Get your favorite dipping sauce ready for National French Fry Day on July 13. Whether it’s ketchup, mustard, mayo or ranch dressing, everyone has their own ritual for enjoying the popular potato-based snack or side dish.
Then, there’s the variety of fries available for dipping: crinkle-cut, curly, waffle, steak, shoestring — the list goes on and on. Of course, the favorites are often the fries many have come to enjoy regularly at fast-food restaurants. And, even then, there’s a fierce debate about which chain has the best fries.
However, there’s one issue on fries that’s not open for debate — fries are always best hot and fresh!
If you love fries, the day to celebrate the iconic salty treat is on National French Fry Day.
The offers are available at participating locations, while supplies last. Digital offers may not be available on every account.
Burger King
Ketchup, please! Royal Perks loyalty members can celebrate fries all the time because Burger King is giving them FREE fries every week for the rest of 2022.
And, on National French Fry Day, Burger King is offering FREE chicken fries with any purchase of $3 or more on July 13. The offer is only available in the BK app.
Checkers and Rally’s
This year, National French Fry Day lands on a Wednesday (July 13) and Checkers and Rally’s believe “Fry Day” should always be celebrated on a Friday (obviously). Fry lovers can visit FryDaytoFriday.com to sign the petition to make the change.
Anyone who signs the petition will instantly receive a digital coupon for a FREE medium order of the restaurant’s seasoned fries. The coupon expires July 15.
Elevation Burger
Known for its commitment to high-quality ingredients, Elevation Burger customers can enjoy a FREE order of fries with any purchase from Grubhub. The offer is available from July 13 to 19.
The burger joint has locations in 5 states and the District of Columbia — Maine, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania and and Virginia.
Fatburger
Fatburger fans will be treated to a FREE order of Fat or Skinny Fries with any purchase made in-restaurant or online — from National French Fry Day, July 13 to 19. (The offer is not valid on Sweet Potato Fries.) You must mention the offer in-restaurant or use promo code FrenchFryDay22 online.
There are locations in 15 states — Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Washington.
It’s Just Wings
Did you know FREE fries come with every order of wings at It’s Just Wings? On July 13 and 14, the chicken-wings-only restaurant (located within Chili’s) is celebrating National French Fry Day by offering 20% off any order — use promo code FRYDAY20. The offer is only available online.
Hot Dog on a Stick
Fries go with hot dogs, too! Hot Dog on a Stick is giving customers a FREE surprise with any fry purchase, in-restaurant and online. The surprises include a FREE stick with any lemonade purchase and $5 off $15+ online.
There are locations in 5 states — California, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.
McDonald’s
Many believe McDonald’s has the best fries in the world. In fact, the chain even refers to its popular fries as “world famous.” And, to celebrate National French Fry Day, they’re giving away a FREE order of large fries to every customer via its app on July 13. No purchase necessary.
Smashburger
Have you ever tried Smashfries? They’re Smashburger‘s signature (and very popular) fries — crispy French fries tossed in rosemary, garlic and olive oil. On July 13, enjoy a regular order of Smashfries for FREE with the purchase of a Cheesy Caramelized Onion Smash Burger. The offer is available in-restaurant and online — use promo code FRYDAY.
Sonic
Tots are “fries”, too! Sonic is celebrating National French Fry Day with a salty special for customers. On July 13, get a FREE medium fries or tots with any purchase. The offer is only available in the Sonic app.
Wendy’s
Many customers love dipping fries into a Frosty dessert for a sweet and salty snack. Wendy’s is serving up any size fry for FREE with any purchase on National French Fry Day, July 13. The offer is only available in the Wendy’s app.

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Other restaurant chains
If you don’t find your favorite fries on the list, many fast-food restaurants offer a value-size fries for around $1.
Plus, check your favorite restaurant’s app on National French Fry Day for any possible deals or giveaways for the “fry-day.”