Teachers/nurses get deals for appreciation week

The nation’s nurses and educators are in for some treats this week. This is both Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week, and many businesses are offering both groups some special deals.

Teachers can get discounts or free meals at Arby’s, Chipotle, Mcdonald’s and Sonic drive-in, among other businesses.

The biggest freebie day for them is Tuesday, which is National Teachers Day.

Here’s a look at other businesses in the El Paso area that have deals this week for Teacher’s:

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen: From Monday through Friday, teachers dining in can get a free appetizer with the purchase of an adult entree. No coupon is needed.

Chick-fil-A: There’s not a nationwide promotion but select locations are offering teachers a deal Tuesday and some locations are celebrating for a week. Either call your closest location or search individual restaurant’s Facebook page.

Chipotle: Teachers, faculty and other school staff with a valid school ID can take advantage of a buy-one-get-one free offer from 3 p.m. to close Tuesday. The deal is on burritos, bowls, salads and orders of tacos and for in-restaurant orders only and available for educators at all levels. Learn more at www.chipotle.com/teachers.

Cicis: Teachers and school staff get a free adult buffet Tuesday for National Teacher Appreciation Day with a valid school ID and a coupon.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria: Teachers get a 15% discount Monday through Friday with their ID on dine-in and takeout orders. Not valid in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Also, through May 10, nominate a teacher to win a pizza party at www.grimaldispizzeria.com/teachers. Winning teachers will be announced May 31.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes: Teachers text TEACH to 97455 and get a coupon for a free burger with purchase of fries and a drink or shake to redeem on Wednesday. School ID must be presented at ordering for this dine-in offer.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers: From 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, teachers and faculty get one free Box Combo when they present current school IDs.

Sonic Drive-In: This Teacher Appreciation Month deal is for teachers and “those who appreciate them as much as Sonic does,” the fast-food chain says. From Tuesday through May 31, get a free Route 44 drink or slush with purchase when ordering on the restaurant’s app with promo code TEACHERS. Download the app at www.sonicdrivein.com/app.

Here’s a look at other businesses in the El Paso area that have deals this week for Nurses:

Amazon, Cinnabon and Disney have special deals, along with other companies.

Cinnabon: From Monday through Saturday, May 11, nurses who show their health care ID badge can receive a free MiniBon roll or four-count BonBites.

Teachers and nurses are encouraged to call in advance, to make sure the offers are available at particular locations.