If you're competitive like I am, March Madness is the best time of year. The college basketball frenzy is upon us, and like any true competitor, we've crunched the numbers and polished up our brackets. The question everyone is asking — which college basketball team will take first place this year? As fans eagerly wait for the excitement and inevitable upsets, it’s essential to stock up on the best snacks to fuel this thrilling month. Whether you enjoy crispy wings and pizza or flavorful chips and dips, several restaurants and delivery services are offering great deals throughout the tournament. Here are some highlights to keep your hunger at bay as you cheer for your favorite teams.
Starting with Gopuff, they're celebrating March Madness with a fantastic offer for FAM members: a whopping 40% off select chips and dips, including popular choices like Tostitos, Basically, and Siete. This is an excellent way to enjoy game day without breaking the bank!
Next up is Smashburger, which has teamed up with delivery services to mark the madness. From March 19-24 and again from March 28-31, fans who order through platforms such as Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Smashburger.com can snag $8 off when they spend $30 or more. For those using DoorDash, there’s an additional incentive with $7.50 off $30 orders, while DashPass users can enjoy a $9 discount.
In the spirit of March Madness, 7-Eleven is also dishing out numerous deals. During the opening weekend of the tournament on March 15-16, customers can score free 7NOW delivery on orders of $20 and over. Throughout the entire tournament, customers can feast on whole pizzas ordered via 7NOW delivery for just $6.99. Plus, every weekend through April 29, 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can order a whole pizza combined with either 16 boneless wings for $12.99 or a pizza paired with 10 bone-in wings for $14.99, either in-store or from 7NOW delivery.
Insomnia Cookies, the beloved late-night cookie chain, is also getting in on the action with options perfect for basketball fans. For a limited time, they are offering a Sweet 16-pack, featuring 12 classic cookies plus four additional cookies absolutely free! If that’s a little too much, the Big Dunker combo, available through April 7, includes six classic cookies and a pint of ice cream. Lastly, those sporting their school apparel can step into a local store and receive a free classic cookie with any other purchase, also valid until April 7.
Pizza lovers seeking options during the big games can look to Round Table Pizza, which has multiple promotions running throughout the tournament. From March 21-23, diners can enjoy $5 off dine-in, carryout, and delivery on orders of $35 or more, using the code RTP989. Following that, from March 27-31, customers can receive 16% off with the code RTP613, valid for the same dining options.
If you prefer enjoying tasty bites in the comfort of your own home, Applebee’s is also participating in the madness, offering $0.50 boneless wings for online orders through Applebee's website or mobile app until March 21. Meanwhile, P.F. Chang's offers free lettuce wraps to fans who bring in their busted March Madness brackets until April 7, served with the purchase of any entree at participating locations.
Buffalo's Cafe ramps up excitement for the final four with $0.75 boneless wings available from April 5-7. Wendy’s, on the other hand, is rolling out daily deals through April 13, where customers can enjoy a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger or a Double Stack for just $1 with an additional purchase, exclusively via the Wendy’s app.
Hurricane Grill & Wings is offering customers the chance to indulge in $0.99 boneless wings (up to 10) from April 5-7. Fans of Pizza Hut can enter the Hutty digital game for the chance to win free pizza for an entire year during March Madness. The game also includes surprise pizza deals and even limited-edition swag. To check it out, customers are invited to visit www.PizzaHutsHuttySweeps.com.
Turning to delivery services, Grubhub and Seamless have some outstanding offers for fans during the tournament. For Grubhub+ and Amazon Prime members, there's a special offer of $5 off two orders of $20 and over with the code HOOP5, running from March 18 to April 7. Each week, users can expect fresh deals as well. For instance, from March 19-24, diners can enjoy a free Wendy's Baconator on any order of $20+, free Italian Cheese Bread from Little Caesars on orders of $25+, and $8 off at Chili's on orders exceeding $40.
There are also direct discounts available for several other vendors during the tournament. From March 19-21, Wawa will provide 30% off on orders over $25. Then, from March 22-25, customers purchasing over $25 at 7-Eleven will get 25% off. Additionally, if you place an order of $15 or more at Popeyes between March 26-29, you will receive a free chicken sandwich. As if that wasn’t enough, Jack in the Box is offering $5 off orders of $20 or more from March 26 to April 1, and Starbucks customers can get $4 off orders of $20 or more from March 26-31.
After gaming through a busy March, customers will get even more opportunities to save as the tournament draws to a close. Between March 27-30, Taco Bell will offer $5 off for orders of $15 or more that include a Cantina Caliente Chicken Soft Taco. Lastly, Buffalo Wild Wings is offering a buy-one-get-one deal on wings for orders of $25 or more from March 29-31. During the last days of the tournament, from April 4-7, customers can order $20 or more from Jimmy John's to receive a buy-one-get-one in the Regular Favorite Menu Category, while Wendy’s will also offer a free Baconator on orders of $20+ during this same period.
With so many enticing offers from various restaurants and delivery services, it's clear that March Madness is not just about basketball; it's a celebration of food and fun. Make sure you keep an eye out for these deals to enhance your game-watching experience!
