--- title: "Mother’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials" url: https://burnaze.com/article/04b86d1d-0897-4af9-a9d1-b17fb9edc63a source: "Franchise Wire" original_url: https://www.franchisewire.com/mothers-day-2026-best-restaurant-deals-and-specials/ author: "Haley Cafarella" category: "Restaurants" industry: "Restaurants" published: 2026-05-08T16:30:00.000Z modified: 2026-10-31T13:16:35.314Z image: https://www.franchisewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MOTHERS-DAY.jpg --- # Mother’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials **TL;DR:** National fast-food and beverage chains are offering limited-time deals and free items for Mother's Day, expecting boosts in traffic and revenue. Mother's Day spending is predicted to reach $38 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation. *By Haley Cafarella, originally published in Franchise Wire on 2026-05-08. [Read the original](https://www.franchisewire.com/mothers-day-2026-best-restaurant-deals-and-specials/).* ## Story Mother’s Day is upon us, and that means millions of Americans are getting ready to shower the moms and mother figures in their lives with flowers, sweet treats, cards and gifts. Mother’s Day spending is predicted to reach $38 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation. Sharing a meal together as a family is another important aspect of any Mother’s Day celebration, and fast-food franchises that offer limited-time specials and deals on food and drinks expect boosts in traffic and revenue during the mom-centric holiday. Aroma Joe’s handcrafted beverage franchise is celebrating Mother’s Day by offering guests a free 24-ounce iced drink on May 10. Buffalo’s Cafe guests can get $5 off a purchase of $25 or more on Mother’s Day with code Mom26. Capriotti’s rewards members can treat mom (and themselves) with a buyone-get-one (BOGO) 50% off deal on subs on Mother’s Day. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is commemorating Mother’s Day by offering a free kid’s meal with any adult purchase of $15 or more at participating restaurants for dine-in or online orders with promo code KIDS85 on May 10. Fazoli’s is honoring moms with a free regular size fettuccine Alfredo (above), or spaghetti with meat sauce or marinara when they purchase an entrée on May 8-12. The code Mother26 is required to redeem. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers’ loyalty members receive double points on purchases made on Mother’s Day. Friendly’s is giving loyalty members another reason to celebrate Mother’s Day: a free scoop, cone or dish on May 10. Golden Corral rewards members who dine in on Mother’s Day will receive $5 off their next purchase of $25 or more. The redemption period is May 11-31. Customers who make a purchase at Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard on Mother’s Day get fried ice cream for free. Huddle House is celebrating Mother’s Day all weekend long. Huddle rewards members enjoy double points for family dining May 8-10. Mother’s Day dinner just got more affordable at Hurricane Grill & Wings. When guests spend $35 or more on May 10, they get $5 off. Jason’s Deli is making Mother’s Day sweeter with a limited time offer; loyalty members who purchase an entrée on May 10 can enjoy a free dessert. JINYA Ramen Bar is thanking moms with a gift card deal. Guests who purchase a $100 e-gift card through May 10 receive a $20 bonus card. Bonus cards are redeemable for up to 90 days after Mother’s Day. Krispy Kreme has launched the new Minis for Mom Collection just in time for Mother’s Day. Available through May 10 at participating locations, this shareable 16-count box of mini doughnuts comes in chocolate, strawberry, glazed and vanilla flavors. Guests at la Madeleine, a French-inspired bakery and cafe franchise, who make a purchase of $30 or more through May 9 receive a free entrée reward to enjoy on their next visit. Tier 1 loyalty members can also enjoy a free beverage reward on Mother’s Day only. Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken is getting poetic with its first-ever “Ode to Mom” contest. Participants can visit this website to submit a funny, heartfelt and/or poetic tribute to mom for the chance to win a $100 Visa gift card. The site also features free, downloadable cards. Submissions close May 10. Additionally, Lee’s rewards members earn quadruple points on all purchases made May 8-10. Mothers who dine at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill locations on May 10 can enjoy a complimentary Mamacita Margarita with the purchase of an entrée. The vibrant drink blends Grand Marnier orange cordial and hibiscus agave syrup with Lime’s frozen margarita. Logan’s Roadhouse is simplifying Mother’s Day gifting with a limited-time bonus card offer. Guests can purchase $50 in gift cards for just $40 online through May 8. The celebration continues with the return of prime rib, available May 8-10. Logan’s is also offering $10 off $40 bounce back coupons during Mother’s Day weekend. Cards are valid May 11-31. Native Grill & Wings is commemorating Mother’s Day weekend with a great deal. Customers receive $10 off their purchase of $60 or more from May 9-11 with code MOM2026. Newk’s Eatery guests get a free slice of cake with the purchase of an entrée from May 8–10. Mother’s Day is the biggest holiday of the year for Nothing Bundt Cakes, and the brand is pulling out all the stops with beautifully decorated cakes like the “Best Mom A’round” design (above), plus new butterfly-themed décor and floral-inspired Bundtinis (above). Paris Baguette guests can celebrate mom through May 10 with beautifully crafted favorites such as the heart-shaped I Love Mom Strawberry Soft Cream Cake, the Triple Chocolate Strawberry Fraisier and an all-new assortment of raspberry-filled macarons, including Chocolate Raspberry and Raspberry & Cream. Popeyes is making meal planning easier this Mother’s Day. From May 8–10, customers get a free gallon beverage with the purchase of a Popeyes Family Meal, which comes with an eight-piece, 12-piece or 16-piece signature chicken or tenders, or an 18-piece Wing Group Pack. Rita’s is offering app users a $1 small Italian ice with any $1 purchase on May 10. Heart-shaped pizza, anyone? From May 10-12, guests at Round Table Pizza can dig into a large, one-topping heart-shaped pizza for $19.99 with code RTP4MOM. Sunny Street Café, a breakfast, lunch and brunch concept, is showing moms some love by offering complimentary flowers on May 10. Teriyaki Madness is celebrating moms this Mother’s Day with an online-only gift card deal. When guests buy a $50 gift card, they score a free $10 bonus card. Through Mother’s Day, TGI Fridays guests can try the Queen’s Bubbly cocktail for $12 through Mother’s Day. The cocktail features La Marca Prosecco and Pomegranate. There is also a festive menu to choose from, including Million Dollar Cobb, Cajun shrimp and chicken pasta, chicken al pastor bowl and Brownie Obsession. The Greene Turtle is offering guests a free dessert with the purchase of an entrée on May 10. ## Entities - QSR (sector) - Franchise Wire (publication) - Dickey's Barbecue Pit (company) - Krispy Kreme (company) - Fazoli's (company) - Huddle House (company) - Golden Corral (company) - limited time offers (topic) - Haley Cafarella (person) - JINYA Ramen Bar (company) - Friendly's (company) - Hurricane Grill & Wings (company) --- Originally reported by Haley Cafarella, Franchise Wire (https://www.franchisewire.com/mothers-day-2026-best-restaurant-deals-and-specials/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/04b86d1d-0897-4af9-a9d1-b17fb9edc63a).