National French Fry Day Deals 2026 — Free Fries & Discounts for July 10

National French Fry Day is celebrated on the second Friday of July — and in 2026 that falls on Friday, July 10. Restaurants across the country pull out all the stops with free fries, BOGO deals, and app-exclusive offers to celebrate everyone’s favorite side dish. I’ve rounded up every confirmed deal I could find, plus a few expected ones to keep an eye on.

Most offers require a free rewards account or app purchase. Always confirm with your local restaurant before heading out — terms and participation vary by location.

Table of Contents

• National French Fry Day Restaurant Freebies & Deals 2026
• Make Fries at Home
• Fun French Fry Gear & Gifts
• Tips to Get the Most Fries for Free
• Frequently Asked Questions

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🍟 National French Fry Day Restaurant Freebies & Deals 2026

Here’s every deal confirmed or strongly expected for July 10, 2026, sorted alphabetically. Bookmark this page and check back — more deals tend to drop in the days leading up to the holiday!

Arby’s

• Rewards members who purchase an Arby’s Cheesesteak online can earn a free any-size fry on their next visit. The free fry reward is valid for 7 days after it’s issued. Offer valid through August 31, 2026.
• Order at arbys.com.

Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay

• On July 10, get a free order of signature fries when you purchase any burger at Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay.
• Find a location at bobbysburgers.com.

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

• On July 10, look for Truffle Parmesan Fries for just $7.11 at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar — a nod to the date.
• Find a Bad Daddy’s near you.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

• Vote now (July 1–7): Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Rewards members can vote for Straight Fries or Curly Fries in the brand’s National French Fry Day survey to claim a free basket of fries on July 10. Enter the first name, last name, and email address tied to your rewards account. Limit one free basket per loyalty member.
• Vote and find a location at beefobradys.com.

Burger 21

• On July 10, get a free order of fries with any burger purchase. Must order through the Patty Perks app at participating locations.

Burger King

• Royal Perks members get a free any-size fry with any $1+ purchase — available once per week. Renews every Monday.
• Order at bk.com or in the BK app.

Carl’s Jr.

• Rewards members can score free natural-cut or waffle fries with any purchase on July 10. Select the offer in the Carl’s Jr. app or on order.carlsjr.com before checking out.
• Order at carlsjr.com.

Checkers & Rally’s

• From July 10–12, get BOGO free Famous Seasoned Fries of any size (excludes Loaded Fries).
• On July 10 specifically, bring a receipt from any competitor showing a recent fry purchase and receive a free Large Famous Seasoned Fries — no purchase required.
• Find a Checkers or Rally’s near you.

City Barbecue

• City Rewards members get a free fresh hand-cut French Fries or three-cheese baked Mac & Cheese, redeemable through the app or online on July 10, 2026.
• Order at citybbq.com.

Del Taco

• Del Yeah! Rewards members can score a free regular fry with any $3+ purchase from July 10–12, 2026, online, in-app, or in-store.
• Order at deltaco.com.

Dog Haus

• Rewards members are expected to receive a free side of fries with a purchase of $10 or more on National French Fry Day. Check the Dog Haus app on July 10 to confirm.
• Find a Dog Haus near you.

Farmer Boys

• Get $1 Always Crispy Fries when you make an in-app purchase of $5 or more at Farmer Boys on July 10.
• Order at farmerboys.com.

Fatburger

• Get a free order of Fat or Skinny Fries with any Fatburger sandwich or burger purchase online. Use a promo code at checkout — check the Fatburger app for the current code.
• Order at fatburger.com.

Jack in the Box

• Jack Pack Rewards members get a free any-size or any-shape fry with any in-app purchase of $1 or more on July 10.
• Order at jackinthebox.com or in the app.

Krystal

• Get a FREE small fry when you order $10 or more online or in-app and use a promo code at checkout. Check the Krystal app on July 10 for the code.
• Order at krystal.com.

McDonald’s

• MyMcDonald’s Rewards members get free World Famous Medium Fries with any $1+ purchase in the app on July 10, 2026. Offer valid once per person at participating restaurants. Must opt in to Rewards to redeem.
• Fun fact from McDonald’s: they serve 3.6 billion servings of World Famous Fries every year — made from whole Russet Burbank and Shepody potatoes, with every detail from cook time to salt amount carefully calculated for that perfect crispy-outside, fluffy-inside bite.
• Check the McDonald’s app for the offer.

Penn Station East Coast Subs

• Get free small fresh-cut fries when you purchase a small Penn Station sub or larger. Offer runs July 10–12, 2026.
• Find a Penn Station near you.

Shake Shack

• Get a free side of fries with any purchase on July 10 using promo code FREEFRY in the Shack app, online, or at a Shack kiosk.
• Order at shakeshack.com.

