Pizza, wings and beer will be in hot demand Sunday as the Cincinnati Bengals face off against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI.
All are popular choices for Super Bowl Sunday but thechicken wing will be the MVPwith 1.42 billion expected to be eaten, according to the National Chicken Council.
But whileinflation is driving up prices of your favorite Super Bowl foods this year,it is still possible to score some deals.
(If inflation has been hitting your wallet or you're having a hard time finding some items due to shortages, feel free tofill out this form, which also is below to tell USA TODAYyour experiences.)
According to a report byNumerator, more than seven in 10 peopleexpect inflation to affect their Super Bowl shopping plans, and a quarter expectedthe impact of rising prices to be significant.
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There may also be fewer Super Bowl parties. According to Attest, a consumer research platform, 41% of Americans feel “comfortable” attending a Super Bowl party, but only 14% said they plan to attend a large in-person gathering.Attest found 55% plan to watch the game at home and only 3% plan to watch at public venues.
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Super Bowl free food and deals
To help you prepare for your Super Bowl spread, here are restaurant deals.Many offers are available throughout the weekend but some are only available Sunday atparticipating locations. Some require an app and most are while supplies last. Offers can vary by franchise, so check with your closest location before heading out.
McDonald’s Super Bowl free Chicken McNuggets
McDonald’s has a Super Bowl deal now through Sunday. On orders of $15 or more through McDelivery with DoorDash get a free 20-piece Chicken McNuggets with code KICKOFF.
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Chipotle Super Bowl deal:Free Queso Blanco
Through Sunday, Chipotle Mexican Grill is giving away free Queso Blanco with the purchase of full-priced entrees placed on the chain’s app or website.
Use the promo code QBLANCO at checkout to get a free small side or topping of QuesoBlanco with the entrée purchase. Chipotle says it’s the “longest-running free Queso Blanco offer in the brand’s history.”
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Taco Bell Super Bowl free food and deals
Delivery deal: Only on Sunday, save 20% on Taco Bell orders of $20 or more for delivery through the Uber Eats, DoorDash, GrubHub or Postmates website or app. The discount is up to $30 and not valid for in-store or pickup orders.
Free Flamin’ Hot Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos: Taco Bell Rewards members, get a free hot taco with a $1 or more purchase Saturday through Monday.
Taco Bell Rewards app: The fast-food chain says it’ll be dropping a major hint for members exclusively through the Taco Bell app on Sunday. “To avoid missing out, fans would need to sign up for Taco Bell Rewards by February 13 at 11:59PM PST,” the chain said. Sign up atTacobell.com/rewards.
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Wendy’s Super Bowl free fries, BOGO burger deals
Wendy’s has several deals for Super Bowl weekend and Valentine’s Day.
- Free delivery: On Saturday and Sunday, the chain says there is no delivery fee on all in-app orders.
- Grubhub deal: Through Monday, get 25% off of any delivery order $15 or more on Grubhub.
- Free fries: Through Feb. 27, score a free medium Hot & Crispy Fry with any purchase with Wendy’s mobile app. This deal refreshes weekly.
- BOGO burgers: Wendy’s premium hamburgers are buy-one-get-one for $1 throughout February with an app deal that refreshes weekly.
Popeyes Super Bowl BOGO chicken sandwich combo
For a limited time, Popeyes has a $6 Big Box with your choice of two pieces of bone-in-chicken or three tenders with a choice of two sides and a buttermilk biscuit. Prices can vary.
Also, through Feb. 17, the chicken chain has a deal on its Chicken Sandwich Combo, classic or spicy. Buy one combo and get a second medium combo free.
Applebee’s Super Bowl wing deal
Applebee’s has a deal on boneless wings on Sunday. Get 20 free boneless wings with any purchase over $40 through Applebee’s delivery and To Go.
To get the deal, order at the chain’s website or mobile app and $40 of items in your cart and then add the 20-piece boneless wings. You’ll need to use the promo code BIGGAME22 at checkout.
Domino's Super Bowl deal: $3 discount for carryout orders
For a limited time, Domino's will give you $3 to order your pizza online and pick it up yourself instead of choosing delivery.
Make a carryout order through May 22 and get a $3 coupon code to redeem the following week on a carryout order of $5or more before tax and gratuity.
Also, earn points to redeem for free pizza with the chain's Piece of the Pie rewards program that you can sign up for atDominos.com.
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Papa Johns Super Bowl 2022 deals: How to win free pizzaand more
Papa Johns has a few promotions. The chain’s new NY Style pizza is available for $13 for a one-topping pizza through March 13.
Also, heart-shaped pizza is available for $11.99 at participating locations nationwide through Monday. The pizza comes uncut “because we don’t want to break your heart,” the chain said.
And through Feb. 16, Papa John’s has a contest on Twitter and Instagram with free pizza for a year up for grabs. To enter, share your “pizza-eating style on Twitter or Instagram with #whatsyourstyle #sweepstakes.” Learn more about the contest here.
Pizza Hut Super Bowl deals, spicy pizza
Pizza Hut's three new Spicy Lover's Pizzas – Spicy Double Pepperoni, Spicy Hawaiian Chicken, and Spicy Veggie– are available now for a limited time at participating Pizza Hut locations for delivery, curbside pickup and carryout.
The chain also has several deals posted on its website including a $10 Tastemaster, a heart-shaped pizza and other bundles.
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Buffalo Wild Wings Super Bowl free wings if the game goes into overtime
If Sunday's game goes intoovertime,Buffalo Wild Wingssays it will celebrate by giving free boneless or traditional wings to everyone Feb. 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. local time.
No purchase is necessary to get free boneless or traditional wings, the company said in anews release.The promotion is available for dine-in and takeout only from its sports bars, no mobile or delivery, and there's a limit of one free order per customer. While supplies last.
DiGiorno Super Bowl free pizza contest
Free pizza is up for grabs with DiGiorno’s Super Bowl promotion. Sign up at Play.keeplifedelicious.com/digiornopiscorethrough Sunday and if at any point during the game, the score is 3-14 or 14-3, 1,500 winners will be selected at random to win a free pizza coupon.
The pizza brand will also give away free pizza for other “pi-centric moments” during the game including:
- Any player finishes the game with exactly 314 passing yards;
- There are more than 3.14 total turnovers (4 or more) in the game;
- Any scoring drive takes exactly 3 minutes and 14 seconds.
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