, which B-Dubs recently resurrected from the dead.
When: Ongoing, every Tuesday
Wednesday, March 18
Carvel
The deal: Grab an ice cream sundae and Carvel will throw in another one for free.
When: Ongoing, every Wednesday
Carrabba's Italian Grill
The deal: Get $10 off any bottle of wine. You can also get any pizza for $9.99.
When: Ongoing, every Wednesday
Thursday, March 19
Buffalo Wild Wings
The deal: You can get BOGO boneless wings on any size B-Dubs order every Thursday. The deal is available for dine-in at all sports bar locations and is available for takeout at select locations.
When: Ongoing, every Thursday
Friday, March 20
Yalla Mediterranean
The deal: Kids eat free every Friday. You'll have to mention the deal to the cashier or use the code "KIDS" when ordering online. You'll get one free kids meal per adult entrée.
When: Ongoing on Fridays, 4pm-close
Monday, March 23
Moe's Southwest Grill
The deal: Grab a burrito, drink, and free chips and salsa for as little as $5.99, because it's a Moe Monday.
When: Every Monday
Dunkin'
The deal: If you reside in the great state of California, you can get a $2 medium latte every Monday through April 6.
When: Mondays through April 6
Tuesday, March 24
Buffalo Wild Wings
The deal: Every Tuesday, it's BOGO traditional wings for the creatively-named Wings Tuesday, which B-Dubs recently resurrected from the dead.
When: Ongoing, every Tuesday
Wednesday, March 25
Carvel
The deal: Grab an ice cream sundae and Carvel will throw in another one for free.
When: Ongoing, every Wednesday
Carrabba's Italian Grill
The deal: Get $10 off any bottle of wine. You can also get any pizza for $9.99.
When: Ongoing, every Wednesday
Thursday, March 26
Buffalo Wild Wings
The deal: You can get BOGO boneless wings on any size B-Dubs order every Thursday. The deal is available for dine-in at all sports bar locations and is available for takeout at select locations.
When: Ongoing, every Thursday
Friday, March 27
Yalla Mediterranean
The deal: Kids eat free every Friday. You'll have to mention the deal to the cashier or use the code "KIDS" when ordering online. You'll get one free kids meal per adult entrée.
When: Ongoing on Fridays, 4pm-close
Monday, March 30
Moe's Southwest Grill
The deal: Grab a burrito, drink, and free chips and salsa for as little as $5.99, because it's a Moe Monday.
When: Every Monday
Dunkin'
The deal: If you reside in the great state of California, you can get a $2 medium latte every Monday through April 6.
When: Mondays through April 6
Tuesday, March 31
Baskin-Robbins
The deal: Any month that has a 31st unlocks a special deal at Baskin-Robbins. Get a regular or kids-sized scoop for $1.70 or two pre-packed quarters for $8.99.
When: March 31
Buffalo Wild Wings
The deal: Every Tuesday, it's BOGO traditional wings for the creatively-named Wings Tuesday, which B-Dubs recently resurrected from the dead.
When: Ongoing, every Tuesday
Reward Program Freebies
Carl's Jr.
The deal: Sign up for the Carl's Jr. promo club, and you're going to get a free small order of fries and a small beverage with the purchase of a Western Bacon Cheeseburger. You're two-thirds of the way to lunch already.
When: Ongoing
Arby's
The deal: Get your favorite sauces ready. When you sign up for the Arby's email newsletter, you'll get a coupon for a free roast beef sandwich.
When: Ongoing
Baskin-Robbins
The deal: When you download the Baskin-Robbins app for the first time, you get a free regular-sized scoop as an in-app offer.
When: Ongoing
Bruegger's Bagels
The deal: You get how this goes now. Sign up for their Inner Circle club, and new members get a coupon for a free bagel with cream cheese.
When: Ongoing
Einstein Bros. Bagels
The deal: Find a similar deal here. Sign up for the Shmear Society and grab a free bagel.
When: Ongoing
Baja Fresh
The deal: Join the restaurant's Club Baja membership program, and you'll get an offer for a totally free taco, valid for one chicken, carnitas Baja, or Americano taco.
When: Ongoing
Quiznos
The deal: Sign up for the Toasty Points loyalty app and get rewarded with a free 4-inch sub with any purchase.
When: Ongoing
Del Taco
The deal: Sign up for Del Taco's Raving Fan eClub and get two free grilled chicken tacos or Del Tacos for signing up. If you download the Del App, you can also land another pair of free Del Tacos.
When: Ongoing
Wingstop
The deal: Get a free order of fries when you sign up for "The Club."
When: Ongoing
Bojangles
The deal: Sign up for the E-Club, and you'll get a coupon for a half-gallon of Legendary Iced Tea with any purchase. You'll also get a coupon for a free Bo-Berry Biscuit with any purchase on your birthday.
When: Ongoing
MOOYAH
The deal: A free order of personal fries are headed your way if you sign up for MOOYAH Rewards.
When: Ongoing
Cold Stone Creamery
The deal: If you're new to My Cold Stone Club Rewards you'll get a buy-one-get-one-free coupon on Creations.
When: Ongoing
Mimi's Cafe
The deal: Sign up for the e-club and get a free two-pack of croissants or muffins because breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
When: Ongoing
El Pollo Loco
The deal: If you sign up for Loco Rewards you'll bag a free pollo bowl.
When: Ongoing
Red Cow
The deal: Join the Minneapolis-based chain's e-club and you'll get a coupon in your inbox for $10 off your bill next time you dine-in.
When: Ongoing
Rubio's Coastal Grill
The deal: Sign up for the Beach Club and you're getting a free taco to say cheers to your new friendship.
When: Ongoing
Wetzel's Pretzels
The deal: Download the Wetzel's Pretzels app, and you'll be gifted a free pretzel item from the pretzel shop. You'll also get a freebie on your birthday. Happy early birthday!
When: Ongoing
BJ's Brewhouse & Restaurant
The deal: Join the Premier Rewards Plus program, and the chain will hook you up with a free Pizookie. (That's a deep-dish-inspired cookie if it wasn't immediately clear from the weird portmanteau.) Bonus: You'll get another free Pizookie on your birthday.
When: Ongoing
Black Angus Steakhouse
The deal: Join the restaurant's Prime Club, and you'll automatically get a free dessert. (You also get a free steak dinner on your first birthday after joining the club.)
When: Ongoing
Maggie Moo's and Marble Slab Creamery
The deal: Sign up for the rewards program -- the wonderfully named Slab Happy Rewards -- and a free ice cream is headed straight for your mouth.
When: Ongoing
Corner Bakery
The deal: Get a free sweet when you sign up for Corner Bakery's e-club, which is basically just the email newsletter.
When: Ongoing
Papa Murphy's
The deal: Sign up for the take-and-bake chain's email offers, and you'll get a code for 25% off your next online order of $20 or more.
When: Ongoing
Bonefish Grill
The deal: Become a Bonefish Grill Insider (that's their rewards program), and you'll get 50% off your meal on every fourth visit.
When: Ongoing
Missing Food Deals?
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