Nurses Appreciation Week is May 6 to 12, 2023, and we all know that nurses deserve a ton of appreciation (all year long.) We will be updating this page with special deals that businesses are offering to nurses this week. Please make sure to follow each link for the details.
Also, we have a list that we update with deals all year for healthcare workers.
And please also scroll down this page for a huge, day-by-day list of food deals in the Triangle.
Deals for Nurses Appreciation Week

Caribou Coffee
Nurses get 10% off their in-person order at participating locations of Caribou Coffee from May 8 to 12, 2023. Show your badge to redeem. Announced on Facebook.
Crocs
Crocs is showing appreciation for healthcare workers in a few ways:
- Healthcare workers can visit Crocs retail stores in person to receive a 20% discount on purchase through May 12, 2023
- Through May 16, healthcare workers can visit a Crocs retail store to try on a pair of shoes from our Crocs at Work collection and receive $10 off a purchase of $75 or more.
- Leveraging their Sheer ID platform on www.crocs.com, Crocs is offering healthcare workers a 25% discount on online purchases for the entire month of May.
- From May 5 to 12, 2023, people can nominate a healthcare worker to be one of 7 who will win Crocs shoes, socks and Jibbitz Charms for their healthcare facility. In all, Crocs will be giving away 10,000 of each item to the winning 7 facilities.
Firehouse Subs
On May 6 and 7, 2023, nurses throughout the U.S. can enjoy a FREE medium sub with the purchase of an additional medium (or large) sub, chips and drink at participating locations of Firehouse Subs. Any medium sub is eligible, including the sub shop’s limited time Smokin’ Triple Stack sub.
The offer is only valid in-shop — not online or for delivery.
Nurses must show a hospital ID or other proof of employment at the register to redeem. Limit one per customer.
Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies has announced on Facebook that nurses get a FREE 6-pack of classic cookies with a $5 in-store purchase from May 5 to 12, 2023, when you show proof of employment. Availability varies by location. We suggest that you call Insomnia Cookies in advance before heading out, to confirm the details, because some readers have encountered employees at some locations unaware of past promotions. This deal was announced on Facebook, and you can find more details about the promotion there.
McAlister’s Deli
From May 3 to 10, 2023, nurses who drop by participating locations of McAlister’s Deli and show their medical ID get a free 32 oz tea. Must order in person, for dine-in and takeout orders only. No purchase necessary.
Metro Diner
Nurses get 10% off at Metro Diner from May 8 to 11, 2023, when they show valid ID. In-restaurant dining only.
PDQ
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop
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Tijuana Flats
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Zaxby’s
On May 2, 2023, Zaxby’s has a deal that’s for Nurses Appreciation Week and Teachers Appreciation Week, but it’s available to everyone. Buy one Boneless Wings Meal and get one free.
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
Deals offered by national chains are usually "participating locations only." We can't generally verify participation with a particular location, so we encourage you to contact the location to make sure. In addition, limited time offers can end without warning.
Upcoming Food and Drink related deals and events
Check out our big list of food and drink events and deals in the Triangle, or look at a few of them here:Sunday, September 24, 2023
Monday, September 25, 2023
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Friday, September 29, 2023
Monday, October 2, 2023
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Various locations