Fast-Food Franchises Celebrate the Big Shopping Day and Ring in the Holidays with Specials and Gift Card Deals
Updated November 28, 2025
The Friday after Thanksgiving is one of the most popular shopping days of the year. Black Friday ushers in the holiday season with deep retail discounts — and, for many, has come to be as much a part of the Thanksgiving tradition as the turkey itself.
But the origin of “Black Friday,” is murky, and not entirely pleasant. The first recorded usage of the term stems from a gold market crash on Sept. 24, 1869, which was caused by a pair of shady Wall Street financiers who drove up the price of gold by buying as much as possible then selling it, causing the market to plummet.
Another story dates to the 1950s in Philadelphia, where police used the term, “Black Friday,” to describe the chaos on the day after Thanksgiving when shoppers and tourists flooded the city in advance of the Army-Navy football game held on the following Saturday. Philadelphia merchants and boosters tried unsuccessfully to change the negative connotation by calling the day “Big Friday.”
According to another origin story, Black Friday’s connection to retailers was more positive. This version holds that retailers typically operated at a loss, or “in the red,” for most of the calendar year up until the day after Thanksgiving, when strong sales boosted profits and put them “in the black.”
Regardless of how it began, Black Friday has morphed beyond a one-day shopping spree into a multi-day retail phenomenon that includes Cyber Monday and Small Business Saturday, as well.
Fast-food franchises get in on the Black Friday action with deals and discounts of their own. Read on for a compilation of brands participating in post-Thanksgiving festivities.
Black Friday 2025: Best Restaurant Deals and Discounts
Blaze Pizza
Blaze Pizza guests can receive a free large 1-topping pizza or cheese pizza with any digital order of $20 or more through Dec. 1. The offer is redeemable with promo code LARGE at checkout.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos
From Nov. 28-30, Bubbakoo’s Burritos has a great buy one, get one (BOGO) free deal on all entreés. The promotion is valid on digital orders with code BLKFRIBOGO.
California Pizza Kitchen
From Nov. 28 – Dec. 1, California Pizza Kitchen guests who purchase $100 in gift cards will receive an additional $10 bonus card and a $30 holiday bonus card. This online only promotion is valid at all locations.
CRISP & GREEN
CRISP & GREEN is turning holiday gifting into a feel-good experience. Guests will receive a $5 reward through the brand’s app for every $25 in gift cards purchased, plus double loyalty points when recipients redeem their cards after the campaign ends on Dec. 24.
Duck Donuts
Duck Donuts is kicking off the holiday shopping weekend with great limited-time offers. On Nov. 28, guests can enjoy a free item with the purchase of any item of equal or lesser value when they order in-store. Plus, from now through Dec. 31, guests who purchase a $25 gift card — online or in-shop — will receive an additional $5 promotional gift card. The promotional card is valid Jan. 1–March 1.
Fazoli’s
Fazoli’s is helping customers stay fortified and happy this Black Friday with a buy-one-get-one-free deal on its fettuccine Alfredo. This BOGO deal is valid at participating locations Nov. 28 through Dec. 1 for customers using the Fazoli’s rewards app with code Shop25.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
For every $25 in gift cards purchased at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop between Nov. 24 and Dec. 31, guests receive a $5 bonus card to treat themselves in January 2026.
Golden Corral
Golden Corral fans get a $10 bonus card when they purchase $50 in gift cards in restaurants and online from Nov. 20 through Jan 4. Holiday bonus cards are redeemable Jan. 5 through Feb. 12.
Juice It Up!
Through Dec. 31, Juice It Up! fans who purchase $25 in gift cards will receive a free small classic smoothie during their transaction plus a $5 bonus card. This offer is valid at participating locations.
KFC
KFC lovers can enjoy the chicken franchise’s pot pie for just $4.99 through Black Friday. Talk about a great way to start the holiday season!
Philly’s Best
Guests who purchase a $25 gift card at Philly’s Best between Nov. 15 and Dec. 31 will receive a $5 bonus card while supplies last. Bonus cards are valid for use Jan. 1-31.
Philly Pretzel Factory
From Nov. 27- Dec. 1, Philly Pretzel Factory fans will receive $25 in gift certificates when they spend $50 in gift cards. This offer is available online only and applies to purchases up to $200 in gift cards.
Round Table Pizza
Round Table Pizza is rewarding loyalty members on Black Friday with discounts of $10 off a $50 purchase, $15 off a $75 spend, and $20 off a $100 ticket. Deals are good at participating locations for carryout and delivery on Nov. 28 only.
Taco Cabana
Taco Cabana is rolling out great prices for Black Friday shoppers who need a pick-me-up, families who want a break from turkey leftovers and everyone else. On Nov. 28-30, the fast-food franchise is offering $1.50 margaritas, Strawberry Margarita Pie slices for $1, and $1.50 Cabana Refreshers. Additionally, those who buy a $25 gift card on Nov. 28 get a $10 reward.
The Greene Turtle
The Greene Turtle is ringing in the 2025 holiday season with a great Black Friday deal: Buy $25 in gift cards and get a $5 gift card back, or purchase $100 and score a $30 gift card in return. This promotion is valid Nov. 28 through Dec. 24.
Yogurtland
Black Friday just got sweeter at Yogurtland. The frozen yogurt and ice cream franchise will offer Real Rewards members double points on all purchases on Nov. 28.
