Teachers influence just about everyone at some point in their lives.

May 6-10 is Teacher appreciation Week. To say thanks to our teachers, many businesses are offering freebies and deals.  Some offers vary by location. Remember to call ahead to confirm. 

Arby’s: Some locations are giving teachers and school administrators with ID a free sandwich Tuesday. 

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen: From Monday through Friday, teachers dining in can get a free appetizer with the purchase of an adult entree. No coupon is needed. 

Chipotle: Teachers, faculty and other school staff with a valid school ID can take advantage of a buy-one-get-one free offer from 3 p.m. to close Tuesday. The deal is on burritos, bowls, salads and orders of tacos and for in-restaurant orders only and available for educators at all levels. 

Cicis Pizza: Teachers and school staff get a free adult buffet Tuesday for National Teacher Appreciation Day with a valid school ID and a coupon. 

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers: From 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, teachers and faculty get one free Box Combo when they present current school IDs. 

Sonic Drive-In: This Teacher Appreciation Month deal is for teachers and “those who appreciate them as much as Sonic does,” the fast-food chain says. From Tuesday through May 31, get a free Route 44 drink or slush with purchase when ordering on the restaurant’s app with promo code TEACHERS. 


Year-round deals: 

Apple – Special education pricing on computers and other products for students and educators. 


Barnes and Noble – 20-25 percent off publisher’s list price on all purchases for classroom use. 

Banana Republic – 15 percent off full-priced in-store purchases with valid student or teacher ID. 

J. Crew – 15 percent off online purchases for teachers and students. 

West Elm– 15 percent off your next purchase when you sign up with an .edu email address.