The period following examination results in Scotland presents a unique opportunity for students to access a variety of promotional offers and freebies from national restaurant chains. These promotions are typically designed to celebrate or commiserate the culmination of years of study, providing a moment of respite and reward. The available source material details several specific offers available to Scottish Higher and National 5 students on Results Day, alongside other general Results Day promotions available to UK students. This article outlines the verified offers, eligibility requirements, and processes for redemption based solely on the provided documentation.
Nando’s, the peri-peri chicken restaurant chain, is running a Results Day promotion for Scottish students. The offer is available to students between the ages of 15 and 19 years old. To claim the freebie, eligible students must present their exam results and identification at a Nando’s branch in Scotland. The promotion is valid for dine-in customers only, running from 11:00 until 23:00 on Results Day. Successful participants will receive a free starter or a quarter chicken. However, there is a requirement to spend a minimum of £7 to claim the free item. The source indicates that the code for the order can be collected at the table or via the Nando’s app. This promotion is specific to Scottish students picking up their grades on August 5.
Other restaurant chains have historically offered similar promotions for Results Day, though availability for the current year is not explicitly confirmed in the source data for all brands. For instance, Frankie & Benny’s previously offered students a free ten-inch San Francisco-style sourdough Margherita pizza (with a vegan option available). To claim this, students needed to show their UCAS results and purchase a soft drink for £3. The source notes that this freebie cannot be redeemed in conjunction with any other offer.
Wagamama has also been known to participate in Results Day promotions. In the previous year, the chain offered a free side and drink to students receiving their results. The requirement was to sign up for Wagamama’s loyalty programme, Soul Club, and show results when ordering. For the current year, Wagamama is increasing its standard student discount from 20% to 25% for Students via Student Beans, covering all food and drink. This discount is available today.
Byron Burgers has been mentioned as offering a free burger from their 'Proper Burgers' menu, which includes classic beef, crispy chicken, or a vegan option. This offer does not require a purchase, but students must bring their results to prove eligibility. Similarly, Bill’s restaurant offers a free dessert with the purchase of a main meal. Students need to show their exam results and student ID to claim this. The dessert options include mini cinnamon doughnuts, triple chocolate brownie, or passion fruit cheesecake.
Wildwood offers a free starter or dessert plus a Coke Zero when a main meal is ordered. Eligibility requires showing exam results and proof of age. The Ivy Collection offers a results-day themed menu for GCSE students and their families, with a two-course menu for £29.95 or a three-course feast for £35.95, which includes a free goodie bag for the celebrant. Gordon Ramsay’s Street Pizza at Southwark offers a specific promotion of 75 minutes of bottomless pizza from 11:30 until 16:00.
Banana Tree offers a free chicken or tofu pad thai with the purchase of a starter and a drink, or alternatively, a 30% discount. Bella Italia offers a 30% off the food bill. TGI Fridays offers a 20% discount on food for TOTUM members, which is not exclusive to Results Day. It is noted that Greggs does not offer Results Day freebies, and neither McDonald's nor Burger King have historically given out freebies on results days.
Some offers are tied to specific loyalty schemes or membership programmes. For example, TOTUM members can access various discounts, such as 20% at Gourmet Burger Kitchen and 20% off food at Frankie & Benny’s. TOTUM members can also get 2x 2D cinema tickets at Cineworld for £14. Showcase Cinemas have previously offered free medium popcorn with a cinema ticket purchase.
The source material indicates that these offers are generally available to students presenting their exam results and, in some cases, identification. The specific terms, such as minimum spend requirements or the need to purchase a drink, are outlined for each chain. It is important for students to verify the current year’s terms directly with the specific restaurant, as the source material mixes confirmed details for the current year with historical data from previous years. The promotions are primarily focused on food and drink, with cinema discounts also mentioned. No information regarding free samples, product trials, or mail-in programmes is present in the provided source material.
Conclusion
The provided source material details a range of promotional offers available to Scottish students on Results Day, primarily focused on free food items and discounts at national restaurant chains. Key offers include a free starter or quarter chicken from Nando’s for Scottish Higher and National 5 students, provided they spend a minimum of £7 and present their results and ID. Other notable offers include free burgers from Byron Burgers, free desserts from Bill’s, and various discounts from chains like Wagamama, Frankie & Benny’s, and Banana Tree. Eligibility for most offers requires students to present their exam results, and some require additional purchases or loyalty scheme sign-ups. The information is a mix of confirmed current-year offers and historical data from previous years, necessitating verification with individual brands for the most accurate and up-to-date details.