The wait is over as thousands of GCSE students who will finally receive their results today.

Students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will learn their results and whether you got the grades you were hoping for or not, this is your sign to treat yourself.

To celebrate the results, students are being offered free food from major restaurant chains across the UK.

If you want to celebrate with friends with some free grub, you will be spoilt for choice on results day.

Nando’s free food results day

Hereford Times: Nando's. Credit: PANando's. Credit: PA (Image: PA)

Nando’s has brought back its free chicken to students promotion for A-Level and GCSE results this year.

The chicken chain confirmed the popular Results Day Dash for 2022 with Peri-Peri would be returning with offers for youngsters collecting their results.

On the day students will be able to take advantage of getting a ¼ chicken or starter dish free of charge on the big day.

To claim the free food students will need to show their ID and their results when visiting their local Nando’s as well as spend over £7.

The deal will also be available to those collecting BTEC results and was given to Scottish Highers and National 5s in Scotland earlier this month.

To find your nearest restaurant, you can use the Nando’s restaurant locator.

The promotion will run from 11 am until 11 pm on both results days and is valid to claim both in restaurants and as collection orders. For full details head to the Nando’s website.

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Las Iguanas results day

Las Iguanas is once again offering free churros to students with a sweet tooth on results day.

A spokesperson said: “Whatever your results, we’ve got three churros with your name on them!

“Just head to your nearest Las Iguanas with ID and proof of your results and you’ll soon be tucking in to cinnamon-sugar dusted churros, served with your choice of chocolate ganache or dulce de leche dips for dunking.”

To find your nearest restaurant, head to the Las Iguanas website.

Frankie & Benny's results day

Students can get their hands on a free dessert at Frankie & Benny's. 

When your present your ID and proof of results, you can get a free dessert from its classic dessert menu with the purchase of 1 main dish from the main menu.

For full terms and conditions, see the Frankie and Benny's website.