6 Retailers Giving Away Coffee for National Coffee Day 2018
By Alaina Lancaster on Sep. 25, 2018CHICAGO -- The fake national holiday that generates the most buzz might just be National Coffee Day. Although the celebration falls on Sept. 29, some convenience stores have found a way to brew up more than one day’s worth of hype.
Check out how c-stores are driving in-store visits with the promise of discounted java ...
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1. Cumberland Farms
Cumberland Farms customers can celebrate the java holiday with a free cup of hot or iced Farmhouse brand coffee in any size. Customers need only text the phrase “FREECOFFEE” to 64827 to get a mobile coupon.
The Westborough, Mass.-based retailer is continuing coffee deals in October with Free Coffee Fridays starting Oct. 12. Each Friday throughout the month, customers will be able to cop a free cup of coffee in any size.
Photograph courtesy of Cumberland Farms
2. Circle K
This National Coffee Day, Laval, Quebec-based Circle K expects to hand out nearly 20,000 cups of coffee. Circle K, a subsidiary of Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., will offer a free medium premium coffee and free belVita Breakfast Biscuits at 7,000 participating locations.
“Our customers are the same in every market; they are looking for fast and easy visits and products for people on the go,” said Todd Isaacs, senior director of customer marketing and loyalty for North America. “This is just a small way for us to say ‘Thank you’ for allowing us to be a part of their day.”
Fans can redeem their free coffee by downloading the Circle K app and presenting the deal at the register.
Photograph courtesy of Circle K
3. Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. is continuing the caffeinated festivities through Sept. 30. On Saturday and Sunday, customers can grab a 24-ounce hot beverage for $1. The company will donate the proceeds of the deal to Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals.
My Love Rewards members can use their free drink refill credits on coffee, and Love's will also make a $1 donation on their behalf.
“We are excited to extend National Coffee Day for our loyal and generous customers who rally around our CMN Hospitals campaign year after year,” said Jenny Love Meyer, vice president of communications for Love’s. “National Coffee Day is the perfect way to connect with our Customers and wrap up another successful fundraiser.”
Along with the promotion, the Oklahoma City-based c-store chain is also asking fans to show the hospital network some love on social media with #MilesOfMiracles.
Photograph courtesy of Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
4. 7-Eleven
On National Coffee Day, 7-Eleven Inc. customers can score a free cup of coffee when purchasing a breakfast sandwich priced at $2 or more, a company representative told Fox News. Last year, the Irving, Texas-based chain gave away free cups of coffee in any size to its 7Rewards members.
Photograph courtesy of 7-Eleven
5. Sheetz
Altoona, Pa.-based Sheetz Inc. is taking the day to promote its cold brew. Customers can redeem a free cold-brew coffee through the Sheetz app. National Coffee Day is an anniversary of sorts for the beverage: Sheetz launched its cold brew on Sept. 29, 2016.
6. Holiday Stationstores
This year, Holiday Stationstores is giving away free coffee to customers who text “COFFEE” to 44022. The retailer, which Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. acquired last year, has also brought back its Free Coffee Tuesday through Oct. 9.