Cash in on These Labor Day Discounts From Krispy Kreme, McDonald's, and More

Labor Day weekend is the time for cookouts and grilling, but if you want to skip the picnics and BBQ in favor of a restaurant, you'll want to see where to get the best deals. 

The rising cost of dining out has left many families eating at home more, but taking advantage of great discounts and promotions can stretch your restaurant budget and let you go out to eat more. 

Learn how to score a dozen doughnuts for $2, a complimentary breakfast sandwich, and more over the Labor Day weekend.  

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

Get a dozen doughnuts for just $2 when you purchase a dozen at regular price. This is the perfect deal for providing sweet, glazed treats for a small group or gathering — but there is a limit of two dozen per customer. The $2 dozen will be the original glazed doughnuts, which always delight. 

The offer only lasts until Monday, Sept. 2, so swing through a Krispy Kreme this weekend. If ordering online, use the promo code "BOGO2" to receive the discounted dozen. 

Grab a breakfast sandwich from McDonald's this weekend and get a second one for free. This deal only lasts until Sept. 1, but it includes all the breakfast options and allows for mixing and matching. The limited-time promotion is exclusively available through the MyMcDonald’s app and can be ordered for either pickup or delivery. 

The Never-Ending Pasta Bowl is back for a limited time, but the price has stayed the same — so you can score all-you-can-eat pasta for just $13.99. This limited-time promotion lasts through Nov. 17, but you can take advantage of it for Labor Day, too. 

Need to please a crowd? Get a free medium one-topping pizza reward on your Papa John's reward membership when you place an order between now and Sept. 2. The free pizza offer is redeemable between Sept. 3–16, so there isn't an immediate gratification — but a free pizza is a free pizza! You will have to sign up for the rewards program, but it's free to join. 

All one-topping pizzas are just $7.99 with a carryout deal from Domino's. Not in the mood for pizza? You can also get the same deal for a Dips and Twist combo or an eight-piece wings order.

It's rough being a restaurant on a three-day weekend — but if you aren't in the mood to make food, there are some great deals to feed a small gathering. 

The rising cost of groceries has added an additional layer of stress to hosting family and friends for holidays or getting together to watch the game. Shopping deals on delivery and takeout for crowd-pleasers like doughnuts and pizzas can be combined with other grocery budget hacks to extend your budget further for those special occasions.