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The Fourth of July is all about hot dogs, BBQs, fireworks, and free food! Restaurants are offering deals on their own or through delivery apps to celebrate America’s birthday.
From pizza and burritos to sweet treats, Fourth of July deals are bringing customers savings for the big holiday.
Here’s what you need to know about where you can save some cash.
Krispy Kreme serves up sweet freebie
Anyone wearing the colors of the American flag (red, white, and blue) when visiting a participating Krispy Kreme shop on July 4 can get a free Original Glazed doughnut. There is a limit of one per customer.
The doughnut chain has also released the “Stars, Stripes & Sweetness Collection” which features the Freedom Ring Doughnut, the USA Party Doughnut, and the Vanilla Cookies & Kreme (Liberty Crunch Doughnut).
Baskin-Robbins offers discount on chill treats
Baskin-Robbins rewards members can chill out on the holiday and get $2 off large frozen beverages and $5 off a Polar Pizza. This offer started on July 1 and ends on July 31.
Huey Magoo’s giving away lemonade
On Thursday, July 3, Huey Magoo is offering customers a free Electric Blue Lemonade when they spend $10 or more.
7 Brew’s Fill-a-Tray deal
The drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew is offering what they are calling Fill-a-Tray on July 4 only. It allows customers to get four medium drinks for $16. They are also introducing a new 7 Energy Frozen Chiller called Firecracker.
Jimmy John’s BOGO wrap deal
Jimmy John’s customers can get a BOGO deal. From July 3 to July 6, rewards members can buy one a la carte Chicken Caesar, Kickin’ Ranch Chicken, or Tuscan Italian Wrap and get one a la carte Chicken Bacon Ranch, Ultimate Italian, or Roast Beef Cheddar Toasted Sandwich for free.
Free shakes at Sonic
Sonic customers can enjoy a free small shake with purchase on the Fourth of July. This is a part of the restaurant’s Live Free Fridays, which launched on the first day of summer.
Tijuana Flats offers free burritos
At Tijuana Flats, customers can use promo code FREEDOM25 at checkout when they buy three adult burritos to get a fourth one free.
The offer is valid for dine-in, carry-out, online, and in-app orders from Monday, June 30, through Sunday, July 6.
Dunkin’ deal on donuts and Munchkins
From July 3 to July 5, Dunkin’ Rewards Members can get 3x points on bulk Donuts and Munchkins buckets.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza discount
Mountain Mike’s Pizza customers can snag $10 off two large pizzas by using the code SUMMER25. The offer is available July 2 to July 4.
TGIFriday’s celebrates holiday with sundae, deal on platters
TGIFriday’s is celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with a new menu item. It’s called a Celebratory Sundae. It’s described as being “a festive, over-the-top dessert packed with brownie pieces, butter cake bites, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, sprinkles….” It also has a sparkler on top instead of a cherry. The sweet treat will only be available dine-in only starting July 4.
The restaurant chain is also offering craveable platters for 25% off online orders from July 4 to July 6 using the code 25OffFourth.
Convenience store chain offering deals
7-Eleven, Inc., which includes 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores, has some offerings for customers. In addition to a limited edition Independence Day Donut, the chain will also have the following deals:
- BOGO Burritos – From July 4–6, guests can buy one, get one free at Laredo Taco Company restaurants.
- $17.76 Off 7NOW® Delivery – On July 4 only, customers get $17.76 off any $30+ order using promo code USA2025.
- 7-Eleven Gold Pass Perks – July 4 orders come with 10% cash back and free delivery for members.
Free food on Door Dash: Egg McMuffin, Boneless Wings, more
Starting on Thursday, July 3, DoorDash’s Summer of DashPass will offer quite a few freebies to its customers.
In the morning, McDonald’s DoorDash customers can receive a free Egg McMuffin when their order is $20 or more. In the afternoon, they can choose to receive a free 10-piece McNugget meal or a Big Mac Meal with orders $20 or more.
Other restaurants offering freebies through DoorDash are the following:
- Pizza Hut: Free 8pc Boneless Wings with orders $15 or more
- Burger King: Buy one Whopper, get one free
- El Pollo Loco: $10 off on orders $25 or more
- Pepsi: Buy 2, save $5 on select Pepsi & more
The promotion will end on Wednesday, July 9.
More 4th of July deals
- Perkins American Food Co. – From June 30 to July 4, add a whole apple pie for just $9.99 with any $20 purchase. On July 4 only, Perkins is honoring active and retired military members with a free Magnificent Seven breakfast. To receive the deal, diners must show a valid military ID for dine-in only.
- California Tortilla – From July 4 to July 6, receive $10 off Family Meals.
This story has been updated to add new information.
Contributing: Bianca Harris, Amaris Encinas; USA TODAY
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