Teacher Appreciation Week deals: Whataburger among businesses offering freebies, discounts

SAN ANTONIO – It’s Teacher Appreciation Week.

It’s nice to get those thoughtful, handwritten notes with gifts from students and parents.

But, the freebies are also nice — especially during this busy time of year.

Here is a list of some of the offers for educators from restaurants and businesses this week:

• Academy Sports + Outdoors is offering 10% off for teachers both in-store and online through May 11. School ID will be verified at checkout.
• 7 Brew is offering a free drink card for customers who purchase $25 in gift cards from May 6-12.
• Briscoe Western Art Museum is offering free admission to teachers and educators with proof of employment from May 3-6. Teachers can also get 10% off in the Briscoe’s Hendler Family Museum Store.
• EVO is offering teachers $10 off a food and beverage purchase through May 12. The discount is limited to one redemption per guest, per day and valid ID is required.
• KIND Snacks gives teachers 15% sitewide year-round. Teachers can claim the discount by verifying their identify with ID.me at cart or checkout on kindsnacks.com.
• McAlister’s Deli is offering teachers a free iced tea from May 6-12 with ID.
• Raising Canes is running a contest from May 6 to May 10 where teachers can enter for a chance to win one of 10 all-expenses-paid summer vacations to a dream destination of the winner’s choosing within the contiguous US. The submission link will be open from May 6 to May 10.
• Salata - Educators can get 20% off their total on Tuesday, May 7 as well as 20% off catering orders of $200 or more from May 6-10. Educators can also get free delivery through DoorDash from May 6-10.
• San Antonio Zoo is offering Texas teachers a FREE Standard Admission ticket to San Antonio Zoo and 50% off Any Day Tickets for up to four guests on the day of their visits between May 6-12. You must provide your teacher’s certificate or school ID badge to claim.
• Whataburger is giving teachers a free breakfast item from 5-9 a.m. from May 6 to May 10. Any school employee can show a school ID and get a free Taquito, Breakfast on a Bun, or Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit and a WhataTeacher lanyard. In addition, 63 teachers will be selected to receive a $1,000 grant.

Check back. This page will be updated with more deals as they are announced.