Ziggi’s Coffee Celebrates Educators and School District Staff with Free Drinks for Annual Educator Appreciation Day

The coffee shop brand marks more than a decade of honoring the teachers and school district employees who show up in the neighborhoods it calls home

Key Details:

• Ziggi’s Educator Appreciation Day: Sept. 14, 2026
• Open to all teachers and school district employees – not just classroom staff
• An annual Ziggi’s tradition for more than a decade
• More than 13,000 free drinks given in 2025
• Ziggi’s operates 120 locations across 25 states – many within close proximity to local schools

September 09, 2026 // FranchisePR.com // DENVER – Ziggi’s Coffee, the Colorado-based drive-thru coffee shop franchise with more than 120 locations across 25 states, is celebrating its annual Educator Appreciation Day on Monday, Sept. 14, offering one free small drink of choice to teachers and school district employees nationwide as staff embark on a new school year. Last year alone, Ziggi’s gave away more than 13,000 free drinks as part of this day.

Unlike National Teacher Appreciation Week in May, Ziggi’s Educator Appreciation Day extends beyond classroom teachers to also recognize the full school community – including bus drivers, custodians, front-office staff, aides and administrators – the employees who also help keep schools running every day.

The tradition reflects Ziggi’s roots as a neighborhood coffee shop: with locations in 25 states, Ziggi’s coffee shops sit within minutes of school communities coast to coast.

“Every Ziggi’s Coffee shop is built into the neighborhoods we serve – and that means we’re often just down the street from the schools where teachers and school staff show up to support our kids and communities,” said Brandon Knudsen, CEO and co-founder of Ziggi’s Coffee. “Educator Appreciation Day is our way of saying thank you to the people who help shape our communities every day, not just teachers, but the entire school team that keeps our districts running. It’s a tradition we’re proud to keep growing, year after year.”

How It Works
On Sept. 14, teachers and school district employees can visit any Ziggi’s Coffee location nationwide to receive one free small drink of their choice. To redeem, guests must be present in store, show a valid school or district employee ID, and be a Ziggi’s Rewards member. Limit one free drink per person; all members of a group must be present at the time of purchase to receive the offer. Not valid through online or third-party delivery orders. If guests are not yet a Ziggi’s Rewards member, they can sign up for free by visiting https://ziggiscoffee.com/rewards/ before Sept. 14.

*Limit one (1) free small drink (16oz hot or 16oz cold) per customer. Must be present at the time of purchase to redeem. Must show a valid school I.D. or other proof of school district employment and be an active Ziggi’s Rewards member to receive discount. Active Rewards membership is required to redeem; this offer does not earn Rewards points. Size upgrades, modifications, and/or add-ons charged separately. Offer cannot be combined with any other special offer or discount. Excludes bottled beverages and any other menu size. Offer cannot be redeemed through third party or mobile app orders. Valid for in-store purchase during normal business hours at all Ziggi’s Coffee locations on 09/14/2026 only.

About Ziggi’s Coffee
Founded in Colorado in 2004 by husband-and-wife team Brandon and Camrin Knudsen, Ziggi’s Coffee was built on the belief that great coffee and beverages should feel personal, welcoming and easy to enjoy. What began as a neighborhood coffee shop has grown into a national brand recognized for quality drinks, a broad menu spanning coffee, Dirty Sodas, energy infusions and food, and a customer-first approach centered on choice and customization. In 2026, Ziggi’s Coffee celebrates 10 years of franchising, marking a decade of building a strong franchisee network, scalable systems and sustained national growth. Today, Ziggi’s Coffee operates 120 locations across 25 states, with more than 200 additional locations in development. Ziggi’s Coffee has earned national recognition in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 and the Inc. 5000 list. Learn more at ziggiscoffee.com.

SOURCE Ziggi’s Coffee