National French Fry Day freebies, specials from Rally's, Raising Cane's and more

This week is a special one for French Fry fiends.

That’s because it contains National French Fry Day, and with it, specials on fried spuds of dreams.

When is National French Fry Day?

National French Fry Day used to be celebrated on July 13 every year but, as of 2023, it now occurs on the second Friday in July. In 2024, that falls on July 12.

Among French Fry Day deals are: 

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Bar Louie truffle fries

Bar Louie customers can get 50% the price of truffle fries during happy hour, 3-7 p.m., on July 12.

Checkers and Rally's free fries

Checkers and Rally’s customers can get a free regular size Fully Loaded Fries, topped with cheese, ranch and crispy bacon, with any purchase in the rewards app July 12-14.

Also through July 12, customers can win a Fully Loaded Fry Pass that includes free Fully Loaded Fries for a year.  One hundred winners. To enter, visit frygiveaway.com.

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Raising Cane’s free fries

Raising Cane's Caniac Club members will receive a free order of fries on July 12. The offer will be loaded onto their Caniac Club accounts and can be redeemed by swiping their Caniac Club card, placing an order online or scanning their QR codes within the mobile app. Customers can become a part of the Caniac Club by visiting a restaurant and requesting a card. Must be registered with a verified email address by July 11 to receive the offer. 

Penn Station East Coast Subs free fries

Penn Station East Coast Subs is offering a free order of fresh-cut fries with any sub purchase July 12-13 in stores and online with the promo code FRYDAY.

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Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux waffle fries

Walk-On's has three new dishes — Buffalo Chicken Cheese Fries, Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Waffle Fries and Pulled Pork Waffle Cheese Fries — along with the brand's signature Waffle Cheese Fries; available through Aug. 14.

Each dish starts with a foundation of Walk-On's signature waffle fries. Prices may vary by location.

• Buffalo Chicken Waffle Cheese Fries: Layered with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, topped with buffalo sauce-drenched fried chicken tenders, pickled jalapeños, and a drizzle of ranch.  $14.99
• Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Waffle Fries: With sizzling burger crumbles, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese;  bacon bits; a blend of diced red onion, pickle, and tomato; and a drizzle of signature ketchup aioli. $14.99
• Pulled Pork Waffle Cheese Fries: Loaded with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, bacon and banana peppers; and topped with Sweet Baby Ray's pulled pork. $17.99
• Waffle Cheese Fries: Topped with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses; bacon; and banana peppers. $13..99

Shake Shack fry body pillow

Shake Shack has partnered with Bearaby on a body pillow inspired by the burger chain's crinkle cut fries.

The limited-edition Crinkle Cut Cuddler sells for $149 and is available at bearaby.com.

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