Halloween 2024 Restaurant Freebies And Deals A Complete Guide

The Halloween season brings numerous promotional offers and freebies from restaurant chains across the United States. This guide details the available deals for October 2024, focusing primarily on Halloween-themed promotions valid on October 31, 2024. Consumers should note that most offers are only valid at participating locations and may require specific conditions such as wearing a costume, making a purchase, or being a rewards member.

Restaurant Halloween Promotions

Applebee's is offering a free Boneless Wings appetizer with any $40 online order when using the promo code SCARY24 at checkout on the Applebee's website or mobile app on October 31, 2024. This offer is valid exclusively at participating locations, and customers are advised to verify details on the official Applebee's website.

Baskin-Robbins is providing 31% off scoops on Thursday, October 31, 2024, as well as on the last day of every month that contains 31 days. The discount applies at participating locations, though waffle cones, toppings, and sundaes are not included in this offer. Customers can access the offer through the Baskin-Robbins website.

Buffalo Wild Wings and Burger King are both offering app-based promotions. Burger King's Royal Perks Members can play the "Fright or Bite Game" in the Burger King app through October 31, 2024, for a chance to win daily prizes. Specific details about Buffalo Wild Wings' Halloween promotion were not fully detailed in the source material.

Caribou Coffee announced via email that customers should check the Caribou Coffee app on October 31, 2024, for a special treat, though the nature of this promotion was not specified in the source material.

Chick-fil-A is offering location-specific deals in the Triangle area. Garner locations at White Oak Crossing and Garner Towne Square are providing a free Kid's Meal for children 12 and under from 5-7 pm on October 31, 2024, with a limit of one offer per child and requiring the child to be present in person. Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A Wake Forest and Chick-fil-A Heritage Village locations are offering kids in costume a free Kid's Meal from 4-7 pm on October 31, 2024.

Chipotle Rewards members can get an entrée item for $6 after 3 pm local time on October 31, 2024, when they appear in costume at a participating U.S. location and scan their Rewards at checkout. This offer is limited to one per Reward member and applies only to in-person orders at select locations, including multiple Triangle area restaurants.

Costume-Based Promotions

Several restaurants require customers to wear costumes to receive their Halloween offers:

• Krispy Kreme is giving anyone who visits a participating shop wearing a costume on October 31, 2024, a free Original Glazed® doughnut with no purchase necessary. The company has also introduced four Ghostbusters-themed doughnuts in early October.

• Insomnia Cookies is offering a free Classic Cookie when customers wear a costume in-store from October 28 to November 3, 2024. No purchase is required, with a limit of one offer per day.

• Chipotle Rewards members can receive an entrée for $6 on October 31, 2024, after 3 pm local time when appearing in costume at participating locations and scanning their Rewards at checkout. This offer is limited to one per Reward member for in-person orders only.

• MOD Pizza will provide the first 25 customers who make a qualifying purchase in-restaurant at participating locations on October 31, 2024, between 3-6 pm and bring a child dressed in a costume with a coupon for a free Kids Meal. The coupon is redeemable through November 30, 2024, while supplies last.

• Chick-fil-A Wake Forest and Chick-fil-A Heritage Village locations are offering kids in costume a free Kid's Meal from 4-7 pm on October 31, 2024.

Rewards Member Exclusive Offers

Many restaurant chains are offering Halloween promotions exclusively to their rewards members:

• QDOBA Rewards members can get a free entrée with the purchase of an entrée and drink on October 31, 2024, at participating locations. The offer is valid in-restaurant, online at QDOBA.com, and in the QDOBA app.

• Moe's Southwest Grill is offering Moe Rewards Members a BOGO deal on October 31, 2024, when applying the reward at checkout. Customers buy one entrée (Burritos, Bowls, Quesadillas, Three Tacos, Salads, Nachos and Stacks) and get a second entrée free, excluding Kids Meals and Meal Kits, taxes and fees. The discount applies to the item with the lowest value, with one use only. Additionally, through October 31, 2024, customers can get a free cup of queso or guacamole when purchasing $15 in gift cards.

• Jamba is celebrating National Pumpkin Day on October 26-27, 2024, by offering Rewards Members a BOGO Pumpkin Smoothie (excluding taxes & fees) at participating locations. Details are available through the Jamba app.

• Playa Bowls is offering Playa rewards members a $2 reward off any item on Friday, November 1, 2024, valid through November 7, 2024, when they purchase a Playa Bowls Fall Special item on October 31, 2024, at participating locations.

• Pieology Pies & Perks Members get TWO free perks when ordering a Craft Your Own Pizza, Salad, or Calzone in-store or online on October 31, 2024. The company notes that customers who don't already have Pies & Perks status can unlock it by making a qualifying purchase on Halloween and still receive the Double Perks. These perks include a free side salad, cookie, or drink throughout 2024.

Purchase-Based Promotions

Several restaurants require a purchase to receive their Halloween offers:

• Applebee's customers must place a $40 online order to receive a free Boneless Wings appetizer using promo code SCARY24 at checkout.

• QDOBA Rewards members must purchase an entrée and drink to receive a free entrée on October 31, 2024.

• Moe's Southwest Grill requires customers to buy one entrée to get a second one free, with additional offers available when purchasing $15 in gift cards.

• Smashburger customers who buy a $50 Smashburger gift card from October 30-31, 2024, receive a coupon for a free single burger. The free burger offer can be redeemed online only from October 30 to November 5, 2024, at participating locations. The burger options include beef, black bean, or ground chicken (excludes crispy chicken).

