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<p>April 20, nationally known as 4/20, seems to bring with it a new set of states that have legalized recreational cannabis sales each year. With <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/legal-marijuana-states-2018-1?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=restaurants-and-franchises-offering-a-420-discount-2715531" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>16 U.S. states having legalized recreational selling and use of marijuana thus far</u></a>, more people — and more brands — are joining the high holiday hype.</p><p>The food and restaurant industry, in particular, has embraced the weed holiday, offering 4/20 discounts and deals to serve munchie-craving 4/20 celebrators — and restaurant franchises are no exception. Here are some brands offering food deals and freebies on 4/20.</p><h4><a href="https://franchise.chebahut.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=restaurants-and-franchises-offering-a-420-discount-2715531" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Cheba Hut</u></a></h4><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/HSzi3xTkbAduAMDr_fXGznOIREO358kX1KFbFr-np3rdKz10ItTGLVxqVc1Cscis3PhlyGAC_db05LkEvGqMrtLqTa882CP_KFklk-xs8Qeb9w01Tylon3V7M93qToWyBr_m5NxX"></figure><p>This cannabis-themed sub sandwich franchise is eager to celebrate the holiday with its customers, offering them a sub of choice and a 4/20-themed frisbee for, you guessed it, just $4.20.</p><h4><a href="https://smashburger.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=restaurants-and-franchises-offering-a-420-discount-2715531" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Smashburger</u></a></h4><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/j4Iyy99zA8AlQxPmxyLHCS8iSGUxEZayuexEsCUMyfnCRdM3QyiykElXigZObz7kRaYFKuXuGgqTttIWFPmeMejlMMK6pKWxG8JS75MWZYgeuBAWShkvirT_n09y125Jj60WIlM8"></figure><p>Smashburger is hoping to smash the 4/20 discount game with a buy one, get one free deal available today only.</p><h4><a href="https://franchisesamerica.com/franchise/insomnia-cookies-4118?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=restaurants-and-franchises-offering-a-420-discount-2715531" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Insomnia Cookies</u></a></h4><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/YF57UWdlZ6yRbzKXV0wkhyRLH8NRW1P1CrmBKZxRyjQsuLsyfCzQIsfgHOqOJgidBzCl8FCRhYTCp0OeCQfNstBYIp5FAFv0fSAkje0jlskKCmLQe2d_YkwH7KHpmyCYfxRujeBQ"></figure><p>Catering specifically to college students with late-night studying munchies, this cookie franchise is releasing a decadent Cookie Nacho special for the week of 4/20.</p><h4><a href="https://www.fatburgerfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=restaurants-and-franchises-offering-a-420-discount-2715531" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Fatburger</u></a></h4><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/l03yAt1i8l_vssrBjE1SuYvOHx3ZGGlsS0Kx0R3HNHMUfEZy0k_QDYOuoLNub5VXzAIbu0J4SQzrlVSpD1ZXSvIoRNt_AayDJo08aJHNqN1nM7-TtMtThhvexb7gpCL8W8NJJWR9"></figure><p>Hoping to reach 4/20 celebrators who are staying home this year, Fatburger is offering burger discounts and free delivery to those who order through its site.</p><h4><a href="https://www.shakeshack.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=restaurants-and-franchises-offering-a-420-discount-2715531" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Shake Shack</u></a></h4><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/VKf5vZk8-M16Z_pF2mwSBvi1_L-zAL3Xxo10tdo0Hj0Gmf52y6OuWOdUZLYpAfr7N-l8paMy21Jp-kzAZttpt3wNG_urWXsMgozAGBWs890kwers5Y--J_zoO5yencrLLnsSIRDf"></figure><p>Although the brand doesn’t currently franchise, it is taking the opportunity on 4/20 to partner with the delivery/pickup platform <a href="https://postmates.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=restaurants-and-franchises-offering-a-420-discount-2715531" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Postmates</u></a>, which will help the brand reach as many 4/20 customers as possible this year.</p>

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