22 Mother’s Day Food Deals to Treat Mom

There are also plenty of deals on gift cards to keep moms happy beyond May 12

Jennifer Ortiz,

AARP

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Published May 10, 2024

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Forgot a Mother’s Day gift? Fast-food chains are dishing out deals throughout the weekend to save the day. Spend quality time together over a treat or a meal without emptying your wallet. Plus, many fast-food and fast-casual chains offer deals and discounts on gift cards to keep Mom happy and full beyond May 12.

Applebee’s

Purchase a $50 gift card, and receive a $10 bonus card. Take advantage of the deal by buying cards online through June 23. Gift cards never expire, but the bonus card must be used by Aug. 4.

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Auntie Anne’s

Rewards members can buy one original pretzel or cinnamon sugar pretzel and get one free on Mother’s Day. Customers can get a $5 reward when purchasing a gift card or e-gift card worth $25 through June 23. Unlock the reward in the Auntie Anne’s Rewards program and redeem it before July 21.

Baskin-Robbins

Getting an ice cream cake for Mom? Use the code MOM at checkout (online or on the app) on a cake order of $35 or more through May 15 to get $5 off.

Burger King

Buy a Whopper, get one free when ordering online or through the BK app on May 12.

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Carvel

Spend $25 on a Carvel gift card, and receive a $5 reward through June 16.

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Cinnabon

For moms with a sweet tooth, a Cinnabon gift card may be the right fit. When you purchase a $25 gift card, get a free $5 card to spend on yourself. Those buying cards online can take advantage of the deal through June 30, and those purchasing in stores have until June 23.

Cracker Barrel

From May 9 to 12, get a free Barrel Bite appetizer with any purchase. Those who dine in on those dates will receive a Mother’s Day card with a coupon for another free Barrel Bite that can be redeemed from May 13 to 31, with any purchase of $2.99 or more.

Fazoli’s

Customers can get a free fettuccine alfredo or spaghetti with meat sauce or marinara with the purchase of another entree on Mother’s Day. If you order online, use the code Mothers24. Find a location near you.

Hurricane Grill & Wings

Buy an entree worth at least $14.99 and get a free Bloody Mary drink on Mother’s Day. Hurricane Grill & Wings has 41 locations throughout seven states. Find one near you.

IHOP

If Mom loves pancakes, treat her to a $25 gift card to IHOP and get a $5 bonus card for yourself. The deal is available through June 30. The gift card doesn’t expire, but the bonus card must be used by Aug. 25. Through the rest of the year, customers can receive 20 percent off their first online order for pickup or delivery when using the code IHOP20.

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Jamba

Through Mother’s Day, rewards members can buy one smoothie and get another one of equal or lesser value for half off. Customers who buy $30 in gift cards through May 12 can get a $10 reward, redeemable through June 17.

Marco’s Pizza

All month long, customers can purchase a Pepperoni Magnifico for $9.99 using the code PEPMAG at checkout. The chain’s pepperoni pizza usually costs $14.99 to $15.99, depending on the location. Through Mother’s Day, customers can get 10 percent off the purchase of e-gift cards.

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McAlister’s Deli

For every $30 spent on gift cards or e-gift cards,, customers will receive two $5 rewards. The deal is available through Mother’s Day, and reward cards will be valid from June 17 to Aug. 11.

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Moe’s Southwest Grill

Through Mother’s Day, for every $30 e-gift card purchased online, customers will receive two $5 rewards. The reward cards will be valid through Aug. 31.

Panda Express

Celebrate Mom with Panda’s 5 Person Family Meal for $30 when ordering online using the code THANKSMOM. Offer ends on May 12.

Round Table Pizza

Round Table offers 15 percent off all orders (including its heart-shaped pizzas) over $40 with the code LOVEMOM. The offer is available for dine-in, carryout and delivery orders from May 10-17.

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Schlotzsky’s

Customers can purchase a $25 gift card or e-gift card for a $5 reward or buy a $30 gift for two $5 rewards. The deal will be available through May 13, and the reward cards will be valid through July 17. Unlock the reward in your Schlotzsky’s Rewards account before July 17; the reward expires 14 days after unlocking.

Smoothie King

From May 11-13, buy a 20-ounce smoothie or bigger, and get a free 20-ounce smoothie. The deal excludes Hulk and Gladiator sizes.

Sonic Drive-In

All milkshakes ordered online or through the app are half price after 7 p.m. through June 2.

Taco Bueno

Customers can take advantage of the chain’s “Two Can Dine for $12.99” deal Friday through Sunday. The offer gives diners two platters for that price, excluding the Wholotta Platter.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux

Moms will enjoy a complimentary dessert on Mother’s Day at locations where they can choose from beignet bites, a warm cookie sundae or a bread pudding made with Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Families that dine in on Mother’s Day will receive a “Friday Night Date Night” gift card — a $10 voucher valid on Fridays until June 30.

White Castle

On Mother’s Day, get 20 percent off any order. Use the code WCMOM on the app or a digital coupon available on White Castle’s social media channels.

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Jennifer Ortiz is an associate editor at aarp.org. She previously covered personal finance, careers and other consumer topics as an editor at U.S. News & World Report and was a news writer and editor at WTOP News in Washington, D.C.

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