• Jersey Mikes Subs is offering $5 off a Jersey Mikes Subs Catering Box from October 28-31, 2024, when using the code HALLOWEEN online or in their app at participating locations.

• Panera Bread is offering a $1 cup of soup when customers buy a whole sandwich or salad and use the code SOUP at checkout at participating locations for a limited time.

• Papa Murphy's is offering a Jack-O Pizza (jack-o-lantern shaped pizza with pepperoni topping) for $10 at participating locations.

• Outback Steakhouse is providing a free kids' meal with the purchase of an adult entrée on October 31, 2024, when customers mention "KIDS EAT FREE" to their server during dine-in or use the code SPOOKYFREE to redeem online at participating locations.

• Penn Station East Coast Subs has revived its "Hangman Game," where customers can instantly win a Special Reward by solving the puzzle. The BOGO coupon received is valid for a Free Small Sub when buying any size sub of equal or greater value at participating locations, with a limit of one coupon per customer per order. The coupon is valid in-store or online, and customers can use code BOO24 at checkout through November 3, 2024.

Limited-Time Special Offers

Several restaurants are offering Halloween-themed promotions that are either time-limited or specifically tied to the Halloween season:

• Sonic Drive-In is offering Sonic Corn Dogs for $0.50 on October 31, 2024, at participating locations while supplies last. The discount will automatically apply according to a Sonic post on Facebook.

• Ruby Tuesday is offering an Endless Garden Bar and Single American Smashed Burger with fries or tots for $8.99 on Thursday, October 31, 2024, (and every Thursday) at participating locations.

• Schlotzsky's is providing $20 off any catering order of $200+ using the code SPOOKY20. Orders must be placed through Schlotzskys.com, 855-DELIVER, or direct order. Additionally, they are offering a $25 gift card for $20 through November 3, 2024, on their website.

• MOD Pizza's free Kids Meal coupon is redeemable through November 30, 2024, and is valid while supplies last.

• Playa Bowls' reward for $2 off any item is valid through November 7, 2024.

• Smashburger's free burger coupon can be redeemed online only from October 30 to November 5, 2024.

• Penn Station East Coast Subs' BOGO coupon is valid through November 3, 2024.

Additional Promotional Details

Several restaurants have communicated their Halloween promotions through specific channels:

• Applebee's details are available on their website.
• Baskin-Robbins offer information can be found on their website.
• Burger King's "Fright or Bite Game" is accessible through their app.
• Caribou communicated their special treat via email sent to subscribers on October 28, 2024.
• Chick-fil-A's Triangle area promotions are detailed on their Facebook pages.
• Chipotle's offer details are available through their rewards program.
• Insomnia Cookies' promotion is detailed on their Facebook page.
• Jamba's BOGO Pumpkin Smoothie offer is available through their app.
• Jersey Mikes communicated their $5 off offer via email sent to subscribers on October 28, 2024.
• Krispy Kreme's promotion details are available at participating shops.
• MOD Pizza communicated their offer via email sent to subscribers on October 31, 2024.
• Moe's Southwest Grill's offers are detailed on their website.
• Outback Steakhouse's promotion details are available on their website.
• Panera Bread's promotion details are available on their website.
• Penn Station East Coast Subs' game is available on their website.
• Playa Bowls communicated their offer via email sent to subscribers on October 28, 2024.
• QDOBA's offer details are available on their website.
• Ruby Tuesday's promotion details are available on their website.
• Schlotzsky's promotion details are available at Schlotzskys.com.
• Smashburger's details and participating locations are available on their website.
• Sonic communicated their corn dog offer via a Facebook post.

Important Considerations for Halloween Promotions

When planning to take advantage of these Halloween promotions, consumers should consider several important factors:

1. Participating Locations: Most offers are only valid at participating locations, which may vary by region. Customers are encouraged to verify participation with their local restaurant before visiting.

2. Time Restrictions: Many offers have specific time windows during which they are valid, such as Chick-fil-A's 5-7 pm or 4-7 pm time slots, or Chipotle's requirement that the offer is used after 3 pm local time.

3. Purchase Requirements: While some offers are completely free (like Krispy Kreme's doughnut), many require a minimum purchase or the purchase of another item.

4. Costume Requirements: Several restaurants require customers to wear costumes to receive their offers, though specific costume guidelines were not detailed in the source material.

5. Rewards Membership: Many offers are exclusively available to rewards program members, requiring customers to sign up or download the respective restaurant's app.

6. Limited Availability: Some offers are subject to availability or while supplies last, such as MOD Pizza's free Kids Meal coupons (limited to the first 25 customers) and Sonic's $0.50 corn dogs.

7. Redemption Methods: Offers can be redeemed through various methods, including in-person visits, online orders, mobile app usage, or by mentioning specific codes to servers.

8. Expiration Dates: Many offers, especially coupons and digital rewards, have expiration dates that customers should be mindful of to avoid missing out.

Conclusion

The Halloween season of 2024 offers numerous restaurant promotions and freebies across various chains in the United States. These range from completely free items like Krispy Kreme's doughnuts to significant discounts on meals. Most offers are valid on October 31, 2024, though some promotions extend throughout the month or into early November. Consumers should verify participation details, requirements, and expiration dates with their local restaurants, as offers may vary by location. The most successful approach to maximizing these Halloween deals involves planning ahead, checking restaurant websites or apps for specific details, and ensuring all requirements (such as wearing costumes or being a rewards member) are met.

Sources

1. WRAL Halloween 2024 Freebies & Deals
2. Pinterest Freebies Post