Friday, July 10, 2026, is National French Fry Day. Read on for a list of french fry freebies and deals on this special day! We expect many more deals to be announced in the next few days, and we’ll update with those deals here. Last year there were also deals from Burger King, City BBQ, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, Smashburger, Penn Station, Sonic Drive-In, and Wendy’s.
Also, keep reading for a big list of food deals (updated every day) in the Triangle.
Arby’s
Arby’s is offering a deal on their XL Fry. They say this size is stacked higher than the competition could handle.
Grab it for just $1.99 with any $5 purchase.
The deal is good all week, through July 12, 2026, at participating locations.
The offer is valid in-store and at the drive-thru for pickup; not valid for delivery orders.
You must have an active Arby’s Rewards account to redeem the deal. Limit one per Rewards account.
More info + fine print
BurgerFi
From July 3 to 10, 2026, enjoy regular BurgerFi fries for just $2.50, in a nod to both America’s 250th birthday AND National French Fry Day. (Regular price is around $6; it varies by location.)
You can upgrade with Urban, Truffle, or Cajun toppings for the regular topping price.
The promo code is Fry250.
Available in-store and online. Excludes third-party delivery.
The deal was announced on Facebook.
Checkers & Rally’s
From July 10 to 12, 2026, Checkers & Rally’s is offering two deals:
- Buy One, Get One FREE Famous Seasoned Fries of any size (excluding Loaded Fries).
- $1 Sauce Trio, featuring three fan-favorite dipping sauces: Secret Sauce, Ranch and Honey Mustard.
Valid at any participating location of Checkers & Rally’s. Learn more in this press release.
Five Guys
Five Guys is offering a free Little Fry when you buy an entrée from July 8 to 10, 2026. Use code FRYDAY26. Info here.
Hardee’s
On July 10, 2026, Hardee’s is celebrating National Fry Day with a free large fry with purchase at participating restaurants. My Rewards members can unlock the offer in the Hardee’s App and online on July 10. New members who join on July 10 will unlock the offer instantly upon sign-up.
McDonald’s
On Friday, July 10, 2026, get a free medium order of fries with any purchase of $1 at participating locations of McDonald’s. The offer is only available via the McDonald’s app. To redeem this offer you must be a McDonald’s Rewards member, and you may redeem it only one time.
Penn Station East Coast Subs
Customers who purchase a sub, whole sandwich, wrap or bowl from Penn Station East Coast Subs on July 10, 2026, and get a free small fry. Use promo code FRYDAY26. More info.
Sheetz
Sheetz is celebrating National French Fry Day by giving away one free bag of French fries with any qualifying purchase of $10 or more. This special offer will be available from National French Fry Day (Friday, July 10) through Thursday, July 16, 2026.
This promotion is available at all 830+ Sheetz locations by adding it under the OFFERZ tab in the Sheetz app. Limit one redemption per My Sheetz Rewardz member.
This offer is only valid for the bag size of French fries. The qualifying purchase must include food and beverage items only. It excludes fuel, alcohol, cigarettes/tobacco, lottery, 1/2-gallon and gallon milk, financial or prepaid cards, and Sheetz gift cards.
Smashburger
On July 10, 2026, participating locations of Smashburger are offering a free order of fries with any $1 purchase. Find participating locations.
Wendy’s
Head to Wendy’s and snag a FREE any size Fry with a $5 purchase. The offer is available exclusively in the Wendy’s app.
Whataburger
On July 10, 2026, Rewards members can receive a FREE medium order of French Fries with no purchase required.
The deal is available to Whataburger Rewards members through the Whataburger app and online, when ordering from participating restaurants.
New users who join the Rewards program can also receive a free burger and begin earning rewards.
Read the press release
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
Deals offered by national chains are usually “participating locations only.” We can’t generally verify participation with a particular location, so we encourage you to contact the location to make sure. In addition, limited time offers can end without warning.
Upcoming Food and Drink related deals and events
Check out our big list of food and drink events and deals in the Triangle, or look at few of them here:
Various locations
