The Top March Madness Franchise Partnerships and Promos for 2024

March Madness is a time for scoring big, and not just for the players. Take advantage of the promos and deals offered by some of America’s favorite franchise brands.

By Erica InmanStaff Writer

8:08AM • 03/18/24

The NCAA Corporate Partners Program features a bunch of top-notch franchises during the hoopla of March Madness. Franchises like Wendy's, Pizza Hut, Buffalo Wild Wings and Great Clips* will be getting plenty of attention throughout the tournament. For fans hungry for more, there are some slam-dunk promotions this year, ranging from Wendy's $1 burgers to a chance to win a year’s worth of Buffalo Wild Wings'.

The NCAA Corporate Champions and Partners Programs

The NCAA Corporate Champions and Partners Program was established in 1984. It aims to align top American corporations with NCAA championships, supporting youth programs, student-athlete awards and scholarships. Comprising two tiers, Corporate Champions and Corporate Partners, the program grants exclusive marketing rights to the brands involved.

Promos For March Madness 2024

Here are some of the most anticipated March Madness promos featuring NCAA Corporate Partners:

Wendy’s: $1 Burgers

Wendy’s is offering $1 burgers throughout the whole tournament. More specifically, consumers can purchase a Dave's Single for just $1 or Dave's Double for just $2. This offer is exclusive in the app.

Buffalo Wild Wings: One Year of Free Wings and Final Four Tickets

As if March Madness weren’t entertaining enough, Buffalo Wild Wings has decided to have a real buffalo named Jack pick his own brackets for both the men and women’s tournaments this year.

Jack’s brackets will be released on March 19th, and then the competition is on. Consumers can submit their own brackets to BeatTheBuffalo.com and those who do, in fact, "Beat the Buffalo" have the chance of being entered to win a year’s worth of free wings and tickets to next year’s Final Four game.

In addition, the brand is offering six free boneless wings to its Blazin’ Rewards members when men’s or women’s games go into overtime.

GrubHub: New Deals with Every Round

GrubHub is offering promos and deals that change for each round of the tournament and feature a slew of fast food franchise favorites. Check here for the exact dates for each deal.

Rounds 1 and 2

Taco Bell: BOGO Cantina Menu item on orders $15 or more

Wendy's: Free Baconator on orders $25 or more

Little Caesars: $5 off orders $25 or more

Sweet Sixteen

Popeyes: Free 6 piece wings on orders $20 or more

Pizza Hut: $5 off orders $25 or more

7-Eleven: $7 off orders $20 or more

Jack in the Box: $5 off orders $20 with purchase of Smashed Jack

Elite Eight

Buffalo Wild Wings: BOGO Wings on orders of $20 or more

Pizza Hut: $5 off orders of $25 or more

7-Eleven: $7 off orders of $20 or more

Chili's: $5 off order over $30 or more

Final Four Championship

Wendy's: 25% off order of $25 or more

Jersey Mike's: $5 off orders of $25 or more

Applebees: $5 off orders of $30 or more

Bring on March Madness

March Madness is not only bringing the entertainment, but it’s also providing hard-to-pass up opportunities for fast food consumers. It's a win-win, and everyone gets a taste of victory.

Check out these sports-related articles on 1851 Franchise:

*This brand is a paid partner of 1851 Franchise. For more information on paid partnerships please click here.