Burger King frequently offers promotions that provide free food items to members of its Royal Perks loyalty program. Many of these deals require a minimum purchase, typically $1, and are available exclusively through the Burger King mobile app or website. Offer availability and specific terms can vary by date and location, and some promotions are limited to members of partner programs such as Walmart+.
Current and Historical Freebie Promotions
Burger King has run several promotions providing free food items with a small purchase. These offers are generally available to Royal Perks members and require activation in the app before ordering.
Walmart+ Partnership Offer
A joint promotion between Burger King and Walmart+ provided a free Whopper with a $1 purchase for six consecutive days. This offer was available from August 5 to August 11, 2025, to customers who were members of both the Walmart+ and Burger King Royal Perks programs. To redeem, users needed to link their accounts by downloading both the Burger King and Walmart apps and signing in.
National Hamburger Month and National Hamburger Day Promotions
In May, Burger King offered a week of deals for Royal Perks members leading up to National Hamburger Day on May 28. The daily offers included: - May 22: Free Cheeseburger with a $1 purchase. - May 23: Free Whopper Jr. with a $1 purchase. - May 24: Free Frozen Fanta Strawberry with a $1 purchase. - May 25: Free four-piece nuggets with a $1 purchase. - May 26: BOGO Whopper. - May 27: Free Original Chicken Sandwich with a $1 purchase. - May 28: Free Hamburger with a $1 purchase.
Additionally, during the entire month of May, Royal Perks members could redeem a hamburger for 125 crowns (loyalty points), which is half the usual redemption cost.
Treat Week Freebies
A promotion called "Treat Week" offered a different free item each day with a $1 or more purchase. This promotion required Royal Perks membership. The free items were: - October 21: Free Cheeseburger. - October 22: Free Croissan’wich. - October 23: Free Hamburger. - October 24: Free 4-piece Chicken Fries. - October 25: Free 4-piece Cini Minis. - October 26: Free Whopper Jr.
To access these deals, members must download the Burger King app, join the Royal Perks program, and tap the "Offers" tab to add the daily item to their cart before ordering.
Other Free Item Promotions
Other specific promotions have included: - A buy one, get one free (BOGO) Whopper deal, which required Royal Perks membership and activation in the "offers" tab before placing an order online. This offer was noted as available through August 24. - Free mozzarella fries with a purchase of at least $1 between 3 and 5 p.m. on September 5. This offer was available only on bk.com or through the BK app. - A free original glazed doughnut on August 23 for Harry Potter fans who showed support for their favorite Hogwarts house at Krispy Kreme (though this is a separate brand promotion, it was listed alongside Burger King deals).
Eligibility and Redemption Process
Most Burger King freebie offers are tied to the Royal Perks loyalty program.
Royal Perks Membership
Royal Perks is Burger King’s loyalty rewards program. It is free to join and can be accessed by downloading the Burger King app. Members earn points (crowns) on purchases and have access to exclusive offers and discounts.
How to Redeem Offers
- Download the Burger King App: The app is required to access most offers.
- Join Royal Perks: Sign up for the free loyalty program within the app.
- Navigate to the Offers Tab: Locate the specific promotion in the "Offers" section of the app.
- Add to Cart: Select the desired free item and add it to your order. The item should show a $0.00 price tag.
- Meet Purchase Requirements: Ensure the order meets any minimum purchase requirements (e.g., $1).
- Complete the Order: Place the order through the app or website.
For partner promotions, such as the Walmart+ offer, users must also link their accounts between the Burger King and partner apps.
Limitations and Availability
Promotions are subject to change and may have specific restrictions.
- Participating Locations: Not all deals may be available at every Burger King location. The terms often state "at participating locations."
- Time Limits: Many offers are available for a limited time (e.g., a specific week or day).
- Ordering Method: Some offers are restricted to online orders or app-based orders only.
- Account Linking: Partner offers require active membership in both programs and successful account linking.
Other Restaurant and Retail Freebies
While this article focuses on Burger King, other freebies mentioned in the source material include: * Popeye’s: Free 6-piece wings with a $10 order after Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield scores a touchdown. * Wingstop: Buy one, get one free four-piece chicken tenders with promo code "BOGOTENDERS" (August 18-24). * Dairy Queen: Buy one, get one free Blizzards for DQ Rewards members (September 9-22). * Mission BBQ: Free sandwiches for fire, police, and first responders on September 11. * Shake Shack: Free Summer BBQ Sandwich with a $10 online or app order. * Sheetz: Two free hot dogs with any purchase to celebrate a new location opening.
Conclusion
Burger King provides numerous opportunities for customers to receive free food items through its Royal Perks loyalty program. These promotions often require a small minimum purchase and must be activated in the app or on the website. Offers are frequently time-sensitive and may include daily freebies during promotional periods or special deals tied to holidays and partnerships. Consumers interested in these offers should regularly check the Burger King app and ensure their accounts are linked for partner promotions.