{
  "id": 5295650,
  "title": "Labor Day 2026 deals: Score free food from Cheesecake Factory, Krispy Kreme, 7-Eleven, and more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/labor-day-2026-deals-score-free-food-from-cheesecake-factory-krispy",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-03T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/life/labor-day-2026-free-deals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Labor Day weekend in 2026 brought a variety of discounted food deals from popular restaurant chains. 7-Eleven members enjoyed a hot sandwich and a fountain soda combo for $6, while BJ's Brewhouse offered a $13 Pizookie Meal Deal featuring a select entree and Pizookie dessert. Benihana's education professionals could get a five-course hibachi entree and a second entree for free with a valid ID. Capital One Café gave away free handcrafted beverages to customers who registered their mobile numbers. Cheesecake Factory provided a $10 bonus eCard to customers who spent $50 on digital gift cards online. Chipotle's Sunday Reset special allowed families and groups to buy two entrees and get one free. Cracker Barrel offered a free collectible toy with an adult entree and Kids Meal. Del Taco's Del Yeah! Rewards members received 20% off purchases of $10 or more. Eddie Merlot's customers who spent $75 online from Sept. 4-7 received a $25 discount. Firebird's Wood Fired Grill's Inner Circle loyalty members could order a full rack of Baby Back Ribs for $19.95. Firehouse Subs offered a second sub for just $1 between Sept. 4-7. Hash Kitchen's breakfast classics were marked down to $7 each during the promo period. Krispy Kreme's buy one get one deal on doughnuts was available online and in-store using the code BOGO2. Kona Grill's educators could BOGO select entrees on a limited menu. Krystal's Original Sackful or Cheese Sackful was $12 or $15, respectively. Moxies offered discounted cocktails, appetizers, wine, and craft beers during Happy Hour. Polly's Pies' Banberry Pie was $14.99. Port of Subs provided free delivery on online or mobile app orders. Raise the Roost's Nugget Party Pack was available for $25. Sonny's BBQ offered $25 off catering orders over $200. STK Steakhouse gave BOGO entrees to teachers and school staff with a valid ID. Sullivan's Steakhouse customers could apply a WEEKEND code for $25 off orders of $75 or more. Teriyaki Madness rewarded members with double loyalty points and a 20% discount on orders from Sept. 5-7.",
  "summary": "Labor Day 2026 takes place on Sept. 7. The best free food deals on Labor Day include free food from Cheesecake Factory, Del Taco, Cracker Barrel, and more.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Trends",
        "title": "These 6 Labor Day smart home deals solve real problems",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/these-6-labor-day-smart-home-deals-solve-real-problems",
        "published": "2026-09-01T12:55:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Shop the best Labor Day TV deals from TCL, LG, Samsung, and more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/shop-the-best-labor-day-tv-deals-from-tcl-lg-samsung-and-more",
        "published": "2026-09-02T15:27:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "17 best Labor Day TV deals I recommend — expert picks from $99.99 on 4K, QLED and OLED TVs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/17-best-labor-day-tv-deals-i-recommend-expert-picks-from-99-99-on-4k",
        "published": "2026-09-02T19:02:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}