Smashburger

• Get free fries with any $1+ purchase on July 10. Choose from classic fries, Smashfries, sweet potato fries, or hot fries. Use promo code FRYDAY26 in-store, online, or in-app (confirm code in the app as the date approaches).
• Order at smashburger.com.

Sonic Drive-In

• Get free medium fries or tots with any purchase on July 10, 2026. Order through the Sonic app to redeem.
• Order at sonicdrivein.com or in the app.

Wayback Burgers

• Wayback Rewards members can enjoy a regular order of fries for just $1 — no additional purchase necessary — at more than 170 locations, in-restaurant, online, or through the Wayback app.
• Find a Wayback Burgers near you.

Wahlburgers

• Score a free order of fries when you spend $10 or more and use a promo code at checkout online or in-app. For in-store orders, mention “Fry Day” when ordering. Check the Wahlburgers app for the promo code on July 10.
• Find a Wahlburgers near you.

Wendy’s

• Rewards members get free any-size fries with any purchase on July 10, 2026. Offer in the Wendy’s app.
• Order at wendys.com or in the app.

Whataburger

• Rewards members get 75-cent medium fries from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 10 — no additional purchase necessary. Use the Whataburger app to redeem.
• Order at whataburger.com or in the app.

White Castle

• Get a FREE Cheese Fries with any order on July 10 using promo code CHEESY at checkout online, in-app, or in-store.
• Order at whitecastle.com.

🥔 Make Fries at Home

Can’t make it out? Celebrate at home with a batch of homemade fries! Here’s everything you need.

For big batches, a French Fry Cutter saves time and gives you perfectly even cuts every time. If you prefer the classic method, use a deep fryer or deep pot with plenty of cooking oil. Lay finished fries on paper towels on a baking sheet to absorb oil and keep them crispy.

Want great-tasting but WAY healthier fries? Try these FF favorites:

• The Best Air Fryer French Fries Recipe
• Loaded Fries in the Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
• Air Fryer Avocado Fries (Keto-friendly!)
• EASY Air Fryer Zucchini Fries (Keto-friendly!)
• Paprika Chicken with Fries in the Air Fryer — make it a full meal!

Serve your fries with The BEST Fry Sauce, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauces and seasonings.

🛍️ Fun French Fry Gear & Gifts

Celebrate your fry love all year long — or grab these as a goofy gift for the fry fanatic in your life!

It’s Fry Day Shirt — For Kids and Adults, Multiple Sizes and Colors

French Fry Headband

French Fry Socks

French Fry Stickers, 50-Pack

French Fry Plush

💡 Tips to Get the Most Fries for Free

• Sign up for rewards apps before July 10. The vast majority of these deals require a free rewards account. Download the apps now so offers are loaded and ready to redeem on the day.
• Check your app on the morning of July 10. Many brands don’t load the offer until the day of. Open each app you plan to use first thing in the morning.
• Stack stops if locations are nearby. McDonald’s, Checkers, Sonic, and Jack in the Box are often clustered in the same areas. Plan a fry crawl route!
• Read the fine print on “free” offers. Most require a minimum purchase — usually just $1 — but some require a specific menu item like a sandwich or burger.
• The Checkers competitor receipt deal is a sleeper. Bring a receipt from ANY competitor showing a recent fry purchase and get a free Large Famous Seasoned Fries — no purchase needed at all.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When is National French Fry Day 2026?

National French Fry Day 2026 falls on Friday, July 10. It’s always celebrated on the second Friday of July — because “Fry Day” should be on a Friday!

Why did National French Fry Day move from July 13 to the second Friday of July?

After a successful petition led by Checkers & Rally’s, National French Fry Day was moved from its fixed July 13 date to the second Friday of July so it always lands on a “Fry Day.” The change made it easier for restaurants to plan deals and for fans to celebrate.

Where can I get completely free fries with no purchase on National French Fry Day?

In 2026, the best no-purchase-required option is the Checkers & Rally’s competitor receipt deal — bring any competitor’s receipt showing a fry purchase and get a free Large Famous Seasoned Fries. Whataburger’s 75-cent medium fry deal also requires no additional purchase for rewards members.

Do I need to download every restaurant app to get free fries?

Most deals do require the restaurant’s app or a free rewards account. It’s worth downloading the ones for your favorite chains ahead of time so the offer is already loaded when July 10 arrives.

Can I get free fries at McDonald’s on National French Fry Day?

Yes! McDonald’s typically offers free medium fries with any $1+ purchase in the app for MyMcDonald’s Rewards members on National French Fry Day. Enable app notifications so you don’t miss the offer going live.

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