July 10 is designated as National French Fry Day, a time when various chain restaurants offer promotions and complimentary fries. This event is significant as it highlights consumer engagement through marketing strategies while drawing attention to fast food culture.
Several establishments have announced enticing deals to mark the occasion. Whataburger is providing a free medium fry accessible via its app, with no requirement for a purchase. Chick-Fil-A members can obtain a complimentary medium fry through July 13, provided they have an account with the mobile app.
At McDonald’s, Rewards Members need only spend a minimum of £1 to claim a free order of fries using the McDonald’s app. Other chains employ promo codes and coupons to entice customers. For instance, Five Guys customers can secure a free Little Fry with the purchase of a hamburger, hot dog, or sandwich by entering the code FRYDAY26 at checkout.
Shake Shack offers two promo codes: FRYDAY26 entitles customers to free fries with any sandwich, while FREEFRY applies to other qualifying purchases made through the Shake Shack Mobile App or at kiosks. Arby’s rewards members can enjoy an XL Fry for £1.99 with a minimum purchase of £5 until July 12 at participating locations. Similarly, Popeyes rewards members receive a free order of Cajun Fries with a qualifying purchase.
Smashburger allows customers to choose either their signature Smashfries or sweet potato fries with any purchase of £1 or more. White Castle’s cheese fries are available online or in-store using the code CHEESY. Wendy’s offers a free fry of any size for orders exceeding £5 made through its mobile app.
Red Robin provides bottomless steak fries year-round with select meal purchases. Lastly, Hardee’s and Carl’s Junior loyalty members can claim a free order of fries with a £1 spend, while Jack in the Box mirrors this offer. Checkers (or Rally’s) extends its National French Fry Day celebration until July 12, allowing customers to buy one order and receive another free.
