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Labor Day Weekend: Restaurant Specials from Buffalo Wild Wings, KFC, Krispy Kreme, and More


During Labor Day weekend, many enjoy cooking and having fun with family and friends. For those dining out, several restaurants offer great deals worth exploring.

This Labor Day weekend, numerous Americans will be grilling and hosting cookouts to celebrate the holiday. If you prefer dining out, numerous restaurant deals are available.

 

Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September, falling on September 2 this year, as a tribute to the achievements of the labor movement. While some institutions like post offices and banks will be closed, many eateries will remain open—it’s advisable to confirm their hours first.

A survey by Numerator involving 1,059 U.S. consumers revealed that about 67% of Americans plan to celebrate Labor Day. Grilling is the most popular activity, with 63% stating they will grill, followed by family and friend gatherings at 58% and home cooking or baking by 32%.

If you’re considering dining out for meals and drinks, restaurants such as Krispy Kreme and KFC have enticing offers available.

 

Check out these Labor Day weekend deals, many of which begin on Friday. Don’t forget to look at your favorite local restaurants’ social media pages for additional specials.

Restaurant Offers and Discounts for Labor Day Weekend

  • Buffalo Wild Wings: Celebrate International Bacon Day on Saturday with Buffalo Wild Wings’ limited-time bacon-themed menu featuring a Bacon Mac & Cheese Burger, Bacon Patty Melt, and BLT Sandwich. Plus, try their new Buffalo Bacon Sauce on your wings. Use promo code GOBONELESS to receive 10 free boneless wings with any order of $15 or more.

 

  • Daily Harvest: The organic food delivery service offers new customers a 30% discount on orders exceeding $100 using code LABORDAY30 on their website. New menu items include Butternut Squash + Cauliflower Mac n’ Cheeze and Sesame Fried Rice + Edamame.
  • Dave & Buster’s: Enjoy the Power 5 Lineup all Labor Day weekend, featuring a new $5 bites menu that includes nachos, fried pickles, Queso Fries, Cheese Flatbread, and more. Also, grab $5 22-oz. drafts of Miller Lite, Coors Light, Bud Light, and Michelob Ultra. Plus, current and new D&B Rewards members receive five free games with the purchase of a $20+ Power Card.

 

  • DoorDash: Enjoy a limited-time offer on snacks: buy one get one free Doritos Flamin’ Hot Limón Shrimp Tempura Sushi Rolls, available for delivery only from Kroger supermarkets (including Dillon’s, Fred Meyer, and Ralphs) through DoorDash during Labor Day weekend. These rolls consist of crispy shrimp tempura, spicy crab, cucumber, and avocado, all wrapped in seaweed and sushi rice, topped with Doritos chips and sriracha sauce, garnished with ginger and wasabi.

 

 

  • El Pollo Loco: Members of the grilled chicken franchise’s loyalty program, Loco Rewards, can take advantage of exclusive offers this Labor Day weekend, running from Friday to Monday. Enjoy Fire-Grilled Chicken Burritos at just $8.99 each, a Family Meal featuring 12 pieces of Leg & Thigh for $30, and receive two complimentary Cinnamon Churros with any order.
  • Fazoli’s: From Friday to Monday, you can get $10 off any order of $30 or more at participating locations. Just mention the offer when ordering in-store or use code LaborDay24 for online orders.
  • Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Enjoy $5 off when you spend $15 or more during the Labor Day weekend, from Friday to Monday. To qualify, download the Freddy’s app to access this reward and add it to your cart at checkout in the app or online. If you’re ordering in-store, simply scan the reward at the register. Note that the app must be downloaded by Wednesday to claim the offer.
  • Gopuff: As part of its FAM subscription service (available for $7.99 monthly), Gopuff is offering its members a generous 40% discount on supplies for your Labor Day cookout, which includes items like charcoal, burgers, condiments, and snacks. Plus, check out the limited-time Gopuff Spooler, a cooler with built-in speakers for $19.99.
  • Hooters: Celebrate Labor Day weekend with football at Hooters. For a limited time at select locations, enjoy The Fan Filler ($16.99), which includes 10 boneless wings, curly fries, and a fountain drink from Pepsi. Additionally, members of the HootClub Rewards program can reduce their order total by $10 on any purchase of $40 or more using the coupon code FOOTBALL24. This offer applies to online, in-app, or restaurant orders at participating locations and may have exclusions.
  • Jose Cuervo: If rainy weather affects your Labor Day weekend festivities, Jose Cuervo may reward you with a $50 rain check. Simply upload a photo to their contest site showing evidence of your rainy weekend from earlier this summer or this Labor Day weekend by Monday. Acceptable proof includes a snapshot of a local weather forecast or an actual downpour you experienced. Winners will be selected by Monday.

