College basketball fans are gearing up for March Madness 2026, which kicks off this week with the first round of games. The NCAA tournament features 68 Division I teams competing in single-elimination brackets for both men's and women's championships. Alongside the excitement of predicting winners, numerous restaurant chains are offering special promotions and deals throughout the event.
Buffalo Wild Wings is offering 20 boneless wings with large fries and four dips for $17.99-$19.99, or traditional bone-in wings for $21.99-$24.99 via its app or website. KFC is providing 20 wings for $20 online, in-app, or in-store. Insomnia Cookies will run a buy-one-get-one deal on Classic cookies from March 17-20 for customers wearing college team apparel.
Wingstop is offering five pounds of wings to-go for $49.99 throughout the tournament, plus a new $12 specialty burger each week. Hooters is giving six free chicken wings to customers who show a busted bracket from March 15 to April 6. Taco Bell, via Grubhub, has weekly rewards: a free Chalupa Supreme on orders over $20 during the first two rounds, a free quesadilla during the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, a free Beefy Five-Layer Burrito during the semifinals, and free nacho fries with any taco purchase over $20 for the finals.
Moe's Southwest Grill offers $5 off orders of $20 or more from March 19-22 and March 26-29. Wendy's Dunks menu runs from March 16 to April 6, with a chance to win $100,000 and limited-edition prizes like custom sneakers. Additionally, a free Hot & Crispy Fries and small Frosty Classic will be available in-restaurant on April 7 after the first slam dunk in the championship games.
