National French Fry Day is here, and several places are joining in on the celebration.
Here’s a list of fast-food chains offering free (or at least very discounted) fries on Wednesday.
Note: This list is not all-inclusive and will be updated as more deals come in. It’s always recommended to check in with your specific location to make sure the deal is being honored.
When is National French Fry Day 2022?
National French Fry Day falls on July 13 — although there is a petition circulating to make the annual holiday fall on a Friday.
National French Fry Day 2022: Here are some of the best deals
Fatburger: Fatburger, based in California, is offering customers a free order of Fat or Skinny Fries from July 13 to July 19, with any in-store or online purchase. To access the deal, customers must mention the promotion in store or use the code FrenchFryDay22 online, according to a news release sent to the Deseret News.
Hot Dog on a Stick: Hot Dog on a Stick is giving customers a free surprise with any fry purchase in-store and online, according to a news release sent to the Deseret News. Surprises include a free stick with any lemonade purchase and $5 off $15 or more online.
Jack in the Box: Jack in the Box is offering customers a “2 for $2 French Fries” deal through its mobile app. The offer applies to medium size fries and can be accessed on the deals page in the app, according to a news release sent to the Deseret News.
Checker’s and Rally’s: The drive-thru chain has a petition to make National French Fry Day fall on a Friday. Fans who sign the petition will receive a digital coupon for a free medium order of fries — no purchase necessary — through July 15, according to a news release sent to the Deseret News.
Update: The petition — which garnered more than 36,000 signatures — was a success. Starting next year, National Fry Day will fall on the second Friday in July, according to a release sent to the Deseret News on Wednesday. That would make next year’s celebration July 14.
McDonald’s: McDonald’s is giving customers who use the chain’s app a free order of large fries on July 13, CNN reported.
Sonic: Sonic is giving customers an order of free tots or fries with any in-app purchase, Axios reported.
Wendy’s: Wendy’s is offering free fries all week long through its app, according to a news release sent to the Deseret News. The deals include:
- July 13: A free order of fries — any size — with any mobile order purchase.
- July 14: A free order of small breakfast potatoes with any mobile order purchase.
- July 15: A free order of medium fries with any size fry mobile order purchase.
Smashburger: Smashburger is offering customers a free order of fries with the purchase of a Cheesy Caramelized Onion Smash on July 13. To access the deal, use the code “FRYDAY” at checkout online or visit in-store.
Heinz/DoorDash collaboration: The Heinz brand has teamed up with DoorDash to offer $5.70 off any order that includes fries — orders must be at least $15, according to a news release sent to the Deseret News. Visit DoorDash to see participating locations.
White Castle: White Castle is offering customers a free small order of fries with any purchase, according to its website. The coupon is available online, or customers can use the code FRYDAY for online orders.