National French Fry Day 2026 — Free Fries & Deals at Every Chain
National French Fry Day 2026 falls on July 13, 2026, and multiple chains are offering free and discounted fries. Here’s every deal available.
McDonald’s: Free Medium Fries With Any Purchase
McDonald’s: Free medium fries with any purchase via the app. A medium World Famous Fries normally runs $4.19 (320 calories), so this deal essentially pays for itself with any order. The offer is app-exclusive, so download the McDonald's app and claim it before ordering. McDonald’s menu
Wendy’s, Five Guys, and Chick-fil-A: Free Fries With Your Order
Wendy’s: Free small fries with any purchase. Wendy’s menu Five Guys: Free regular fries with any burger purchase — a regular Five Guys fries runs $5.19 on its own, making this one of the highest-value fry deals of the day. Five Guys menu Chick-fil-A: Free medium waffle fries with any entree — the medium Waffle Potato Fries are normally $3.09. Chick-fil-A menu
Arby’s, Sonic, and KFC: Curly Fries, Half-Price, and Wedges
Arby’s: Free small curly fries with any sandwich — a medium Curly Fries runs $3.29. Arby’s menu Sonic: Half-price large fries during happy hour, so timing matters — hit the happy hour window to catch the discount. Sonic menu KFC: Free large potato wedges with any purchase. KFC menu Prices and participation vary by location for all three, so confirm locally.
How to Claim These Deals
Nearly every National French Fry Day offer runs through the chain's app, and most require a minimum purchase. Download the apps ahead of time, log in, and check the offers tab before you order — several chains require you to "activate" the deal in the app for it to apply. Some offers are limited to participating locations or one redemption per customer.
The Bottom Line
July 13 is a free-fries bonanza across seven chains, with Five Guys and McDonald's offering the most value on paper. Plan ahead, activate the app offers, and stack your fry day with an existing value meal to get the most food for the least money. Check our deals page for all current promotions.
Sources & References
McDonald's — mcdonalds.com · Wendy's — wendys.com · Five Guys — fiveguys.com · Chick-fil-A — chick-fil-a.com · Arby's — arbys.com · Sonic — sonicdrivein.com · KFC — kfc.com. Menus: McDonald's, Wendy's, Five Guys, Chick-fil-A, Arby's, Sonic, KFC.