Leap Day, occurring on February 29, 2024, presented a unique opportunity for U.S. consumers to access special freebies and discounted offers from various restaurants and retailers. Because this extra day in the calendar happens only once every four years, many brands structured promotional campaigns specifically for this date, offering free food items, discounted products, and exclusive rewards for members. The offers ranged from free guacamole at fast-casual chains to complimentary breakfast items and special treats for individuals born on Leap Day.
The availability of these deals varied significantly by location, participation requirements, and supply. Most offers required customers to sign up for loyalty programs or utilize specific mobile applications to redeem the freebies. For example, several prominent food chains offered free items exclusively to their rewards members who placed orders through digital platforms. Additionally, specific promotions targeted "leaplings"—individuals born on February 29—with lifetime birthday rewards that are particularly valuable on their quadrennial birthdays.
This guide details the specific Leap Day 2024 offers identified in the source material, outlining the participating brands, eligibility requirements, and redemption processes based on the available data.
Chipotle Mexican Grill: Free Guacamole for Rewards Members
Chipotle Mexican Grill participated in the Leap Day festivities by offering complimentary guacamole to its rewards program members. According to the source material, Chipotle Rewards members could redeem free guacamole on digital orders placed on February 29, 2024.
To claim this offer, customers were required to place their orders through the Chipotle app or Chipotle.com. The redemption process involved using a specific promotional code at checkout. Source documentation identified the code as "EXTRA24." This promotion was strictly limited to members of the Chipotle Rewards program. Existing members or those who signed up prior to the promotion date were eligible to utilize the code.
In addition to the Leap Day specific offer, the source material noted that the Chipotle Rewards program generally offers a free guacamole reward upon initial signup and acknowledges members' birthdays, though specific birthday reward details were not fully elaborated in the provided chunks.
Wendy’s: Free Cinnabon Pull-Apart
Wendy’s offered a free food item during breakfast hours on Leap Day. Specifically, the chain provided a free Cinnabon Pull-Apart to customers on February 29, 2024.
The offer was valid during breakfast hours only, which the source material defined as ending at 10:30 a.m. The availability was subject to supply limits, operating on a "while supplies last" basis. There was no purchase necessary to receive the free item. However, there were restrictions on distribution: customers were limited to one free Cinnabon Pull-Apart per vehicle in the drive-thru or per dining room transaction. Furthermore, the offer was explicitly stated as not available on third-party delivery platforms, meaning customers had to order directly through Wendy’s drive-thru or in-store.
Krispy Kreme: Offers for Leap Day Birthdays and General Customers
Krispy Kreme targeted both leaplings and general customers with distinct offers on February 29, 2024.
For individuals born on February 29, Krispy Kreme offered a free dozen Original Glazed doughnuts. This offer required no purchase. To redeem, leaplings likely needed to present valid identification verifying their birth date, although the specific verification method was not detailed in the provided text.
For customers not born on Leap Day, Krispy Kreme offered a promotion allowing them to purchase a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for $2.29. This discounted price was available when the customer purchased any regularly priced dozen doughnuts. Both the free offer for leaplings and the discounted offer for general customers were valid only on February 29.
Jersey Mike’s: Free Sub
Jersey Mike’s was mentioned in the source material as offering a free sub on Leap Day. The documentation indicated that February 29 was the final day to claim this specific free sub offer.
However, the provided source chunks did not contain specific details regarding the eligibility criteria, such as whether the offer was limited to rewards members, required a purchase, or applied to specific sub varieties. The data only confirmed the availability of the free sub and the expiration date of the promotion on Leap Day itself.
Insomnia Cookies: Free Items for Leaplings and Purchasers
Insomnia Cookies offered promotions targeting both customers making purchases and those with Leap Day birthdays.
For general customers, Insomnia Cookies offered a free cookie with the purchase of a Leap Day 6-pack or 12-pack on February 29, 2024.
For individuals born on February 29, the chain offered a free 6-pack of cookies. This offer was specifically for those with a February 29 birthday. The source material did not specify if verification of birth date was required to claim the free 6-pack for leaplings.
Dunkin’: Discounted Coffee and Bonus Points
Dunkin’ provided a discounted coffee option and bonus rewards points on Leap Day 2024.
Rewards members could order a medium Cinnamon Vanilla Coffee for $2 through the Dunkin’ app. Additionally, members earned four times the points on all app orders placed on February 29.
It is important to note a discrepancy in the source material regarding the date of this offer. While the primary context is Leap Day 2024, one source chunk mentions "Leap Day 2028" in relation to Dunkin’ earning bonus points. Given the context of the other chunks focusing on 2024, the $2 coffee and 4x points offers are interpreted here as part of the 2024 Leap Day promotions, though the user should be aware of the conflicting date reference in the source data.
Taco Bell: Discounted Crunchwrap Supreme
Taco Bell offered a discounted menu item to its rewards members on Leap Day. Taco Bell Rewards members could purchase a Crunchwrap Supreme for $2.29 on February 29, 2024.
