America is 250 years old today — and the food deals are matching the moment.
Dozens of restaurants and brands are marking Independence Day with free food, $2.50 specials (a nod to the 250th anniversary), and weekend-long promotions that run well past tonight’s fireworks. Here’s everything still available today and through the weekend.
Free Food — Still Available Today
Krispy Kreme — Wear red, white, and blue to any participating location today and get a free Original Glazed doughnut, no purchase necessary. Also: use code USA online or in-app through July 5 to get an Original Glazed dozen for just $2.50 with any dozen or 16-count Minis purchase. Four festive limited-edition doughnuts are also available — USA Doughnut, Firework Doughnut, Freedom Ring Doughnut, and Patriotic Sprinkle Doughnut — for a limited time while supplies last.
Pluckers — Dine-in guests get a free select appetizer (fried pickles, holy mac, or fried cheese) with any $10 minimum purchase today only.
The $2.50 Deals — Good Through the Weekend and Beyond
Sonic America $2.50 Menu (through July 12) — Four items at $2.50 each: Jr. Double Cheeseburger, All-American Hot Dog, Medium Onion Rings, and the Red, White & Blue Slush Float (blue raspberry slush, cut strawberries, vanilla soft serve). The float alone is worth the trip.
Dairy Queen Stars & Stripes Misty Slush Float (through July 5) — A small float layered with cherry slush, blue raspberry slush, and vanilla soft serve for $2.50. DQ Rewards members also earn 250 bonus points on each purchase through July 5.
Krispy Kreme $2.50 Dozen (through July 5) — Code USA in-app or online, any dozen purchase, add an Original Glazed dozen for $2.50.
The Human Bean (through July 6) — Shaken espressos, lemonades, and flavored iced teas for $2.50 each.
PJ’s Coffee Firecracker Lemonade (through July 5) — A 16-oz Firecracker Lemonade for $2.50 at participating locations.
Del Taco (through July 5) — Funnel Cake Fries for $2.50, plus the limited-time Independence Poppers beverage collection with strawberry, blue raspberry, and festive popping boba.
Original ChopShop (through July 5) — Kids’ meals for $2.50 with any adult entrée purchase after 4 p.m.
Weekend Deals Worth Planning Around
Logan’s Roadhouse (through July 5) — $25 digital gift cards for just $17.76. A genuinely great deal — essentially free money toward a future meal. Also available: a limited-time Red, White & Blue Cake and signature rolls with festive Red, White & Blue Butter while supplies last.
Kona Grill (through July 5) — $17.76 All-American Meal (Kona Cheeseburger, fries, mac & cheese, and apple pie) plus $2.50 American brews all weekend.
Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay (through July 4) — The Palace Classic Burger (6-oz Certified Angus Beef) for $7.04 at all 12 locations — the $7.04 is a nod to the year of America’s founding.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse — Limited-time Stars & Stripes Pizookie (vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, and patriotic sprinkles) plus the new Firework Fizz non-alcoholic beverage (blue raspberry, strawberry popping boba, whipped cream), available all summer.
Biggby Coffee (through July 5) — BOGO select Fourth of July beverages plus a limited-time Star-Spangled Cake Pop.
Laredo Taco Company (through July 5) — BOGO burritos all weekend, plus half-gallon frozen margaritas to-go for $10.
Eddie Merlot’s (through July 5) — 25% off online takeout orders with code JULY.
Applebee’s (all month) — $1 Dollaritas (tequila margaritas) for dine-in guests 21+, all month long.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit (through July 5) — $5 off $25+ with code FIREWORKS, or $15 off $75+ with code JULY1776, online or in-app.
The Sweet Treats Worth Knowing About
Whole Foods (through July 7) — 50% off all ice cream and frozen desserts. Amazon Prime members also get 50% off at Whole Foods on frozen treats through July 7. Van Leeuwen, Jeni’s, So Delicious, and more.
Jason’s Deli (through July 5) — Deli Dollars Rewards members get a free slice of the limited-time Red, White & Blueberry Cake with any purchase.
Jack’s Family Restaurants — Red, White & Blueberry Sundae for $3.49 while supplies last, plus a new Blueberry Biscuit for $1.29 through August 11.
Nothing Bundt Cakes — Red Velvet Bundt Cakes, returning S’mores Made with HERSHEY’S, and limited-edition Fireworks & Freedom Bundtini Toppers throughout July.
Rita’s Italian Ice (through July 5) — App users who purchase the 5-Layer Gelati earn double loyalty punches.
The Bottom Line
America turns 250 today — and there are deals worth taking advantage of even if you’re reading this after the fireworks. The Krispy Kreme code USA and Sonic’s $2.50 menu both run through this week, Whole Foods has half-price frozen treats through July 7, and Logan’s Roadhouse gift cards at $17.76 for a $25 value are available through tomorrow. Happy Independence Day.