Welcome to USA TODAY's February guide of free food, meal deals, made-up food holidays and other savings.
One of the month's biggest deal days is Feb. 6 with National Frozen Yogurt Day, followed by a two-fer Feb. 9 with National Pizza Day and National Bagel Day.
Pancake fans waiting for IHOP's Free Pancake Day, which in recent years was held in late February, will have to wait a little longer. The annual pancake giveaway is set for March 12, the company announced.
Here are the deals, big days and ongoing specials, available at participating locations. To be on the safe side, always check with your closest location before heading out. Also, some will require you to have a restaurant's app or be signed up for emails.
Bookmark this page because it'll be updated frequently with more specials.
If you know of a deal not listed here for a business with at least 20 locations, email the details to ktyko@usatoday.com.
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Limited-time offers7-Eleven: Through Feb. 12, get a small cup of Chips Ahoy Hot Chocolate or any other hot beverage for $1 at participating stores. According to the convenience store chain, the limited-edition flavor is "a combination of fresh-baked cookies and warm hot chocolate."
IHOP: For a limited time at participating locations, get all-you-can-eat pancakes with any breakfast combo or get just the pancakes for $4.99. Dine-in and buttermilk pancakes only. Some exclusions apply and this offer isn't valid with senior and kids meals.
Jack in the Box: The fast-food chain partnered with DoorDash to create the Super Jack'd Monday Box, which is only available Monday, Feb. 4 while supplies last. The box includes two tacos, 10 chicken nuggets, one egg roll, seasoned curly fries and a small drink for $6. Delivery is free on orders $10 or more and the first 100 to order get a free box with promo code SUPERJACKD.
Red Lobster: Lobsterfest is back for a limited time and the seafood chain has its largest selection of lobster dishes available all year.
Subway: Through Wednesday, Feb. 6 or while supplies last, get $3 off any $3 order with a purchase through the Subway app when you pay with PayPal. According to the fine print, it's "limited to the first 50,000 to save the offer."
Wendy's: Monday, Feb. 4 is the last day of Wendy's free Baconator promotion with DoorDash. With a minimum $10 purchase, use promo code FREEBACONATOR when checking out at DoorDash to get a free Baconator and free delivery.
Feb. 4-11: BJ's Restaurants' dealThis week-long deal starts the day after the Super Bowl, a day commonly known as Super Sick Monday.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is teaming up with DoorDash and giving away Chocolate Chunk Pizookie desserts and free delivery on food orders $19.95 or more. For the free dessert, use promo code PIZOOKIE on orders placed on the chain's website or mobile app. A code isn't needed for free delivery and exclusions apply.
Learn more at www.bjsrestaurants.com/supersick.
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We know you're feeling the pain after the Big Game. Will $0 Delivery Fee with any $19.95 purchase help? How about a FREE Chocolate Chunk Pizookie too? Use code PIZOOKIE to get yours, order now with @DoorDash. Valid through 2/11. https://t.co/SWZLLy2O17pic.twitter.com/VhqSiympfh
— BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (@bjsrestaurants) February 4, 2019Feb. 5: Lunar New YearPanda Express: The chain is giving away red envelopes Tuesday, Feb. 5, which contain coupons for free items like a free chicken egg roll. This offer is while supplies last. Find other ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year at www.pandaexpress.com.
Giving and receiving Red Envelopes is the highlight of #LunarNewYear. Join us in stores Tuesday, Feb. 5 to receive one of your very own. Find a 
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P.F. Chang's: The chain's Year of the Pig celebration starts Tuesday, Feb. 5 and each day through March 25, they will feature three Year of the Pig hand-crafted cocktails. One of the limited-time drinks is served in a bacon and sugar-rimmed glass. Dine-in and get a limited-edition Fortune-Telling Pig that "once placed in the palm of the hand, reveals your hidden secrets," according to a news release. Learn more about the signs of the Zodiac and about P.F. Chang's special drinks and menu items at www.chinesenewyear.com.
Feb. 6: National Frozen Yogurt DayWednesday, Feb. 6 is a day to swirl the savings and get free fro-yo.
16 Handles: New and existing rewards members get up to three free ounces of frozen yogurt and toppings Wednesday. If you're not a rewards member, you still can get the freebie by signing up on the spot and downloading the 16 Handles mobile app, according to a news release. Any amount over three ounces will need to be paid for and limit one per transaction.
