Thousands of flags are flown at Arlington National Cemetery to honor fallen soldiers.
Old Guard soldiers place flags on every grave at Arlington National Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
As Memorial Day approaches, restaurants across the country are offering great deals.
This year, the federal holiday falls on May 25th, making for a long weekend.
According to the Wounded Warrior Project, Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May each year, is a “day of remembrance.”
The day is also a day of prayer, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The 2026 Declaration calls on Americans to “observe Memorial Day in accordance with their personal religious beliefs and in prayer for lasting peace.”
As people gear up for the long weekend, restaurants are announcing multiple giveaways, sales, and discounts available.
7 eleven
Shoppers can use the code MONDAY20 on May 25th to receive $20 off any $30 order or order on the 7Now delivery app.
arby’s
The fast food chain is offering a BOGO Sandwich Sale every weekend (Friday through Sunday) throughout the month of May until May 31st.
gopuff
Throughout Memorial Day weekend, GoPuff is offering customers the following discounts:
- Get $5 off any $25 purchase on select Kraft Heinz brand products.
- Get $4 off when you spend $15 on select Magnum Ice Cream products
- Buy 2 20 oz bottles of select Coca-Cola products for $5
- Buy two La Colombe canned lattes for $6.
- Buy 2 selected Haagen-Dazs products for $12
- Buy 2 12 Packs of Select Pepsi Sodas for $17
Offer available while supplies last.
grab hub
From May 18th to May 24th, Grubhub will offer the following benefits to Grubhub+ members when ordering through the app.
- Get $10 off orders over $20 at Starbucks
- Buy wings, get wings when you order $20 or more at Buffalo Wild Wings
- Receive a free Baconator when you order $20 or more at Wendy’s
- Buy one Build Your Own Munchie Meal and get another 50% off on orders of $15 or more when you order from Jack in the Box
From May 25th to May 31st, Grubhub+ members will receive the following benefits:
- Buy one Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich and get one free on orders over $15 at Burger King
- Get a free classic or spicy chicken sandwich with orders over $15 at Popeyes
- Buy one Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl, Miso-Marinated Salmon, or Crispy Rice Bowl and get one free on orders of $15 or more
- However, if you buy one Turkey and Provolone Sub, you can get one free on orders of $25 or more from Jersey Mike’s.
fire department submarine
Rewards members can take advantage of the BOGO 50% promotion at participating stores from May 22nd to May 25th.
jimmy johns
From May 21 to May 25, JJ Rewards member customers can buy one, get one free on Toasted Sandwiches when they order on the chain’s website or app and use promo code “Toast” at checkout.
Popeye
As part of its new “Chicken Tender Tower” rollout in collaboration with Surf Lodge in Montauk, New York, the chain is offering a Memorial Day weekend sale for Popeyes Rewards members. Order 12 chicken tenders for $12. This offer starts on May 20th and runs until May 26th. Can only be redeemed via the Popeyes website or app.
salad and go
From May 23rd to May 25th, use the code “SIXFIX” to get the salad for $6.
sonic
Until May 31st, Sonic is offering multiple deals to its customers. With a minimum purchase of $5, customers will receive a free SONIC Smasher or All-American Smasher with their order, and with a minimum purchase of $3 they will receive a free medium drink, including Sonic’s new Refreshers made with fruit and green tea.
Customers can also receive half-price or $2 off small shakes like Sonic’s chocolate, vanilla and strawberry shakes, as well as snacks like soft pretzel twists, premium chicken bites and corn dogs.
subway
Subway is offering Rewards members a $6.99 Footlong Sandwich. The deal runs through Memorial Day weekend, June 2nd. To access this deal, sub-club members can use the code.699FL“At checkout on the Subway website or app. Fresh Fit, Big Hot Pastrami and 5 Meat Italian are not included in the offer.
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