TGIF! The Best Discounts and Freebies for National French Fry Day 2026
Celebrate the ultimate food holiday with these mouthwatering deals on your favorite crispy sides
Key Takeaways
- Claim your free fast-food fries on July 10, 2026, with little to no purchase required.
- Unlock massive multi-day discounts at major national chains through Sunday, July 12.
- Maximize rewards app memberships to instantly activate these limited-time food perks.
The only thing that could make the end of the week even better? When Friday is also Fry Day! Today, July 10, is National French Fry Day, and your favorite fast food and restaurant chains are celebrating with special deals you won’t want to miss. From waffle fries to curly fries, there’s a little something for everyone this year. Ready to indulge for less? We rounded up the best National French Fry Day deals for 2026 that will have you saying, “Thank God it’s Fry-Day!”
Arby’s
Whether you love curly fries or crinkle cut, Arby’s wants to help you save. At participating locations, rewards members can get an XL order of fries for just $1.99 with any $5 and up purchase. This discount is good through Sunday, July 12, so you can keep celebrating even after the holiday ends.
Chick-Fil-A
Why not have a little extra fun this National French Fry Day? Play Chick-fil-A’s “Spot the Cows” game in the app, and you could earn a reward: a free order of medium waffle fries! The giveaway has a limit of one prize per person while supplies last, but you do have until July 13 to redeem.
Checkers & Rally’s
Fuel up on a budget when you eat at Checkers or Rally’s this weekend. Both chains are offering a buy-one-get one free deal on their seasoned fries (any size) from July 10-12. Plus, you can enjoy even more flavor when you pair them with a $1 Sauce Trio, which features ranch, honey mustard and a secret sauce.
Del Taco
Head to your local Del Taco now through July 12 for a great freebie: When you make a $3 and up purchase, you’ll be able to get an order of regular fries at no cost. Yum!
Five Guys
Satisfy your appetite with a hearty Five Guys meal today that includes complimentary fresh, hand-cut potatoes. The first step: Sign into your account online or in the app and order a hot dog, burger or sandwich. But before you checkout, also add a Little Fry and enter the promo code FRYDAY26. Once you hit apply, the free fries are all yours!
Jack In The Box
Listen up, rewards members! Make a $1 and up purchase through the Jack In the Box app today and you can snag free fries. Choose any size of your favorites, including the Halfsie style, which comes with both curly and classic fries.
McDonald’s
Munch away on McDonald’s fries for less thanks to a special deal. On July 10, customers who order through the app can unlock a free medium fry with a $1 purchase. It’s the perfect excuse to treat yourself to a midday snack and drink, or pair those golden fries with your favorite burger for dinner!
Penn Station
Make your Friday lunch or dinner even better today. Customers who purchase a sub, wrap, whole sandwich or bowl will get a free small fry to enjoy along with their entree. These hand-cut Idaho potatoes are flash fried, resulting in a delicious, crispy exterior.
Popeyes
The seasoned cajun fries at this Southern-inspired restaurant are legendary, and Popeyes wants to make it easier than ever for fans to enjoy them. On July 10 only, rewards members can snag a free, regular-sized cajun fries with a minimum $5 purchase. Just order through the Popeyes app or Popeyes.com and you’ll be savoring the spuds in no time.
Sheetz
Stop by your local Sheetz to indulge in some delicious potatoes. Through Thursday, July 16, all Sheetz locations are giving away one free bag of French fries to My Sheetz Rewardz members who make a minimum purchase of $10. Enjoy the promotion by selecting it under the OFFERZ tab in the Sheetz app.
Smashburger
Nothing beats the classic burger and fry combo! To enjoy this popular pairing for less, head to Smashburger. Today only, you can score a free regular-sized fry—French Fries, Smash Fries, Sweet Potato Fries or Scorchin’ Fries—when you spend at least $1. This offer is available for both in-person and online orders. Prefer to use the app? Enter the promo code FRYDAY26 to redeem!
Wendy’s
Do you love the fast food chain’s hot and crispy fries? Here’s a deal not to miss: in the Wendy’s app, you can access a special digital offer for a complimentary fry with a $5 purchase. Even better news? That offer is available for any size fry!
Whataburger
Like many of its competitors, this burger joint is honoring the food holiday with a limited-time giveaway. If you’re a rewards member, you can automatically enjoy a free medium order of French fries—no purchase required! All you need to do to redeem is order online or in the app.
White Castle
Can’t resist topping your fries with cheese? Then this is the deal for you! From July 10-12, use the code CHEESY on your White Castle order, and you’ll score free cheese fries with your purchase.
With all of these fantastic deals, your Friday is about to get a lot more fun!
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