Here's a little Thursday cheer: Savings on coffee are brewing in honor of National Coffee Day.
The big picture: According to data from the National Coffee Association, 66% of Americans consume coffee every day, which is more than any other beverage, including tap water.
Yes, but during the past year, coffee costs have risen by over 18% with inflation, and chains have hiked menu pricing as well.
Reality check: Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, said earlier this month that the company had seen record demand.
At the company's investor day on September 12 in Seattle, Schultz said, "We have been insulated from any understanding whatsoever that there is a decline in consumer traffic, a downturn in tickets."
Back in the day, Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks both introduced their autumn menus and PSLs on August 30.
National Coffee Day deals and freebies 2022
The bulk of these Coffee Day discounts, which are available Thursday unless otherwise specified, require membership in rewards programs, which has its advantages.
Be wise: Not all places are taking part, so to be safe, think about verifying before leaving.
Barnes & Noble Coffee Day freebie
On Thursday, Barnes & Noble customers may receive a free tall hot or iced coffee with the purchase of any baked good at any B&N Café location nationwide.
The complimentary tall hot or iced coffee is only available for one cup per purchase, per the fine print.
Biggby National Coffee Day coupon
For use on Thursday at selected locations, Biggby Coffee has released a coupon on Twitter for a free 20-ounce hot or iced coffee.
The chain claimed upgrades are available for a fee.
Burger King National Coffee Day deal
Burger King's freebie for Coffee Day is only available for orders placed during breakfast on the BK app or website.
Details: Through Friday from 6 to 10:30am, receive a free small iced coffee with a purchase of $1 or more.
Dunkin' Coffee Day free cup with purchase
Thursday offers a free medium hot or iced coffee to Dunkin' loyalty members with any purchase. The new Dunkin' Rewards loyalty program will shortly take the place of the current DDPerks program.
The small print states that dairy substitutes, cold foam, flavors, and espresso shots may incur an extra fee in addition to the exclusion of cold brew.
Dutch Bros National Coffee Day contest
For its rewards members who scan their Dutch Pass on Thursday, Dutch Bros is holding a promotion with a chance to win a year's worth of free coffee.
EG America National Coffee Day freebie
On Thursday, Cumberland Farms, Loaf N Jug, Turkey Hill, Tom Thumb, Minit Mart, Kwik Shop, Quik Stop, Certified Oil, and Fastrac locations will provide free coffee to customers of the SmartPay Rewards App.
Information: A voucher that may be used to purchase any hot or iced coffee in any amount will be immediately deposited to members' accounts.
Krispy Kreme Coffee Day free coffee and doughnut
Thursdays are free brewed coffee days at participating Krispy Kreme locations.
The chain's rewards members will furthermore get a free doughnut of their choosing.
Love’s National Coffee Day $1 coffee deal
Every size of a coffee or other hot beverage costs $1 on Thursday at Love's Travel Stops.
Proceeds from purchases made through the chain's app will support Love's yearly campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
McDonald’s Coffee Day app deal
For coffee enthusiasts, McDonald's offers a daily discount. Through the end of the year, customers may receive any size of premium-roast coffee or iced coffee for 99 cents via the chain's app.
The promotion is valid at participating restaurants around the country once per day.
Coming soon: Special packaged dinners for grownups that even include collectible figurines will debut the following week.
Panera National Coffee Day deal
On Thursday, Panera Bread will give the first two months of membership in its Unlimited Sip Club free.
Existing members will receive a one-time app promotion good for $2 off specific barista drinks and smoothies.
According to the chain, MyPanera Week is being held from now until October 5 for loyalty members who receive "special rewards."
Peet's Coffee Day freebie and discount
Thursday offers a free small drip coffee with any purchase from Peet's Coffee as well as 20% off roasted coffee beans, K-Cup pods, and espresso capsules at Coffeebars around the country.
Pilot Flying J Coffee Day free cup
More than 650 participating travel centers around the nation are offering loyalty members a free cup of coffee on Thursday.
Use the rewards Plus app to redeem the offer for any size of hot, iced, cold brew, or frozen coffee.
Scooter’s Coffee Day free cup
When patrons scan the Scooter's Coffee app at participating stores on Thursday, they will receive a free small cup of coffee.
Limit one per customer while supplies last.
Sheetz free cold brew for Coffee Day
With the purchase of any in-store item on Thursday, Sheetz will provide free cold brew coffee.
Between the lines: The deal is available to My Sheetz Rewardz members, and it can be redeemed for any size cold brew at more than 660 locations via the chain's app.
Shipley Do-Nuts Coffee Day deal
With every purchase made on Thursday, Shipley Do-Nuts is offering a free medium House Blend coffee with the code COFFEE929 in-store or online.
Smoothie King National Coffee Day smoothie deal
One of the National Coffee Day specials from Smoothie King is a 20-ounce blended espresso or cold brew smoothie for $5 before 11am.
A reward for a free smoothie to be utilized later will be given to Smoothie King Healthy Rewards members who purchase a coffee smoothie separately.
Additionally, members enjoy a free espresso shot incentive that is valid through September 30 on their accounts.
Starbucks Coffee Day 2022
This year, Starbucks is not offering a National Coffee Day promotion; however, rewards members may still earn 25 stars by bringing in a clean, reusable cup to have their drink prepared in.
Customers who use reusable cups can also receive a 10-cent discount on their drinks.
Tim Hortons National Coffee Day deal
When you place an online or mobile order at a Tim Hortons restaurant in the United States on Thursday, a medium hot or iced coffee costs only 25 cents.
On Saturday, a promotion for International Coffee Day begins with a medium hot or iced coffee when bought through the app or website.
Wawa National Coffee Day free coffee
On Thursday, a promotion on the Wawa Rewards app gives both new and current members a free cup of self-serve coffee up to 24 ounces.
Between the lines: The promotion is only good for one per client and excludes iced coffee. It isn't redeemable in self-checkout lanes.
Wendy's free coffee for Coffee Day
From Thursday until October 5, the fast food restaurant is offering free small coffee drinks with every Wendy's app purchase.
The bargain is only good for one usage, however, it may be applied to Frosty casinos and other coffee beverages.
International Coffee Day
What's next: Although less well-known for its bargains, International Coffee Day is celebrated on October 1.
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