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14 National French Fry Day Deals and Freebies

Your Friday just got tastier as July 12 salutes one of America’s favorite sides

By

Jennifer Ortiz,

 
AARP
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Published July 10, 2024
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Whether you prefer crinkle cut, curly, waffle or any other variety, Americans love their french fries. (It’s estimated that the average American consumes 34 pounds of them each year.) Friday, July 12, marks National French Fry Day, when several fast-food chains offer free french fries to help you celebrate. Here’s where you can find a crispy, salty freebie near you.

Bar Louie

Truffle fries will be 50 percent off during happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. on July 12. Check your location to see if it’s participating.

Checkers and Rally’s

Customers can receive free regular-size Fully Loaded Fries with any purchase made through the Checkers and Rally’s Rewards app. The deal runs from July 12 through Sunday, July 14. The Fully Loaded Fries come topped with cheese, ranch and crispy bacon. Through July 12, Checkers & Rally’s has a sweepstakes, in which customers can enter to win a free order of Fully Loaded Fries each week for a year.

Elevation Burger

Make any in-store or online purchase through July 14 and receive a free order of Classic Olive Oil Fries. Customers must mention the promotion when ordering in person or use the code FRY-YAY at online checkout.

Fatburger

Purchase anything at your local Fatburger or online using the code FRYDAY24 to get a free order of Fat or Skinny Fries. The offer runs through Sunday.  

Freddy’s

Download the Freddy’s app by July 12 and receive a free order of regular fries with any purchase on July 13 and 14. Redeem the offer on the app.

Friendly’s

On July 12, the fast-food joint offers $2 off large sundaes, including the Fries n’ Ice Cream Dipper — vanilla ice cream with a chocolate sauce drizzle, served with fries and powdered sugar. Find a location near you.

Krystal

Customers can receive a free order of chili cheese fries with the purchase of an Original Krystal (slider), Cheese Sackful or Steamer Packs, including combos. The deal is valid every Friday through Aug. 16. Find a location. 

McDonald’s

Free Fries Friday continues on July 12. Every Friday through the end of the year, customers can make a minimum purchase of $1 through the McDonald’s app and get a free medium order of fries. McDonald’s added a fry freebie for July 13, redeemable through the app. Customers can get a free order of fries of any size, with no purchase necessary on Saturday.

Raising Cane’s

Raising Cane’s Caniac Club members can receive a free order of fries on July 12. The offer will be loaded into the rewards account and can be redeemed by swiping the rewards card, placing an online order or scanning the QR code within the app. Not a member? Visit your nearest location, request a club card and register and verify your email address by July 11 to receive the offer.

Wahlburgers

Wahlclub members can receive a free order of fries with any purchase of $10 or more through July 15. Redeem online or through the app by using the code “fryday” at checkout or redeem in person by mentioning the Wahlclub offer or showing the email or push notification. Find your location.

Wayback Burger

Purchase a burger or sandwich, and get a free regular side of french fries. The offer is redeemable through the Wayback Rewards loyalty program, and guests can order online, through the app or in person.

Wendy’s

Every Friday through the end of the year, customers can receive free fries (of any size) with any purchase through the Wendy’s app. The offer can be redeemed in a mobile order or by scanning at the register.

Whataburger

Customers can get a free medium order of fries through the Whataburger app. Customers who have the app will have the offer preloaded in their account. First-time users who download the app on or before July 12 can get a free medium order of fries on Friday and a free Whataburger. The fry offer can be redeemed in stores, at the drive-through or via curbside pickup or delivery.

White Castle

Buy a small order of fries, and get one free on July 12. Use the code FRYDAY at online checkout or use the coupon in person. 

Jennifer Ortiz is an associate editor at aarp.org. She previously covered personal finance, careers and other consumer topics as an editor at U.S. News & World Report and was a news writer and editor at WTOP News in Washington, D.C.

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