Top Fast-Food Deals for Back-to-School Season: Save Big on Meals and Snacks

As the back-to-school season approaches, fast-food chains are rolling out special deals to help families save time and money. From discounted meals to exclusive rewards, these offers make it easier to enjoy a quick, satisfying bite during busy school days.

Discover the Best Back-to-School Fast Food Deals: Affordable Meals and Snacks for Busy Families

Returning to school doesn’t have to be stressful with these budget-friendly deals from popular fast-food spots.

As the back-to-school season approaches, numerous fast-food chains and restaurants offer special deals to help families save time and money. These value meal offers make grabbing a quick, satisfying bite easier during the busy school days ahead.

With new deals continually emerging, here’s a roundup of some of the best and most affordable fast food offers. Here’s part two of the Back-to-School fast food deals by Fast Food Club.

Auntie Anne’s:

Through September 2, customers who purchase $30 in gift cards will receive a FREE $5 reward from Auntie Anne’s or Cinnabon, totaling $10. Note that these rewards are redeemable on future visits, and membership is required for online redemption. Rewards are valid until October 27, 2024. Visit www.auntieannes.com for complete terms and conditions.

Bar Louie:

Educators can enjoy a 10% discount on food purchases until September 30, 2024. This offer is valid for in-restaurant orders upon presenting a valid school ID.

Burger King:

Burger King Royal Perks Members can receive one free King Jr. Meal with a purchase of $10 or more. This offer is valid through August 25, 2024, exclusively for loyalty rewards members. The meal, designed for kids, includes a choice of a hamburger, cheeseburger, or chicken nuggets, a side (fries, onion rings, or applesauce), a drink, and a toy from the current rotation.

Cinnabon:

Like Auntie Anne’s, customers who purchase $30 in gift cards through September 2 will receive a FREE $5 reward from Cinnabon or Auntie Anne’s, bringing the total rewards to $10. These rewards are redeemable on future visits, with online redemption requiring membership. Rewards must be redeemed by October 27, 2024.

Checkers & Rallies:

The popular drive-thru chain is offering new menu items and deals at participating locations nationwide through September 15, 2024. Budget-friendly options include:

• Fry-Seasoned Chicken Tender Wrap (starts at $1.99)

• Bacon Ranch Cheeseburger (starts at $1.99)

• Chicken Bites Family Meal (Online Special, starts at $12.99)

• Upgrade any combo meal to include a Classic Milkshake for just $1.00 more.

Fazoli’s:

Fazoli’s offers a special back-to-school deal featuring their classic pasta dishes for only $4. Customers can choose from Fazoli’s Regular Spaghetti with Marinara or Meat Sauce and Fettuccine Alfredo for just $4, plus they’ll receive free freshly baked breadsticks. This offer is available for dine-in, drive-thru, and online orders using the code BACK4SCHOOL, valid until September 9, 2024, at participating locations.

Panda Express:

From August 22 through September 8, 2024, customers who purchase an online order of $30 or more in gift cards will receive an $8 bonus card. This promotion is available nationwide, exclusively online.

Potbelly:

Potbelly celebrates the back-to-school season with a Buy One, Get One (BOGO) sandwich deal. On August 27, customers can get a free Original-sized sandwich by purchasing an Original or Big Sandwich. To redeem this offer, use the promo code ‘BOGO’ when ordering through Potbelly.com or the Potbelly app.

Schlotzsky’s:

Customers can enjoy a $5 pizza after 5:00 PM 5:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays through October 6, 2024. This offer is valid for in-store purchases at participating Schlotzsky locations.

Smashburger:

From August 20 – 21, 2024, customers who purchase an online order of $25 or more in gift cards will receive a coupon for a $5 Single Classic Smash Burger. This offer is available nationwide and exclusively online.

Smoothie King:

From Monday to Thursday through August 29, children can enjoy a free 12-ounce smoothie by purchasing any 20-ounce or more giant smoothie at participating Smoothie King locations. This deal is valid between 2:00 PM and t2:00 PM and 6:00 store orders and rewards members via the Smoothie King mobile app.

Wendy’s:

Wendy’s is offering a free Kids’ Meal with the purchase of a premium combo. This app-exclusive digital offer is available for a limited time at participating Wendy’s locations across the USA. To redeem, register, and use the offer in the Wendy’s app.

Whataburger:

Every Tuesday in August, Whataburger offers a deal where kids eat free with any purchase that includes a Kids’ meal. This offer is valid every Tuesday throughout the month.

Yogurtland:

Yogurtland adds sweetness to the back-to-school season with various catering options and exciting rewards for families and educators. Yogurtland also offers back-to-school-themed e-gift cards, perfect for celebrations like Teacher Appreciation Day.