Complete Guide To 420 Promotional Offers And Free Items

Nov. 30, 2025, 11:49 a.m.

April 20th, commonly known as 4/20, has evolved into a day when numerous businesses across various sectors offer special promotions and freebies. From fast food chains to casual restaurants and specialty retailers, many companies create limited-time offers to coincide with this date. This comprehensive guide details the promotional offers, free items, and special deals available for 4/20 2025, focusing on those that provide genuine value to consumers.

Restaurant Chain Promotions

Several major restaurant chains have created special 4/20 promotions, ranging from discounted items to free products with purchase.

Burger King is offering a 1¢ cheeseburger with any $1 purchase through April 20th, 2025. This deal requires customers to be a BK Rewards member to claim the offer, providing significant value for loyalty program members.

Carl's Jr. has introduced the "Snack Stash" bundle available for $4.20 from April 14 through April 20 on the My Rewards app. On April 20 specifically, this bundle will be available exclusively in restaurants, allowing customers to select three favorite sides including Onion Rings, Waffle Fries, Jalapeño POPPERS Bites, Natural Cut French Fries, or Fried Zucchini.

Popeyes has launched a Munchies Menu available exclusively on its app and website through April 20. The menu features sandwiches priced at $4.20, including the new Pickle Glaze Chicken Sandwich. This offer is valid for pickup or delivery but excludes the Bacon & Cheese variant and is only available at participating U.S. restaurants.

Jack In The Box is offering a $4.20 Pink Pineapple Express Shake from April 14 to April 21. Additionally, customers can receive 50% off a Pineapple Express flavor Red Bull Infusion or Twisted Soda when purchasing the shake.

Jimmy John's has introduced a limited-time "Toasted Hot Combo" (THC) Box through April 20 or while supplies last. This meal includes a toasted sandwich, Jimmy Chips, a sweet treat of choice, and a pickle spear for $14.99, though prices may vary by location.

Red Lobster has partnered with music moguls Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg to create the "Side Hustle by Dre + Snoop" cocktail. This limited-edition drink is made with Still G.I.N., orange, pineapple, and guava, and is served with Skittles—reportedly Snoop's favorite munchie. The cocktail is priced at $4.20 and is available at select locations through the week surrounding April 20.

Buffalo Wild Wings is offering multiple 4/20 deals for its loyalty program members. Rewards members can receive a free sandwich with a $15 purchase or 10 free boneless wings with a $20 order. These offers are valid through April 30 but can only be used once and cannot be combined.

Insomnia Cookies is providing $4.20 off a Deluxe six-pack through April 20 with the code GOODSTUFF. The chain is also offering free local delivery on orders over $15 with the code GARDENING. In stores, customers can receive a mini flowerpot keychain—a nod to cannabis culture—with purchases while supplies last. The company has also introduced a new Garden Collection featuring limited-time cookie flavors like Lemon White Chocolate and Carrot Cake Filled.

Hostess is celebrating 4/20 with a "Munchie Mobile" that will serve Ding Dongs, Donettes, and Twinkies across New Jersey on April 18 and 19, and in New York on April 20. Fans can find the full itinerary on the Hostess Snacks Instagram page.

Mellow Mushroom is offering $4.20 pretzel bites through a specific Sunday, with in-store orders automatically discounted and online orders requiring the code MEL420.

Pizza Hut is running a Buy One, Get One Large 1-topping pizza promotion when customers use promo code FREELARGE for a limited time.

Toppers Pizza is providing 50% off all Triple Topperstix orders from April 20-22. A Triple Topperstix order comes with 24 cheese sticks in various options including Baconstix and Pepperonistix.

Wingstop has added the Hot Honey Rub Box to its menu, featuring three crispy tenders tossed in Hot Honey Rub on a bed of Hot Honey fries with a dipping sauce of choice for $8.

Specialized Food Service Promotions

Several specialized food services have created unique 4/20 offerings.

Cheba Hut is offering its Nug Sub (4" sandwich) for just $4.20 at participating locations on April 20. Customers will also receive a FREE Cheba Hut frisbee while supplies last. Due to Easter festivities, not all locations will celebrate on 4/20 proper, with some starting celebrations on April 19 and being closed for Easter Sunday.

Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings began offering the Hot Box—a fully loaded fries lineup stacked with savory toppings—on April 20 for $6.99 at participating locations nationwide.

Cake Life Bake Shop, a Philadelphia-based artisanal bakery known for supplying Beyoncé's birthday cake, has created a special 4/20 Munchie Box priced at $43. This includes two Weed Leaf Sugar Cookies, two Cosmic Blackout Brownies, two Peanut Butter-Stuffed Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies, two Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispy treats, and one joint-shaped candle.

BRĒZ, which makes microdosed cannabis and mushroom beverages, is launching its new Shots—single-serving, 2-ounce portions of their beverages—on April 20. To celebrate, shoppers can get $10 off any purchase with code SHOTS10. Any purchase of $100 or more qualifies for free shipping.

Cann is offering 25% off THC- and CBD-infused drinks and gummies through April 20.

Moe Rewards members can get $5 off any online order of $20 or more through April 20.

Cannabis Industry Promotions

Several cannabis retailers are hosting special events and promotions for 4/20.

Gage is offering a $5,000 giveaway and gift bags through April 19. The first 50 customers on Sunday who spend $100 will receive a $150 gift bag. Customers can enter the sweepstakes by visiting Gage, Lemonnade, Pinnacle Emporium, or Cookies retail store (excluding Cookies in Grand Rapids). Big discounts will also be available throughout the weekend.

House of Dank is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Michigan's cannabis industry with a weekend of giveaways, discounts, and events at all 12 of its retail locations across the state. The 4/20 promotions run from Friday through Sunday, with the biggest deals expected on Saturday. Each location offers storewide discounts, exclusive doorbuster specials, and brand-sponsored promotions. The first customers through the door at each store will receive a gift bag with purchase, while supplies last. The stores will also feature live DJs, food trucks, brand pop-ups, and other activities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Some meals and desserts will be provided with qualifying purchases from participating brands. House of Dank has locations in Ann Arbor, Center Line, Detroit (Eight Mile and Fort Street), Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Lapeer, Monroe, Saginaw, Traverse City, and Ypsilanti.

The event is open to adults 21 and older with valid ID.

Free Items and Special Promotions

Several businesses are offering free items with purchase or as part of their 4/20 promotions.

7-Eleven is offering a free small Slurpee drink with the purchase of any bag of Doritos (2.5-4oz) from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily. This promotion provides a refreshing complement to the popular snack.

Insomnia Cookies is offering free local delivery on orders over $15 with the code GARDENING. In stores, customers can receive a mini flowerpot keychain with purchases while supplies last.

Cheba Hut is giving away a free Cheba Hut frisbee with the purchase of a Nug Sub on April 20, while supplies last.

How to Access These Offers

Many of these 4/20 promotions require specific actions or membership in loyalty programs:

Download restaurant apps to access exclusive offers like Popeyes' Munchies Menu and Carl's Jr.'s Snack Stash bundle
Join loyalty programs such as BK Rewards, Buffalo Wild Wings Rewards, and Moe Rewards to qualify for special deals
Use specific promo codes for online orders, such as GOODSTUFF for Insomnia Cookies, FREELARGE for Pizza Hut, and MEL420 for Mellow Mushroom
Visit specific locations for in-store only promotions, including the Hostess Munchie Mobile routes and Cheba Hut's participating locations
Spend minimum amounts to qualify for free items or additional discounts, such as $15 at Buffalo Wild Wings for a free sandwich
Check participating locations, as not all locations within a chain may offer the same promotions

Conclusion

4/20 has become a significant promotional day for numerous businesses across various industries. From fast food chains offering discounted meals to cannabis retailers hosting special events, consumers have numerous opportunities to save money and receive free items. The promotions range from simple discounts to elaborate gift-with-purchase offers, with many requiring loyalty program membership or app usage. As with all limited-time offers, consumers should verify terms and conditions, check participating locations, and act promptly to take advantage of these special deals before they expire.