The Best Food Freebies and Deals this Week!

Birthday giveaways, burger freebies, and major app perks are all on the table this week. Whether you’re trying to score lunch for less or grab a treat on the go, these are the top 10 food deals you’ll want to check out.

1. 🥇 Shake Shack – Free Bacon Cheeseburger (May 12th–18th)

Celebrate National Hamburger Month with a free Bacon Cheeseburger when you spend $10. Use code BURGERMONTH in the app, online, or at a kiosk. Shake Shack is offering a new burger free each week in May, and this one runs through Saturday.

2. 🥈 Jack in the Box – Daily Freebies All Week (May 13th–19th)

It’s Jack’s birthday, and there’s a new freebie every day when you spend $5+ in the app:

• Monday: Jr. Jumbo Jack

• Tuesday: 2 Tacos

• Wednesday: Jr. Chicken Sandwich

• Thursday: Jumbo Egg Roll

• Friday (Jack Box's Birthday!): Free Fries (no minimum!)

• Saturday: Onion Rings

• Sunday: 4pc Chicken Nuggets

This week-long celebration is one of Jack’s biggest giveaways of the year.

3. 🥉 Starbucks – 50% Off Any Handcrafted Drink (Friday, May 17th)

Rewards members get half off any handcrafted drink from 12–6 PM local time this Friday. No code needed—just activate the offer in the app. This Friday treat is part of Starbucks' new Summer App-y Days series.

4. ☕ Dunkin’ – Free Medium Drink for 14 Days (New Users)

Sign up using code REWARDS4U in the Dunkin’ app and get a free medium drink every day for two weeks with any purchase. Dunkin' is trying to get new users hooked on Rewards perks—and this deal is hard to beat.

5. 🥪 Grubhub+ – Member-Only Meal Deals (May 12th–18th)

Grubhub+ members (free with Amazon Prime) get:

• Free Chicken Sandwich from Popeyes

• BOGO Subs at Firehouse

• 50% Off Chili’s Burgers

• Free Crazy Combo from Little Caesars

These rotating perks are part of Grubhub’s seasonal “Spring Sandwich Savings” promo.

6. 🍩 Krispy Kreme – Free Pac-Dots with Dozen (Thru May 14th)

Buy any dozen doughnuts and get a free 10-ct Original Glazed Dots with code DOTS. This limited-time offer celebrates PAC-MAN's 45th anniversary, with the Dots resembling mini versions of the arcade classic.

7. 🥪 Panera – $5 Off $10+ for New MyPanera Users

Sign up for MyPanera and get $5 off your next $10+ order. Panera is aiming to bring more users into its loyalty program—and this welcome bonus helps seal the deal.

8. 🍔 Whataburger – Free Mushroom Swiss Burger (Ends May 13th)

Get a free Mushroom Swiss Burger with purchase of medium fries and a drink. Rewards members only. This deal is a seasonal special that wraps up Monday.

9. 🧇 IHOP – Free Kids Meal with Adult Entrée (4–10PM Daily)

From 4–10 PM daily, get a free Kids Meal with any adult entrée when dining in. Or use code IHOP20 for 20% off your first online order. It’s part of IHOP’s family-friendly value push this spring.

10. 🥐 Hardee’s – Free Biscuit with Any Purchase (Thru June 18th)

Get a free Blueberry or Sausage Biscuit with any $1+ in-app purchase when you’re signed into your Hardee’s Rewards account. It’s a simple reward to drive morning app usage.

✅ What to Prioritize This Week:

• Shake Shack’s free burger – Only available through Saturday, May 18th.

• Jack in the Box birthday freebies – Daily variety and no-minimum free fries on Friday.

• Krispy Kreme’s Pac-Dots promo – Ends Wednesday, May 14th.

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