From chips to pizza and beer, brands look to cash in on solar eclipse
CBSN
The coming total solar eclipse will last less than five minutes, but the rare celestial event is inspiring days of promotions, with fast-food chains and others offering discounts, free snacks and limited-edition solar eclipse glasses.
Some part of the April 8 eclipse will be visible to nearly all in North America, but the totality of the event will cross 15 states from Texas to Maine, with cities and locations along that path among those looking to cash in.
Places with special landing pages and promotions include Erie County, Penn., which is offering ISO-certified eclipse glasses on a first-come, first-serve basis from Friday through Monday at three highway rest stops. County fair locations throughout northwest Pennsylvania are also offering eclipse glasses with every purchase.
