Fast food chains such as McDonald’s, Burger King, Whataburger, and Chipotle are offering sales in the run-up to Christmas. Here’s what you need to know:
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With less than two weeks until Christmas, restaurant chains are celebrating by offering sales and giveaways to customers in the days leading up to Christmas.
Fast food chains like Burger King, McDonald’s, and Whataburger offer daily deals to members of their loyalty programs, and Chipotle has a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) offer every Saturday.
Some Chick-fil-A markets are getting in on the fun by giving away free food when customers place a mobile order on their app. However, how you participate varies by restaurant or location. For more information, check out the Chick-fil-A app or contact your local restaurant.
Here’s what you need to know about each restaurant chain’s sales and how to take advantage of them.
Burger King offers 13 days of sale
Burger King said it continues to “spread holiday cheer during the most Whopper-filled time of year” through its 13 Day Sale and Holiday Hunt promotion.
From December 12th to 24th, fans can celebrate with the following benefits:
- December 12th: Get a free Hershey’s Sunday Pie with any purchase of $5 or more.
- December 13th: Free soft serve ice cream cup or cone with purchase of $5 or more
- December 14th: Free soft drink of any size when you spend $5 or more
- December 15th: Free frozen FCB with purchases over $5
- December 16th: Free cheeseburger with purchase of $5 or more
- December 17th: Whopper Wednesday — Get a Whopper or Impossible Whopper for $3.99
- December 18th: Free Crois Sandwich with purchases of $5 or more
- December 19th: Get 5 free French Toast Sticks with any purchase of $5 or more
- December 20th: Get 4 free Jalapeno Cheddar Bites with any purchase of $5 or more
- December 21st: Get 4 free Cini Minis when you spend $5 or more
- December 22nd: Get a free Whopper Junior with any purchase of $5 or more
- December 23rd: Free OCS with purchases of $5 or more
- December 24th: Get 2 free cookies with any purchase of $5 or more
The company says that during the 13-day deal period, players will be able to find four hidden items in the BK app to unlock daily deals, and one lucky participant will win $30,000.
“12 Days of Delicious Sale” promotion at select McDonald’s stores in select markets
Some McDonald’s restaurants in a limited number of markets are offering a “12 Days of Delicious Deal” promotion. This may include a variety of daily offers that are only available on the McDonald’s app.
Participating markets include parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
The company encourages customers to check the McDonald’s app to see if their local restaurants are offering this promotion.
Chipotle is giving away free food throughout December
On “Burrito BOGO” Day on Saturday, Dec. 13, Chipotle customers can get a free entree with the purchase of a burrito.
To receive your free entree, you must purchase a burrito inside the restaurant after 4pm local time on Saturday, December 13th. Chipotle Mexican Grill’s definition of entrees includes salads, bowls, tacos, and burritos.
The series of holiday promotions, dubbed “Unwrapped Extra,” concludes with “Extra Sweater Day” on December 20th. This day is a chance for customers to wear their most “extra” sweater and redeem it for the last BOGO offer of the season.
On December 6th, customers had the opportunity to participate in Taco BOGO, where they could get a free entree with the purchase of a 3-taco entree during this period.
“Unwrapped Extra is about giving back to our fans and creating moments of unity with loved ones around the food they crave,” Chris Brandt, president and chief brand officer of Chipotle, said in a statement. “With three consecutive Saturday sales and two surprise drops for all Rewards members, this is our biggest holiday promotion to date.”
Whataburger offers great deals with ’12 Days of Whatacheer’ promotion
From December 12th to 23rd, Whataburger will give Whataburger Rewards members access to new in-app offers every day.
Customers can sign in to their account and click to claim the day’s transactions in the app. The chain says its lineup of treats includes “a variety of fun surprises,” including free add-ons, buy-one-get-one offers, and other limited-time offers.
“12 Days of Whatacheer is Whataburger’s way of celebrating the season with a little holiday magic and special discounts exclusive to Rewards members,” Scott Hudler, Whataburger’s chief marketing officer, said in a news release.
Shake Shack is offering free food with purchase throughout December
Every week, customers can get a free Shake Shack favorite when they spend $10 or more using the code “SHACKCHEER.”
- December 1st-7th: free big shack
- December 8th-14th: free smoke shack
- December 15th-20th: free chicken coop
- December 21st-31st: free shack burger
Additionally, Shake Shack will be hiding a deluxe fries named Kris Krinkle Cut inside its restaurants in select U.S. cities throughout the month of December. Lucky fans who spot Chris in the real world will win free crinkle-cut fries for a year and can also “bring Chris home as an added reward,” the company said in a news release.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers offer 500 bonus points on December 13th
Freddy’s customers who download the app will earn 500 bonus points when they purchase an Original Double Steak Burger on Saturday, Dec. 13, the company announced in a news release. Offer valid on the day only.
Gabe Hauari is USA TODAY’s national trends news reporter. You can follow him at X @gabehauari Or email Gdhauari@gannett.com.