Menchie's: Buy one frozen yogurt, get one free Wednesday. No coupons needed.
Red Mango: Get a 12-ounce cup of yogurt with free toppings for $5 Wednesday. Join Club Mango for rewards.
View this post on InstagramCome celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day with us on February 6th! We're offering Buy One, Get One Free frozen yogurt all day long! . . . . #menchies #frozenyogurt #nationalfrozenyogurtday #nfyd #yum #yummy #bogo
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SweetFrog: Members of the sweetRewards loyalty program will get a "sweet deal" Wednesday, according to the chain's social media accounts. Sign up for the program at www.sweetfrog.com/loyalty.
TCBY: Get your first six ounces of frozen yogurt free Wednesday. Join the myTCBY rewards program for more savings.
Yogurtland: From 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, participating locations have a buy-one-get-one free deal. Hours can vary by location. Use the Real Rewards program for more savings and freebies.
View this post on InstagramThe big game may be this weekend, but for us it's a week away! Swirl in and celebrate National Froyo Day at your local TCBY Wednesday, February 6th and get 6 oz of froyo FREE
. *Available at participating locations. Call or see store for details: www.tcby.com/find-a-store . #TCBY #NationalFroyoDay #NFYD #FoodHoliday #FreeFood #SweetTreats #FroyoFlavors #FroYo #FrozenYogurt #FrozenYogurtLover #FrozenYogurtAddict #FrozenYogurtDate #FrozenYogurtTime #FreeFroyo
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Feb. 6: Krispy Kreme freebieKrispy Kreme Rewards members get one free Conversation Heart Doughnut of their choice with any purchase Wednesday, Feb. 6. Sign up for an account at www.krispykreme.com.
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Feb. 9: National Pizza Day and National Bagel DayExpect lots of circular deals on Saturday, Feb. 9. Here's how restaurants celebrated last year.
Feb. 14: Valentine's DaySweet treats and heart-shaped pizza, bagels and more. Check back soon for the deals.
Feb. 16: Gymboree gift card deadlineUse it or lose it: Saturday, Feb. 16 is the last day to use Gymboree and Crazy 8 gift cards
Feb. 22: National Margarita DayBoozy specials are expected for this made-up holiday. Here's how restaurants and bars celebrated last year.
Ongoing specialsApplebee's: The February drink of the month is the Dollar Hurricane, which is available through Mardi Gras on March 5. The drink served in a 10-ounce mug is a mix of rum, passion fruit, orange, black cherry and lime and costs $1 at participating locations.
Cicis: The pizza buffet chain has joined forces with Nickelodeon's Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to create "Rise of the Turtles Tuesdays." Each Tuesday through March 12 from 4 p.m. to close, kids 10 and under get a kid's buffet for 99 cents with the purchase of one adult buffet and large drink. Limit one kid's buffet per adult buffet and drink purchase. Learn more about the promotion at www.cicis.com/rtmnt.
We can't stop doing jazz hands. Our new February DOLLAR HURRICANE is here, and it's made with rum and a blend of passion fruit, orange, black cherry and lime flavor. #NeighborhoodDrinkpic.twitter.com/mGpN5qKgJc
— Applebee's (@Applebees) February 1, 2019Chili's: The "Grand Romance" is the $5 Margarita of the Month for February. It features Lunazul Tequila and Grand Marnier.
Dunkin': Through March 3, get a medium-sized latte or cappuccino, hot or iced, for $2 from 2 to 6 p.m. at participating locations.
KFC: For a limited time, KFC is offering a two for $3 deal on its Chicken Littles. The sandwiches are available in four flavors: Smoky Mountain BBQ, Extra Crispy, Nashville Hot and Georgia Gold.
Grand Marnier and Lunazul are hooking up for this love infused MOTM. It's The Grand Romance and it's only $5… because everyone loves a cheap date. pic.twitter.com/J2unrKlbw7
— Chili's Grill & Bar (@Chilis) February 1, 2019McDonald's: With an offer on the fast-food chain's app, buy one sandwich and get a second for 25 cents. Some sandwiches are excluded including the new bacon items. According to the offer details, this deal will be valid once per week through March 31.
Olive Garden: The fast-casual Italian restaurant announced its first-ever Never Ending Stuffed Pastas. For a limited time, get unlimited refills while dining in on four stuffed pastas including Stuffed Ziti Fritta and Cheese Ravioli with a choice of four sauces and five toppings. Prices start at $12.99.
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