Tax season has Americans auditing everything, from forms and filing costs to extra charges that add up at the register. One of the most frustrating offenders? Paying extra for guac on entrées. While many restaurants treat it as a premium add‑on, QDOBA believes enjoying a personalized meal shouldn’t come with an upcharge which is why the brand always includes a free portion of fresh guac handmade with always-in-season, always good Avocados From Mexico® on create your own entrées. This tax season, QDOBA launches Tax Day Guac Relief™ to help you save even further.

Now through April 15, QDOBA invites Rewards Members to “file” for Tax Day Guac Relief™. By taking a quick survey about a time they had to pay extra for guac on an entrée elsewhere, Rewards Members can unlock a $5 Reward to use toward any QDOBA full-sized entrée purchase.

Here’s how to get your QDOBA Tax Day Guac Relief™ Reward:

• Sign up for QDOBA Rewards if not already a member.
• Visit www.TaxDayGuacRelief.com and take a short survey between Wednesday, March 25 and Wednesday, April 15.
• Receive a $5 Reward to use toward any QDOBA full-sized entrée purchase — automatically deposited into your QDOBA Rewards wallet on Monday, April 20 and valid through Sunday, April 26.

“At QDOBA, we want guests to enjoy their meal without paying unnecessary charges for guac. That’s why we’re proud to offer free guac made with fresh Avocados From Mexico® on our create your own entrees. This tax season, we’re offering our Rewards Members real Guac Relief they can taste,” Jon Burke, Chief Marketing Officer at QDOBA commented.

QDOBA partnered with nationally recognized personal finance educator Tori Dunlap, founder of Her First $100K, to spotlight the everyday charges people have come to accept and why they don’t have to. Dunlap, a New York Times bestselling author and host of the popular Financial Feminist podcast with more than 4.6M social media followers, is known for helping people make smarter decisions with their money through simple, practical actions. She’s encouraging fans to rethink any unnecessary upcharges for guac, and file for Tax Day Guac Relief™.

“Building better money habits often starts with questioning the small charges we’re told are normal,” Tori Dunlap, money expert and founder of Her First $100K commented “Saving money doesn’t always mean big sacrifices — sometimes it’s about choosing brands that don’t nickel‑and‑dime you for things that should already be included. When little luxuries are free, like QDOBA’s guac on create your own entrees, that’s one less unnecessary cost to worry about.”

What to Know About Tax Day Guac Relief™:

• What is QDOBA Tax Day Guac Relief™?
  QDOBA Rewards Members completing a short survey will receive a $5 Reward to use toward any QDOBA full-sized entrée purchase, which will be dropped directly into their QDOBA Rewards wallet on Monday, April 20 and can be redeemed through Sunday, April 26.
   
• How do guests file for Tax Day Guac Relief™?
  Rewards Members visit www.TaxDayGuacRelief.com between Wednesday, March 25 and Wednesday, April 15 to take a short survey about a time they had to pay extra for guacamole on an entrée elsewhere. Fans who are not Rewards Members can easily sign up on the site.
   
• What’s the deadline to file for Tax Day Guac Relief™?
  Guests have until Wednesday, April 15 at 11:59pm ET to file for Tax Day Guac Relief™.
   
• When will guests receive their Tax Day Guac Relief™?
  Rewards Members will receive their Tax Day Guac Relief™ on Monday, April 20.
   
• Do guests have to be QDOBA Rewards Members to qualify for Tax Day Guac Relief™?
  Yes, guests must be QDOBA Rewards Members and have completed the survey to qualify. Not a member yet? Join for free by Wednesday, April 15 online at QDOBA.com/Rewards or through the QDOBA mobile app. Plus, new members will receive FREE Queso & Chips just for joining.
   
• When and where can guests redeem the Reward?
  The $5 Reward to use toward any QDOBA full-sized entrée purchase will be deposited in Rewards Members’ wallets on Monday, April 20 and can be redeemed through Sunday, April 26 in‑restaurant, online at QDOBA.com, or through the QDOBA mobile app at participating restaurants.
   
• Does this Reward replace QDOBA’s always FREE Queso & Guac on create your own entrées?
  No. Your first portion of guac – made with fresh, unprocessed and never frozen Avocados From Mexico® – and queso are always free on any create your own entrée! Tax Day Guac Relief™ is an added saving.