On Sunday, companies are providing discounts and freebies in honor of National Ice Cream Day despite the fact that ice cream costs have been rising.
The big picture: Businesses are leveraging the freebies and promotions to expand their client lists and encourage loyalty, just like they did with National French Fry Day last week.
Driving the news: While demand for the frozen delicacy hasn't melted, ice cream prices in June jumped 12.5 percent with inflation over the previous year and are predicted to do so further.
In the past, in 1984, former President Reagan proclaimed July 3rd as National Ice Cream Day and July as National Ice Cream Month.
Sunday is also the final day for teachers to take advantage of Kohl's teacher discounts and the first day of Target's 15 percent teacher discount, unrelated to ice cream.
Ice Cream Day deals, freebies
Unless otherwise stated, the following promotions are valid Sunday, July 17 at participating locations.
- Most offers require being signed up for a loyalty program or ordering with an app.
- To be on the safe side, check with your closest location to see if they are participating.
Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Day deal
Get $5 off any in-store or online purchase of $15 or more at Baskin-Robbins starting on Sunday and continuing through July 23.
For online purchases, enter the promo code BECOOLER at checkout. To receive the offer at ice cream shops, scan a coupon from the chain's app.
Ben & Jerry's ice cream discount
Join the Ben & Jerry's Flavor Fanatics Club to receive a 10% discount on all in-store and takeaway orders.
- You'll need an email address and phone number to sign up.
Carvel National Ice Cream Day BOGO
On Sundays, receive a small cup or cone of soft serve ice cream at Carvel for the discounted price of one.
Charleys Philly Steaks $1 off for Ice Cream Day
Members of Charleys Rewards may use a promotion on the chain's app to receive $1 off any ice cream, sundae, or shake on Sunday at participating stores.
Cold Stone Ice Cream Day coupon
For new and current My Cold Stone Club members, Cold Stone Creamery is giving $4 off $20 or more app orders from Sunday through July 21.
- Download the app and sign in for the deal.
Dairy Queen Dipped Cone deal for Ice Cream Day
Get a $1 discount on a Dipped Cone using the Dairy Queen app on Sunday, except for child cones.
DiGiorno Ice Cream Day contest
The pizza brand says it is releasing "Croissant Crust ice cream cones' made out of its Croissant Crust and two ice cream flavors — Strawberry Tomato Basil and Parmesan Cheese — through online sweepstakes through Sunday.
Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream Day free mini cup
On Sunday during two-hour periods, Dippin' Dots is giving away free tiny cups of their beaded ice cream at participating shops. The giveaway hours will be posted on the chain's website.
DoorDash Ice Cream Shop deal
After spending $15 on Sunday with a purchase from The Ice Cream Shop, get $5 off your DoorDash order.
- Open DoorDash, search for Ice Cream Shop and add ice cream to your cart.
- Use coupon code ICECREAM5 at checkout.
Insomnia Cookies Ice Cream Day free scoop
On Sunday, Insomnia Cookies is offering free ice cream scoops with any in-store purchase or order for local delivery.
Marble Slab Ice Cream Day
Members of Slab Happy Rewards can receive an ice cream surprise from Marble Slab Creamery when they "check-in and make a purchase at participating locations" through July 31.
- Deals vary and include free small ice cream and a buy one, get one free small ice cream.
Smashburger Ice Cream Day shake deal
When ordering online or through the Smashburger app or website, use the promo code ECLIPSE to receive non-dairy shakes made with Eclipse ice cream for 50% off on Sunday.
Whole Foods Ice Cream Day discount
Get 25% off ice cream and other frozen delicacies at Whole Foods Market locations until July 19.
- Prime members can save an additional 10%.
- For a limited time, use the Ibotta app at Whole Foods to get a buy-one-get-one-free deal on the individually wrapped Mochi Ice Cream found in the Bubbies Mochi Self-Serve Freezers.
Yogurtland Ice Cream Day rewards deal
Members of Yogurtland Real Rewards receive quadruple points. For both in-person and online orders, Sunday.
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