2025 Fourth of July Restaurant Deals and Freebies: A Guide to Holiday Savings

The Fourth of July holiday in 2025 offers consumers numerous opportunities to save money through restaurant deals and freebies. With Independence Day falling on a Friday, many brands have extended their promotions throughout the holiday weekend. The available offers range from complimentary food items and significant discounts to special pricing on catering and group orders. These promotions are available at a wide variety of establishments, including national fast-food chains, coffee shops, and regional restaurants. Most offers are valid on July 4, 2025, though some begin earlier in the week or extend through the following weekend. Consumers are advised to verify offer availability at specific locations, as participation may vary.

Major National Chains and Convenience Stores

Several large convenience store chains and national restaurant brands are offering substantial savings for the holiday. These deals often require the use of mobile apps, promo codes, or membership in loyalty programs.

7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes These sister brands are offering a multi-faceted promotion from July 4 through July 6. Customers can take advantage of a "buy one, get one free" offer on burritos from Laredo Taco Company restaurants. For delivery orders placed on July 4, the 7NOW app offers a discount of $17.76 on orders of $30 or more when the promo code USA2025 is used at checkout. Additionally, 7-Eleven Gold Pass Perks members receive 10% cash back and unlimited free delivery on all orders placed on July 4.

Baja Fresh Members of the Club Baja Rewards program can receive 30% off any order through July 7. This offer is available to rewards members and is limited to one coupon per person per visit.

Bubbakoo’s Burritos Customers can receive 10% off catering orders placed online or in the app using the promo code SUMMER10.

Buffalo Wild Wings A specific deal is available for small groups. Parties of four or fewer can purchase "bottomless apps" for $10. The appetizers included are Mozzarella Sticks, Fried Pickles, Onion Rings, Hatch Queso, and Chips & Salsa. There is a limit of two appetizers at a time.

Buffalo’s Cafe This restaurant is promoting pre-orders for party platters. Customers who order by Saturday, June 28, for pickup on Friday, July 4, receive 10% off party platters.

Burger King Royal Perks members can look forward to a free Whopper (or Whopper Jr., Rodeo Burger, or Cheeseburger) on July 4, 2025.

Sweet Treats and Dessert Promotions

Dessert chains are celebrating the holiday with free doughnuts, discounted ice cream, and special holiday-themed menu items.

Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme is offering a free Original Glazed doughnut to any customer wearing the colors of the American flag (red, white, and blue) at participating shops on July 4. There is a limit of one free doughnut per customer. Additionally, the chain is selling a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for $4 with the purchase of any dozen doughnuts, which includes the "Stars, Stripes & Sweetness Collection."

Baskin-Robbins Rewards members can receive $2 off large frozen beverages and $5 off a Polar Pizza. This offer is valid from July 1 through July 31, covering the entire holiday weekend.

Dairy Queen Participating Dairy Queen locations are offering a four-pack of red, white, and blue cupcakes for $2. This offer is available in-store only while supplies last.

Starbucks Starbucks is featuring a "Firework Frappuccino" from July 1 through July 7.

Sonic Sonic is offering half-price shakes after 5 p.m. Orders must be placed through the Sonic app to access this deal; no promo code is required.

Fast Food and Casual Dining Offers

Fast food and casual dining establishments are providing meal deals, discounts on specific items, and family-friendly offers.

Applebee’s Applebee’s is offering half-price appetizers to late-night diners. Additionally, many locations are offering up to two free kids' meals with the purchase of an adult entrée from July 4 through July 6. Consumers should call ahead to confirm local participation.

Arby’s Rewards members can receive 50% off sandwiches through July 6. This discount applies to online or in-app orders.

Bojangles Bojangles is running a promotion from June 23 through July 21. Consumers can register at Bojangles.com/JoeWo to receive a unique code for one free Bo’s Bird Dog Combo (regular size). The code is valid for delivery or pickup at participating locations and must be redeemed through the website or app by August 1, 2025.

Baskin-Robbins In addition to the dessert discounts, Baskin-Robbins rewards members receive $2 off large frozen beverages and $5 off a Polar Pizza through July 31.

Bonchon From July 4 through July 6, customers ordering through the Bonchon app or Bonchon.com can receive $5 off any purchase of $15 or more using the promo code GET5OFF.

Bubbakoo’s Burritos In addition to catering discounts, Bubbakoo’s offers 10% off catering orders using the code SUMMER10.

Chili’s Chili’s is offering a "3 for Me" meal deal starting at $10.99. This includes an appetizer, an entrée, and a drink.

Derby City Pizza Co. This Kentucky-based pizza shop is offering a 10% discount on online orders through July 6. The code 10USA must be used.

Huey Magoo’s On Thursday, July 3, customers spending $10 or more can receive a free Electric Blue Lemonade.

McDonald’s McDonald’s is offering a $5 Meal Deal throughout the week. This deal includes a McDouble or McChicken, a four-piece nugget, small fries, and a small drink.

Schlotzsky’s Rewards members can receive a free small mac and cheese when they purchase any item from the BBQ menu. This offer begins on Sunday, July 7.

Regional and Local Deals

Specific deals are available in certain regions, particularly in Kentucky and North Carolina.

Kentucky Offers In addition to the national chains, Kentucky residents can access specific deals. Derby City Pizza Co. offers the 10% discount with code 10USA. Huey Magoo’s offers the free Electric Blue Lemonade on July 3.

Charlotte, North Carolina Offers Bonchon has two locations in Charlotte (8318 Pineville-Matthews Road and 1600 E Woodlawn Road) participating in the $5 off $15 promo. Cuzzo’s Cuisine, located at 9601 N Tryon Street, is hosting a cookout on July 4 from 12 to 4 p.m., offering free hot dogs and burgers.

Coffee and Beverage Deals

7 Brew This drive-thru coffee chain is offering a "Fill-a-Tray" deal on July 4 only. Customers can purchase four medium drinks for $16.

General Advice for Consumers

The availability of these deals often depends on specific location participation. Consumers are encouraged to call their local restaurants to confirm that the specific deal is being offered before traveling. Many of the offers require the use of a mobile app or a promo code, so downloading the relevant app beforehand is recommended. For offers that require a purchase or specific attire (such as the Krispy Kreme offer), be sure to meet the requirements to redeem the deal.

Conclusion

The 2025 Fourth of July holiday provides a diverse array of savings opportunities for consumers. From free doughnuts and discounted catering to special meal deals for small groups, there are options to suit various preferences and budgets. By utilizing mobile apps and checking with local participating locations, consumers can maximize their savings during the Independence Day celebrations.