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Here’s where you can score freebies, deals for Teacher Appreciation Week in Fort Worth

Whataburger is giving away free breakfast items from May 5 to May 9 for teacher appreciation week.
Whataburger is giving away free breakfast items from May 5 to May 9 for teacher appreciation week. Courtesy photo by Whataburger

Teacher Appreciation Week is this Monday, May 5, until Friday, May 9. The weekis dedicated to honoring all teachers, with National Teacher Appreciation Day on May 6.

Various local businesses offer freebies and discounts to celebrate. Here’s what deals are available in Fort Worth.


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Teacher appreciation week deals

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

  • Teachers can participate in the Awesome Achievement Program and get up to 90 certificates per school year to honor “Awesome Achiever” students. Sign up online.

Chick-fil-A

  • Every Chick-fil-A location celebrates differently, so check your local store.

  • Chick-fil-A in the Stockyards is celebrating May 6 by giving teachers a free Chicken Biscuit or Chicken Sandwich with their school IDs.

Chipotle

  • From May 5 until May 13, teachers can enter for a chance to be one of 100,000 to win a free regular menu entree.

  • To sign up, go online and enter your name and email.

  • From there, Chipotle will send you an email if you are chosen with a link to verify your teacher ID.

  • After verification, Chipotle will send an e-gift card for your entree.

Doodleface

  • From May 5 to May 9, teachers can get 20 percent off smudge-free crayon boards online and on Amazon. Use the code 20LOVETEACH at checkout.

Grimaldi’s

  • From May 5 to May 9, teachers can get 15 percent off by showing their valid school ID. Must be an in-person purchase.

McAlister’s Deli

  • From May 5 to May 12 teachers get a free big tea in-store with their badge or ID. Offer valid in-store only.

  • Teachers can also enter to win a catered lunch for up to 30 people by just completing the online entry form.

Original ChopShop

  • From May 5 to May 9, teachers get 10 percent off dine-in and carryout orders by showing a valid teachers’ ID.

Salata

  • From May 5 to May 9, teachers can get 20 percent off their orders with their ID.

  • Must be an in-person purchase.

Stitch Fix

  • From May 5 to May 9, teachers can get 25 percent off their first order.

  • Visit the Stitch Fix site to sign up and get your teacher ID verified.

  • After verification, the 25 percent off is valid for 90 days.

Smoothie King

  • From May 6 to May 9, teachers can show their IDs for 20 percent off their order. Must be an in-person purchase.

Sonic

  • From May 5 to May 9, members of the Sonic Teacher Rewards Circle can get a few things:

  • A free Sonic Snack or side with purchase.
  • Buy one Sonic Blast, get one free.
  • $1.99 Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger.

To join the rewards program, you must download the Sonic app and become a member.

Staples

  • From May 4 to May 10, teachers can get 20 percent off of their purchase with their teacher ID.

  • Staples is also giving away a free 12-pack of Tru Red Stick Pens. Find the coupon for that in the Staples app.

Whataburger

  • From May 5 to May 9, teachers can get a free taquito with cheese or a Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.

  • Must be an in-person purchase with a valid teachers’ ID.

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Ella Gonzales
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Ella Gonzales is a service journalism reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She is part of a team of local journalists who answer reader questions and write about life in North Texas. Ella mainly writes about local restaurants and where to find good deals around town.
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