National French Fries Day 2026 means free fries at McDonald’s and Wendy’s

To get the deal, download McDonald’s mobile app and make sure you’re opted in to the fast food chain’s MyMcDonald’s Rewards loyalty program. On Fridays, you’ll see free fries deals in the app (one free per person at participating restaurants, excluding tax). Also, when you download the app, you can get a free Lunch Wrap or Spicy Snack Wrap with your first purchase of $1 or more at MyMcDonald’s Rewards.

How to get free fries at Wendy’s on National Fried Fries Day

On Friday, July 10th, get a free order of fries (your choice of size) at Wendy’s with any purchase of $5 or more in the Wendy’s app. We offer great deals at participating stores. You need to download the app and register for an account.

The fast-food chain continues to offer a limited-time Minions & Monsters adult meal that comes with one of four collectible toys themed to the movie “Minions & Monsters” and a small Banana Frosty Swirl. (Currently, Wendy’s kids meals come with one of six Minions & Monsters toys.

Other giveaways and deals for National French Friday

• Arby’s: Members of the Arby’s Rewards loyalty program can get XL fries for $1.99 with any purchase of $5 or more (this offer is valid through Sunday, July 12th at participating U.S. stores). On orders over $5 before taxes/fees. Not available with third-party delivery services. Must have an active Arby’s Rewards account to redeem.
• Bird sounds: The fast-casual chain is offering free fries with any entree order on Friday, July 10th. To get your offer, add an entree and a side order of fries to your cart and use promo code FRIES at checkout. This offer is valid online, in-store and through the Birdcall app (limit one per guest).
• Bobby Flay’s Bobby’s Burgers: On Friday, July 10th, if you buy a burger, you’ll get a free order of fries.
• Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop: Get a free order of fries with the purchase of a medium or large Subway at participating locations on Friday, July 10th.
• Carl’s Junior: Members of the MyRewards loyalty program can get a free bulk order of fries with any purchase made on Friday, July 10th. Unlock the offer on July 10th in the Carl’s Jr. app and online at participating restaurants.
• Checkers and Rally: From Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12, when you order, get one free of the fast food chain’s famous seasoned fries (any size) and add on a $1 sauce trio featuring secret sauce, ranch, and honey mustard.
• From Taco: From Friday, July 10th to Sunday, July 12th, members of Del Yeah! will be participating. The Rewards loyalty program includes free regular orders of the Mexican restaurant chain’s crinkle-cut fries with minimum purchases of $3. Order through the Del Taco app or the Del Taco website to get special offers. (This offer is valid at participating locations. Additional restrictions may apply.)
• Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburger: On National Fried Fries Day on Friday, July 10, you can get large fries for $1.99 using the Freddy’s Rewards app. This offer is available in restaurants and drive-thrus, and for pickup or delivery (limit one per person).
• Good Times Burger & Frozen Custard: When you shop on Friday, July 10, you’ll get a free small order of fries with your choice of Crinkle Fries or Wild Fries made with Good Times’ secret blend of spices in-store and on the Good Times app.
• Hardy’s: New and existing members of the MyRewards loyalty program can get a free bulk order of fries with any purchase made on Friday, July 10th. Unlock the offer on July 10th in the Hardee’s app and online at participating restaurants.
• Moxie: Order the restaurant’s poutine (with hot beef gravy, cheese curds and chives) for $12 during happy hour on Friday, July 10, from 3 to 6 p.m.
• Penn Station Sandwiches: On Friday, July 10th, get a free small order of freshly cut fries with the purchase of a small, medium or large sub, whole sandwich, wrap or bowl. Use code FRYDAY 26 to get your offer.
• Red Robin: The fast-food chain’s bottomless steak fries are available year-round when you order a burger, wrap, or sandwich. You can also upgrade to bottomless garlic fries or bottomless sweet potato fries instead.
• Shake Shack: From Friday, July 10th through Monday, July 13th, use code FRYDAY26 to get a free order of Classic Fries with the purchase of a sandwich. Offers are available at kiosks within the Shack, on the Shake Shack website, and on the Shack app.
• Seat: The convenience store chain is giving away a free bag of French fries with any eligible purchase of $10 or more (food and beverages, not alcohol, tobacco or gasoline). Members of the My Sheetz Rewardz loyalty program will have access to offers from the (Offerz) tab in the Sheetz app from Friday, July 10th through Thursday, July 16th.
• Smash burger: On Friday, July 10th, with any purchase of $1 or more, you’ll get a free regular-sized fries (your choice of fries, smashed fries, sweet potato fries, or scorching fries). Get the deal online using code FRYDAY26 on the Smashburger website and Smashburger app.
• Whataburger: This Friday, July 10th, on National French Fry Day, we’re giving away one free fries with any medium order (no purchase necessary). First-time users also get a free Whataburger when they download and use the Whataburger app.