National Nurses Week is approaching, and restaurant chains nationwide are providing complimentary items and reductions to demonstrate their gratitude.
Following numerous brands rolling out promotions, Cinco de Mayo and Teacher Appreciation Week A few additional companies are offering promotions during National Nurses Week 2025, which will take place from May 6th to May 12th, as reported by the American Nurses Enterprise.
"No matter if you’re a nurse, a healthcare worker, a patient, or just someone who values the vital part nurses play in both individual lives and broader society, National Nurses Week offers an ideal opportunity to express your appreciation and honor nurses," the organization stated on their webpage.
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The American Nurses Enterprise, comprising the American Nurses Association, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and the American Nurses Foundation, seeks to "support nurses, elevate standards of excellence, and foster innovative changes," as stated on their website.
This is where nurses can find free gifts and discounted offers during National Nurses Week this year.
Why is National Nurses Week starting on a Tuesday this year?
As stated on the American Nurses Enterprise website, National Nurses Week kicks off annually on May 6 and concludes on May 12, which coincides with Florence Nightingale's birth anniversary.
"The fixed dates improve planning and establish National Nurses Week as a recognized commemorative event," the organization states on its website.
In 1982, President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation marking May 6 as "National Recognition Day for Nurses."
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Chipotle is offering over $2 million in complimentary buritos to both educators and healthcare workers.
Chipotle declared on April 30 that it is distributing 200,000 free burrito e-cards to teachers and healthcare workers , equating to more than $2 million worth of complimentary meals.
Educators and health care workers have an opportunity to win a complimentary entrée e-card from April 30 to May 12 by visiting their corresponding microsites.
- Teachers: Teacherthanks.Chipotle.com
- Healthcare professionals: Healthcarethanks.Chipotle.com
As Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurse Appreciation Week come to a close, 100,000 educators and 100,000 medical professionals will be chosen at random to get an email asking them to confirm their employment status through ID.Me .
Educators and medical workers who confirm their job details within 48 hours will get a complimentary starter e-voucher. The lucky recipients will begin receiving notifications from the week commencing May 13th.
“Teachers and healthcare workers play crucial roles within the communities we support,” stated Chris Brandt, Chief Brand Officer at Chipotle, in a press release. “In appreciation for their hard work, we’re expanding our acknowledgment initiatives and initiating our biggest ever free burrito giveaway campaign.”
MOD Pizza provides buy-one-get-one free deals for teachers and nurses.
To celebrate National Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Week, MOD Pizza is offering teachers and nurses a Buy One, Get One Free pizza deal at all participating locations from May 5-8.
Participants can claim the offer by showing a legitimate teacher or nurse ID during checkout; each ID is restricted to one complimentary pizza. For every pizza bought, customers will get another one gratis. This promotion is exclusively available in-store, as informed by the company to USA TODAY.
Potbellies provides complimentary cookies or fountain drinks to teachers and nurses.
From May 5-11, Potbellied Stove is providing a free cookie or a standard sized soda with every meal purchased by both teachers and nurses.
This deal can be used in-store exclusively, and both nurses and teachers must present their identification to claim the discount.
Tim Hortons provides special doughnut discounts for teachers and nurses.
From May 6th to 12th, Tim Hortons is providing nurses with a "buy one doughnut, get one free" offer as stated by the company. Furthermore, during this period, nurses have the opportunity to purchase a dozen donuts and receive an additional six for free.
The company informed USA TODAY that this offer is also applicable to teachers.
On May 6, Scooter's Coffee provides healthcare employees with a complimentary medium beverage.
On Tuesday, May 6, Scooter's Coffee is providing nurses and healthcare professionals with a complimentary medium beverage as part of their celebration marking the beginning of National Nurses Week. This offer can be redeemed at participating outlets upon presenting a legitimate healthcare identification; however, it does not apply to orders placed through mobile platforms.
Furthermore, a restricted quantity of Healthcare Heroes stickers will be provided at every site until stocks run out.
Sonny's BBQ is providing complimentary meals for nurses from May 5-7.
Sonny's BBQ is treating nurses to a complimentary Pork Big Deal at all Sonny's BBQ outlets from May 5th through May 7th using a validated coupon. This offer encompasses a choice of either a pulled or sliced pork sandwich, along with a side dish and a beverage.
Nurses can sign up at SonnysBBQ.com/Nurses-Week-2025 to get the coupon sent to their email, as stated by the company.
McAlister's Deli provides complimentary tea for nurses and teachers.
Teachers and nurses can enjoy a complimentary Big Tea at participating McAlister’s Deli outlets from May 5-12 by presenting their badge or identification card, according to information provided to USA TODAY. This deal is exclusively for in-store visits and does not require any purchase.
Mountain Mike's Pizza provides discounts on all pizzas for both teachers and nurses.
Mountain Mike's Pizza is providing teachers and nurses with a 15% discount on all pizzas using the code "APPRECIATE25" from May 6-9, as reported by the company to USA TODAY.
Logan's Roadhouse providing reduced prices on main courses for nurses from May 5-12
Between May 5th and 12th, nurses can enjoy a 20% discount on their main course when they present a valid ID at any Logan's Roadhouse restaurant.
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