These Chains Are Giving Out Free Pretzels for National Pretzel Day (April 26)

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Get Twisted for Free

If you’ve ever felt personally victimized by the price of a single pretzel at the mall, this Saturday is your redemption arc. 


National Pretzel Day falls on April 26, and in honor of the noble twisted dough, several big-name chains are handing them out for free. 


Check out some of the freebies and deals you can get this year for Pretzel Day. 

Auntie Anne’s Pretzel
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Auntie Anne’s

The scent that grabs you by the nose every time you step foot in a shopping mall is giving away freebies on April 26. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,  Auntie Anne’s Rewards members can grab a free Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel — no purchase necessary, just a quick tap in the app and you’re in. You’ll need to use the Auntie Anne’s mobile app to redeem the offer in-store. This year, one lucky fan will also win a 14-karat solid gold pretzel necklace.

Wetzel's Pretzels
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Wetzel’s Pretzels

Wetzel’s Pretzels is offering a free Original Pretzel on National Pretzel Day, April 26. The deal runs from 3 p.m. until closing and doesn’t require a purchase or app download. Just walk in and get one — no strings attached. It’s available at participating locations across the country, while supplies last. 

Philly Pretzel Factory
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Philly Pretzel Factory

Philly Pretzel Factory is doing what it always does on National Pretzel Day — giving out free pretzels, no strings attached. Just show up on April 26 and grab one, without buying anything, downloading anything, or scanning a code. You’ll find the offer at most locations, including some inside Walmart, though spots in stadiums and airports aren’t included. 


If you’re already using their app, you’ll get double rewards points on anything you buy that day, but again — no app is needed to get the freebie. 

Pretzelmaker Pretzel Bites
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Pretzelmaker

Pretzelmaker is celebrating National Pretzel Day on April 26 by offering a free order of Small Original Pretzel Bites — salted or unsalted — at participating locations nationwide. No purchase is necessary; simply walk in and claim your free snack. 

Additionally, if you sign up for the Pretzelmaker Rewards App by 11:59 p.m. on April 26, you'll receive a $5 discount on orders of $20 or more, valid for 14 days starting April 27. 

Ben’s Soft Pretzels
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Ben’s Soft Pretzels

Ben’s Soft Pretzels is offering a free Jumbo Original Pretzel on April 26 for National Pretzel Day — but there’s a meaningful twist. To get one, all you have to do is donate at least $1 to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports military and first responder families. The deal is available at participating locations across the country, and every dollar raised goes straight to the charity.  



Hungry for more deals? Find out where you can get more free fast food here.