Fourth of July 2024 deals and freebies: How to get deals from Krispy Kreme, Applebee’s, more

The Fourth of July 2024 holiday, which falls on a Thursday this year, is finally here.

Many restaurants are offering free food and deals to celebrate, and some restaurants are offering deals beyond the Fourth of July holiday.

Here is a roundup of the restaurants and retailers offering freebies and deals for the weekend, according to the Krazy Coupon Lady, RetailMeNot, Spoon University and many of the chains themselves.

The dates of the exact deals and freebies can vary by location so check with your local restaurant to see if they are available.

Applebee’s: Applebee’s is offering half-price appetizers to late-night diners. Diners can choose from boneless wings, mozzarella sticks, chicken wonton tacos and spinach and artichoke dip.

Baked by Melissa: You can get $20 off on a “Party in the USA” pack of 100 cupcakes using the code PARTY20.

Baja Fresh: Club Baja Rewards members can get $15 off any order $50 or more using your rewards account. You must give your phone number associated with your account for in-store redemption. The deal is limited to one coupon per person per visit. The offer is good through July 8.

Bar Louie: From July 4-7, get $4 domestic draft beers. Plus, rewards members who visit Bar Louie from now through July 7 can get $5 off a $20 order on your next visit. If you’re a rewards member and visit twice next week, you can get an added $15 off a $40 purchase for your next visit.

Baskin Robbins: Buy one, get one 50% on all sundaes with the promo code BEACHDAY online or in-app. Plus, get $2.50 off any size milkshake with the promo code COOL or get $5 off a Polar Pizza ice cream treat with the promo code FIREWORK through July 15.

BJ’s Brewhouse: Get a free Pizookie with the purchase of any appetizer or entrée with the promo code FREEPIZOOKIE at checkout. The offer is valid all summer.

Buffalo Wild Wings: On the Fourth of July and every Thursday, you can get buy one, get one free boneless wings no matter what quantity. You can also get six free wings (traditional or boneless) with a $10 or more purchase for takeout or delivery. For this offer, you must use the promo code GOWINGS at checkout.

Burger King: Get a $5 Your Way Meal with a choice of a Whopper Jr., Chicken Jr. or Bacon Cheeseburger. The meal also includes 4-piece nuggets, a value drink and fries.

California Pizza Kitchen: Get two Grab & Grill pizzas for $25 or four for $40 this week to celebrate Independence Day.

Chili’s: From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4th, get a $6 Margarita of the Month and the original burger, the Oldtimer with cheese. Rewards members can also get a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an entrée.

Dave & Buster’s: Get $5 Happy Hour deals, including margaritas, wine and D&B’s Long Island Teas. Also, new and existing loyalty members can get 50% all food.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Get 10% off catering orders with promo code 10OffCatering at Dickeys.com or in the Dickey’s app. Plus, get $5 off any order $25 or more when you use the promo code 5OFF25 during checkout online or in app.

Dunkin’: Dunkin’ Rewards members can get a $3 medium SPARKD’ Berry Burst or Peach Sunshine Energy every day in July.

Edible Arrangements: Edible Arrangements is offering 15% off select products through July 4. Use code REDWHITEBLUE15 online for delivery or pick-up.

Friendly’s: If you sign up for the Friendly’s Fan Club, the rewards club for Friendly’s, using the Friendly’s app anytime in July, you can get $2 Fribbles from now through July 31, 2024.

Insomnia Cookies: From now through July 8, 2024, get four free Classic Cookies with an order of any dozen Insomnia Cookies. The offer is valid for online, in-store, in-app, delivery and pickup orders.

Jersey Mike’s Subs: From now through July 4, rewards members can get $2 off any regular sub with email offer when using the promo code FIREWORK for online or in-app orders. For all in-store orders, just scan the email coupon code at checkout.

Jimmy John’s: Freaky Fast Rewards members can buy a limited-edition Firecracker Wrap and get one free on July 4 only.

KFC: From now through July 4, get 50% off KFC chicken sandwiches when you place an order on KFC.com or in-app.

Krispy Kreme: Get a free Original Glazed doughnut on July 4th, if you wear red, white and blue at participating Krispy Kreme stores.

Moe’s Southwest Grill: Rewards members can get a free Queso Crunch Taco with any purchase now through July 7. The offer is valid once per person.

On The Border: Get a Liberita, a 4th of July-inspired Margarita, for $7. The offer is valid for a limited time.

Papa John’s: Anyone who joins Papa Rewards from July 4-7 can get a free medium one-topping pizza on your next order of $20 or more from July 8-21.

Popeyes: From now through July 14, get a free 6-piece boneless wings with a purchase of $10 or more on Popeyes.com or through the app. Plus, from now through Aug. 4, 2024, you can also get a Popeyes Tenders Bundle (12-piece chicken tenders, four biscuits, four sides and four small drinks) for $25.

Smashburger: On July 4, and every Thursday through July 11, get $1 tots with any entrée purchase.

Sonic Drive In: Get a 16-ounce Sonic Shake or Chili Cheese Coney for $1.99 each on July 4, 2024.

Subway: Get 20% off any sub with the promo code TWENTYOFF during checkout online or in-app. The offer is valid once per order.

Wendy’s: Get a free Frosty at Wendy’s on orders of $5 or more on Independence Day.

White Castle: From July 4-7, White Castle is offering buy one, get one combo meals.

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