This offer was significantly lower than the standard price, which was cited as $5.49 in one source area. The deal was limited to one per user and was only available through the Taco Bell app. It did not appear to be a free item, but rather a deep discount available exclusively to app users who are members of the rewards program.
Papa Murphy’s: Percentage Discount
Papa Murphy’s offered a percentage-based discount on Leap Day. Customers who used the code "LEAP24" on Thursday, February 29, received 29 percent off on all online orders.
This offer was not a freebie but a discount applicable to online orders. The source material did not indicate any restrictions beyond the use of the promo code at checkout.
Milk Bar: Birthday Treats and Discounts
Milk Bar, a bakery chain, offered specific deals for Leap Day.
For individuals born on Leap Day, Milk Bar offered a free full-sized signature Milk Bar Birthday Cake. This required a valid ID to verify the birth date.
For all customers, Milk Bar offered its signature Cereal Milk Soft Serve for a reduced price of $2.29. The standard price was cited as approximately $7, making the discount roughly $4.71.
These deals were available at Milk Bar bakeries across the country, with specific exclusions noted for locations inside Nordstrom stores in New York City and Bellevue, Washington.
Applebee’s Grill and Bar: Club Applebee’s
While not explicitly tied to a Leap Day 2024 specific freebie in the provided text, Applebee’s was included in the source material regarding birthday freebies. Applebee’s operates "Club Applebee’s," a program that provides email deals and offers.
Members of Club Applebee’s are put on a list to receive a free gift on their birthdays. Upon signup, users can expect to receive email deals and offers. The specific nature of the birthday gift was not detailed in the provided chunks.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Blazin' Rewards
Buffalo Wild Wings (BWW) offers a "Blazin' rewards" program. According to the source material, members of this program can "get six free wings during their birthday month."
For leaplings (those born on February 29), the source material specifically noted that this birthday month reward extends from February 29 to March 29, 2024. This allows leaplings to claim their six free wings during the actual month of their birthday every four years.
California Pizza Kitchen: CPK Rewards
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) utilizes "CPK Rewards" for its loyalty program. The source material indicates that upon registration for CPK Rewards, members receive a free starter (appetizer).
Additionally, members of CPK Rewards receive a free dessert for their birthday. The source material did not specify if this birthday dessert offer applies specifically to leaplings or if there are any variations for the Leap Day birthday.
Chili's: My Chili's Rewards
Chili's offers "My Chili's Rewards" program. Upon signing up for the program, customers receive free chips and salsa or a free nonalcoholic drink.
Through the program, members can earn various rewards including free kids meals, free delivery, free appetizers, and free desserts. Specifically for birthdays, members get a free dessert on their birthday. The source material does not detail specific Leap Day variations for Chili's rewards members.
Culver's: My Culver's Rewards
Culver's has a "My Culver's rewards" program. The source material states that this program includes a free birthday treat for members. No specific details regarding the nature of the treat or Leap Day specific extensions were provided in the available chunks.
Other Mentioned Brands and Predictions
The source material also contained references to other brands, but the information was either predictive, historical, or lacked specific 2024 Leap Day details.
- Firehouse Subs: One source chunk predicted that Firehouse Subs would offer a "Name of the Day" deal on February 29, 2028, where customers with first names starting with L, E, A, or P would get a free medium sub when buying a medium or large sub. This was a prediction for a future year and not a confirmed 2024 offer.
- Hungry Howie’s: A source chunk expressed hope that Hungry Howie’s would offer a deal on Leap Day 2028 involving a buy-one-get-one pizza deal for $0.29 extra. This was not a confirmed 2024 offer.
- Hooters: One source mentioned Hooters offering $2.29 beer or select appetizers for loyalty members via the app. However, the specific date mentioned in the source text was February 29, 2028. As this is a future date relative to the primary context of the other chunks (2024), it is treated here as a prediction or a potential recurring offer rather than a confirmed 2024 deal.
- Burger King: A source chunk mentioned that customers who rack up enough "Crowns" (Burger King's rewards currency) can score freebies including burgers, fries, and beverages. However, no specific Leap Day 2024 promotion for Burger King was detailed in the provided text.
- Great Wolf Lodge: Source [5] mentions "$29 Great Wolf Lodge Tickets" in a headline, but the provided text chunks do not contain the specific details of this offer, only the headline text.
Conclusion
Leap Day 2024 offered a variety of free and discounted food items from major restaurant chains, with a significant emphasis on digital engagement through loyalty programs and mobile apps. Brands such as Chipotle, Wendy’s, Krispy Kreme, and Insomnia Cookies provided specific freebies, while others like Dunkin’ and Taco Bell offered substantial discounts.
The primary mechanisms for accessing these offers included signing up for rewards programs, using specific promo codes (e.g., EXTRA24 for Chipotle), and placing orders through official brand apps. Individuals born on Leap Day (leaplings) received special recognition from brands like Krispy Kreme and Milk Bar, which offered free cakes and doughnuts without requiring a purchase.
Consumers seeking similar future offers should note that participation in loyalty programs and monitoring brand communications via email and mobile apps are essential strategies for accessing these time-sensitive promotions.