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18 Independence Day Food Deals

Sweeten up July 4 with doughnut freebies, plus deals on shakes, wings and more


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Independence Day is the perfect time to light the grill, bring out the sparklers and spend the day celebrating freedom. Many restaurants and chains are helping you enjoy the festivities even more with discounts and deals on summertime staples. Check out these freebies and special holiday offerings available on July 4.  

Applebee’s

The chain is bringing back its Star-Spangled Sips — three patriotic drinks available for a limited time. The All-American Mucho is a frozen lemonade with Tito’s vodka and a strawberry and blue raspberry swirl, available for $7. The Blue Bahama Mama is a $5 cocktail of Captain Morgan, Malibu Coconut, blue curaçao and a blend of passion fruit, pineapple, cherry and lime. Those wanting an option without alcohol can try the new Watermelon Breeze Mocktail for $4, which is a mix of cranberry juice, watermelon and lemon-lime soda. Coors Light beer will also be available for $4. Additionally, the chain is offering appetizers for half price during late night hours, which vary by location. Find your location here.

Baskin-Robbins

Cool off with ice cream deals available through July 15. Buy a sundae and get another one for half price when you order through the Baskin-Robbins app and use the code BEACHDAY. Use the code FIREWORK to get $5 off a Polar Pizza when ordering through the app. Customers can receive $2.50 off any size milkshake using the code COOL on the app.  

BJ’s Restaurant

For a sweet treat on July 4, take advantage of BJ’s free Pizookie with the purchase of any appetizer or entrée. Use the code FREEPIZOOKIE at online checkout. The offer is only for takeout and delivery orders. Check to see if your location is participating.

Buffalo Wild Wings

If you don’t want to spend time at the grill, Buffalo Wild Wings has a buy one, get one free deal on boneless wings when ordering on Buffalo Wild Wings Go. Use the code GOWINGS and you’ll be eligible for six free wings with any $10 purchase.  

Casey’s

The convenience store chain with locations in 17 states in the Midwest and South is offering a 20 percent discount on any large specialty pizza July 4 through 7. Feeding a larger party? Through July 14, there is a buy one, get one 50 percent off deal on any large pizza. Use the code BOGO when checking out.  

Dunkin’

Dunkin’ Rewards members can try the new Hot Honey Bacon Sandwich for $3 through July 8. Dunkin’ also recently released the Tornado Twist Sparkd’ Energy drink, a caffeinated drink with peach, raspberry, strawberry and lychee flavors. The new drink and the original flavors are available for $3 on the Dunkin’ app throughout the month.  

Fazoli’s

The Italian restaurant chain is celebrating the Fourth of July with $4 pasta dishes. Choose between spaghetti with marinara sauce or meat sauce or fettuccine Alfredo. The offer is available for dining in, drive-through service and online orders from July 3 through 10. Check with your nearest Fazoli’s location to ensure it’s participating in the deal.

Insomnia Cookies

The cookie shop is celebrating Independence Day all week long, offering customers four free cookies with the purchase of 12 classic cookies.

Jimmy John’s

Jimmy John’s is promoting its new, limited-time offerings this Independence Day: the spicy Firecracker Wrap, Firecracker Jimmy Chips and the Confetti Cookie Sandwich. On July 4, Freaky Fast Rewards members can buy one Firecracker Wrap and get another one for free.  

Krispy Kreme

Don your patriotic red, white and blue on July 4 at a Krispy Kreme location and you’ll get a free original glazed doughnut. The shop is also offering an assortment of patriotic doughnuts, including the Firework Cookies and Kreme Filled Doughnut, Cotton Candy Sparkler Doughnut and Freedom Flag Doughnut. Krispy Kreme Rewards members get additional freebies throughout the month of July: a free doughnut on Tuesdays and a free iced coffee on Fridays with any purchase. 

Marco’s Pizza

The pizza chain is offering its Pizzolis, including the new Fiery Pepperoni Pizzoli and the Fiery Sausage and Peppers Pizzoli, for $5.99. Customers who purchase a large pizza from the new Fiery Flavors line, plus any CheezyBread, will receive a free 2-liter Starry soda. The deals continue the following week when Marco’s large menu-priced pizzas will be 30 percent off from July 8 through 13.

Papa Johns

Reward members who place an order July 4 through 7 can get a free medium one-topping pizza with their next order. The medium pizza freebie is redeemable between July 8 and 21 with a minimum purchase of $20.

Popeyes

Now through July 14, Popeyes is offering a six-piece order of its new boneless wings for free with any $10 purchase. To take advantage of the offer, customers should order through the Popeye’s app or website.  

Round Table Pizza

Get $5 off a large or extra-large pizza on July 4. Customers can also take $20 off orders of $150 or more. Find a location near you.  

Smashburger

Customers can get an order of tater tots for $1 on Thursdays. The offer runs through July 11 in stores only.

Sonic

On July 4, the fast food restaurant is offering its Chili Cheese Coney for $1.99 — a discount from $4.26 (original prices may vary by location). Find a location near you.

Wendy’s

Through July 7, customers can get a free small Frosty when they make a purchase of at least $5. The offer must be redeemed in the Wendy’s app.

White Castle

On July 4, the fast food joint is offering a buy one, get one free offer on individual combo meals.

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