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Teacher Freebies at Sonic, Coming May 6!

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Throughout the year and during Teacher Appreciation Week, restaurants and retailers celebrate teachers with freebies, discounts, and deals. This year, Sonic is again giving teachers free food.

Here's everything you need to know about the Sonic freebies and how to get them in 2024. For more smart shopping tips and restaurant deals, text HACKS to 57299 or download the Krazy Coupon Lady app.

Sonic Freebies for Teachers

On Monday, May 6, Sonic is giving away free food and drinks (we're talking entrees, sides and drinks) to educators. You'll receive five separate awards in the Sonic app that you can use (one time each) any time between May 6 - 20.

In order to qualify for these freebies, teachers and educators need to download the Sonic app and sign up for the free Sonic Teachers’ Circle Rewards program. Then, purchase another item through the app or online.

Wanna keep the fast food train rolling? There are some Sonic secret menu hacks to consider next time you’re in the mood for those crispy tots.

Grab a different freebie with purchase, from drinks to cheeseburgers.

a person grabbing a hamburger out if sonic to go bag while holding a drink sitting outside sonic

Sonic’s celebration of teachers provides educators with a well-deserved treat amid the hustle and bustle of an academic year. Here are the five freebie offers you'll find in the Sonic app Monday, May 6, 2024.

Teachers’ Circle Freebies (available from May 6 - 20):

  • Buy one SONIC Blast, get one free

  • Buy one entree, get one free

  • Free SONIC Cheeseburger with any purchase

  • Free large drink or Slush with any purchase

  • Free small side with Entree purchase

For the two freebies with any purchase go cheap. Buy something like a corn dog ($2.29), grilled cheese ($1.79), or a small lemonade ($1.69) to get your free item.

Keep in mind, this special promotion isn’t valid on combos or deliveries. And each reward is a one-time use only.

Teachers in K-12 schools and degree-granting colleges and universities are eligible.

To participate in teacher exclusive events or qualify for teacher-only deals at Sonic you must be a teacher, faculty or staff member. That means you can be an employee of a K-12 school or college/university that awards degrees. Sonic will verify your information through the app before you can get any discounts or freebies.

Sign up for to Sonic Teachers' Circle rewards program to participate in exclusive events.

a person holding sonic food while on phone with sonic app

Download the Sonic app, create an account, and sign up for Sonic Teachers’ Circle to participate in events like these exclusive freebies. To get the perks, you’ll need to update your account profile icon and confirm that you’re an educator (select “I’m a Teacher!”). Keep in mind that promotions can vary by drive-in, so confirm participation at your local Sonic.

Sonic’s Limeades for Learning has been giving back to public schools for over a decade.

For every drink sold, a portion of the money goes to the Sonic Foundation’s Limeades for Learning to support local public schools. With the help of neighborhood partners, Sonic provides essential learning materials. The program has donated over $27 million since 2009.