Tax Day 2026 this week: Deals at Krispy Kreme, Subway, and more

Restaurants and fast-food chains across Florida are offering special promotions to celebrate the end of tax season.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:57am

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Tax Day 2026 is on April 15, and several restaurants and fast-food chains in Florida are offering deals and discounts to help customers celebrate the end of tax season. Offers include free food, buy-one-get-one deals, and percentage-off discounts at popular chains like Krispy Kreme, Subway, Checkers, and more.

Why it matters

These Tax Day promotions provide an opportunity for Floridians to enjoy special treats and save money as they complete their annual tax filing obligations. The deals highlight the competitive nature of the restaurant industry, with chains vying for customer loyalty and foot traffic during this busy time of year.

The details

Deals are available at a variety of restaurants and fast-food chains across Florida, including BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, Checkers, Church's Texas Chicken, Del Taco, Fazoli's, Jersey Mike's, Kona Ice, Krispy Kreme, Maple Street Biscuit Company, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Paris Baguette, Pizza Hut, Portillo's, Potbelly, QDOBA, Smoothie King, Sonny's BBQ, and Subway. Offers range from free food items to percentage-off discounts and buy-one-get-one deals on select menu items.

  • Tax Day 2026 is on Wednesday, April 15.
  • Many of the deals are available from April 13 through April 15, while some extend through April 28.

The players

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

A restaurant chain with 22 locations in Florida as of early 2026.

Checkers

A fast-food chain with 139 locations in Florida as of late 2025.

Church's Texas Chicken

A fried chicken restaurant chain with 26 locations in Florida as of March 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Whether you're fueling up ahead of the big day or want to reap the benefits after submitting your return weeks ago, there are several deals to take advantage of across Florida.”

— Samantha Neely, Trending reporter for the USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida

What’s next

Customers should check with their local restaurants and fast-food chains to see if they are participating in any Tax Day promotions and to take advantage of the deals before they expire.

The takeaway

These Tax Day deals provide Floridians with an opportunity to save money and enjoy special treats as they complete their annual tax filing obligations. The variety of offers across different restaurant chains highlights the competitive nature of the industry and the importance of customer loyalty during this busy time of year.