Teacher Appreciation Week 2019 featured a variety of freebies and discounts from restaurants and retailers, with Zaxby's participating through a Buy One, Get One (BOGO) offer. The deals were available during the week of May 6 through May 10, 2019, requiring teachers and school staff to present valid identification at participating locations. Zaxby's specifically offered a BOGO Zax Snax meal on May 7, 2019, for teachers, faculty, or staff with ID. Other national chains such as Chipotle, Potbelly, and Chick-fil-A also provided promotions during this period, ranging from BOGO entrees to free beverages. These offers typically required in-person redemption and were subject to location participation.
Zaxby's promotion for Teacher Appreciation Week 2019 was confirmed by multiple sources as a BOGO Zax Snax meal available on May 7, 2019. The offer required presentation of a teacher ID at participating locations. While a 2023 press release from Zaxby's detailed a similar BOGO Boneless Wings Meal redeemable through the Zaxby's app, the 2019 offer did not specify app redemption in the available documentation. The 2019 promotion focused on the Zax Snax meal, which includes chicken fingers, Texas toast, crinkle fries, and a dipping sauce. Participation was limited to select locations, and teachers were advised to verify with their local Zaxby's before visiting.
Additional restaurant freebies for Teacher Appreciation Week 2019 included:
- Chipotle: On May 7, 2019, from 3 p.m. to close, teachers, faculty, or staff could buy one entrée and get one free burrito, bowl, salad, or order of tacos by showing an ID or other documentation.
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop: From May 6 to May 12, 2019, teachers received BOGO free sandwiches with ID.
- Pei Wei: 33% off regular entrees for teachers with ID from May 6 to May 10, 2019, valid on in-restaurant purchases only.
- Chick-fil-A: In the Greater Triangle Area, teachers received a free Chick-n-Minis (4 count) from open to 10:30 a.m. or a free chicken sandwich from 10:30 a.m. to close on May 7, 2019, one entrée per educator.
- Bruegger’s Bagels: Free medium coffee with any purchase and valid ID from May 6 to May 10, 2019, plus $10 off group orders of $75 or more with promo code TENOFF75.
- Barnes & Noble Café: Free tall hot or iced coffee or tea for teachers with valid ID on May 7, 2019.
Other retailers and service providers offered discounts during the week. Staples provided 20% off in-store purchases and a free 12-pack of TRU RED pens for teachers with ID in 2019. FedEx Office offered 15% off most products and services at participating locations. Barnes & Noble’s Educator Program allowed sign-ups for 20% off the list price of most hardcover and paperback books, toys, games, music, movies, and more.
Digital freebies for educators were also available in 2019. Canva for Education provided free access to classroom-ready design tools. Headspace offered a free annual subscription for teachers who registered with their school email. Loom for Education gave teachers a free video recording platform. Microsoft Office 365 Education was free with a school email address.
Eligibility for these offers generally required proof of employment as a teacher, faculty member, or staff, such as a school ID. Some promotions, like those from Sonic, required enrollment in the SONIC Teachers’ Circle, a free rewards program accessible via the SONIC app. Other offers, like those from Zaxby’s in 2023, required redemption through the brand’s app or rewards program. Participation varied by location, and many offers were while supplies lasted.
For year-round savings, teachers could join programs such as the Barnes & Noble Educator Program, Staples Teacher Rewards program, and Reebok’s 40% discount for educators through ID.me. DonorsChoose also provided opportunities for classroom funding, with occasional matching donation promotions during Teacher Appreciation Week.
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Conclusion
Teacher Appreciation Week 2019 offered teachers access to numerous freebies and discounts, including Zaxby's BOGO Zax Snax meal on May 7. National chains like Chipotle, Potbelly, and Chick-fil-A provided similar promotions, while retailers such as Staples and Barnes & Noble delivered educational discounts. Digital tools like Canva and Headspace extended free services to educators. All offers required valid teacher identification and were subject to location participation and availability. Teachers were encouraged to verify details with individual providers before redeeming offers.
Sources
- Coupons4Utah: Teacher Appreciation Freebies & Discounts
- Edmentum: Educator Deals to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
- The Educator's Room: Teacher Appreciation Week Deals
- USA Today: Teacher Appreciation Restaurant Deals & Freebies
- WRAL: Teacher Appreciation Week 2019 Freebies & Offers
- Traveling Teacher Girl: Teacher Appreciation Week Deals and Freebies
- PR Newswire: Zaxby's BOGO Boneless Wings Meal for Teachers and Nurses