Last year may have been twisted, but things are slowly getting back to normal. For example, Tuesday, April 26th, 2022, is National Pretzel Day — which means there are freebies and deals available. It’s the perfect time to enjoy this favorite snack, full of salty, crusty, and chewy goodness.
The origin of pretzels is unknown for certain.
They are sometimes attributed to an Italian monk, who created them as a reward for children who learned their prayers, back in A.D. 610. Another legend says they were invented by German bakers. We love history, but we love eating pretzels more, so keep reading for the scoop on where to find a free one!
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National Pretzel Day offers & freebies
This list may continue to grow, as other venues announce their National Pretzel Day deals. Please check back!
Auntie Anne’s
On April 26th, 2021, get a FREE Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel at Auntie Anne’s. You’ll need to sign up through the Pretzel Perks app to be eligible. This deal was announced in a press release.
The fine print:
Offer valid Tuesday, 4/26/22 only. Must redeem in the Pretzel Perks App. Online and app order redemptions subject to $0.35 service fee and sales taxes. In-store redemption not subject to service fee. Limit one offer per person. Limit one offer code redemption per transaction.
Auntie Anne’s has locations at:
- Perimeter Mall
- Lenox Square Mall
- Cumberland Mall
- North Point Mall
- Sugarloaf Mills
- The Gallery at South Dekalb
- Clipper Travel Center (Smyrna)
- Stonecrest Mall
- Mall of Georgia
- Town Center at Cobb
- Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
- Outlet Shoppes (Woodstock)
- Southlake Mall
- Arbor Place Mall
- North Georgia Premium Outlets
Milwaukee Pretzel Company
Get pretzels delivered right to your door! The Milwaukee Pretzel Company is offering 25% OFF all online orders on National Pretzel Day, April 26. Just use the promo code PRETZELDAY22 at checkout. The online shop offers soft Bavarian-style pretzels.
Pretzelmaker
In 2019 and 2021, Pretzelmaker offered a FREE fresh-baked pretzel — either salted or unsalted. In 2022, the chain’s announcement just said that every customer gets a FREE surprise in-store on April 26th.
NOTE: The shop has NOT made any announcements about 2022. Check back here or look at social media for updates.
Find a Pretzelmaker location at these venues:
- Atlantic Station
- Stonecrest Mall
- Arbor Place Mall
- Greenbriar Mall
- Tanger Outlets
Wetzel’s
The snack chain is offering a FREE Original Pretzel to every customer on Tuesday, April 26th at participating locations, from 3 p.m. to closing. No purchase necessary. Limit one per person.
Note that the offer excludes pretzels sold through theme parks, airports, arenas, food trucks, and delivery.
The only Wetzel’s location in the metro area is at Sugarloaf Mills shopping mall.
Find other locations here