Following the annual Super Bowl, a variety of restaurants and brands offer special promotions, freebies, and deals to help consumers recover from the game or continue the celebration. These offers often include free food, discounted items, and exclusive menu additions. The availability of these promotions can vary by location, membership status, and specific terms set by the participating brands. This article outlines the key post-Super Bowl freebies and offers reported for the 2025 season, focusing on food and beverage deals available to U.S. consumers.
Post-Game Freebies and Discounts
Several major food chains announced promotions for the Monday following the Super Bowl, often referred to as "Post-Super Bowl Monday" or "Extra Sunday."
Chipotle
Chipotle offered a promotion called "Extra Sunday" for the Monday after the game. The offer provided free guacamole and Queso Blanco. To redeem, customers needed to purchase an entrée and use the promo code Extra25. This promotion was confirmed by multiple sources.
Starbucks
Starbucks Rewards members were eligible for a free tall hot or iced brewed coffee on the Monday after the Super Bowl. To redeem, members needed to apply a special coupon in the Starbucks app prior to ordering or mention the offer to a barista when ordering in-store or at the drive-thru. The offer was valid at participating locations but excluded cold brew, nitro cold brew, and Starbucks Reserve coffee.
For non-members, the sources indicated that customers could sign up for the Starbucks Rewards program for free by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on February 9 to receive a free coffee coupon. Those who joined the rewards program on Monday could also ask the barista about the free coffee, though the specific coupon availability for new Monday sign-ups was not detailed in all sources.
Carl’s Jr.
Carl’s Jr. offered a free Hangover Burger on the Monday after the Super Bowl. The burger included a beef patty, egg, bacon, cheese, hashbrowns, and special sauce. According to the promotion details, no purchase was necessary to receive the freebie.
Applebee’s
Applebee’s had a two-part promotion. For the Monday after the game, the chain offered six free boneless wings if a Pick Six (an interception returned for a touchdown) occurred during the Super Bowl. To claim this offer, customers needed to mention the promo code PICK6 in-store or use it online with a minimum purchase of $10. This offer was valid on February 10, 2025.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings offered a promotion for the Monday after the Super Bowl, specifically on February 24, 2025 (this date appears to be a discrepancy in the source material, as the Super Bowl was on February 9). The offer stated that if the game went into overtime, every customer nationwide could get six free boneless or bone-in wings on Monday, February 24, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at participating locations.
Wendy’s
Wendy’s offered a deal starting the day after the Super Bowl: a Son of Baconator for $3 through March 16 via the Wendy’s app. This deal was not valid in a combo or on third-party delivery platforms. Additionally, Wendy’s rewards members could get a $2 breakfast sandwich with a qualifying purchase on the app through March 3 at participating U.S. locations.
Game Day and Pre-Game Offers
Many deals were available before and during the Super Bowl, some of which extended into the post-game period.
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut launched an "Ultimate Hut Bundle" for the Super Bowl, which included two medium pizzas, 8 boneless wings, and breadsticks with dips for $24.99. Customers could choose between Hand Tossed or Chicago Tavern-Style pizzas.
Popeyes
Popeyes offered a limited-time Louisiana-inspired menu in select cities (New Orleans, Kansas City, Miami, and New York) due to the Super Bowl location. This included a tequila-marinated Concha Chicken Sandwich, Don Julio Reposado-flavored wings, and a Spicy Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade Mocktail. Nationwide, Popeyes offered a BOGO (buy one, get one free) chicken sandwich deal and $5 off Don Julio Tequila on Uber Eats through February 9. The BOGO offer was also available through Grubhub with orders of $15 or more.
Taco Bell
Taco Bell Rewards members could get one free Crunchy Taco, Crunchwrap, Mexican Pizza, or Chalupa with any app delivery order through February 9. No purchase was necessary for the free item.
7-Eleven
7-Eleven offered a Super Bowl deal that included a free BOGO pizza, $20 off $30 orders of "watch party favorites," and $5 off large packs of beer with code BIGGAME.
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme offered a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for $2 with the purchase of another dozen. They also offered a "Big Game Dozen," which included six glazed and six football-shaped doughnuts filled with white cream, dipped in chocolate icing, and decorated with icing football laces.
Grubhub
Grubhub had several deals running from February 6 to February 9, including $7 off orders of $30+ at Pizza Hut, BOGO six-piece wings with $15+ orders at Popeyes, and 25% off orders of $30+ at 7-Eleven with no promo code needed.
Auntie Anne’s
Auntie Anne’s offered $5 off a future order with the purchase of a Football Bucket on February 9.
Other Restaurant Offers
- The Brass Tap: Participating locations offered $1 wings for dine-in customers.
- The Greene Turtle: On February 9, customers could get $5 personal pitchers all day.
- Twang: Readers could get 10% off snack salt size configurations using code TOUCHDOWN through February 12.
- Twin Peaks: Customers visiting participating locations on February 9 could get free chips and queso bounce-back cards valid February 10–16 with a $25 purchase.
- Vitality Bowls: Offered $10 off catering orders of $150.
- Scooter’s Coffee: Offered four medium drinks for $15 on February 9 when ordering ahead in the app.
- Slim Chickens: Offered 25% off catering and party trays plus free delivery on online and app orders of $40 or more through participating locations.
- Smashburger: Offered a BOGO deal on Smashburgers when ordering via DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub through February 9.
- Smoothie King: New Healthy Rewards members could save $3 on a Super Fruit Bowl through February 11. Existing members could earn triple points on Super Fruit Bowl purchases.
Important Considerations for Consumers
When seeking these freebies and deals, consumers should be aware of several key factors:
- Participation and Availability: Not all locations of a restaurant chain may participate in a national promotion. It is advisable to check with the local restaurant or verify through the official app before visiting.
- Membership Requirements: Several offers, such as the Starbucks free coffee and Taco Bell free item, require enrollment in the brand's rewards program. Sign-up deadlines may apply.
- Purchase Requirements: Some offers require a minimum purchase (e.g., Applebee’s Pick Six offer requires a $10 minimum purchase) or the purchase of a specific item (e.g., Chipotle's "Extra Sunday" requires an entrée purchase).
- Redemption Methods: Offers may be redeemable in-app, online, or in-store. Some require a specific promo code, while others may require mentioning the offer to an employee.
- Expiration Dates: All promotions are time-sensitive. Most of the deals listed were valid only on specific dates (e.g., February 9 or 10, 2025) or through a limited period (e.g., through March 3 or March 16).
- Geographic Restrictions: Some promotions, like the Popeyes Louisiana-inspired menu, were limited to specific cities. Others, like the Buffalo Wild Wings offer, were stated to be nationwide but required specific game conditions (overtime).
Conclusion
The post-Super Bowl period in 2025 featured a wide array of freebies and promotional offers from major food and beverage brands. Key highlights included free guacamole and queso at Chipotle, free coffee for Starbucks Rewards members, and free burgers at Carl’s Jr. Additional deals spanned from free wings at Applebee’s and Buffalo Wild Wings (under specific conditions) to discounted pizzas, tacos, and specialty menu items. To maximize these opportunities, consumers should review the specific terms, including membership requirements, purchase minimums, and expiration dates, and verify participation at their local establishments. The availability of these promotions is based on the provided source material and may be subject to change.