• by Teresa Buyikian , April 17, 2025

 Image above: Carl's Jr.'s Snack Stash lets consumers choose three sides from a variety that include onion rings and waffle fries.

Sunday may be a religious holiday for some, but for those who use marijuana, it is also the biggest “holiday” of the year. April 20, or 4/20, has been celebrated for more than 50 years by weed connoisseurs, and several QSRs have learned to take advantage by offering deals for those who take part in this hunger-inducing practice.

Carl’s Jr. is counting on visitors’ munchies with its new “Snack Stash.” With the “stash” (a vague pot reference),  customers can choose three sides, including onion rings, waffle fries, jalapeno bites, French fries or fried zucchini for $4.20. The deal is available through May. 13 for Carl’s My Rewards members. Really hungry My Rewards customers can also receive a free Snack Stash with a Triple Burger purchase. 

Jack in the Box has brought back its now annual 4/20 special for the fourth year. The Pineapple Express (also referring to a popular strain of marijuana) is now pink and available in three different versions. The Pink Pineapple Express Shake is a vanilla shake blended with pink pineapple flavor, topped with whipped cream and a cherry; the Pink Pineapple Express Twisted Soda is a lemonade with pink pineapple and vanilla cream, and the Pink Pineapple Express Red Bull Infusion is an iced beverage with pink pineapple and white peach flavors. All three beverages are available through April 21 for the very apt price of $4.20, only on the Jack app and online.

Mellow Mushroom offers its pretzel bites for $4.20 through April 20 at all locations in person and online by with the code MEL420.

Popeye’s jumped on the 4/20 train earlier than most this year. The chicken chain began offering a “break” on Tax Day, April 15, in. the form of the brand’s buzzy chicken sandwich for only $4.20 through April 20.

Smashburger’s is celebrating 4/20 by selling four Smashburgers for $20 April 19-20.

Wing Snob has created the Wing Snob Dime Bag (for those under 45 years old,  a “dime bag” was once a term used for purchasing $10 worth of weed) deal. Beginning April 18 and running through 4/20, the chicken wing chain will offer 10 wings and a regular fry for $10, a deal only available through the Wing Snob app for Snob Perks members.