Free fries? National French Fry day 2025 deals and discounts
FILE-French fries are displayed on a plate at a restaurant. (SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
National French Fry Day is on Friday, July 11, and many chains are offering deals and freebies to celebrate the crispy and delicious food staple.
Fries are made from thinly sliced potatoes, which are deep-fried until crispy, and are typically served hot with seasonings or condiments.
Whether you like yours dipped in ketchup or served fully loaded, here’s a look at the restaurants offering discounts and perks.
National French Fry Day deals
McDonalds: Every Friday, get free medium Fries on any $1+ purchase, only in the app.
Burger King: Burger King customers can get any size fries for free when they spend at least $1 as a Royal Perks rewards member.
Wendy’s: Wendy's is offering free any size Hot & Crispy Fries with any purchase every Friday through the end of the year in the Wendy's app.
Shake Shack: Guests can score a free side of fries with any purchase using code FREEFRY via the Shack App, online at shakeshack.com, or in-Shack at the kiosk.
Arby’s: Arby’s is offering $1 any size fry all month long for Arby’s Rewards members. In addition, Arby’s fan-favorite Potato Cakes are officially back on the menu for a limited time.
Sonic: Sonic guests can get free medium fries or tots with any purchase on July 11, according to AARP. Just make sure you’re placing your order through the Sonic app.
Smashburger: Guests can enjoy free fries with any $1+ purchase – including your choice of French Fries, Smashfries, Sweet Potato Fries, or Scorchin’ Hot Fries. The offer is valid in-store, online, or in-app using the code FRYDAY25 (not valid on third-party delivery apps).
Jack in the Box: Jack pack members get free fries of any size or type (curly, french, or halfsie) when they order on the app/site.
Fat Burger: Get a free order of Fat or Skinny Fries with any burger or sandwich purchase from now until the 13th online with the code "FryDay25".
National French Fry Day in July
Previously, National French Fry Day was celebrated on July 13 each year. However, Checkers and Rally’s fast food restaurants reportedly petitioned the National Day Calendar in 2022 to change the date to the second Friday in July.
The effort was successful, and in 2025, the second Friday in July falls on July 11, 2025.
The Source: The information for this story was provided by company press releases and AARP. This story was reported from Los Angeles.