Mother’s Day should be a time for mothers to relax, and to receive some pampering from their children and partners. The reality is that the holiday can be much more complex. Your partner may plan an activity that is more fun than exhausting, or perhaps your kids insist on “cooking”. The end result will likely leave you wanting a nap. There are plenty of free fast food options to keep you going through the day, no matter how tired you may be.
While free fast food may not be as great as a meal cooked by your partner, or even a teenager who is a talented gourmet chef, it’s a nice perk to moms during a time when they are often very busy. Zaxby’s and KFC are great options if your family is unsure what to cook for Mother’s Day, which falls on May 14.
These two chain restaurants plan to give mothers what they really want on Mother’s Day, a day away from worrying about dinner.
What are the best places to get free fast food for Mother’s Day in 2023?
Every year, chain restaurants offer specials in advance of Mother’s Day. Some chains offer freebies — KFC is showing mom some nugget love — and others have special discounts. If you’re searching for tasty, low-cost Mother’s Day goodies this weekend, here’s where you should go. Check with your local franchise to see what they have on offer.
- Auntie Anne’s: The soft pretzel stand is offering a 50% discount on May 14. You can get 50% off any pretzel or beverage when you buy one full price. If you’re a user of the Auntie Anne’s App, you can also get a Father’s Day bonus by purchasing any gift cards between now and Friday, June 25. You can unlock a pretzel for free by downloading the app.
- Chick Salad Chicken: The chicken salad restaurant is celebrating moms a day early on May 12 with a BOGO special. Purchase any large Quick Chick and receive a second large Quick Chick for free.
- Gong Cha This weekend, the milk and bubble-tea franchise will keep moms hydrated. Buy one bubble-tea and get a sparkling beverage for free.
- KFC: Beginning on Día de las Madres (May 10) and running through Mother’s Day (May 14), the fried chicken chain is offering up KFC’s Nuggets of Appreciation meal on its app and website. This meal comes with either eight strips of chicken or bone-in chicken, two large sides and dipping sauce. It also includes a free order of KFC’s new eight-piece chicken nuggets. Also included in the meal is a Mother’s Day card that you can download for free.
- PJs coffee: Look up the participating locations to see if you can grab a free 12-ounce cup of coffee for your mom this Mother’s Day.
- TCBY: This Sunday, say yes to your children if they ask for something sweet. TCBY will give moms free frozen yogurt up to 6 ounces all day long on May 14.
- White Castle You can receive a dessert on a styrofoam stick for free with any purchase between May 12-14. White Castle is offering a free cheese slider in honor of National Slider Day on May 15.
- Zaxby’s: Between May 12-14, any purchase of an adult meal via the Zaxby’s app will also earn you a free kid’s meal you can give to your kids — or snack on yourself. You make the call.
You can still get some fast food for free no matter how busy Mother’s Day gets this year.
