McDonald’s is a prominent restaurant chain worldwide. It operates in more than 100 countries. In the USA, it has more than 13,000 outlets. It is also the highest revenue-earning restaurant chain. What made McDonald’s earn this status is its customer base. McDonald’s has kept its customers attached with its offers, discounts, and other policies. Among all the offers and discounts, does McDonald’s also offer Teacher Discount? If so, what is Its Teacher Discount?

McDonald’s does offer a special offer for teachers and educators. During the 2nd week of October normally, McDonald’s offers free breakfast to teachers. A teacher can receive their free breakfast by showing their educator’s id. Apart from this one-week special offer, McDonald’s does not offer any other discounts to teachers. However, teachers can save money at McDonald’s by many other active offers and deals. 

McDonald’s free breakfast to teachers

As a part of appreciating gesture towards educators, McDonald’s started offering free breakfast to teachers for five days of October. The offer is normally available from 10th October to 15th October. This offer is for teachers and administrators of schools, colleges, and other educational institutions. 

In 2020, McDonald’s offered free breakfast to healthcare and frontline workers who were fighting against the COVID-19 virus. From this gesture, McDonald’s decided to offer some special discounts to educators as well. However, many local restaurants were already offering free meals or discounts to educators. Hence, McDonald’s launched the free breakfast for teacher’s discounts.

How to get a free breakfast at McDonald’s?

To grab your free breakfast at McDonald’s you have to do these simple things-

First of all, reach the McDonald’s during breakfast hours. At most of the McDonald’s outlets, breakfast hours remain till 10:30 am. However, it might differ from store to store. You can order anything from the available breakfast menu. It offers various food and drink options. Then show your valid educators id to get the breakfast for free.  The free meal is then served by McDonald’s in a Happy Meal Box with an appreciating thanks note to teachers.

What is McDonald’s free breakfast for teacher menu?

The meals and drinks that McDonald’s offer as a part of free breakfast to teachers is quite limited. Teachers can choose only one meal from Egg McMuffin, Bacon, Egg, Cheese Biscuits, and Sausage Biscuits. 

In drinks also teachers have options of Hash Browns, Coffees, and some soft drinks. 

Does McDonald’s offer special discounts for Teacher’s Appreciation Day?

Many restaurants and cafes offer a special discount during Teacher’s Appreciation Day in May. Some stores also offer discounts to teachers whole a whole week as Teacher’s Appreciation Week celebration. However, McDonald’s does not offer any such discount during Appreciation Day. This is probably because it offers free breakfast to teachers for five days in October. 

Tips for teachers to save at McDonald’s

McDonald’s offers free breakfast to educators only for five days a week. Other than that, it does not offer any extra discount to specific teachers. However, there are some offers and techniques by which teachers can save a good sum of money at McDonald’s. Following are the two ways to earn an extra discount at McDonald’s- 

Discounts at McDonald’s app

McDonald’s app is a very good way to earn extra discounts and save money on your meals at McDonald’s. McDonald’s app offers discount coupons, by one get one coupon, and offers coupons to users.

McDonald’s weekly offers these rewards and coupons to the users. You can also earn a few items for free in the reward section from the McDonald’s app. 

Free coupons and other items

McDonald’s has newsletter and survey forms. By filling newsletter, you will be notified about upcoming promotional offers and codes. Similarly, by filling out these short and simple survey forms, you get some items for free, like the McDonald’s fries. 

What other restaurants offer Teacher Discount? 

Other than McDonald’s, various restaurants and cafes in the USA offer Teacher Discount at their outlets. These discounts are offered during a specific time by these food places-

Mod PizzaRed RobinChipotle Texas de BrazilCici’s PizzaApplebee’s

As a part of Teacher Discount, McDonald’s offers free breakfasts to teachers from 10th October to 15th October. Teachers can take their free breakfast at McDonald’s during breakfast hours by showing their valid educator id. Apart from this discount, McDonald’s does not offer any other discount and offer to teachers. However, they can use coupons and codes available for all other customers. 

What is McDonald’s social media campaign to thank teachers for their work and efforts?

Answer: By a social media campaign, McDonald’s is invites thanksgiving messages for teachers with #ThankYouMeal. Then it selects the best message and surprises the teacher for whom the message was by delivering a free meal at their school.

How many breakfasts can a teacher order using their educator id under the Teacher Discount plan?

Answer: A teacher can order only one free meal during breakfast hours at McDonald’s restaurants.