Free Delivery Round-Up for Spring 2020

With social distancing becoming the norm as we deal with the spread and mitigation of the COVID-19 coronavirus, a lot of us are left with either cooking at home or getting takeout or delivery during these trying times (a lot of restaurants are only offering delivery or takeout right now if not closing outright). For those going the delivery route, a number of restaurants are offering free delivery. Here's a list of free delivery deals to help stretch your dollars (I'll update as necessary; last updated 3/26/2020):

- 7-Eleven - Free delivery through the 7Now delivery app when you use the code, "FREE4U" through April 30, 2020.

- Applebee's - Free delivery through their website or app for a limited time.

- Auntie Anne's - Free delivery on orders of $15 or more placed via DoorDash through March 31, 2020.

- Baskin Robbins - Free delivery on orders of $15 or more placed via DoorDash when use the code "BASKIN" through April 6, 2020.

- Blaze Pizza - No delivery fees on all orders of $10 or more via Blazepizza.com or the Blaze app starting for a limited time. They also have two new online specials: one large 1-topping pizza for $10 and two large 1-topping pizzas for $20 (They've now added a deal for two large 2-topping pizzas for $22). You can also get free delivery when you order at Blaze Pizza via Postmates or DoorDash through March 31, 2020.

- Boston Market - Free delivery for orders of $7 or more placed on the Boston Market website or via their app for a limited time.

- Burger King - Zero delivery fees when you place an order of $10 or more via Grubhub through March 29, 2020.

- Carl's Jr. - Free delivery with Postmates when you enter the code "CARLSJRNOW" through April 6, 2020. Free delivery with Uber Eats through March 31, 2020.

- Chipotle - They're offering free delivery on order of $10 or more through the end of March 2020.

- Chili's - Free delivery on orders of $15 or more at participating locations for a limited time. Excludes 3 for $10, Meal for 2, and lunch combos.

- Cousins Subs - Free delivery on online orders place via their website or app through April 30, 2020 at participating locations.

- Cracker Barrel - Free delivery with orders of $15 or more placed on their website or app through April 1, 2020.

- Del Taco - They offer free delivery on Postmates when you use the  code "DELTACONOW" for a limited time.

- Denny's - They're waiving delivery fees on orders of $5 or more through April 12, 2020 at participating locations. They're also offering a $5 off $20 deal when you order at Dennys.com using code "5OFF20" through April 12, 2020.

- Dickey's Barbecue Pit - They're offering free delivery through April 30, 2020 at participating locations when you order through their website or app.. They're also offering $5 off of curbside pick-up or carryout orders of $25 or more when you order through their website or app.

- DoorDash - They offer free delivery on orders of $10 or more for first-time customers.

- Dunkin' - Get free delivery through April 19, 2020 when placing an order of $15 or more through Grubhub at participating locations.

- Edible - Free same-day delivery for any orders placed by 3 PM for a limited time. Some locations are also offering home delivery of fruit and produce.

- El Pollo Loco - Free delivery on orders placed via Grubhub from March 25 through April 7, 2020 at participating locations. Free delivery on orders placed via Postmates for " however long is necessary."

- Five Guys - Free delivery at participating locations for a limited time. They advise you to check your local restaurant for details.

- IHOP - Free delivery and 20 percent off your first online order placed via their website or app for a limited time.

- Jamba Juice - Free delivery when you order via their website or app through March 21, 2020.

- Jersey Mike's - Free delivery on order placed through their app for a limited time.

- KFC - Through April 26, 2020, they're offering free delivery on orders of $12 or more placed through kfc.com, grubhub.com, or the Grubhub app.

- Krystal - Free delivery on orders of $15 or more placed via Uber Eats or Grubhub at participating locations for a limited time.

- Little Caesars - Free delivery through March 29, 2020.

- Moe's Southwest Grill - Free delivery on orders of $10 or more when you order on their website or app for a limited time. Through March 28, 2020, you can get a free kid's entree with any adult entree purchase.

- Noodles & Company - Free delivery on orders of $15 or more placed through their website or app through March 31, 2020 at participating locations. They're also offering free delivery through DoorDash and Uber Eats through March 31, 2020 at participating locations.

- Outback Steakhouse - Free delivery on order placed at outback.com through April 30, 2020.

- Peet's Coffee - They're offering free ground shipping on all orders placed on peets.com through April 14, 2020.

- Pieology - Free delivery when you place an order of $35 or more via their website or app through March 31, 2020. If you order for pickup through their website or app, you can get 10 percent off your order if you enter the code "PICKUP10" when checking out through March 31, 2020.

- Olive Garden - They're waiving delivery fees for a limited time on orders of $40 or more ($75 or more in CA, OR, and WA) but you have to call your local restaurant to order.

- Outback Steakhouse - Free delivery on orders place on their website through April 30, 2020.

- Popeyes - Free delivery when you order via the Popeyes website or app for a limited time.

- Red Lobster - Free delivery on orders placed on redlobster.com through April 12, 2020.

- Red Robin - Free delivery through April 6, 2020. They're also offering 20 percent off to-go orders placed online for a limited time at participating locations when you use the code: "20off".

- Rubio's - Free delivery when you order via their website or app.

- Ruby Tuesday - Free delivery through April at participating locations. You can order through Grubhub, DoorDash, or Postmates (availability varies).

You can get 25 percent off your to-go order when you order online and use the code "25".

- Smashburger - Free delivery through March 31, 2020 when ordering through their website, DoorDash, UberEats, or Grubhub.

- Subway - Free delivery for a limited time when you use the code "SUBWAYNOW" with either DoorDash, Grubhub, Postmates, or Uber Eats.

- Taco Bell - Free delivery on orders of $12 or more placed through Grubhub.

- The Cheesecake Factory - Free delivery on orders of $15 when you order via DoorDash through March 29, 2020.

Free slice of cheesecake when you place an online order of $30 or more from The Cheesecake Factory website through April 16, 2020 and use the code "FREESLICE" during checkout at participating locations.

They've extended the expiration of their Slice of Joy free cheesecake cards to June 30, 2020.

- Uber Eats - They're waiving delivery fees on orders placed with independent restaurants in the US and Canada for a limited time.

- Wendy's - Free delivery on orders of $10 or more via Grubhub and Postmates through April 6, 2020.

- Which Wich - Free delivery through March 31, 2020 at participating locations.

- Wingstop - Free delivery and 60-cent boneless wings for a limited time.

Do keep in mind that you still might be charged a service fee for delivery and some of these offers could be extended depending on how successfully we deal with the spread of the COVID-19.

A number of restaurants and delivery services are also offering contactless delivery where they'll drop off your meal outside your door if you prefer. For the most part, you just have to leave a request in the delivery instructions.

For updates on the COVID-19 coronavirus and best practices for protecting you and those around you, I recommend visiting the websites for the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and WHO (World Health Organization).

Photo via Blaze Pizza.