The Fourth of July is one of the best days of the year for free and cheap food. Each year, restaurants and fast-food chains celebrate Independence Day with freebies, BOGO offers, and patriotic discounts. The roundup below is based on what these brands have offered in recent years — a guide to what to watch for in 2026. Offers, prices, dates, and participation vary by location and change year to year, so always confirm the current deal directly with each brand before you go.
Free Food on the Fourth
- Krispy Kreme — Has offered a free Original Glazed doughnut to customers who wear red, white, or blue in-store on July 4, no purchase necessary, often alongside new themed doughnuts available for purchase.
- Sonic — Has offered a free small shake with a purchase around the Fourth of July as part of its summer “Live Free Fridays” promotions.
- Outback Steakhouse — In past years, guests could receive a complimentary Bloomin’ Onion with a dine-in meal during the holiday. Confirm the current offer on Outback’s site or social channels.
BOGO and Discount Deals
- Burger King — Has run buy-one-get-one and Whopper-based promotions around the holiday in past years, typically through the BK app for Royal Perks members.
- Jimmy John’s — Has offered holiday-weekend sandwich deals for Freaky Fast Rewards members, redeemable in shop, online, or on the app.
- Subway — Frequently runs summer discounts on subs and footlongs, often through the Subway app with a promo code.
- Baskin-Robbins — Has offered rewards members discounts on frozen beverages and Polar Pizza during the month of July.
- TGI Fridays — Has offered holiday drink and platter specials for rewards members around the Fourth.
- Fazoli’s — Has offered Independence Day family-meal and BOGO pasta deals, typically valid the holiday weekend with a promo code.
- Dollar General — Has offered percentage-off discounts on qualifying orders during the holiday period.
Rewards and Points Boosts
- Dunkin’ — Has offered Dunkin’ Rewards members bonus points on bulk Donuts and Munchkins buckets, along with seasonal holiday menu items.
- Dog Haus — Has offered boosted loyalty rewards points on orders around the holiday for Haus Rewards members.
Sit-Down and Steakhouse Deals
- STK Steakhouse — Has offered a special Independence Day-themed steak dinner for dine-in guests in past years.
- Golden Corral — Has offered hot, ready-to-serve to-go family meals, with locations typically open on Independence Day.
- Carvel — Has offered a special holiday ice cream topping on soft serve and scooped ice cream during the holiday weekend.
- Mountain Mike’s Pizza — Has offered discounts on large pizzas around the holiday with a promo code (availability is strongest on the West Coast).
Delivery Deals
- DoorDash — Has run holiday-week delivery promotions around the Fourth of July for a convenient at-home meal.
How to Make the Most of It
- Download the brand apps ahead of time — many deals are app- or rewards-member exclusives.
- Confirm the current offer with your local restaurant, since participation, prices, and dates vary by location.
- Many promotions run the full holiday weekend, not just July 4 — check the dates.
- Wear red, white, and blue — some freebies have depended on it in past years.
A Note on These Deals
Compare and Save features these promotions to help readers celebrate for less, and we credit each brand for their offers. Deals are based on publicly available information from recent years and may change. If you represent one of these brands and would like to update, correct, or add a current offer, we’d be glad to hear from you.
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