A road sign in Lackawanna, New York announces Monday’s upcoming eclipse.
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A road sign in Lackawanna, New York announces Monday’s upcoming eclipse.
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If all this talk about the eclipse is making you hungry — especially for a cookie, burger, pizza, or other circular snack — you’re in luck.
Food and beverage chains across the country are going into a frenzy with all kinds of aptly named discounts and promotions.
The eclipse is expected to attract large businesses, particularly in areas near totality, with high demand for travel, lodging and food. Perryman Group, a Texas-based economic consulting firm, estimates the economic fallout could reach $6 billion in the United States.
Restaurants are looking to make the most of the eclipse – from creating themed flavors to offering free eclipse sunglasses with purchase – and meeting the needs of customers looking to celebrate and save where they can.
Here are some of the deals that could brighten up your Monday, whether you’re on your way to totality or celebrating remotely.
7 eleven
Subscribers to 7NOW Gold Pass, 7-Eleven’s delivery service, can order an entire pizza for $3 on Monday and add a free pair of Eclipse glasses while supplies last.
Blue Moon Brewery
Blue Moon entered the celestial spirit with “Eclipse Sips,” featuring four pint glasses, a glow-in-the-dark memorial box, black light coasters, a flashlight and “moon dust” which you can sprinkle on your beer (not included) to make it “shimmery and shiny”.
The $25 kits are sold out online, but the company is still running a contest on Instagram through the end of Monday. It says winners can comment on its post to enter a drawing for a chance to win 20 years of Blue Moon, “to hold you over until the next solar eclipse in the United States.”
Burger King
Burger King is celebrating a “total eclipse of Whopper” with a BOGO burger deal. Royal Perk Rewards members who text “ECLIPSE” to 251251 will receive an offer for two Whoppers for the price of one, redeemable until next Monday.
Chilies
Chili’s says customers can use the code “APPCLIPSE” to receive a free appetizer when purchasing any meal online or at restaurants through Monday.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel customers who dine at their Old Country locations on Monday will receive a free side of pancakes with the purchase of any dish when they mention “eclipse pancakes.” They also have eclipse glasses for sale, at least while supplies last.
Insomnia cookies
This “MOONday,” Insomnia Cookies is offering a free classic cookie with any $5 purchase, in-store or delivery, as long as customers mention the offer. He also reintroduced his beloved Moon Cookie Cake for a limited time just before the eclipse.
Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box says customers can buy one and get a Jumbo Jack on Monday using the app.
Jeni’s splendid ice creams
Jeni’s has released four new galaxy-themed flavors before the eclipse and a new “Space Dust” topping made with fizzy candy. It will be available for free in stores on Monday.
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme introduced a limited-time “Total Solar Eclipse Donut” last week, featuring silver sprinkles and an Oreo in the center. It is available in store and for delivery until Monday, while stocks last.
Pizza Hut
For “Total Eclipse of the Hut,” Pizza Hut is selling large pizzas – with up to 10 toppings – for just $12.
Raise the cane
Customers at more than 190 Raising Cane locations on the path to totality – aka the “path to toast-ality” – can get a free Texas toast with any purchase that includes a combo meal on Monday. And everyone can enter a draw to win free Canes for the next 20 years.
Sonic
Sonic launched a “Blackout Slush Float” in late March, which included a pair of Eclipse Glasses with every purchase. It says the cotton candy and dragon fruit flavored drink, topped with white ice cream and blue and purple sprinkles, represents “the temporary darkness of the solar eclipse.” The drink will be available until May 5.
King of smoothies
The smoothie chain is selling a special “Eclipse Berry Blitz Smoothie” through Monday, with Eclipse Glasses included for purchase at locations in the path of totality in Arkansas, Indiana, New York and Ohio.
Solar chips
SunChips says its special eclipse-flavored chips – and an “eclipse gift kit” – will be available for purchase online for just 4 minutes and 27 seconds Monday afternoon, starting at 1:33 p.m. CT. He says the pineapple habanero and spicy black bean gouda flavor “combines the glow of the sun with the spicy cheese of the moon.”
Wendy’s
Wendy’s customers can get a free Frosty – chocolate or orange ice cream – with any mobile app purchase through Sunday.
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