Fourth of July food deals: Free beer and doughnuts, discounts on groceries, delivery and more

Find fast food promotions, dine-in specials and limited-time grocery savings.

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Kelly McCarthy
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July 1, 2026, 5:10 AM ET
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July 4, 2026, marks America's 250th birthday, and to celebrate, companies are offering deals and freebies throughout the holiday weekend on everything from groceries and grilling essentials to coffee and sweet treats.

Below, see a list of patriotic-themed promotions to score savings this Fourth of July.

Fourth of July fast food deals

Burger King

As America celebrates the nation's milestone birthday, Burger King will mark the occasion with a $2.50 Whopper Jr. deal for Royal Perks members who order via the app or online.

The offer is available on Saturday, July 4, only.

Burger King is also selling a limited-time treat, the new Firecracker Cookie Pie, described by the company as "a 'chilled crunch' experience that layers velvety cream over a crisp sugar cookie crust, topped with red, white, and blue star-shaped sprinkles to celebrate America's 250th birthday."

KFC

Kentucky Fried Chicken wants customers to enjoy a "Finger Lickin' Fourth" with an offer for a 12-piece bucket of fried chicken for just $15. The offer is available in the KFC app now through July 11.

The fast food chain announced the promotion with longtime reality stunt star Johnny Knoxville, who bears a striking resemblance to The Colonel and who delivered an important reminder for anyone lighting fireworks this Fourth of July, telling them to "save those fingers."

McDonald's

The Golden Arches has brought back a fan-favorite -- Fried Apple Pie -- just in time for Fourth of July.

Sonic 

The America $2.50 Menu will be available at Sonic through July 12, 2026. It features the Jr. Double Cheeseburger, All-American Hot Dog, medium Onion Rings, and Red, White, and Blue Slush Float, all for just $2.50 each.

Fourth of July grocery deals and discounts

Amazon

The online retailer announced an array of deals on summer essentials this Independence Day for Prime members in eligible areas.

Party-size Ruffles and Lay's chips, ready-to-serve Amazon Grocery potato salad, frozen treats, Ghirardelli dark chocolate and Jet-Puffed marshmallows for smore's making all start at just $2.

The company's grocery arm is also offering deals under $4 on produce like Wonderful seedless lemons and sweet corn, plus grilling meats under $10 on Ball Park Classic Hot Dogs, Amazon Grocery chicken thighs, and Amazon Grocery 85% lean ground beef burgers.

Amazon members who order ice cream or frozen treats at Whole Foods Market can get 50% off on Van Leeuwen, So Delicious, Jeni's, and more both online and in-store from July 1-7.

Kroger

This holiday weekend, the grocery chain is offering deals for shoppers on essentials for any Fourth of July gatherings, with $20 off customers' first online order of $75 or more and free delivery on orders of $50 or more.

The deal for online orders is valid through July 21, and the free delivery offer is valid through July 7. Both are available at all Kroger family stores except Harris Teeter or Ruler.

Circle K

Starting July 1, Circle K Inner Circle rewards members can get any size Polar Pop fountain drink for just 25 cents at participating locations nationwide.

Sweet treat savings for Fourth of July

Dairy Queen 

Customers can get a small Stars and Stripes Misty Slush Float -- made with layers of cherry and blue raspberry slush topped with soft-serve and patriotic star sprinkles -- for just $2.50 now through July 5. Plus, rewards members will earn 250 bonus DQ points.

Dunkin'

The coffee chain has a new limited-time menu of patriotic beverages and treats to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, including a Strawberry Sparkler Cloud Latte, a Dazzleberry Coolatta, a Starlight Lemonade, a Rocket Pop Donut, and Stars & Stripes Munchkins.

There is also a new collectible Eagle Cup available for $10.99, which includes a free medium beverage with purchase. Each cup features a unique promo code inside for customers to unlock a $3 medium Refresher or Dunkin Zero beverages for 30 days.

Krispy Kreme

Customers who wear red, white and blue to a participating Krispy Kreme on Saturday will receive a free Original Glazed doughnut, no purchase necessary.

From July 2-5, Krispy Kreme is also offering a special deal for orders made online or in-app. Using the code "USA," customers can get an Original Glazed dozen for just $2.50 with the purchase of any Krispy Kreme dozen.

There are also four festive dressed-up doughnuts available for a limited-time:

  • The new USA Doughnut, an unglazed shell doughnut filled with Cookies n' Kreme that's dipped in red icing with patriotic stars and a "USA" sugar piece.
  • The new Firework Doughnut, an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in vanilla flavored icing with gold glitter and a firecracker sugar piece.
  • The Freedom Ring Doughnut, an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in white icing, blue sprinkles and white stars, piped with red icing stripes.
  • The Chocolate Iced with Patriotic Sprinkles, an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in chocolate icing and sprinkled with patriotic sprinkles. 

    • Nothing Bundt Cakes 

    New patriotic treats and seasonal flavors are available through July 19 at Nothing Bundt Cakes, which includes Fireworks & Freedom Bundtinis, the Patriotic Bundt, and the S'mores Bundt.

    Rewards members will earn 250 bonus points on any purchase made from July 3-5.

    Fourth of July discounts and freebies at restaurants and bars

    Applebee's

    All month, dine-in guests ages 21 and up can enjoy the return of the Applebee's Dollarita, a $1 margarita made with tequila, triple sec and lime.

    Budweiser

    The popular American-style lager wants to buy anyone 21 and older a beer to celebrate the country's 250th birthday.

    Earlier this week, the beer maker announced that it will be "covering America's tab," offering consumers a way to enjoy a Budweiser on the brand with a digital gift card.

    People who enter their information online to be verified will receive a $6 digital gift card to celebrate the Fourth of July, while funds last, according to the company.

    "For years, Budweiser has shown up for the moments that bring Americans together. This summer, as America celebrates its 250th birthday, we wanted to do more than mark an anniversary; we wanted to honor the people who make those moments possible," Todd Allen, SVP of marketing for Budweiser at Anheuser-Busch, said in a statement on Monday.

    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse 

    The restaurant chain is offering a limited-time Stars & Stripes Pizookie special -- a riff on the classic deep-dish cookie topped with fresh strawberries and patriotic sprinkles.

    Additionally, the company is offering a non-alcoholic beverage aptly named the Firework Fizz, which launched June 25 and has strawberry popping boba for a festive effect.