 

  • KFC: This chicken restaurant is hosting several menu specials during the holiday weekend, available on both their website and the KFC app. Offers include a 40-Piece Saucy Nuggets Party Pack for $19.99 (with your choice of four flavors), 50% off chicken sandwiches (available in Classic, Spicy, or Saucy), and 40% off a 12-piece Chicken on the Bone bucket (select between the Variety Bucket – which includes three drums, three thighs, three breasts, and three wings – or the all-dark meat Drum & Thigh Bucket).
  • Kind Snacks: To help you prepare for back-to-school snacks this Labor Day weekend, Kind is offering a 25% discount on its Kind Kids chocolate chip and blueberry muffin variety pack on Amazon.
  • Kodiak: Starting this Sunday at 5 p.m. Mountain Time (7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT), enjoy $3 off all bars from this healthy food brand. The sale runs through Friday, Sept. 6 at 11:59 p.m. MT (or 1:59 a.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 7). Purchase through the Kodiak Cakes website and apply the discount code SAVE3. Additionally, orders over $45 qualify for free shipping to the lower 48 states and Washington D.C.
  • Kona Grill: First responders and educators can enjoy a 50% discount on their meals throughout the Labor Day weekend, from Friday to Monday. Just present your ID at the restaurant. Note that this offer excludes tax, gratuity, and cannot be combined with other discounts or applied to alcoholic beverages.
  • Krispy Kreme: Krispy Kreme has launched its “Go for 2” deal, offering a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for just $2 with the purchase of any regularly priced dozen doughnuts, available until Monday.
  • Main Event: Labor Day weekend marks the last opportunity to take advantage of Main Event’s Summer Season Pass offers. The basic package starts at $32.99 and includes unlimited gaming, discounted food, non-alcoholic beverages, and free bowling shoe rental. The premium package starts at $57.99 and provides unlimited access to bowling, billiards, laser tag, gravity ropes, and more.

 

  • 20% off food and non-alcoholic drinks: Enjoy a 5% bonus with the purchase of any fun card and more. Try the $4.99 Summer Splasher, a mocktail garnished with freeze-dried Skittles and whipped cream, or the $9.99 Spiked Splasher-Rita, which comes with freeze-dried candy, a blue sugar rim, and a skewer of sour candy.
  • Marco’s Pizza: This pizza chain is offering a Labor Day weekend special of $10.99 for a large Margherita Magnifico. This new menu option is made from a blend of three cheeses, alongside mozzarella (use code MARGMAG). Alternatively, you can choose the Mega Meal Deal for $19.99, which includes a large 1-topping pizza, CheezyBread, and CinnaSquares (use code MEGAMEAL).

 

  • Mountain Mike’s Pizza: Use code LBRDAY24 to receive 15% off all pizzas on Monday. Also, don’t forget National Cheese Pizza Day on September 5, where members of the Mountain Rewards loyalty program can enjoy a $3 discount on any cheese pizza (not applicable to mini pizzas).
  • Noodles & Company: Experience a delightful weekend with two limited-time offerings available from August 28 to September 9. The Share Your Care Junior Meal ($8.95) includes a small entrée, a kids’ drink, and a collectible Care Bears mini plush (while supplies last). The Care Bears Besties Meal ($17.25) features a large entrée, a small entrée, and a Cheer Crispy.
  • Pieology: During Labor Day weekend, members of Pieology’s Pie Life Rewards loyalty program who have achieved Pies & Perks status can enjoy two complimentary perks with any Craft Your Own Salad, Calzone, or Pizza. Those not yet at Pies & Perks status can unlock it for the entirety of 2024 by ordering a CYO Pizza, Calzone, or Salad over Labor Day weekend.
  • Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe: Kick off Labor Day weekend with amazing dine-in offers on Friday, August 30, featuring $10 Butterflied Shrimp Baskets, $10 Fried Fish Baskets, $10 Shrimp and Fish Combos, and $5 Frozen Swomp Thang cocktails (just come into the restaurant).
  • Red Robin: New Monster Monday deals will be available on Labor Day, featuring $2 burger upgrades (add an extra patty and cheese), $4 milkshakes with a refill tin, and $5 Monster Margaritas.
  • Round Table Pizza: Customers can receive a 15% discount on orders at participating locations from Friday to Monday—just mention the offer when you order.
  • Scooter’s Coffee: Starting Sunday, September 1, and running through September 28 (which is National Coffee Day), customers can grab any size iced or hot brewed coffee for just $1 using the Scooter’s Coffee mobile app.
  • STK Steakhouse: This modern steakhouse chain is providing a 50% discount on dine-in orders for first responders and teachers over the Labor Day weekend (from Friday to Monday; valid ID required; offer excludes tax, gratuity, and cannot be combined with other promotions. Alcohol not included).

Contributing: Gabe Hauari

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