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Food franchises like Auntie Anne's, Paris Baguette, and TGI Friday's are offering gift card promotions and deals to congratulate the Class of 2026. The deals include discounts on catering orders, free desserts, and gift card promotions.
Across the country, students in the Class of 2026 are excitedly donning their caps and gowns and preparing for what’s next. These students understand the importance of education and have achieved this milestone through hard work and studying.
This graduation season, food franchises like Auntie Anne’s, Paris Baguette, Penn Station East Coast Subs (above) and TGI Friday’s are congratulating the Class of 2026 with gift card promotions and deals.
Auntie Anne’s is celebrating graduation with an Honor Roll Sweepstakes. Through May 28, graduates can enter for a chance to win pretzels for their graduation party and exclusive merch. Participants must live within 20 miles of an Auntie Anne’s location to redeem the pretzel prize, but fans outside the delivery area can still enter for a chance to score exclusive merch by sending their graduation invite to: 5620 Glenridge Dr. Atlanta, GA 30342.
Noodles & Company is congratulating the Class of 2026 with a catering deal fit for a graduation party. Through June 9, customers can get15% off orders of $150 or more using the code GRAD2026.
Paris Baguette’s Graduation Cake is available for purchase through June 30. The specialty cake is topped with a cap and diploma, making it the perfect centerpiece for commemorating the milestone.
Subs elevate any graduation party. Through May 31, Penn Station fans can use code PARTYBOX10 for $10 off their catering orders.
Potbelly is celebrating the Class of 2026 with a great deal: 10% off catering orders of $200 or more with promo code SAVE10. The promotion is available via the brand’s website and mobile app through June 14.
Red Robin is elevating graduation parties with a catering deal. Guests can enjoy 20% off all catering orders through July 12 with promo code 26GRADS.
TGI Fridays is tipping its cap to the Class of 2026 with a free dessert when they purchase an entrée at participating locations through June 15. A valid student ID is required at checkout.
The Greene Turtle is making graduation shopping easier with a gift card deal. Guests receive $10 back for every $50 spent on gift cards throughout May, making it a timely offer during the peak of graduation season.
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This story was originally published by Haley Cafarella in Franchise Wire on May 24, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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