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Fries on the House: National French Fry Day freebies flood U.S. chains
On National French Fry Day (July 10, 2026), numerous fast-food chains are offering free or discounted fries, including McDonald’s (free medium fries with the MyMcDonald’s Rewards app) and Wendy’s (free fries with a $5 app purchase), along with a slate of other deals from Arby’s, Freddy’s, Shake Shack, Whataburger and more—each requiring an app or loyalty enrollment and subject to location availability and other restrictions (e.g., no delivery, minimum purchases).
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