On Tax Day, several eateries are offering special deals to customers. As Americans approach the IRS deadline for filing federal income tax returns, which falls on Tuesday and requires extension requests to be filed or postmarked by April 15, notable chains are providing a variety of food deals.
Participating Great American Cookies locations are offering a promotion where customers receive a free chocolate chip cookie cake slice with the purchase of one. Customers simply need to mention the offer at checkout, according to the chain’s social media.
Meanwhile, Paris Baguette is providing a complimentary pastry to members of its rewards program with the purchase of a beverage on Tax Day. The pastry must be of equal or lesser value.
Krispy Kreme is advertising its own “sweet tax break” offer, allowing customers purchasing a dozen original glazed doughnuts in-store to receive a second dozen for the sales tax amount applicable in their state. For online orders, the promo code “TAXBREAK” can be used to get an additional dozen for free.
For those seeking savory options, Checkers and Rally’s are presenting a $3 deal for two sandwiches, including their crispy fish and spicy chicken sandwiches. At Fazoli’s, the code “TAX25” can be used to activate a buy-one-get-one offer on baked spaghetti.
Potbelly Sandwich Works announced that on April 15, customers can use the promo code BOGO to get a free Original sandwich with the purchase of one Big or Original sandwich. Potbelly has over 440 locations across the U.S.
Last week, Shake Shack introduced a promotion where customers spending at least $10.40 receive a complimentary single-patty Black Truffle Burger, Black Truffle ‘Shroom sandwich, or Black Truffle Parmesan Fries using the code “TRUFFLETAX.” This offer runs from April 10 to April 27 and is valid for qualifying orders through relevant platforms like kiosks, the Shake Shack Mobile App, or their website.
Additionally, Round Table Pizza offers a promo code, “RPT220,” allowing customers to save $7 on a large or extra-large pizza purchase until April 17 at participating locations. California Pizza Kitchen provides a CPK Rewards deal, offering $10 off a $40 purchase for dining-in or takeout, valid from Monday to April 17, with some exclusions.
These offers coincide with the Tax Day period. As of April 4, the IRS has received over 101.4 million tax returns for the 2025 tax filing season and processed more than 100.3 million of them. The IRS reports that over 67.7 million tax refunds have been issued, with an average refund of $3,116.
